Campus Organizations showed their stuff at the College Activities Board Fair. Interdormitory members dressed for the occasion in their pajamas. In This Issue: Editorials Meaning of Community Questioned News Wistrand Becomes Associate Dean Features A Look at College Idealism Arts - Students Review Flicks Sports Update on New Gymnasium THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College VOL. 74 Issue 1 September 18, 1987 ASC's Opening Convocation Addresses Diversity on Campus The class of '88 celebrates their senior status at the opening convocation. Student Representatives - Focus on Honor System by Peggy Harper At the first half of the Academic Year's two-part Convocation, held on Friday, August 29. 1987, the students were welcomed by SGA President KathyWhite, who spoke of SGAs commitment to ensure community spirit on the campus during the year. She was followed on the podium by President Ruth Schmidt who delineated the role of community and diversity at Agnes Scott. President Schmidt emphasized that Agnes Scott is people, and that people need to feel a part of a community: "Your being here today is part of this effort; we believe that by having every student here once a week. ..we will redevelop a sense of commu- nity, of shared experience, being together, seeing one another, discussing ideas and issues, getting a sense of the whole that can be gathered in no other way." On the issue of diversity, Presi- dent Schmidt commented that ASC "has endeavored to increase the diversity of the kinds of people who are a part of the campus community. The current diversity of persons within our student body and our workforce is a testimony to partial success in this en- deavor." Emphasizing that con- tinued attention needs to be paid to the issue of diversity, she announced the formation of The President's Committee on Com- munity Diversity. "While we remain a college for women, and committed to our heritage within the Christian tradition, the college is in a position to foster greater under- standing and acceptance of per- sons of different backgrounds, such as race, economic status, nationality, and religion as part of its educational mission." The purpose of the committee will be to find ways to "raise conscious- ness and facilitate development of an atmosphere on campus which fosters awareness of and sensitivities to the joys and struggles of all its members..." While the committee will focus on the college community as a whole, President Schmidt charged the faculty to also be- come diverse. "I want to challenge the faculty that in all of the searches and in all those posi- tions where you expect to have the opportunity to attract new colleagues within a few years, you work now to discover those persons who will bring greater variety to our campus. I refer especially to our need for black faculty members. Our black stu- dents deserve role models and we need, all of us, to have the diversity of our student body and staff reflected also in our faculty ranks." The President concluded her remarks by stressing that every student at Agnes Scott should strive to truly understand and be supportive of her fellow students as well as to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from the diversity currently present on the campus. ASC's Board of Trustees Chairman, Attorney Gellerstadi, followed the President on the podium. After welcoming the new faculty, staff and students to Agnes Scott, he spoke of the rich, diverse community that the school was privileged to be in. Atlanta, according to Mr. Gellerstadt. is multi-cultural with many wonder- ful tributes to the heritage of minorities, and as a member of that community, Agnes Scott has an obligation to its studenis to provide them with exposure to diversity in the liberal arts setting. He commended the work of the faculty on the academic plan for the school. He concluded his remarks by presenting a plaque of appreciation to President Ruth Schmidt for her outstanding leadership of the ASC community during the last five years. The applause culminated in a standing ovation for the President. The second half of Opening Convocation was held on Wednesday, September 2. 1987. The ceremony began with a robed procession by the Class of 1988 and inaugurated the new perma- nent seating arrangement for convocations: Seniors and Juniors will sit in the front of the center section of the auditorium; Freshman will sit on the left side in the back; and Sophomores will sit on the right side in the back of the auditorium. The back of the center section will be for faculty, staff and other visitors. The college officers officially intro- duced the new additions to their staff, followed by President Schmidt who announced the reactivation of the "Spirit Trophy" to be awarded at the end of the year to the class who, through attendance at Convocations, shows the greatest school and class spirit. by Elizabeth Ivie The second convocation of the 87-88 school year, hosted by Honor Court, held on September 9, 1987, began with a proces- sional by the Class of '89 who, before seating themselves, serenaded the Class of '88. Introductory remarks were given by Honor Court President Krista Lankford who welcomed the Freshmen, transfers and new RTC's, followed by an introduction of the 1987-1988 members of Honor Court. She then introduced three members of the Class of '88: Ellen Jones, Honor Court Rep; Monica Pina, Interdorm vice presidents; and Sarah Copenhaver, SGA rep. Each of these women gave a short speech on what the Agnes Scott Honor Code means to them. Ellen focused on the academic side of the honor system, discuss- ing the advantages of studying under such a system and the temptations to not obey the system. Monica focused on the element of trust that permeates the Agnes Scott campus as a result of the honor system and the resulting communal bond that trust provides. She stressed the emotional well-being that comes from knowing each and every one of us lives as a "family" away from our biological family. Sarah re- minded us how easy it was to dismiss the honor system be- cause we had grown comfortable with it, and also how, like our parents, the honor system is our "police. "The recurrent theme from all three Senior students was that we are privileged to live and work at a school with this type of honor system, but we must remember not to take it for granted nor abuse it. Krista Lankford closed the convo- cation by inviting all freshmen, transfers and new RTC's to sign the Honor Pledge Roll for their class. These are hung in the stairwell of Buttrick. President Schmidt shows the spirit cup, an old tradition in the process of revitalization. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, September 18, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline It seems incredible that the summer has already vanished into a mere memory. Once again we find ourselves wrapped up in the whirlwind of events that take place at Agnes Scott. As my clock bleeps a time which I failed to see during those summer months. I realize that indeed I have returned to ASC. willingly or unwillingly whatever the case may be. I must adjust my life to the everdemanding, everagitating schedule of school, not to mention. The Profile. The Question. What will I write my first editorial on, has been swimming through my head continually, as well as protruding from the mouths of many others. My insides screaming. "I don't have an answer," but I must keep that appearance of calm, cool and collected. "Well, many things are at issue right now." I answer in that editors tone of voice. My mind is continuously racing; should it be positive, negative, perhaps neutral? Make them stop and think. Julie. My only answer: Here we go again! As I regain my senses. I remind myself that this is only "beginning of the year" jitters, and I did in fact make it through six issues of the paper last year. With this reassurance that there is hope and I will make it, I continue my search with my only regret being that my roommate isn't around to help me decide. I find myself picking up a 1960s Profile (only it wasn't The Profile back then). Molly Merrick had given it to me for help with another article. Little did she know, it became the answer to my problems. I found within its pages an advertisement for Agnes Scott which truly reminded me of our purpose. It read: The independent college belongs to those who believe in it. It can have no other ownership." "It has flourished through the centuries because every generation raises up people who understand its power for good." "Rooted in this faith, steadfast, humane, the independent college abides as a citadel of the unfettered mind and spirit." After reading this, I found myself feeling somewhat inspired, and I wanted to catch the campus on fire, figuratively of course. I realized that in this 99th year we should indeed be getting back to the basics. Our main goals should be academics and community. We must believe in Agnes Scott, and this involves a community spirit. When I think about my years at ASC, my memories do not consist only of me and the buildings but about 800 other people as well. I believe The Profile plays a large part in this community, a lot larger part than we give it credit for, or at least until something controversial is printed. It is at those crucial moments that we realize how important the newspaper is, as it evokes response froi students, staff, faculty, alumnae, parents, and board members, have already made strides toward making sure that The Profile becomes more involved with other student organizations by requesting that the staff attend Student Government retreat in future years. I hope that people will realize our importance, and I hope to become much more involved in campus events, especially the centennial celebration. Honor Court, Interdorm, and SGA presidents are vital members of this community, but let us not forget the importance of a bi-monthly publication which reaches a considerably larger number of people than any individual can. The Profile is here to serve you. We are your newspaper, Agnes Scott. It is a lot easier to work for you than against you. Give us a hand and include us in things. Together, we have to be the "owners" of Agnes Scott, so let's make the best of ASC. ILElfYIEIRS' Students Question Community One of the "themes" of this academic year is the need for a strong sense of community on our campus. We recognize this as an important goal to attain, espe- cially at a college of our size. We, as students, however, have sev- eral problems with our campus' approach to "community". What is our definition of commu- nity? According to Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, community is "an interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a common location." Is this what we mean when we call something a community function? Or do we mean a function to which only selected people on our campus are invited? For example, who comes to convocation? Who attends the Christmas party and other various "community" func- tions? From our observations, it seems that students, faculty, and selected members of the staff attend these functions. What about the rest of the Agnes Scott staff? Where are the maids, the Physical Plant work- ers, and the Dining Hall staff during our "community" func- tions? Our campus could not exist without the presence of these individuals. Why is no effort made to include them in events which are designed to include the entire Agnes Scott community? As we explore the meaning of community in the following year, this is an issue we should bear in mind. We, at Agnes Scott, should promote a community spirit which includes everyone. Respectfully submitted^ Samantha McClintok. Sarah Napier. Daphne Burt. Dolly Purvis, Dusty Hill, Allison Adams, Marjo Dobbs. Anne E. Leacock, Caroline Lewis, Mitrina Mogelnicki. Alisa A. Duffey Students Get Heated Dear Editor: I feel that energy conservation is important, and I am very glad that Agnes Scott is actively involved in this cause. I do feel, however, that the air conditioning situation is absolutely absurd. We are all paying top dollar to attend this fine institution that sports a new track/gym facility, as well as a student center that is under construction, yet it is not within the budget to keep the students comfortable. It is my understanding that the air conditioning automatically goes on when temperatures hit or exceed 78 degrees outside. When temperatures reach this level outside, it is actually much hotter inside the buildings. It is simply unreasonable to ask professors and students alike to perform to their full potential when the classroom atmosphere is not conducive to learning. Respectively submitted, A. Kimberly Osias. Sally Jones, and Gisel McRae Editor's note: This letter was submitted before the news release on the air -conditioning situation was circulated. Yes, we look rough, that's because we are understaffed. Come join The Profile. We'll teach you the ropes. Meeting Mondays at 6: 15. photo in Manch Roberts If GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes 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 Business Manager Ginger Patton Circulation Manager Monica Pina Circulation Assistants Enka Stamper Julia Valentine Copy Editor Heather Kelley Photographers Renee Caudill. Monica Pina Arts and Entertainment Editor Kimberly Baker Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger News Editor Peggy Harper Asst News Editors Elizabeth Ivie Karen Rhiggs Sports Editor Debbie Strickland Photography Editor Julie Huffaker Asst Photography Editor Adele Clements Advertising Manager - Karen Anderson Advertising Representative Elaine Crosby Features Editor- Julie Huffaker Asst. Features Editor - Linda Florence Reporters - Susan Cowan. Beth Mullis. Beth land. Louisa Parker. Sarah N Kegley. Vicki Mills, Anne Leacock. Rachel Fletcher. Jeanie Norton. Meg Bryant. Melissa Morino. Adrienne Creety. Lisa Keniry. Sarah Copenhaver. Mary Lu Christiansen. Eloise Lindsay, Jackie Crouse. Katie Pattillo "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 STREETBEAT: Where Do You Meet Men? Compiled by Heather Kelley & photos by Mandy Roberts Lisa Keniry Class of 1988 ' I first met my boyfriend at a T.G.I.F. party, here on the Agnes Scott campus. I had been getting a drink, and when I turned around, so did [my boyfriend] and we ended up looking each other straight in the eye. One of us had to say something, so I just introduced myself and we started talking. Andri Akins Class of 1990 "I have a friend at Emory who lives in Asbury house, which is on fraternity row. I go over there every few weeks.'" Heidi Staven Class of 1989 "My friends and I go to Jagger's or Rick's they're bar-and- grills. Then we go to The Yacht Club a teeny-tiny place in Little Five Points. It's always crowded; you can play darts on two dart boards. Then we go to the Waffle House. We've met a few interesting people there." Rachel Fletcher Class of 1991 Dirty book stores. No, actually, the last guy I met was at a gas station. He was pumping gas! After that, I always went out of my way to get gas at that station." Heather Kelley Class of 1991 "I haven't met any decent men yet, that's why I decided to ask this question! I'm Heather, the Streetbeat reporter. Streetbeat covers a wide variety of topics and issues, from the highly controversial to the wildly outrageous, so if there's some- thing YOU want to know contact me at extension 714 or Box 278."' Friday, September 18, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS WE OFFERED THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN AND ENDED UP ON THE BOTTOM Frankly, its not surprising. After all, Instant Checking only costs 75ur way ol sa\ in W istrand, Associate Dean of the College ASC Receives Grant: Summer Seminar for Faculty Is Result by Peggy Harper During the Friday half of Open- ing Convocation, Dean Ellen Hall announced, with great pride and emotion, that Agnes Scott had been awarded a $47,475 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities Education Divi- sion for a four week summer seminar, entitled Teaching Values in the Western Tradition, to be held during the Summer of 1988. This honor is a result of the efforts of a select faculty commit- tee, Professors Gus Cochran, Beth Mackie, Sally MacEwen, Richard Parry and Dean Hall, charged with developing a vehicle to examine how western values are portrayed in various liberal arts disciplines. The history be- hind the award, however, provides tremendous insight into the Agnes Scott faculty. In March, 1987, the faculty culminated their year-long work on an academic plan for Agnes Scott's Second Century. One of the seven areas to be concen- trated on under the plan is the teaching of values. The faculty felt that a real need existed to have a faculty seminar on how values were taught in the various disci- plines. The select committee, with Dean Hall as Project Leader, was charged with developing the seminar's focus as well as its content. According to Dean Hall, the committee found that there exists a broad range of values (mores) inherent in the fabric of our western heritage; these val- ues also permeate our literature. The decision to investigate how values are taught was made because "the college has always had as one of its most important missions the transmission and formation of values." The scope of the seminar is to sharpen the faculty's understand- A CAMPUS NEWS compiled by Ehkci Stamper Turn or Burn If you needed a tan or just wanted to relax, the "Sun Tan Party" was where you wanted to be. But were you there? Unfortunately, few freshmen took advantage of the benevolent sun rays in the infirmary garden on Friday afternoon, September 4th. Those semi-tanned undergradu- ates who did attend enjoyed the cokes, chips, tunes, and the fun. By the way, if you were wonder- ing where the construction workers were that afternoon, chances are they were at the old gym admiring the bathing beauties. Hawaiian Paradise Have you ever wanted to live the Hawaiian experience? Eat coconut? Romp around in a hula skirt? Wear festive colors? Adorn yourself in colorful leis? If this is your idea of paradise, it was only a few moments away on Septem- ber 3rd. For this event, the patio of Agnes Scott's very own Letitia Pate Dining Hall was turned into a Hawaiian Paradise by the Christian Association and dedi- cated to freshmen and transfer students. For the upperclassmen, the CA sponsored a luscious Hawaiian dinner in the cafeteria. The entire event was a huge success. When asked for her opinion, Wendy McClean replied, "It was dandy." With a "jamming" water battle, hula skirted CA board members, and Hawaiian favors, how could it have been anything less? Amidst this exotic escapade, there was some seriousness. Coach Cindy Peterson spoke to the crowd of freshmen and trans- fer students about campus unity. Tayna Savage of SBA talked about racial unity on ASC campus. SBA Pizza Party At a recent Students for Black Awareness meeting, there was a lot more than pizza going on. On September 2nd, the SBA contrib- uted to the red carpet treatment for the incoming freshmen and transfer students by throwing a "pizza party" for minority students. A great number of freshmen as well as SBA members listened with enthusiasm as Tanya Savage, SBA President, spoke on several topics to increase the motivation of the minorities on campus. The fundamental desire is to "get what we want on campus" said Ms. Savage. The only way for this to happen is to become "a part of the campus". To get the 110% support stressed by Ms. Savage, SBA is sponsoring several activities to create the necessary alliance, including the Minority Dinner on September 9th, a shopping trip to Lenox on September 12th, and a pool party on September 18th. Everyone on campus is invited to make this a success. ing of the concepts of justice, freedom, community, and toler- ance, as well as to reflect on ways to convey to students and other members of the community an appreciation of these values. After reviewing a number of texts, four were chosen: The Pentateuch (the first five books of the Hebrew bible); Antigone by Sophocles; Locke's Second Treatese on Government and Letter on Tolera- tion; and She Came to Stay by Simone de Beauvoir. The four-week study (for twenty Agnes Scott faculty yet to be chosen) will focus on one book per week. Each week's seminar will be conducted by a consultant expert in that field. Dean Hall indicated that a search is currently under way for the consultants. The results of the summer seminar will be used by the participants in their classroom teaching during the academic year 88-89. At the end of each course the faculty-participants will be asked to write on the succes- ses and failures in dealing with the issue of values in the course. Students taking the course will also be asked to evaluate the difference between the treatment of values in that course versus treatment in other courses taught at Agnes Scott. Dial Nine to Nowhere by Melissa Morino In the four weeks since Fall Semester began, the Agnes Scott telephone system has become the source of much student frustration. A survey of upper and lower classmen from all the dorms indicates that the primary problem seems to be the ability to make long distance calls. The most common complaint is the number of times one must repeatedly dial "9" before an outside line can be obtained, impeding one's attempt to make both local and long distance calls. Long distance calls, according to the students, are especially criti- cal in the beginning of the semes- ter when family may have to be reached regarding financial and other "beginning of the semester" business. Since the telephone is often a student's only link with parents and off-campus friends, the students feel the situation is becoming critical. Another common complaint is receiving calls. Sophomore Beth McConnell indicated that not only did it take her a long time to get an outside line when trying to dial off campus, but when she finally got an outside line, the telephone at the other end rang busy but, later she learned that the tele- phone she had dialed had not been in use at that time. Other students report receiving "mys- tery" phone calls the phone rings, is answered and no one is on the line. In reality, it turns out someone was calling, but the student could not hear them. Freshman Audra Primrose re- ported an extreme case: "My phone hasn't worked [properly] since I got here. [At first it did not work at all;] people can now call in, but I cannot call out." Telephone problems, however, are not limited to student tele- phones. One staff member, who makes between 15 and 20 long distance calls per day in the course of her work for the College, commented that "sometimes you can't get an outside line; you dial 9 and get a busy signal." In an interview with Ann Lippitt, ASC Switchboard Supervisor, The Profile learned that there are only 16 long distance access lines available to students. This number of lines was derived as a result of a study made by the Agnes Scott switchboard and the National Telephone Company, the owners of the system, on tele- phone usage. Ms. Lippitt also indicated that while workmen involved in the renovation this summer were excavating, several telephone cables were cut. Al- though the cables were repaired, water had apparently seeped into the cable housing before they were re-sealed. This, Ms. Lippitt explained, causes the static and other problems that students and staff have been experiencing. She also stated that work was already in progress to correct the sources of the trouble. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, September 18, 1987 iriEAHUIRtt Student Idealism: That Was Then, This Is Now by Debbie L. Strickland Last summer, the media, the "Big Chill Generation," and clever publicists from Capitol records reminded us all that it was the twentieth anniversary of the Sum- mer of Love, the summer when the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album was released. According to many, that album provided the "soundtrack" to the summer of 1967. During that summer, the hip place to be was San Francisco, which was the center of the hippie movement, and the city where t bands like the Grateful Dead. Jef- ferson Airplane, and Big Brother and the Holding Company (which featured Jams Joplin) performed nightly at clubs around town. Nearby, the Monterey Pop Festi- val, a smaller scale and better organized precursor to Woodstock, was held. Featured performers included Jimi Hendrix, Simon and Garfunkel. and the Who. To many, the end of that sum- mer marked a division in time between optimistic and idealistic middle Sixties, when Kennedy was president, the Peace Corps were formed, and the War on Poverty was declared, and the late Sixties when the Vietnam War tore the country apart, when decadence began to rum the counterculture, and when some of the country's most respected leaders were assassinated. The Beatles, whose music always seemed to sense the mood of the times, released their double album. The Beatles, in late 1968, an album whose sadness and lack of focus reflected the growing disillusionment of the times just as Sgt. Pepper had captured the buoyant spirit of the previous year. The hoopla surrounding the anniversary of the Summer of Love and the release of the Sgt. Pepper compact disc marked the culmination of a Sixties nostalgia binge that has been building for several years. We look at that period of time and see college students who were committed not just to grades and high paying jobs, but to volunteensm, to changing the world, and to ending war. Manifestations of our enchant- ment with the Sixties include more than the resurgence of mini-skirts and paisley prints. The Live Aid concert of 1985 sparked a revival of the benefit concert. Most recently. Paul Simon's Graceland tour, which donated proceeds to local charities, the United Negro College Fund, and the NAACP, came to the U.S. Additionally, records of the Sixties and early Seventies remain very popular. One frequently hears songs by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones. Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Pink Floyd because of the recent shift of album rock stations to a greater reliance on oldies in order to reach the thirty to forty crowd. One local station, 96 Rock, even has Psychedelic Suppers daily from 6:00 to 6:20 and Psy- chedelic Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Also, concert tours which feature three or more Sixties acts have been popular. Especially successful was the Monkees' reunion tour of I986; in fact, the airing of their old shows combined with the tour got them a top forty album (The Monkees. ..Then and Now, a greatest hits collection with a few new songs), a television special, and. finally, a measure of respect. Some of their music sounds fresh, and much of the Sixties nostalgia is whimsical and fun. However, now perhaps it is time to move on, to face new issues and to enjoy new artists. Radio programmers shouldn't shun new music groups like The Replace- ments, Husker Du, and others just to play over and over "Hey, Jude," "Somebody to Love," and "Honky Tonk Women." Perhaps benefit concerts of the Eighties should be opened and closed by current bands. Joan Baez opened Live Aid and Bob Dylan with Ron Wood and Keith Richards closed it. Joan Baez even said that this was our Woodstock. But our gen- eration is completely different from those who participated in Woodstock. Perhaps it is time to acknowledge the fact that the Sixties are over, that they have been over for over seventeen years, and that today's young people face different problems and have different values and ideals than Baez and her genera- tion. For example, most of today's college students disapprove of LSD, marijuana, and other drugs. What we should adopt from the 1960s college students is an interest in other people, and the confidence that we are capable of righting the wrongs in our society. Student activism was a very im- portant element in the social up- heavals of the 1960s. But, in an age dominated by Ronald Reagan, BMWs, Wall Street, and yuppies, are students still interested in fighting for causes? Do they still care about the underprivileged, the environment, and freedoms? Yes, we do, but, unfortunately, much of our efforts are dominated by an "establishment" of Sixties protest veterans. Amy Carter, who protested CIA recruitment at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, was working with Abbie Hoffman, and her attorney was one of the Chicago Seven. The second, massive Forsyth County march was led by Hosea Williams and other veterans of the civil rights movement. Many students seem willing to participate in protests, but unwilling to become leaders. The success of students and other Sixties activists is evident in the intolerance of racism in our colleges and universities as well as our entire society. At Columbia University and The Citadel, racial tensions erupted last year and produced student outrage and protest. Later, though, at Colum- bia it was found that the incident was "blown out of proportion." The fact that we now react so strongly to the smallest exhibi- tions of racism (the KKK and racists of Forsyth were a small, mean, and rather pathetic symbol of the old days) shows just how successful the students and black activists of the Sixties were. Prejudice is not supported nor even tolerated by the vast majority. The earlier generation also forced the government to pull out of Vietnam, and to pass the War Powers Act, which prohibits the president from undertaking any long-term military action without congressional approval. Ameri- cans react vociferously whenever the United States gets involved militarily in other countries. Those students also loosened some of society's conformist attitudes. By encouraging each person to "do your own thing,' they contributed to the women's rights movement, the gay rights movement, and in general greater freedom of expression in Ameri- can society. It is now time to move on to other issues. The college students of the Eighties are beginning to deal with the problems of the The corner of Haight-Ashbuni \uis the center of much countercultural activit) during the late Sixties. hungry and the homeless, with the impending threat of nuclear weapons, and with the shameful situation of South Africa. Ameri- can students are concerned with all these issues and are address- ing them. At Agnes Scott, for example, the Waging Peace or- ganization has sponsored a fast for Nicaragua and a "Women in Politics" lecture. Waging Peace was created last year by Sarah Napier and Sarah Jewett to pro- mote greater awareness of cur- rent issues. They were inspired by an Emory organization of the same name. Although some of their conservative friends teased them, Sarah reports that the college community has been very supportive. Another group working for change is the Students for Black Awareness, whose members pro- tested Apartheid and marched to Forsyth along with many other Agnes Scott students. Agnes Scott students have also volunteered their time to help the students of nearby Renfroe middle school, which Agnes Scott "adopted" last year. Young Democrats and Col- lege Republicans are also gaining in membership after a period of decline. Because we are a women's col- lege we generally are outspoken proponents of women's rights. Many Agnes Scott students also participate in events such as the Hunger Walk. Do Agnes Scott students want to "change the world"? Many do, and many will. Students are still idealistic and still politically active, and perhaps when the anniversary glow of the Summer of Love fades, we can get on with the Eighties. We can address the problems of the environment, famine, poverty, and the educational system. If we work for the causes in which we believe, maybe we will change society as much as our parents did, and in 2007 People maga- zine will do a cover story on our generation. Health Notes by Mary Lu Christiansen, CFNP Pat and I would like to thank all of the gudents for your cooperation in returning the health and immunization forms to the Health Center. Amid the moans and groans of searches through old baby books for "shot" records, many students expressed the opinion that the required childhood immunizations are not important at the college level. Well, unfortunately, the "traditional" childhood diseases are not confined to any certain age group. Nonimmunized adults are just as susceptible to measles and mumps as third graders. In some cases, the intensity and duration of the illness and the incidence of complications can be more severe for the adult. In 1978, a nationwide Measles Elimination Program was introduced to eliminate the disease in the U.S. by 1982. State laws were introduced requiring immunization of all school age children. The number of cases dropped from 26,871 in 1978 to 2,822 in 1985. However, reported cases rose in 1986 to 6,273; prompting primary and secondary school systems to become more diligent in their efforts to ensure proper immunizations of all students. An outbreak of measles or mumps on any campus can create, at best, total havoc. With proper immunizations, such outbreaks are completely preventable; thus, our insistence about compliance with the immunization regulations at ASC. A few students will soon be receiving letters from the Health Center about another problem with immunizations. CDC studies show that children immunized with the measles vaccine before 12 months of age are not able to develop an immunity to measles Any ASC student who received the measles vaccine before age 12 months will need to be revaccinated. The health center will notify each student affected by this policy. Again, we are sorry for the inconvenience experienced, and we do appreciate everyone's efforts to comply with these regulations. Friday, September 18, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 iriEAYUIRK A Statistical Survey Reveals the Class of 1991 by Linda Florence Just exactly WHO makes up the Class of 1991? With the help of the Admissions Office, this reporter has compiled an interest- ing set of "statistics." If you see a new freshman on campus but don't know her first name, try calling Jennifer or Stephanie. The class of 91 's "Most Popular Name" is a tie between the two. If you are one who prefers numbers to back up facts, there are seven of each. Close behind Jennifer and Stephanie are the five "Sarahs (even though one spells hers without the "h") and four Eliza- beths. The three Melissas and Catherines tied for fourth place. Georgia wins hands down as the state who sent the most freshmen to campus. Twenty-nine freshmen are from Atlanta and thirty-four more claim Georgia as their Freshman Bettina Gyr studies for one i;i/. i Rilbrighl Scholar Professor, is in residence this Fall in the Political Science Department. Global Awareness programs, being himself the product of foreign language and culture studies. While here, away from his busy schedule in Madrid, Professor Diaz hopes to use his time to think, read, and write. He has already become a familiar face to us and we wish him a productive and happy semester. Welcome! is becoming a place to recreate after the working day. "Decatur is returning something back to the people who live and work here," says Minney as she expresses her excitement over the new hap- penings in Decatur. Local businessman Tom Dear- dorff owns and operates an ad- vertising agency in One Decatur Town Center. Having lived in Decatur for over twelve years now. he also is the present chair- man of the board for Decatur's Neighborhood Playhouse. Dear- dorff comments on the draw to Decatur. "Decatur gives a real tactile sense of dynamism with all the tremendous revitalization that is taking place." Twelve years ago when Deardorff and his wife Lynn (an Agnes Scott graduate) decided to move to Decatur they were looking for a community atmosphere within the perimeter. "We were looking for a place in town to live that offered an eclectic mix of old and young, black and white, and Decatur had that, and still does." Referring to recent plans for construction of a Sheraton on Clairmont Road, just a block from the Court House, and the opening of local restaurants such as Buck's. Deardorff attributes recent developments in Decatur to "pio- neers who came in and took a chance." Friday, September 18, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 9 ARTS aVNID IENT1EIR1 Blackfriars to Present Shakespeare by Jeanie Norton and Meg Bryant For their fall production, Agnes Scott's Blackfriars are taking Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors out of the literature books and putting it onstage, but not neces- sarily in the way your high school English teacher said it would be. Director Becky Prophet is work- ing from the image of mistaken identity, so abundant in the script, and carrying it further than you ever imagined. For a start, the male roles in the play will be played by female actors and vice versa. Many of the design deci- sions, as well as style choices, will be based on the visual image of the Sunday funnies. Auditions took place Septem- ber 1, 2, and 3; the show is already cast. The twin servants will be played by senior Jeanie Norton (Dromio of Syracuse) and Fresh- man Chrissie Lewandowski (Dromio of Ephesus). The master twins will be junior Daphne Burt (Antipholus of Ephesus) and senior Meg Bryant (Antipholus of Syracuse). Freshman Rachel Fletcher will play the Duke, and sophomore Marsha Michie will play Egeon, the father of the Antipholi. Also in the cast are Kitty Howard, Missy Ritchie, Amna J after, Julia Valen- tine, Moira Vetter, Erica Zilinskas, Jennifer Marshall, Susan Barber, Christina Clark, Holly Henderson, and Allyson Whitley. Scott St. Germain will play Antipholus' wife Adriana, and Kyle Crew will play Luciana, her sister. The Abbess will be played by Billy Pilgrim, and the servant Luce by Michael Burtz. The show opens October 15, and runs the 16, 22, 23, and 24. All performances will begin at 8:15 in the Winter Theatre in the Dana Fine Arts Building. Tickets are $2.00 for ASC students, $3.00 for faculty and staff, and $4.00 for all others. Group rates are available. For reservations, call 371-6248. Blackfriars Marsha Michie, Jeanie Norton, and \leg Bryant rehearse tor A Comedy of Errors. Arts and Entertainment Opportunities Abound in Atlanta by Kimberly Baker Students often name Atlanta and all of its activities as major reasons for coming to Agnes Scott, yet often Scotties see no more of Atlanta than Tech, restaurants, and nightclubs. Many reasons are given for failing to attend concerts, plays, ballets, and other cultural events. Some students say they don't know what's going on in Atlanta. Others complain about tight budgets. Both of these problems can be easily solved. Finding out about all the events in Atlanta is simple enough. The Profile comes out twice a month. The Arts & Entertainment section contains a sampling of the events in the Atlanta area as well as those on campus. In addition, publications such as Creative Loafing and Southline are avail- Exhibit Deemed by Vicki Mills As its name implies, the art show Inside/Outside is partly in- side the Dana building, and partly on the campus grounds. The show opened August 31 and is sched- uled to close September 18. Jeff Mather, Tony Dileo, F Roland Alston, Eleanor Hand, Mary Jane Hasek, and Paul Higgins are the artists featured in the show. These artists help to bring to the show a unique diversity. The show is of course open to the public during gallery hours and is free. Variety is the word to describe the many works in the exhibition. The artwork ranges from minia- ture pen and ink drawings in the Dana building to "Snug Harbor" which resides in the amphitheater. Among the many works are brightly painted fish suspended from a house frame, a structure known as "Dee Dee's Dream House", tinker toy sculpture, rabbits with targets painted on them, and what would appear to be oriental sculp- ture. As is the case with most "mod- ern" art, each piece is subject to able at no cost in the mail room and on street corners around Atlanta. These papers include extensive listings of activities in the area and reviews of many local productions. To find out what events are at specific places, call the theatres or museums. Many of them have a tape which describes their events for the week. Others will be glad to give you information. There are many theatres in town. The Fox Theatre in down- town Atlanta is styled after the Egyptian temples. The ceiling in the auditorium looks like the night- time sky as stars twinkle and clouds move across. The Academy Theatre hosts Georgia's oldest professional resident theatre company. It is located on Fourteenth Street. The Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown is the home of the Alliance Theatre, the High Museum, and Symphony Hall where the Grammy award- winning Atlanta Symphony per- forms under the direction of Robert Shaw. The Civic Center hosts the Atlanta Ballet as well as many visiting artists. The Omni is the site of many rock concerts. These are but a few of the many cultural sites of Atlanta. Check out other places such as Center Stage Theatre, Dramatech. and Little Five Points for more enter- tainment ideas. Now to address the problem of money, each student already has a pass for tickets to the activities on campus. Don't ignore such performances as Alistair Cc^ke and the Swingle Singers this year. There are many speakers and performers on campus each year which round out the educational experience at Agnes Scott. Sur- viving on a tight budget when it comes to activities in Atlanta just takes a little more effort and planning. "Thought-provoking Reduced rates for students are available at most events. Often extra tickets will be sold at "rush" prices thirty minutes before the performance. Students have been known to get seats in the second row for "rush" prices. Another option is going to see the final rehearsal of a play. Many theatres, such as the Academy, will have a 99e showing before the play actually opens. For reduced-price movies, try the theatre at Toco Hills on Druid Hills. They show second run movies at lower prices. The High Museum is open to the public for free every Thursday afternoon. Normally, their student rates are only $1, while members get in free. The High is always a good bargain for a day of relaxed browsing through famous artwork. There are also ways to see great events for free. Ushering is a popular option for students. An usher is responsible for helping patrons find their seats. The job is an easy way to see a show for free. Ushers are expected to arrive at the theatre a couple hours before the show for a brief introduction to the duties for the This exhihit was part of the Septemher art show Inside/Outside. individual interpretation. One stu- dent described the sculpture in the amphitheater as "hamster cages suspended from a rope going into large tombstones." While I enjoyed much of the art show, some is a little abstract for my tastes. I hope those of you who did visit the show enjoyed its thought-provoking effects. evening. They should wear black skirts or pants, white blouses, and black shoes. They usually need to buy a nametag when they arrive which costs fifty cents to a dollar and can be used over and over. Ushers also need a flash- light. After all the patrons are seated and the show begins, ushers can usually take empty seats or line up along the side walls to watch the show. To become an usher simply call the theatre or auditorium. Many will have special "usher lines." They will explain the necessary procedures for the show in which you are interested. Some will ask that new ushers come to a special training session ahead of time. It's a very simple way to enjoy wonderful entertainment and cultural events such as CATS, the Atlanta Ballet, and the symphony on a budget. The opportunities in Atlanta abound. No student should pass up the chance to see famous performers, famous plays, and local stars on the rise. These activities provide a much needed break from the pressures of school and enrich the education received at Agnes Scott. World Renowned Alistair Cooke Visits Agnes Scott Agnes Scott College presents An Evening with Alistair Cooke Saturday, September 26 at 8:15 p.m. in the Colleges Presser Hall. Tickets are $8, general admis- sion, and $6 for students and senior citizens. As Great Britain's "Voice from America" for almost five decades, Alistair Cooke has spent a lifetime explaining us to his countrymen. He is best known as the host of Omnibus and PBS's Masterpiece Theatre. He also wrote and narrated the Emmy-winning 12- part BBC series, America, which also ran on PBS. Born in Manchester, England, Cooke came to the United States in 1932 for graduate study in drama at Yale and Harvard. He worked with Charles Chaplin in Hollywood as a scriptwriter before returning to England to become BBC's film critic. He came back to the United States in 1937 as a commentator for NBC. and he has lived in this country almost continually since that time. In 1946 he began a weekly broadcast from the United States for the BBC called Letter from America. Contracted to run 13 weeks, the series became the longest running feature in broad- cast history. Cooke is the winner of four Emmy awards, the Peabody Award, and the Benjamin Franklin medal from the World Society of Arts. He was awarded Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973. An Evening with Alistair Cooke is one in a series of College- sponsored performances avail- able to the public on a subscrip- tion basis. For more information, call 371-6430. Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, September 18, 1987 ARTS AND entertainment Animal Farm Begins the Academy's Season The Academy Theatre will open its 1987-88 season with a play the Russians threatened to boycott in Baltimore: Sir Peter Hall's brilliant adaptation of George Orwell's scathing political satire. Animal Farm. Animal Farm is the tale of an animal revolt against the tyr- anny of Farmer Jones and its chill- ing aftermath, as hopes for a four- legged Utopia are systematically dashed by a ruling elite of pigs. Academy Producing Artistic Direc- tor Frank Wittow directs this musi- cal version of Orwell's blistering commentary on human nature, power and political systems - with music by Richard Peaslee and lyrics by Adrian Mitchell. Animal Farm opens September 23 and runs through October 17. Show- times are Wednesday through Saturdays at 8 p.m. with 3 p.m. Sunday matinees on October 4 and 11. A $.99 preview perfor- mance will be given on Saturday. September 19. at 8 p.m. Animal Farm has been contro- versial since Orwell completed the novel in 1944. So striking were its parallels to the Russian Revo- lution that the novel was rejected by several British publishers afraid of offending theirWorld War II allies. History repeated itself in 1986 when an English production of Sir Peter Hall's adaptation was dropped from the Theatre of Nations festival in Baltimore because of Russian objections. Threatening to boycott the festival and take the Eastern bloc coun- tries with it. Russia persuaded officials of the sponsoring organi- zation, the International Theatre Institute, that Animal Farm ran against ITI's mandate for mutual respect for participating nations' traditions. Animal Farm was eventually staged independently at Baltimore's Morris A. Mechanic Theatre after sharp exchanges between Sir Peter Hall, also the play's director, and ITI president Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian play- wright who had been jailed and tortured for criticism of his own government. The controversy in- spired numerous articles in the New York Times and the national news magazines and led to the cancellation of a S45,000 grant to the ITI by the United States In- formation Agencv Academy Director Frank Wittow comments: "On one level. Animal Farm makes a specific statement about communism and the Rus- sian Revolution. But on a deeper level, it is about the uses of power.how revolutionary ideals are subverted by contentions over power, and how the dynamics of these political power struggles work. It is also about the masses and how they allow themselves to be manipulated. The audience identifies with the farm animals as they miss one chance after an- other to stop the pigs from gaining power over them until the subver- sion of their original revolutionary ideals is complete. Stylistically, this adaptation of Animal Farm is very well suited to the Academy ensemble, demanding a degree of unconventional emotional, physical and vocal expression un- usual in a non-company-created play. The play is stylistically challenging, too. because, true to its "fairy tale" presentation, the characters are essentialized in cartoon-like fashion." Simple costumes and a spare scenic design by Michael Stauffer highlight the cartoon-like quality of the production. Lighting is by Paul Ackerman and musical di- rection is by Phillip DePoy. Ap- pearing in the roles of the animals are: Clark Taylor as Old Major, the visionary boar; Glenn Rainey as Squealer, the propagandist pig; John Liles as Snowball the idealist pig; John Ferguson as Napoleon, a practical pig of few words; Tickets for Animal Farm may be purchased at the Academy The- atre box office at 173 Fourteenth Street, corner of Juniper. Box office hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., performance nights until 9 p.m. and matinee Sundays from 1 - 3:30 p.m. To order by phone, call 892-0880. Season tickets rang- ing from $32 - $68 may be pur- chased by calling the Academy Theatre business office: 873-2518. Individual ticket prices range from S9 to $16. with discounts available for students, senior citizens and groups. For information on special rates for groups of ten or more, call 873-2518. This year for the first time, two for one rush tickets will be available one half hour before curtain time, on a walk-up basis only, for all performances except Wednesday opening nights and Saturdays. The Glee Club practices. Glee Club Under New Direction by Anne Leacock The 1987-88 Agnes Scott Glee Club is stronger than ever! The club now has over 45 members, and there are no limits to what can be accomplished this year. Many exciting things are happening, one of which is the arrival of the new conductor Rowena Renn. The Glee Club has been per- forming for Agnes Scott for many years with members committed to excellence. Much of that credit must go to the outstanding con- ductors that the Glee Club has been so fortunate to have, includ- ing Dr. Theodore Matthews, who directed the Glee Club for over twenty years. Members rehearse a minimum of three hours a week without credit, and the repertoire includes all musical periods. This year's events include a European tour to Paris. Cologne. Amsterdam and Brussels. There will also be appearances at various churches and functions around the campus. The 1987 debut will be Senior Investiture Weekend on September 26. The Christmas Concert has been sel for December 6 at 2:00 p.m. ir Gaines Chapel. Look for the garage sale planned to be held at the end of September. If you wish to donate something, contact Laun White. There is still room for new members. If you wish to audition, contact Rowena Renn at extension 661. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Summer Police Films Make a Strong Showing at Movie Theatres by Beth Mullis The late summer movie-going season has been blessed with a bevy of cop adventure movies. Ranging from remakes of dead- pan sixty's TV classics to futuristic projections of Detroit-to-be, Stakeout and The Big Easy are representative of two movies of this type set in the present day. Sometimes approaching the farcical. Stakeout tells the tale of a veteran cop (Richard Dreyfuss) who is assigned to show the police ropes to a rookie detective (Emelio Estevez). The movie opens with the two of them in pursuit of a very ominous looking punk-rocker type on a wharf in Seattle. Tons of dead fish, monstrous machinery just dying to be used by rookie hands, and non-English speaking illegal aliens all converge to create one of those traditional chase scenes complete with Richard Dreyfuss falling into a vat of smelly dead fish; but. alack and alas, the evil looking punk rocker with the orange mohawk escapes capture. After bumbling that assign- ment, veteran and rookie are assigned a very seemingly mun- dane task of staking out a very pretty ex-girlfriend (Madeline Stowe) of a very crazed (but very good looking) escaped convict (Aiden Quinn. of Desperately Seeking Susan fame). Through a series of almost unbelievable twists of fate and fortunate timing. Richard Dreyfuss. having convinced Madeline Stowe that he is the local telephone repairman, gains entry into her house and into her heart, just in time for complications to arise. Aiden Quinn arrives on the scene after having escaped from prison and having killed his way across the western United States. The strongest element of the John Badham directed and pro- duced movie is the almost over- abundant charm the two main characters convey. In a sense the movie is a competition between Estevez and Dreyfuss to see who can be the most charming. (It was good to see Estevez. Brat Pack extraordinaire, play in an adult role for a change, but it took a moustache and a young wife and kids to carry off the illusion.) The romance between Dreyfuss and Stowe was a little hard to believe, but it was heart-warming to see a dumpy, recently sepa- rated, middle aged guy get the young, beautiful, kind-hearted girl. Overall, the movie was enter- taining. It possessed some very funny moments, mixed in with some suspenseful chase scenes. It would make for a good Saturday matinee or a video rental. Moving several hundred miles across country to New Orleans, a setting so intriguing for a movie that it's bound to at least be interesting. The Big Easy cap- tures the spirit and charm of a city that still has speakeasies and Cajun accents. The entire movie is intriguing from start to finish. The incredible chemistry between the two lead- ing characters creates a sensual air that permeates every scene. The movie centers around Remy McSwain (Dennis Quaid), the local cop who comes from a legacy of policemen who are always "on the take," collecting payment from local bars and res- taurants in exchange for special police protection. But in the city of New Orleans, steeped in voodoo traditions and mafia operations, his method of police protection is the norm, not the exception. Ellen Barkin plays an idealistic district attorney, Ann Osborne, who refuses to accept McSwain's less-than-ideal methods. Since Osborne is from "up North." as McSwain contends, he takes upon himself the task of convincing her of the necessity of his tradition of being a cop. The conflict is inevitable, as is their romance. The physical and emotional attraction between Quaid and Barkin supports the entire script. Even when she is trying to prosecute him in court (an interesting turn of fate as a result of the DA office's investiga- tion of potential police corruption), the strong feelings between them heighten the emotional intensity of the scene. But the two team up in the end to solve a series of murders that appeared to have been gang wars between two opposing mafia families. There is one very fine perfor- mance by Ned Beatty, who plays a retiring cop about to marry McSwain's widowed mother. Though his accent sometimes sounds like a commercial for Ruffles potato chips, he has shaped a very likable character who functions as McSwain's mentor The Big Easy is easily the best movie of the year. The setting is so intriguing and the relationship between Ouaid and Barkin is so compelling that all other cop adventure movies of the season pale in comparison. It really isn't a story about a cop as much as it is a story about two people and the opposing forces that surround them and make their liaison all the more exciting. It is definitely a must-see. Friday, September 18, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 11 aVICTS AND ENTH21A NT Variety Trio of Movies Proves Promising, as the Summer Season Draws to an End by Rachel Fletcher Dirty Dancing This is a movie to die for no question about it. The title is a little misleading, though. The essence of the film is not the dancing, but rather the maturation of the characters and their love story, complete with the pain and prob- lems of real-life relationships. The dancing is vital to the film, however, because it is a visual representation of the rapport that exists between the characters. Patrick Swayze, as Johnny Castle, dances quite well with Penny, his regular partner, but while their movements are choreographi- cally perfect, there is no element of passion present. When Johnny and Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) dance, however, it is at first awkward because she tends to lead or step where she shouldn't. Gradually, they work out their moves to put on a glorious finale. This typifies the growth of their relationship off as well as on the dance floor, with that special spark between them remaining constant throughout. Additional persons such as Mr. Kellerman, Lisa Houseman, Dr. Houseman. Kellerman's nerdy grandson and Robby the waiter negatively affect, either directly or indirectly. Johnny and Baby's already unstable relationship. The 60's music heightens the realism of the film's period and subject matter with its very relevant rhythm and lyrics. In all, the romance and tension between the two and the consummation of their love leaves one drained, aching and feeling very amorous. This is every lonely Scottie's dream brought to life. Who's That Girl? Even for those of you who hate Madonna, this is a pretty good movie! She doesn't sing too much, nor does she gyrate or bare her bellybutton but she does act, and does an admirable job at that. Her streetwise but sweet charac- ter, Nikki Finn, seems to be an inherent part of Madonna, not just a persona she creates on-screen. Her love interest Louden Swain (whom she later dubs Louden Clear), played by Griffin Dunne, is initially stuffy and pretentious, but soon warms to the adventur- ous life, and also to Nikki. Other intriguing characters are Murray the cat, the killer pimp and his fat henchman, a muscle-bound UPS guy, 5 screaming bridesmaids and 5 lonely cops. The most ludicrous source of recurring humor, how- ever, is Louden's fiancee Wendy. Just days before the wedding, he is forced to realize that his "uppercrusty" bride-to-be has shared intimate relations with most of the drivers of the New York City Yellow Cab fleet. This is a lighthearted film that most will enjoy!!! My Life as a Dog This Swedish Oscar-winning film is absolutely stunning in its poignancy and hilarity, which covers a broad spectrum of thought and great depth of humor. An adorably impish Anton Glan- zelius plays Ingemar, a young Swede growing up in the 50's. The movie is presented through his perspective and is narrated by his thoughts which often seem far- fetched for a child of his age. It is through his habit of viewing occurrences in his life with an awareness of worldwide problems that he copes with a dying mother and a father who has abandoned him. Many of the topics broached are sobering, but as they are seen through a child's optimistic eyes, we can enjoy the humor in both life and death alike. Additionally, Ingemar's adventures with a voluptuous blonde maiden, a young girl in drag, Laika the space dog and a serious drinking prob- lem make this film almost unbear- ably hilarious. (It is in subtitles, so come prepared.) Western Photos Conclude Tour at the High In the American West, a major photographic exhibition by Richard Avedon. will conclude a two-year nationwide tour in At- lanta September 12 through November 8, 1987. The exhibition of some 100 portraits is a chronicle of a particular aspect of the American West: the men and women, often ignored and overlooked, who work at hard, uncelebrated jobs. In the tradition of itinerant Colonial portrait painters and 19th century photographers of the frontier, Avedon explored, in this five-year project (1979 1984) commis- sioned by the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, America's small towns, from rodeos and threshing bees to mining camps and drilling sites. He photo- graphed more than 750 people for the project. Avedon has said: "This is a fictional West. I don't think the West of these portraits is any more conclusive than the West of John Wayne or Edward Curtis." In the American West was initiated by the late Mitchell A. Wilder, the founding director of the Amon Carter Museum, who sought to enlarge upon the theme of the Western explorer-photogra- pher. The tradition had been set by photographers like William Henry Jackson (1843-1942) and Edward Curtis (1868-1952) who, in the 19th century, produced a monumental record of the vanish- ing West. Their intent was to document, through photographs, the culture of the Indian and the physical appearance of the Amer- ican frontier. Like his predeces- sors, Avedon traveled thousands of miles across the West, visiting 189 cities and towns in 17 states. He worked in the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountain states, going as far west as the Sierra Nevadas, as far north as Calgary, Alberta, and south to the Mexican border. The first photograph, in 1979, was of visitors at the annual Rattlesnake Round-Up in Sweet- water. Texas. The last photograph for the series was taken in October 1984 at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Throughout the project, Avedon worked in an open-air studio cre- ated by taping a large sheet of white seamless paper to an ex- terior wall. He used natural light and no props. Photographing with an 8x10 Deardorf camera, Avedon was able to record the subtle details of the subjects' faces and postures. The larger-than-life portraits, most measuring 60x48 inches, are gelatin silver prints mounted on aluminum and will be exhibited without traditional mats or frames. In the American West repre- sents a continuation of the style of portraiture Avedon made in the 1950s of political and cultural leaders and in the '60's and 70s of Civil Rights and anti-war ac- tivists. As in many of Avedon's portraiture, the subjects directly face the camera. The tension be- tween the sitter and the camera established in his portraits is what author Janet Flanner called "the burning qualities of truth." Avedon writes in the foreword of his book accompanying the exhibition (Harry N. Abrams Inc., softcover $22.95, hardcover S40.00): "A portrait photographer depends upon another person to complete his picture. The subject imagined, which in a sense is me, must be discovered in someone else will- ing to take part in a fiction he cannot possibly know about. My concerns are not his. We have separate ambitions for the image. His need to plead his case prob- ably goes as deep as my need to plead mine, but the control is with me." The exhibition is sponsored by Rich's, with additional support from the Members Guild of the High Museum of Art and the John E. Galvin Charitable Trust. A full schedule of educational programs will complement the presentation. 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 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open until 9 p.m. every Wednesday, Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; closed Monday. General admission is S3, $1 for students with IDs and senior citizens, free for children under 12 and Museum members. For recorded informa- tion on all High Museum exhibits call 892-HIGH. Jennifer Gre> learns the intricacies of the mambo from Patrick Swayze and Cynthia Rhodes in Dirty Dancing, a musical love ston sci in 1963. Southern Circuit Explores Issue of Racial Relations The relationships between black people and white people in Amer- ica usually receive regular, seri- ous attention and examination in only one arena: politics. Until very recently, it was almost impossible to locate film, or television works dealing seriously with the compli- cated, emotionally demanding issue of relations between Amer- ica's dominant racial groups. This fall, three extraordinarily talented artists bring their visions to Atlanta when they appear with their work as part of Southern Circuit. Southern Circuit is one-of-a- kind: a tour of seven southeastern cities by six independent film/ video makers. Each artist brings his/her work and discusses it with the audience. The films and videos are first-rate prize winners and the artists are some of the most creative, thoughtful and provoca- tive women and men to appear in our community. This season, by fortunate accident, the selection panel for Southern Circuit in- cluded three works that present intensely personal and compel- ling views on the ways white and black people have dealt with each other. First, a look at the way the media itself covers racial issues. David Shulman's Race Against Prime Time has been called "a landmark in the shidy of news cov- erage of racial issues." Shulman took his video camera to Miami two weeks after the May, 1980 riot in Liberty City. Shulman's careful analysis of local and network television coverage has won awards from the American Film Festival and praise from the Columbia Review of Journalism. You Got to Move had its Amer- ican premier in Atlanta. The film follows six "ordinary" people through the last 50 extraordinary years in the South. "It is about personal transformation, about courage and commitment." It is the story of the Southern civil rights movement told by Southern people, with humor, rich in music and language. Lucy Massie Phenix and Veronica Selver have created a record of how people find cour- age and ability to overcome where they least expect it - within them- selves. For Dark Exodus, film maker Iverson White has received awards from the Black American Cinema Society and the Black Program- ming Consortium. It is a powerful drama set in the South in the early 1900's about a black family's re- sponse to a terrifying lynching. White is a film maker working to recreate black cinema and the audience to support it. Also honored as a poet, his use of story and language is riveting. The Southern Circuit series in Atlanta is hosted by Image and The High Museum. For more in- formation contact Monica Freeman at Image at (404)352-4225. Band Party with THE CLAMS in I lie Amphitheatre September 18, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Page 12 THE PROFILE September 18, 1987 The New Physical Activity Center Nears Completion by Jackie Crouse Come January 18, 1988, the Agnes Scott students, faculty and staff will no longer have to improvise, for the new Physical Activity Center and the Student Center will be ready for use! With the completion of the Physical Activity Center and the conversion of the old gym to the student center, we will have excellent athletic facilities here on campus, so there will be no excuse for anyone lugging around that extra five, ten, or fifteen pounds! The new P.A.C. will consist of two adjacent sides joined by a three story central core. On one side, the main floor will be a full size basketball court with room and markings for volleyball and badminton. The floor can be divided in the middle so that two activities can occur simultaneously, and it will also have retractable stands. On the opposite side from the basketball court will be an eight lane Olympic size pool with a viewing gallery. The central core that joins the two sides will be three stories high. The lowest level will consist of a weight room, a locker room, classrooms, an equipment dis- pensary, a laundry room, a train- ing room, and an extra locker room that men or visiting teams can use. The second floor will contain locker rooms equipped with showers, a conference room, and faculty offices. Some of us were quite partial to the hub, but the new student center promises to be a place where much fun, frolicking, and good times are to be had. It will have a TV. lounge. a stereo lounge, a snack bar.a kitchen. and an aerobic exercise room, as well as a patio overlooking the am- phitheater on the ground level. On the main level there will be a dance studio, racquetball courts, an open multi-purpose area, student activities offices, Karen Greens office, and information and ticket booths. The upper level will contain a chapel and the chaplain's office. As of now. things are running on schedule, so unless weather delays construction, both facilities should be ready for use by second semester. 7 F.loise Lindsay. President of Athletic Association. Update on Studio Dance by Beth Land Studio Dance Theatre, which has been "transplanted'* to Rebe- kah Reception room, has begun rehearsals, and is looking forward to an exciting year. Over the summer, several of the dancers took classes to learn new techniques and work on their skills. Dawn Goforth took ballet classes at a studio in Griffin; Beth Land and Kimberly Osias at- tended classes at Terpsichore in Atlanta; and Anne Mane Huff studied techniques of African dance here in Atlanta. Their first performance this fall will be on November 19th for a "black tie" gala event at Northlake Mall at 8:30 p.m. Studio Dance will be performing five dances from the 1986-1987 Spring Con- cert and one from the previous year's concert. Then on Decem- ber 4th at 10:25 a.m., in Gaines they will have their annual Kids Show for children enrolled in the Atlanta area schools. Everyone is welcome to come to both perform- ances, and we appreciate the continued support of the Agnes Scott community. Spinet Console Piano. Top Brand. Assume $50.00 payments. See locally. Call Immediately. 1-800-521-7570. [ _ ~ j | ; The new Physical \cti\it\ Center, next to the new track & field, will he ready for use January IS. Athletic Association Makes Plans for a Fun Fall Semester by Eloise Lindsay The Athletic Association is anticipating a year full of fun activities. Although the campus is lacking a gym for this fall semes- ter, there are plenty of places to exercise on and off campus. Thanks to the Physical Education professors, we may utilize other facilities around the city, so the sports clubs and teams are able to continue their practices. Know- ing that the fabulous new facilities will soon be completed makes these special arrangements less of an inconvenience. The arrangements for the teams and clubs include: the Volleyball team practices at the Decatur recreational center. The Dolphin Club is able to practice at the Emory University pool; all other Agnes Scott students are allowed to swim there as well. Studio Dance is now meeting in the Rebecca Reception room. Volleyball for fun is being held on the field, as the weather permits. Coach Peterson is also starting cross country practice this semester. In addition to these teams and clubs, the Athletic Association is bringing to the students more opportunities for enjoying the city in which they live. These activities include day hikes to the North Georgia mountains, a pizza and bowling night, sets of new games on the ASC field, a trip to Stone Mountain during October break, roller skating at Piedmont Park, bicycle rides through Atlanta, a volleyball marathon, a river rafting trip, possibly a snow skiing trip, with financial help, plus weekly student-faculty softball games. Dates and details for all ac- tivities will be listed on the posters in the dining hall and mail room, with major events on the weekly calender. Soccer Season Is Well Underway by Katie Pattillo It is fall again and the ASC soccer team is getting geared up for a new season. The year ahead looks promising. Coach Reed Covington has the team practicing every day, except Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, in order to prepare for the season. This year the team will be getting into better shape through vigorous warm- ups and tough work-outs. Practic- ing on the new and larger field is also an added plus that should help the players to become a more efficient team. The Scotties have many excel- lent returning players from last year, but have lost some key players to graduation. A very promising note is that quite a few freshmen with good soccer skills have been attending practice. This team has great potential to win. Most games have been sched- uled to be played during the week -4 EH Soccer Team warms Up on new field. and thus far games have been scheduled with LaGrange Col- lege, Georgia State, and Wes- leyan College. Games with Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia are still being sched- uled. Many of these teams are allowed to recruit, therefore they have some excellent players. However, with the various skill levels of the ASC team, the Scotties will be a definite threat to all opponents. I would like to encourage anyone interested in playing on the soccer team to get in touch with Ms. Manuel or Coach Reed Covington. We need your support and skills, so come out and play with us or just watch the soccer team and cheer them on to a great fall season. Freshmen Black Cat Elections were held on Monday, September 21, 1987. Fellow classmates elected Nell-Garwood MacEachern, Moira Vetta, Ashley Barnes, and Daphne Norton to office. In This Issue: Editorials Students Respond to Campaign Kickoff News Centennial Celebration Begins Features Hawk Sighted at ASC Arts Indigo Girls Interviewed Sports Students "Get Fit with Mil" THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Number 2 October 2. 1987 College Rewards Academic Excellence |M| by Peggy Harper The annual Honors Convoca- tion held September 23, 1987. varied from its normal format of having members of the faculty as guest speakers. Instead, after an opening processional of robed faculty, President Ruth Schmidt spoke briefly about the history of this 37 year old event. In 1950. then Vice President of Agnes Scott, Wallace Alston originated the idea of formally recognizing the academic achievements of ASC students. The event was named Honors Day. President Schmidt then intro- duced Dean Ellen Hall who announced the 1987-88 awards, beginning with the scholarships to incoming students. The MARY LOUISE FOWLER HONOR SCHOLARSHIP, estab- lished in 1980 by Ms. Fowler ('29), for incoming Honor students was awarded to: Sarah Jane Bolton Suzanne Elise Tourville The NANNETTE HOPKINS MUSIC AWARD, established by Florence Smith ('13) in 1973 as a memorial to Dean Nannette Hop- kins, went to: Stephanie Yvonne Bardis Jennifer Marie Bridges The MARVIN B. PERRY, JR. HONOR SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Agnes Scott College Board of Trustees to honor the college's 9th President for his distinguished service to the community. The recipients of this award were: Holly Joye Henderson Mary Cecelia Mathewes The FLORENCE E. SMITH HONOR SCHOLARSHIP, estab- lished in 1979 by Ms. Smith, who was a professor of History at Agnes Scott College for 36 years, was awarded to: Lynda Lynn Johnson Six women in the class of '91 are recipients of the AGNES SCOTT HONOR SCHOLARSHIP They are: Stephanie Yvonne Bardis Anne Francoise Harris Julie Elizabeth King Alicia Glenn Long Rebecca Leigh Sandefur Anna Luch Tomberlin Seven women received the GOV- ERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP Holly Henderson Rebecca Bradley receives trophy from Dr. Schmidt on behalf of class of 1989. Jennifer Marshall Daphne Norton Jennifer Pearson Leann Ransbotham Julie Thurmond Anna Tomberlin Stephanie Yvonne Bardis and Julie Elizabeth King both received the AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR- SHIP award. A new scholarship, the CHAL- LENGER SEVEN SCHOLAR- SHIP was established in 1986 for students preparing for careers in teaching and/or physical science. This scholarship is to honor of the crew of the space shuttle Chal- lenger. The first recipient of this award is Sara Christine Dickert. Dean Hall then introduced the Dana Scholars, the Fall Semester '86 and Spring Semester '87 Honor List and Dean's Honor List students and asked them to stand as she announced the qualifica- tions for selection into each group. DANA SCHOLARS CLASS OF 1988 Leigh Elizabeth Adams Stephanie Faye Barkholz Nancy Margaret Bryant Angela Mae Gottsche Gina Paige Greely Julie Belinda Hartline Nancy Ellen Jones Julie Beth Kalendek Elizabeth Macon Land Krista Valerie Lankford Margaret Elizabeth Leonard Julie Ellen McConnell Joan Parker McGuirt Monica Marie Pina Karen Heather Schultz Mary Michelle Trabue Katherine Rosanne White Felicia Ranee Williams Patricia Lynn Wilson CLASS OF 1989 Mini Ann Abraham Cherie Monique Arnette Kimberly Faye Baker Laura Noel Beverly Rebecca Elizabeth Bradley Honorees socialize at Honor's Daj Reception. Kimberlee Lynne Cadora Crystal Michelle Collis Julia Edith DeLeon Kathryn Millicent Deane Alisa Anne Duffey Shannon Larissa Gibbs Dawn Elizabeth Goforth Elsa Ross Jann Palma Vee Kimbrell Caroline Bellamee Lewis Samantha England McClintock Nelathi Manik Nanayakkara Amanda Kay Roberts Tanya Renee Savage Shelby Lynn Threlkel Thao Ngoc Phuong Tu Carolyn Douthit Weaver Lea Michelle Williams cont'd, on page 7 Lewis Inspires Dunson by Elizabeth Ivie & Beth Land Christian Association hosted the September 16th convocation in Gaines Auditorium. This com- munity worship service was led by Miriam Dunson, Agnes Scott Chaplain, who was assisted by Calvert Johnson, Associate Pro- fessor of Music and College Organist and Beth Land, Presi- dent of CA. At the request of Dean Ellen Hall, Reverend Dunson's repeated the sermon she gave at the Leadership Retreat at Rock Eagle. Dean Hall, as well as the members of CA, felt the message was applicable to daily living and wanted to share it with the entire student body. Reverend Miriam Dunson indi- cated that her sermon. "The Great Seducer." was inspired by C. S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters and by a colleague who is a Chaplain at Grady Hospital. The format of the sermon consisted of a series of letters written by the Great Seducer to his "seducers in training." Interspersed between the reading of the letters were verses from the book of Matthew about the temptations of Jesus, and how He reacted to the persua- sive words of the devil. The letters from the Great Seducer instructed his followers in the methods for tempting human beings to turn away from the Creator. The Great Seducer's three step plan was to break the tie that binds humans together, to persuade them give up responsibility for themselves, and to convince them to believe that they are gods. These three steps would inevitably lead to a life of sin. Reverend Dunson's sermon was an innovative way to look at the ways that we, as humans, are tempted in our daily lives and provided insight into how we can protect ourselves from the "seduc- ers" in our midst. The convocation closed with the singing of the hymn "Blessed Be the Tie that Binds" and a group benediction. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, October 2, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline In my last editorial I quoted an old Agnes Scott advertisement which reiterated the purposes of the college, academics and community spirit. At that time I focused on the community aspect, but since then, my mind has become full of inquiries about the academics at Agnes Scott, and I had to ask myself if we are. indeed, living up to our heritage. In this world of increasing technological knowledge, there aren't many places left that make their sole purpose the study of the liberal arts. Luckily, I have found myself in one of those places, here at Agnes Scott. I would like to think that the college has, and will, continually see an importance in developing a well-rounded education. However, just as other schools have began to focus on technology, Agnes Scott has had its changes over the last few decades. My questions: How big have these changes been, and what differences have they made in our educations? Unfortunately, I have heard it said that the "Golden Age of Agnes Scott is over." I simply want to know if this statement is true, and what implications are behind it? It has become a belief of many that the' quality of the ASC student has decreased over time, and thus I decided to investigate the facts behind this belief. My quest lead me to the admissions office, to find out just what kind of student is allowed to enter Agnes Scott. The figures I discovered were somewhat impressive. Fifty percent of our present freshmen were in the top ten percent of their high schooi classes, while thirty-nine percent were in the top five percent of their classes. This led me to believe that Agnes Scott is, indeed, getting a large number of the best quality students. I went on to do some further research into SAT scores. I found that the mean SAT score of the Agnes Scott student over the last ten years has been between 1060 and 1110. This freshmen class happens to have a mean SAT score of 1107. Over the last several years, though, there has been a decline in SAT scores nationally,^* making the average national score in the 800's. My conclusion was that the Agnes Scott woman is above average, but is the decline in quality of students a national issue, rather than a completely local one? There is a well-known statement, which appears on bumper stickers, posters and the like, that I have come to abhor. It reads, "If all else fails, lower your standards." I think this statement may say something about today's society and national declines, but I hope that Agnes Scott is not resigning herself to it also. I hope, and I do feel, our professors are maintaining their high standards, and if that means failing a student, then by all means do it. Yes, Agnes Scott is a difficult school and the pace is fast, but high quality education is what we should stand for. If we. as Agnes Scott women, aren't receiving a high quality education and we are graduating anyway, are we, the students, to be held solely responsible 9 Professors should maintain their high standards, and these standards should not be lowered in order to keep students. If Agnes Scott fully educates 300 students to the utmost of her ability, it is better than having 600 students educated with poorer quality. Realizing I have failed to answer many of the questions I raised. I must admit I don't have the answers. I, however, am still searching and encourage you to do the same. 7&i Scoti 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 Tgeorgia college press association Editor-in-Chief Julie Hartline Associate Editor Sarah Napier Business Manager Ginger Patton Circulation Manager Monica Pma Circulation Assistants Enka Stamper Julia Valentine Copy Editor Heather Kelley Photographers Sharon Murphy. Mila Davila Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard News Editor Peggy Harper Asst News Editors Karen Riggs Sports Co-Editors-HeatherWarnock. 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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 Streetbeat: Bork's Effect on College Women? wm r... Compiled by Heather Kelly Allyson Whitley Class of 1991 'Life would be miserable for women; not only for women, though, for everybody. He's too opinionated to be a fair-minded judge." Susan Medlock Public Relations Officer "[Bork] doesn't seem to be sensitive to women's rights in general, and therefore I think he will have a negative effect on the progress of women of all ages.' Dolly Purvis Class of 1989 "Hopefully, it will pique the awareness of women, particu- larly those on the Agnes Scott campus, to political issues. He is the kind of guy that is too radical to exist. With a name like Bork, he must wear a plastic shirt pocket protector.'' Samantha McClintock Class of 1889 ' Bork is a dork. If he is nomi- nated to the Supreme Court, then all of the liberties that we have taken for granted, i.e. safe abortions, legal drinking, equal rights, and affirmative action, will be taken away from us.' Sherri Duff Class of 1991 I think [he] will return the country to the time before civil rights. Life for women will become as it was before we became liberated. Friday, October 2, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDirCRI/tlS LETTERS CCNTD. Was this celebration for us, the ASC students, or merely a way to raise money? Shouldn't these two ideas go hand in hand? Is this Centennial Campaign truly for the students of ASC, or is the sole purpose to gain popularity among colleges in the United States and to boost admissions? We are told here at ASC, as students, we have a voice in the decisions made. Is this fact or fiction? We want to know. We are not students protesting merely out of "sour grapes." We simply feel that if the administra- tion wants us to have a better and broader sense of community spirit, then shouldn't they go^about it in a different and less biased way? Sincerely. Names withheld upon request College Events Seek to Please Dear Editor: Attention Campus Community! The College Events Committee is beginning to plan its gala season in celebration of the Agnes Scott Centennial Campaign. As you know, the committee has brought many exciting performers to the campus in past years. 1988- 89 will be our brightest season ever with your help! We'd like to know your ideas. Please let us know of types of entertainment or specific enter- tainers that you know of and would like to see as part of all centennial celebration. As student members of College Events, it is our job to communicate your interests to the committee. Please let us know of your ideas so that we can plan the season you want to see and enjoy. Thank you, Gina Greely President of College Activities Board and Nica Poser Student Representative. College Events Committee Partitions Hindering Community Dear Editor: In the last few weeks, we have heard a great deal about commu- nity spirit. One of the advantages of a small college is that we can form a close community. Part of my definition of community has been meals eaten in the dining hall, with my friends. Perhaps for this reason, I was startled to see the side partitions when I entered the dining hall the morning follow- ing their installation. It felt strange that amid all the talk about bringing the community together, divisions, no matter how small, were being set between us. This may not be the opinion of the majority of the campus, but asked their opinions, many said they also disapprove of the new parti- tions. Although the issue may not be open for discussion, I would like to see the partitions removed. Respectfully Submitted. Marjo Dnbb^ Important Summer Issues on Campuses School may have been out for most of the 12 million people who attend colleges in the U.S.. but higher education news kept breaking during the summer nonetheless. Educators, of course, some- times use the summers to resolve issues still burning since the previous term while students are gone and. presumably, political pressures are lower. Summer. 1987. was no exception. While protest leaders said they were disappointed in turnouts at rallies at Indiana, Utah and Penn State, for instance, a number of campuses the universities of Houston. Illinois. Pennsylvania. Standford and Smith, among others sold off all or part of their holdings in firms that do business in South Africa. "Schools announce divestitures over the summer when people are away, and people aren't there to challenge them," observed Josh Nessen of the American Committee on Africa, which helps organize anti-apartheid rallies in the U.S. Still other kinds of national college news broke as a kind of denouement of 1986-87's events. Amy Carter, daughter of former President Jimmy Carter and the center of a celebrated spring trial for joining an anti-Central Intelli- gence Agency sit-in, was sus- pended by Brown University for failing to keep up her grades. On the other side of the political spectrum Accuracy in Academia, formed in 1985 to identify "liberal" and Marxist professors by asking students to write reports about them, agreed to retract an allega- tion that the Spartacist League a Marxist group encouraged "the killing of police officers." More significant news events and phenomena that affect all students broke, too: Student Aid U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett, long an advocate of cutting federal student aid programs by as much as 45 percent, announced he would seek more modest cuts in the future. Bennett, explained Department of Education Undersecretary Bruce Carnes, feared his cutback proposals provoked hostility that, in turn, turned Congress off to his efforts to alter campus course- work, time tuition increases and chase down loan defaulters. The Reagan administration will send its next education budget proposal to Congress in January. 1988. The change may be too late for some. In June, the American Associa- tion of Community and Junior Colleges reported that federal support for two year colleges dropped by 16.9 percent from fall, 1985 to fall, 1986. Moreover, about 40 percent of the nation's undergraduate stu- dents and 50 percent of its graduate students may lose all or part of their eligibility for student loans this fall. Michael Novak, head of the University of Texas at Austin's aid office, estimated. Black-White Student Racial Tensions Trying to prevent another round of the startlingly widespread racial incidents that plagued the univer- sities of Michigan. Pennsylvania. Massachusetts. California at Los Angeles. Georgia and Tufts, among about a dozen other campuses last spring, a group of college presidents promised to investigate just what is causing the tensions. The Washington. D.C. -based American Council on Education said it would release its findings this fall. Northampton (Mass.) Judge Mvertus J. Morse, meanwhile, sentenced several white Univer- sity of Massachusetts-Amherst students to undergo counseling for "race sensitivity" and perform some "community service" as punishment^ for beating a black University of Massachusetts stu- dent in October, 1986. Drugs on Campus A year after the cocaine-related death of University of Maryland basketball star Len Bias inspired tougher drug policies at scores of campuses, more than 1,000 col- leges failed to give the U.S. Department of Education proof they had some sort of drug prevention program in place by the deadline of June 15, 1987. Theoretically, any college that missed the deadline would make their students ineligible to get federal student aid in this fall. Stanford University officially asked the National Collegiate Athletic Association to excuse it from making its athletes take tests proving they're not using illicit drugs, while an anonymous Uni- versity of Washington athlete threatened to sue if she was forced to join a drug-testing program. Still, University of Tennessee assistant basketball coach Bill Brown resigned two days after Sacramento, California, police arrested him on cocaine posses- sion charges. And while Nancy Reagan chas- tised the June meeting of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association in New Orleans for ignoring student drug problems, University of Florida officials said student Edward Kellie Quest died of taking too many nitrous oxide cannisters, called "whippets." Women On Campus Women still hold lower-level, lower-paying jobs than men in college classrooms, the Women's Research and Education Institute charged in July. At the current rate of increase, there won't be as many female college presidents as male presi- dents until the year 2070, the group calculated. In June, New Jersey ordered Princeton's all-male "eating clubs" to admit women, while two Univer- sity of Arizona female students sued the Bobcats, an all-male honorary society, for refusing to admit them last fall. Elsewhere, the first male stu- dents ever to enroll at Seton Hill College in Greensburg, Pennsyl- vania, registered for classes this summer, while the board of all- female Wheaton College in Norton. Massachusetts, overcame loud student opposition and voted to admit men to the campus, starting in fall term, 1988. The above press release was published in College Press Service. CLASSIFIEDS styles. References. Bobette Lambert, 373-4396. Typing/Word Processing Very fast, accurate, reasonable rates. Research papers, theses, disser- tations. Letter quality printer. Experienced in APA and Turabian Babysitter desired for 14 month old on Friday or Saturday evening. Lake Clair Area. Call after 6:00 p.m. 3734604. _l LKG, The manager of the Flamingo Hotel called I \ysfr x c set* 1 7/ 1e 9 Are the newest Steps at Agnes- Scott symbolic ot Agnes Scott's new wo direction; i- aire TVOt" 0 e 1" Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, October 2, 1987 NEWS Campus Police Deny Parking Problem at ASC by Melissa Marino Agnes Scott community mem- bers have been experiencing a great deal of problems finding parking places on campus since the closing of Buttrick Drive. The common cry from students is that there is not enough parking, especially near the dormitories. The Profile learned that the Public Safety staff has been canvassing all the lots at various times during the workday since the beginning of the term. Chief Korth, when interviewed, stated that at any given time there are approximately 20 to 30 open spaces in the Candler Lot. When asked if there is a parking problem on campus, he stated. "We don't have a parking problem until all of the spaces are utilized.'* He added that construction workers are using the McCain Lot (next to the President's house) and not spaces normally occupied by the college community. * Recently, concern was ex- pressed when 4 spaces in the Rebekah Lot were designated "reserved." Chief Korth explained that because the designated faculty/staff lot has insufficient spaces, these spaces were as- signed to administrative staff. This reporter, after walking around the campus, has observed new signing at the entrance to various lots. None of the lots are designated as "student parking only" but the signs do indicate the following: The lot on South McDonough. between Presser and Dana, is reserved for faculty/staff only. Rebekah, the Tennis Court, Candler, and Hopkins lots are reserved for ASC-registered cars during the day but are open to visitor parking during the evening hours. The signs also indicate that during the day visitors may park "...AT MAIN ENTRANCE OFF E. COL- LEGE." The Profile was unable to learn if there are any future plans for providing additional student park- ing near the dormitories. Editor's nore.The Profile has learned that SGA is investigating the parking problem. Rebekah lot i> full at mid-dav. Venable Talks on Lack of Communication Venable stressed the differ- competent scientist without a by Linda Florence Chemistry Professor Leon Venable got the first Mortar Board "Don't Quote Me" series off to a lively start when he began his tall- with the words: "I'm going to throw out some ideas. ..some things that have been buried under the rug. ..things that will affect you. ..I like shocking people." Stating that he wanted to discuss rather than lecture. Pro- fessor Venable said first. "The United States is the most ignorant technological nation on earth." Venable continued. "An ignor- ant vote is worse than no vote at all." His last statement took the form of a question. "What am I as a scientist doing on a liberal arts campus?" Venable addressed his state- ments and answered his question with the word "COMMUNICA- TION." He explained that scien- tists and non-scientists speak a different language. Scientists have the reputation as "mad scientists" and often do not converse in terms that non- scientists understand. This per- ception needs correcting. This led to a discussion about the negative connotations of scientist vs. non- scientist. ences between a technician and a scientist. A technician works with the . mechanics of an art. Scientists are not necessarily technicians and are trained to think differently. "Why do most of you avoid science?" threw out Venable as his second question. He said that on a liberal arts campus only 30o of the students major in a science. At Agnes Scott the percentage is 15. A liberal arts graduate with a major in biology can help bridge the communication gap continued Venable. In the discussion Professor Art Bowling said that one can be a broad-based exposure to human- ity. On the other hand, he con- tinued, a humanities scholar must know about other disciplines. Science is so specialized that it's getting harder and harder for scientists to talk to each other. The laughter that ensued bridged at least one communica- tion gap. One of the reasons these "Don't Quote Me" series were started explained Venable was to provide an opportunity for sitting down together to talk about a common topic. Although the series is sponsored by Mortar Board, it is open to any person on campus. Where D oes Our Money Go? by Carolyn Weaver Students listen to Professor of Chemistry Leon Venalbe at the first "Don't Quote Me." CP&P Sponsors Forum by Adriane Creety Get ready for Career Forum I987! Having been a success in the past, the Forum will now be an annual CP&P sponsored event. This year it will be held on Thursday October 15 from 1 -4p.m. Representatives from various companies will be present to discuss the opportunities their companies offer, preparations necessary for careers in those fields and/or with their particular organizations, what skills are expected, and also to answer questions or concerns that stu- dents may have. It is a wonderful and unique opportunity to make contacts with these people and to talk to them informally about areas of personal interest. A wider variety of companies will be participating this year than in the past, as well as more alumnae and entrepreneurs. A few of the organizations that will be represented are: Corporate Child Care. Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson Pilot Insur- ance, Department of Psychiatry at Grady Memorial Hospital, Office of the Secretary of State, Atlanta Financial Planning Inc., Centers for Disease Control, Governor's Intern Program. Peace Corps, Dames and Moore, Bank South. FBI, State Depart- ment of Education, and Southern Bell. Various fields will be rep- resented, including medicine, law, journalism, business, art, architec- ture, interior design, television, and the ministry. All students are encouraged to come and learn more about the variety of oppor- tunities available. Plan to spend as much time as possible with these representatives between 1- 4 p.m. in Rebekah Scott Hall Reception Room. If anyone is interested in serving as a hostess greeting employers, registering students, or serving refreshments, please contact Dot Markert at ext. 397. A meeting will be held for hostesses on Thurs- day October 8, from 4-4:30 in the Career Planning and Placement Library. Remember that $90 Student Activities Fee which we paid at 'he beginning of the year? What s it for 9 Where does it go? Who uses it and who benefits from it? It seems that, although we should, most students do not have a clear idea of what happens to this money. The college gives the student activities fees to the Student Government Association (which represents all students), and Rep Council decides how it will be used. Actually, it is a little more involved than that. Certain stu- dent organizations receive money from SGA. and each spring these organizations submit a budget to the treasurer of SGA. Rep Coun- cil's Budget Committee then decides whether or not this proposed budget is feasible. Ninety dollars per student is quite a sum of money; roughly $45,000. in fact. Surely SGA can afford to allot each organization a sizable amount and still have some left at the end of the year. Unfortunately, there is rarely enough money (is there ever enough money 9 ) to give each organization all the money it might want and could use. Budget Committee considers the past, present, and possible future situations of each funded organization on campus. Some questions the committee asks are: How much did the group spend last year? What new activities and/or changes does the group have planned for the com- ing year? What did the organiza- tion do last year 9 That is, did it accomplish, or take steps towards accomplishing, its purpose 9 Tak- ing all this into consideration, Budget Committee tries to allot each organization an amount it can work with for the year. But isn't $90 per student plenty to go around? And exactly where does all this money go 9 The answer is that in funding twenty- five student organizations the money does begin to get tight. Because the Silhouette, The Profile, and the Aurora are SGA funded organizations, we receive our yearbook, newspaper, and literary magazine free of charge. Other organizations which re- ceive money from SGA are Col- lege Activities Board, Athletic Association, Students for Black Awareness, Chimo, Social Coun- cil, and Orientation Council (to name only a few). Since last March, five groups, some of them new to the Agnes Scott campus, have applied and received fund- ing from SGA. These are: the ASC Debate Society. Christian Association. Circle K. Future Health Professionals, and the Newman Club. Although several campus groups have a very small membership, it should be stres- sed that they are all open to each and every student of the Agnes Scott community. There are ex- ceptions to this policy (for exam- ple, Honor Court to which stu- dents must be elected), but these organizations perform vital func- tions which serve the entire campus and without which Agnes Scott would not have the atmos- phere it does. In addition to funding many organizations, each year Rep decides upon a gift for the campus which is purchased with some of SGA's money. In the past, the dorms have been equipped with microwaves and with VCR's for student's use. For the 1987 - 88 year, Rep elected to buy a change machine to be placed in the new student center when it is com- pleted. SGA also provides finan- cial support for the Student Development Fund which may aid a student's individual research and development (i.e. help out with expenses if a student has been asked to present a paper out of town, etc). (This fund has been supplemented with money from the college and the Alumni Association.) New this year is the required $20 payment for tickets to the College Events series. In the future, it will be added to our student activities fee. However, Rep will have no control over this portion of the activities fee. Hopefully, this article has led to a better understanding of how our student activities fee is used and distributed. Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Friday, October 2, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEUS THE A CAMPUS NEWS Erika Stamper CAB Fair Every year at Agnes Scott there is a time when the little angel in our heart comes out. Being that this event happens in the fall, it isn't Christmas but the spirit of giving is in the air. This event is the College Activities Board Fair. On September 10th hundreds of Agnes Scott students were milling around the variety of activities tables trying to figure out which activity they could dedicate their free time to. There were so many interesting organizations in the Rebekah Reception Room that it made it virtually impossible to yield to only a few. Not only were the students anxious to participate in each organization, but the organiza- tions' representatives were eager to answer any questions the students had. Each table had plenty of candy and food. For those who didn't eat dinner, the reception room was a smorgas- bord. If you were unable to attend the CAB FAIR, the ABC's of Agnes Scott booklet has information on each organization. Elephants Invade by Erika Stamper The ASC College Republicans are readying themselves for this exciting new year. Already planned is attendance at the Fieldman Political Training School to be held at Oglethorpe Univer- sity October 2-4. This event, to be directed by a political expert from the National Republican Party office, teaches techniques of political campaigning. The registration fee is $10.00. Contact Laurie Adams. 483-3482 if you would like to attend. Still in the planning stages are a regional barbeque with local and regional party leaders and other colleges and the Conservative Political Action Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. during Feb- ruary 1988. Carnival by Laura Weaver On September 19th, members of the Agnes Scott Circle K club volunteered their services to the Boys Club Fair. The Boys Club offered a number of games such as bobbing for apples and baseball tossing, each with prizes awarded to the winners of the games. However, the most popu- lar attraction was the moonwalk. Attempts to control the enthusias- tic kids caused a few Circle K Black Cat freshmen officers election wasn't the 1988 presiden- tial election, but it was just as important. In celebration of this occasion, the juniors, the freshmen's sister class, threw a party for them on the patio between Presser and Buttrick. Cookies and orange juice were served while anxious freshmen waited for the election results. When the results were an- nounced, everyone was excited, especially the winners! The Black Cat leaders are: Black Cat Chair, Daphne Norton; Song Chair, Moira Vetta; and Cheerleaders, Nell-Garwood MacEachern and Ashley Barnes. As a forecast to the freshmen Black Cat activities, Miss Norton said, "Everyone is excited to help with Black Cat. and I believe we will work well together." Freshmen: Feast or Famine? members to return to Agnes Scott without voices. Nevertheless, all members returned with the memories of the kids who thoroughly enjoyed the day. Forging Forests by Mary Ann Athens On Saturday. September 7th, the Athletic Association ventured to Helen, Georgia for an all day hiking trip. Fifteen energetic young women, including AA pres- ident Eloise Lindsay and vice- president Jeanne Booth, traveled in the luxurious new ASC van. The three mile scenic trail up the mountain ran through waterfalls, streams, and beautiful forests. Aside from a few bee stings, the AA Day Hike was an exhilarating experience, and we are eagerly awaiting more fun-filled trips! "Clam" ity by Lisa Vienna The first Band Party of the year, starring The Clams, was held in the amphitheatre on September 18th. It was scheduled to start at 4:00p.m., but was delayed be- cause the power kept shutting off. Thanks to some quick action on Ms. G's part, the problem was solved. By 5:25p.m. The Clams gave purpose to the night. When the music started "cran- kin'" many energized scotties and male guests began to dance in the open area of the amphi- theatre. Many of them got a chance to become temporary band members. To those patient ones who waited in the shade drinking lemonade and beer and eating pretzels, it was worth it. They were rewarded with good music, dancing, and a great time! Men Rush In Guys! Guys! Guys! They were everywhere! And guess what 7 They all wanted you! When 9 September 15 was the day when several representatives from Georgia Tech and Georgia State all came to Agnes Scott College for the sole purpose of seeing you! What was it? It was the Rush Reception in Rebekah Scott Hall. Stevie Barkholz, Orientation Council Rush Coordinator, said "it was the first time in a while that guys came, and thus this year was the biggest turn out in a long time." At Orientation there were sev- eral unique fraternities, some church affiliated and others com- prised of party animals. Prospec- tive "little sisters" anxiously yet warily walked from each Greek table in the hopes of finding the ideal fraternity for them, whereas party motivated freshmen in- spected each fraternity to dis- cover who could throw the best bash. Check the Rush Orientation program to discover which "frater- nities want you." SHORTS Boesky and Bork The insider trading scandal sparked last year on Wall Street is still aflame as John A. Mulhe- ran, recently one of the most powerful arbitrators in the U.S., is investigated for possible illegal links to Ivan Boesky. Boesky pleaded guilty to illicit stock trading in November of I986 at which time he agreed to cooper- ate with the government in its further investigation of the case. Those who express doubt con- cerning Judge Bork's qualifica- tions for the Supreme Court in recent interviews and Senate Judiciary Hearings have tended not to question his professional competence, but rather, his "judi- cial temperament." The Sep- tember 22 issue of the New York Times defines "judicial tempera- On the sixth day of the hearings before the Senate Judiciary Com- mittee, Atlanta's Mayor Andrew Young expressed his reservation concerning Bork's qualifications for the Supreme Court this way: "I have the feeling that. ..[Bork] is a very amiable and intelligent man who is extremely well educated but not necessarily wise." The above report was compiled by Lisa Keniry Information was taken from the New York Times and The Atlanta Constitution/Jour- nal. Dali Lama Visits Emory by Shelby Threlkel and Karen Riggs Holder of the highest ranking position in Tibet's Buddhist reli- gion, the Dali Lama, spoke in Atlanta, at Emory University. Saturday. September 19. 1987. Glenn Memorial Methodist Church and Emory's Department of Religion sponsored the Dali Lama, who has been in exile since Tibet was occupied by the Peo- ple's Republic of China. Although Buddhisms final aim is that of universal peace, truth, and harmony through meditation, high ethical practices, and ex- panding ones spiritual knowl- edge, he spoke of ideas that could become necessary for daily life. He called for universal coopera- tion along with the need of friendship and love for the survival of the human race. He felt that people should solve interrelated problems as a whole. While inspiring American followers of Buddhism, he also introduced to attendees a new culture. m W SBA members Laurie Silas and Tanya Savage socialize with Morehouse men at pool party. by Erika Stamper Students for Black Awareness was up to it again! They refused to let anyone get bored. What did they come up with this time to foil a mundane weekend? A Splash Party! The pool party on Sep- tember 18 was well attended by several SBA members and fun- loving Scotties. The Omega Psi Phi alumnae were generous enough to allow SBA the use of their house pool. Unfortunately, the splish didn't begin to splash until the hours began to dwindle. The apparent shyness was most likely due to the fact that there were "Morehouse Men" around. When the shyness was over- come, everyone began to mingle. Those who attended enjoyed the music and the main attraction, the pool! Stay tuned for the next SBA activity. Hint... get your tastebuds ready! Join The Profile News Team Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, October 2, 1987 NEWS Woodruff Bequeaths $ 14 million to Centennial Campaign Fund by Peggy Harper Agnes Scott Colleges Centen- nial Fundraising Campaign was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, September 22. 1987 and Wednes- day. September 23, 1987. The kick-off activities began with a black-tie dinner Tuesday evening at the Atlanta Commerce Club and ended in the mid-afternoon on Wednesday with a dining room concert by a local jazz band. Attorney L. L. Gellerstadt. Chairman of the Board of Trus- tees, and his wife. Mary Duckworth Gellerstadt ('46). cohosted Tuesday night's dinner for approximately 200 people. Among the attendees were alum- nae, faculty, the Board of Trus- tees, corporate friends, founda- tion sponsors and three members of the Agnes Scott student body (Kathy White, SGA President; Krista Lanford. Honor Court President: and Christy Noland. Interdorm President). Mrs. Gellerstadt welcomed everyone to the affair and intro- duced President Schmidt whose prepared remarks covered the past, present and future goals of the college as well as the reasons "Just as those curly planners built for the future, provid- ing excellent facilities . . . so our upcoming one-hun- dredth birthday has caused us to do the same in a very concerted way. " for the centennial fundraising campaign. The attendees learned that Agnes Scott opened its doors initially as a grammar school on September 24, 1889. There were 63 students enrolled, 57 girls and 6 boys. Dr.Schmidt recapped the develop- ment of the school from those beginnings to its present position. "Just as those early planners built for the future." she said, conclud- ing the historical recap of Agnes Scott's development, "providing excellent facilities and an out- standing academic program, so our upcoming one-hundredth birthday has caused us to do the same in a very concerted way." Dr. Schmidt then outlined the two-fold thrust of the centennial plan: renovation of the campus and a new academic plan for the "Second Century," with major emphasis being placed on the academic plan. She commented that "Agnes Scott has always been true to the liberal arts. When other institutions were yielding to student pressures and the pres- sures of the marketplace, Agnes Scott continued to believe that the best preparation for life, for careers, for fullness of opportunity is in learning to think, to read, to write, to communicate, to . . there is a need for making maximum use of our new physical activities facilities emphasizing fitness and sports for women in a way that is now expected by young women analyze. ...in other words, to learn to deal with the complexities of life and the ambiguities of human existence. ...Agnes Scott has a goodly heritage." To demonstrate the Agnes Scott legend. Dr. Schmidt told the audience that while returning to Atlanta from her very first trip as president of the college, her neighbor on the plane was a gentleman who recognized she was not a "native" and offered various tips about Atlanta-one of which was to "go to Agnes Scott for culture." Both at the dinner and when addressing the campus community. Dr. Schmidt em- phasized the wide focus on Agnes Scott's academic program for the school's second century. She indicated that the traditional emphasis on fine arts and writing will continue, but additionally, "...there is a need for making maximum use of our new fine physical activities facilities, em- phasizing fitness and sports for women in a way that is now expected by young women... Commenting on the attitudes of today's students, she said, "The moral fiber of Agnes Scott is a big part of its uniqueness and the Honor System is our pride and joy. Our students today care as much as students did decades ago to maintain this freeing and honorable way of living together." The academic plan also calls for strengthening the natural science program, developing a center for research on and study of women, and expanding the already successful Global Aware- ness programs. Having delineated the future direction of the college. President Schmidt proceeded to explain how these endeavors would be funded. "We are embarking. ..on a very ambitious undertaking, plan- ning to raise thirty-five million dollars to undergird this outstand- Among the guests at Tuesday's dinner were (L to R) Lyn Deardorff (RTC '84); L.L. Gellerstedt, Jr.: Marian Cunningham, Decatur Mayor Pro-Item; Man Gellerstadt ('43); and Decatur C it\ Commissioner Elizabeth Wilson. ing college for its second century of service." She explained that the $35 million dollar goal has as its base a $14 million bequest from Mr. George Woodruff, which must be matched by $21 million raised by the college. Of that amount, $10 million has already been secured. At both the dinner and at Wednesday's convocation, Dr. Schmidt and Attorney Gellerstadt indicated that in the future all members of the Agnes Scott family and friends of the school would be called upon to assist in reaching the $35 million dollar goal. Addison gives Alumnae Viewpoint Mrs. (.dltrstadt Bpeafes to studtnt hod\ during Honors ( (invocation. On Tuesday evening, after Dr. Schmidt had concluded her re- marks. Attorney Gellerstadt intro- duced the co-chairs of the Major Gifts Committee, Tom and Dot Addison (Dorothy Holloran '43). and asked Mrs. Addison to "...tell them a little bit about how you see the campaign as a graduate of Agnes Scott.'" "This announcement," Mrs. Addison said, "that a small, liberal arts, women's college in the south, is planning to raise $35 million dollars. ..for support and enhance- ment of that kind of education, in that kind of college this an- nouncement should be the biggest news in education in America today." She went on to say. "I think that's every bit as exciting and revolutionary as was the founding of the college. ..because the charter those men got together when they wanted to start this school said that it would be an institution of learning in the town of Decatur, for the moral and "We have not tried to educate men we've waited until after we married them to do that. " intellectual education and training of young females." "In 1889. most of the people in this area thought that the teeny, weeny female brain couldn't take any education at all! But Colonel George Washington Scott backed up that promise with money real money. He said, 'it is my desire, if I am inspired and prosperity continues with me, to make Agnes Scott as good an institution of its kind as there is in this land. 'Agnes Dorothy Holloran Addison (*43) addresses trustees and other \S( friends ;it kick oft dinner. Scott today is a promise kept." Mrs. Addison said it is easy to measure an institutions perfor- mance. "And by any standard of measurement we rank at the top. The national organizations to which we belong; the quality of our faculty and of our student body; the strength of our endow- ment.. ..We [Agnes Scott College] really are quite simply an experi- ment that worked. We have never tried to do everything that needed to be done in education. We have not tried to educate men we've waited until after we married them to do that. We have not tried to educate women for one specific job only. We have remained faithful to the purpose of our founders, believing that the liberal education experience in the context of religious commitments and values will best prepare a woman for a life that cannot be predicted..." "We have never tried to be a big college. We believe that the kind of education we offer is most perfectly done in a small class- room where the teacher and the students set out together on a journey of exploration; and where those qualities that we call re- spect, and trust, and honor are an integral part of the daily round of teaching and learning." Mrs. Addison commented that when she first began working on the centennial, the committee dreamed of finding a few alumni or friends, or even a corporate sponsor or two, who would pro- vide all the money that the college needed for the second century endeavor. Now, she said, "I don't even want that anymore. Oh, don't mistunderstand me- 1 want big money, but [I want] more than money now. I want us to seize this opportunity to get out and tell and sell the story of Agnes Scott College. t Friday, October 2, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 NEWS Centennial Campaign: Keeping the Promise. The people in this country who care about education need to know about us. And the people in this part of the country who care about the future of Atlanta and the Southeast need to know about us." The official title of the campaign is Keeping The Promise, capitaliz- ing on Colonel Scott's original statement. Each person who attended the dinner on Tuesday evening received a 44-page booklet with that title. The book tells the history of Agnes Scott by focusing on the achievements and thoughts of women who graduated from the institution during the last 99 years. The last 16 pages of the booklet detail how the $35 million dollars is slated to be spent. $17,900,000 is slated to be used for Academic support with: -$1,400,000 for renovating Pres- ser and Dana Fine Arts, improving the fine arts collection, and upgrading performing arts equipment. -$2,500,000 for expanding Global Awareness, and to in- crease opportunities for study abroad through incorporation of foreign study centers into the academic curriculum. -$1,100,000 for the Transmission and Formation of Values program, which begins with a faculty semi- nar during the summer of 1988. -$3,100,000 for enhancing the science curriculum, and develop- ing a regional center for women's science education. Some of these funds will also be used to further integrate computers into the academic arena. -$1,000,000 for developing a center for women's studies. -$1,500,000 to underwrite a writing program. -$2,750,000 to enhance library resources, faculty support ser- vices, audio-visual services and to provide for additional visiting artists and scholars. -$3,000,000 for the scholarship fund to ensure future diversity in the student body. -$800,000 to endow a chap- laincy program. -$750,000 to upgrade the phys- ical education program through a new facility and new track. To prepare the campus physi- cally for the second century, $15,000,000 has been allocated as follows: -S6, 500, 000 for renovation of Agnes Scott, Jennie D. Inman and Rebekah Scott Halls. -$800,000 for landscaping the campus grounds. $3,760,000 for renovation of the old student health center and gymnasium into the Wallace M. Alston Campus Center, along with renovating the campus book store, post office, new health center and upgraded seating in Gaines Chapel. $3,000,000 to build a new physical education building. $940,000 to build a new 400- meter track and natural grass field around it. "And by any standard of meas- urement we rank at the top . . . the quality of our faculty and of our student body; . . . we really are quite simply an experi- ment that worked. " Dr. Schmidt concluded her remarks on Wednesday by an- nouncing that the community would be the first to see a video prepared especially for the cen- tennial campaign. The video highlighted the same women as were shown in the previously mentioned book, but interspersed between them was footage of activities and people shot during the 1986-87 academic year. Following the viewing of the video, each member of the campus community was given a com- memorative tee shirt and, to the delight of the student body, were greeted at the outside door to Presser by Zippy, a friend of Dean Hall's who entertained the stu- dents and staff with roller skating tricks on Buttrick Drive. Laura Brown takes a closer look at the new Centennial teeshirts. Awards continued Karen Denise Wisely CLASS OF 1990 Jill Denise Barkholz Jennifer Leigh Brand Gretchen Marie Bruner Elizabeth Jane Casey Tracie Lynn Chapski Julia Garris Davidson Carol Watson Gibbs Amy Jean Lovell Kathryn Leigh Pattillo Nicola Siegrid Poser Claire Shippe^ Zeynep Yalim FALL SEMESTER, 1986 HONOR LIST Allison Olivia Adams "89 Carolyn Elizabeth Amos '90 Katherine Ann Baird '89 Stephanie Faye Barkholz '89 Laura Noel Beverly '89 Jennifer Leigh Brand '90 Gretchen Marie Bruner '90 Daphne Elizabeth Burt '89 Kathryn Millicent Deane '89 Diane Smith Dornbush '89 Alisa Anne Duffey '89 Rebecca Lee Earnshaw '89 Erin Elizabeth Gaston '90 Shannon Larissa Gibbs '89 Dawn Elizabeth Goforth '89 Amy Townsend Goodloe '89 Gina Paige Greely '89 Katherine Rodger Hager '88 Leslie Louise Hall '88 Nancy Louise Hall Jan Elaine Hester '90 Heidi Cybele Hitchcock '88 Shirley Anne Hollingsworth '90 Susanne Christa Hollister '88 Nancy Ellen Jones '88 Karen Ann Kaskin "88 Katherine Joan Kelley '89 Elizabeth Macon Land '88 Caroline Bellamee Lewis '89 Amy Jean Lovell '90 Marsha Mabry Michie '90 Kimberly Ann Mitchell '89 Michele Deleon Moses '90 Nelathi Manik Nanayakkara '89 Sarah Campbell Napier '89 Jeanie Deanne Norton '88 Mary Ruth Oliver '89 Gwendolyn Dell Palmer '89 Holly Katherine Parker '90 Ginger Kay Patton '89 Monica Marie Pina '88 Anita Ann Pressley '90 Qi Shen '88 Jill Leslie Smith '88 Lori Shea Tinsely '88 S Felicia Ranee Williams '88 I Karen Denise Wiseley "89 Zippy and Dean Hall "monkey" around after Honors Convocation. S FALL SEMESTER, | DEAN S HONOR LIST = Mini Ann Abraham '89 1 Leigh Elizabeth Adams '88 Aimee Jo Bigham '90 1986 Candace Anne Bonner '89 Rebecca Elizabeth Bradley '89 Jeanne Kathryn Bressoud '89 Nancy Margaret Bryant '89 Kimberlee Lynne Cadora '89 Elizabeth Jane Casey '90 Deborah La-Nice Cook '88 Bridget Cunningham '88 Julia Garris Davidson '90 Amanda Raye DeWees '90 Andrea Elizabeth Farmer '89 Angela Mae Gottsche '88 Julie Belinda Hartline '88 Angela Marie Howard '88 Elsa Ross Jann '88 Dana Tay Keller '88 Krista Valerie Lankford '88 Margaret Elizabeth Leonard '88 Elizabeth Painp Mahnnnw 'nn Mahrukh Mavalvala '88 Joan Parker McGuirt '88 Anna Harley Rawls '90 Debbie Lynn Strickland '90 Kathleen Donna Tobin '88 Laura Stewart Weaver '90 Betsi Wyatt Wilson '88 Wendy Prudence Worthy '90 SPRING SEMESTER, 1987 HONOR LIST Carolyn Elizabeth Amos '90 Stephanie Faye Barkholz '88 Laura Noel Beverly '89 Jeanne Kathryn Bressoud '89 Jennifer Hunt Burger '90 Tracie Lynn Chapski '90 Crystal Michelle Collis '89 Bridget Cunningham '88 Julia Edith DeLeon '89 Alisa Anne Duffey '89 Rebecca Lee Earnshaw '89 Marie Paige Edwards '90 Avril Colette Ellis '88 Andrea Elizabeth Farmer '89 Carol Watson Gibbs '90 Shannon Larissa Gibbs '89 Dawn Elizabeth Goforth '89 Amy Townsend Goodloe '88 Laura Lee Grantham '88 Gina Paige Greeley '88 Nancy Louise Hall Phyllis Lea Heaton '88 Shirley Anne Hollingsworth '90 Beverly Kathryn Howard '90 Sarah Hope Jewett '89 Julie Beth Kalendek '89 Elizabeth Macon Land '88 Elizabeth Paige Mahoney '90 Deborah Erb Manigault '89 Michelle Lee McGinnis '88 Sarah Campbell Napier '89 Anna-Lena Neld '89 Paige Charay Norwood '88 Jill Renee Owens '89 Gwendolyn Dell Palmer '89 Holly Katherine Parker '90 Elizabeth Alice Pleasant '88 Nicola Siegrid Poser '90 Anita Ann Pressley '90 Deborah Michelle Sirban '90 Amanda Delories Smith '89 Hillary Soper '90 Shelby Lynn Threlkel '89 Lori Shea Tinsley '88 Princeanna 'walker '89 Katherine Ranee Williams '88 Patricia Lynn Wilson '88 SPRING SEMESTER, 1987 DEAN'S HONOR LIST Mini Ann Abraham '89 Allison Olivia Adams '89 Beatrice Louise Bailey Aimee Jo Bigham '90 Candace Anne Bonner '88 Jennifer Lynn Boyens '90 Jennifer Leigh Brand '90 Gretchen Marie Bruner '90 Nancy Margaret Bryants '89 Kimberlee Lynne Cadora '89 Julia Garris Davidson '90 Amanda Raye DeWees '90 Erin Elizabeth Gaston '90 Angela Mae Gottsche '88 Heidi Cybele Hitchcock '88 Angela Marie Howard '88 Elsa Ross Jann '89 Nancy Ellen Jones '88 Dana TAy Keller '88 Katherine Joan Kelley '89 Lisa Juliene Keniry '90 Ann Lynnette Lounsbury Amy Jean Lovell '90 Joan Parker McGuirt '88 Marsha Mabry Michie '90 Nelathi Manik Nanayakkara '87 Mary Ruth Oliver '89 Anna Harley Rawls '90 Qi Shen '88 Tara Sylace Sipes '89 Jill Leslie Smith '88 Carolina Frances Vargas'88 Carolyn Douthit Weaver '89 Laura Stewart Weaver ' Sonya Wasson Wells '89 Wendy Prudence Worthy '90 "The students who rank first academically in the rising sopho- more, junior, and senior classes are designated each year as STUKES SCHOLARS, said Dean Hall. "This award." she continued, "honors Samuel Guerry Stukes. Dean of the Faculty from 1938 to 1957." The Stukes Scholars chosen on the basis of their 1986-87 perfor- mance are:" CLASS OF 1988 Angela Mae Gottsche Angela Marie Howard CLASS OF 1989 Elsa Ross Jan CLASS OF 1990 Elizabeth Jane Casey The final award of the ceremony was the presentation of the CLASS SCHOLARSHIP TROPHY, established by Mortar Board in 1956-57. and presented each year to the class which has the highest academic average in relation to the three preceeding classes at that level. For the academic period 1986-87, the trophy was awarded to the Class of 1989 Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, October 2, 1987 t FIEAIIUIRK A Hawk Wings Over Agnes Scott's Blue Skies by Linda Florence It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a hawk. A hawk? Yes, a hawk has been sightec several times on the Agnes Scoti campus. Public Safety Officer Am^ Lanier reports that as she walked out of the dining hall one Sunday afternoon, she saw the hawk perched on the end of the wall outside the infirmary door. She used the adjectives "big" and "beautiful" to describe the hawk and said, "I watched it for two or three minutes as it looked around. Then it flew low across the quad and swooped up." According to the Encyclopedia Britannica the great majority of hawks are more useful than harmful, but there is still wide- spread prejudice against them. Biology professor John Pilger agreed with this assessment. He added that although he has not gotten close enough, he has seen the hawk and suspects it is a red-tailed hawk. "Red tailed hawks," continued Professor Pilger, "are the most common in North America." The Britannica describes a red- tailed hawk as a beneficial hunter of snakes and mammals. It is usually about 60 centimeters (24 inches) long. If you have never seen one, look for brown above and white below with belly streaks and a broad rounded rufous (red to red-yellow)-colored tail. Students Heather Warnock and Shannon Gibbs watched the hawk in action. According to Heather, the hawk swooped down on a nest in the pine tree next to the construction site in the quad and devoured whatever was in the nest. "We saw little feathers float down," said Heather and, "there was no struggle." When the hawk flew over to Buttrick and perched there, Shannon and Heather ran up- stairs to the attic of Buttrick and Two Professors Join the Faculty by Amy Lovell In the last issue of The Profile. some new faculty members were introduced. Since that time, two more people have been inter- viewed: Patricia White in' Biology and William Washburn in the Academic Computer Center. Dr. Patricia White, originally of Savannah, Georgia, graduated from Agnes Scott in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in biology. She earned a M.S. in Population. Genetics from the University of Georgia in 1976. In 1987. she received her Ph. D. in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology form Georgia Tech. While at Georgia William Washburn, new Vcademic Computing Coordinator, teaches Math HU and is pursuing a graduate degree in astrophysics. Tech. she was honored with the Regents Opportunity Scholar- ship. Havint, attended ASC. she \s< graduate, Dr. Patricia White, has I department. returned to teach in the Biologj is already familiar with lifestyles and attitudes of the campus: therefore, she is enjoying her opportunity to be 'home'". For diversion. Dr. White enjoys escap- ing to the mountains in Western North Carolina. Our new Academic Computing Coordinator, William Washburn, comes to ASC with a B.S. in math from Rhodes College and an M.S. in Information and Computer Science from Georgia Tech. He is currently studying for a graduate degree in physics and astrophysics at Georgia State. He has worked with computers for over twenty years and has varied experience in both business and industry. In addition to his duties in the computer center, he teaches Math 101. In his spare time, he enjoys astronomy and computers. He is a member of the American Asso- ciation of Variable Star Observers, and he owns two telescopes. Agnes Scott affords him the opportunity to get back into teaching. How does he like it? He says, "I'm having a good time." Students Are Invited to MBA Forums Eight thousand persons are expected to attend MBA Forums this fall. They will receive firsthand information about Master of Busi- ness Administration (MBA) degrees from representatives of 160 na- tional and international schools. Sponsored by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the MBA Forums have the twofold purpose of helping individuals to determine whether the MBA degree would be useful to them and. if so. to identify the schools that will best fit their needs. Workshops on admissions pro- cedures, curricula, career plan- ning, and job search strategies will be presented. Each one is staffed with educational and career experts Attendees are encouraged to participated in these workshops. The 1987 MBA Forums schedule is: Washington, DC. Mayflower Hotel. October 23-24; Chicago, Palmer House. October 30-31; San Francisco, San Francisco Hilton, November 6-7; New York, Omni Park Central, November 13- 14; Boston, Boston Park Plaza, November 20-21. Hours for all Forums are Fridays 2-8 p.m. and Saturdays 10-4 p.m. The daily registration fee, which covers all events, is $5.00 payable at the door. For further information, write to National Coordinator of Forums, CN 6106, Princeton, NJ 08541- 6106 or call 800-445-2371, in New Jersey (609) 734-1539. saw the hawk "face to face" from inside the window. Heather de- scribed the hawk as "so big" and said, "We could see the muscles in his legs." "Maybe it's a coincidence or something," continued Heather, "but all the pigeons that live up on Buttrick sat perfectly still and watched the hawk like they were in mourning or something." Hawks aren't the only odd animals seen around the Agnes Scott campus. Admissions office manager Faye Noble remembers the owl that nested in the huge tree outside Buttrick. After the tree was cut down, it was found that the owl lived in the hollow part of the dead tree. John Pilger confirmed that barn owls used to live around Presser. "We haven't seen them lately but this is the time of year we usually check their nests." Since owls are nocturnal they often go unnoticed. And even though they bear some likeness to hawks and eagles, they are not closely related. They do, however, eat "rodents and starlings" said Pilger. If you've gotten tired of seeing pigeons and starlings and maybe even owls as you walk across campus, open your eyes a hawk is in the air. Freshmen Face Changes by Cathy Thornhill The 121 freshmen attending Agnes Scott this year are facing a great number of adjustments. In different students, these changes may elicit emotions that range from dire homesickness to excite- ment over the prospects of the future. When students talk about their problems as freshmen, one area in which there is a variety of responses is homesickness. Understandably, the intensity of the affliction depends on how far away the student is from her family. Some freshmen from Atlanta and its suburbs say that they have yet to miss their families since coming to ASC. but for those who cannot easily stay in touch with families by making weekend visits or talking for long hours on the phone, loneliness often begins to set in. The tele- phone alleviates the worst symptoms of loneliness for many, even if the calls have to be short. Enka Stamper, for example, keeps "in touch with [her] mother every so often" by phone. There are also the difficulties of making new friends and leaving old ones behind. The importance of friendship in college life is well known, and to the delight of most freshmen, there is certainly no lack of friendliness on the ASC campus. Everyone seems quite anxious to meet new and interest- ing people; but making close friends, however, is not always such an easy task, especially for those freshman who do not live in Walters, which is commonly known as a "freshman dorm." Some students feel that since they are staying in other dorms among a great many upperclass- men, they are missing out on great opportunities to meet other students in their class. However, Christian Ford says she "has been able to get to know other freshmen who are in classes" with her. She also points out that by living in Rebekah she "gets to meet a lot of seniors." Ordinarily, freshmen have few occasions to make friends with upperclassmen, but living in a mixed dorm is an excellent way to meet a greater variety of people. Christian also observes that with only a few freshmen on her floor, "we are more like a family." Almost all of the freshmen seem to agree on one point: there is a great deal of homework, and the homework is tough, but they expected as much. Kathryn Cullman says that "it is possible to budget your time" to get the job done. She also notes. "In high school you can pretty much fake your way through the classes and do fairly well." Although she realized college courses would be hard, they have proven to be much harder than she anticipated. She believes that she has "already learned more here than in high school." Like many college stu- dents, Kathryn likes studying better now because she feels she is working toward her future. The freshmen who face the most trying transitions are those who come to Agnes Scott from a totally different culture in another country. Imagine having to be- come accustomed to a new way of life, new foods, new clothes, and a new language while your family, whom you depend on for support, is overseas. Camila Weise from Venezuela is coping with such a situation. She says that a major difference between the two cultures is the moral value system. "People have looser morals here in America." Not only must she adapt to different stan- dards of social acceptance, she must become comfortable with using the English language con- stantly instead of just in the classroom. Camila has, conse- quently, "become tired of speaking English all the time. It is hard to adjust to speaking a different language." American students can be grateful that despite all their other problems, they don't have to make a major language transition. Basically, no matter how difficult adapting to college has been for each individual, the Class of 1991 seems to be enjoying ASC campus life. In particular, they are enjoying their new academic and personal freedoms. The freshmen are quickly becoming an integral part of Agnes Scott College. Friday, October 2, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 9 FIEaVYHJIRK New Assistants Enliven Language Departments by Sanjukta Shams Once again the language departments are fortunate to have three excellent young women for assistants. Corinne Picaut from France, Petra Schuler from Germany, and Nenuka Corrons join the Agnes Scott College staff to emphasize the importance of communication among peoples of different languages and cultures. These assistants live among the students in dormitories, so that students learn not only how to communicate in French, German, or Spanish, but also about the cultures of the peoples who speak these languages. Petra Schuler lives on the second floor of Walters on the German hall. Students taking German or interested in Germany can greatly expand their knowledge by living on this hall, where German is spoken extensively. Petra came Nenuka Carrons, new Spanish Assistant vivacious, creative tnstuctoiv" Cultural Literacy by Angela Howard and Dana Keller Do you recognize the names Hegel, Ferni, Haydn, and Chekhov? Do you know the meaning of such scientific terms as "xylem." "titration," and "polymer?" Do you know the location of Edinburgh, the Domini- can Republic, and the Golan Heights'? If so, you are more than likely "culturally literate," a term that you, despite your knowledge, may not recognize. It is the title of a bestseller by E. D. Hirsch, an English professor at the Univer- sity of Virginia. Part of the book's popularity stems from the "dictio- nary" contained at the back of the book that lists names of historical figures, terms used in the sci- ences, names of cities, titles of works of literature, and idioms that Hirsch suggests as a body of basic knowledge that all Ameri- cans should share. However, as the book painfully points out, Americans are not acquainted with what seem even the simplest of the entries in his cultural "dictionary." One of the more amazing examples Hirsch gives is that of a pre-law major who thought Washington, D. C. was in Washington state. But factual knowledge is not just useful for on-the-spot quizzes and winning at Trivial Pursuit. Hirsch cites studies and experiments performed by social scientists that suggest that familiarity with a broad range of subjects improves reading and communication skills. Hirsch blames the American educational system for the decline in SAT verbal scores, as well as the decline in proficient business communications that plagues our present society. More importantly, he insightfully notes that children from lower income families have not been able to climb up the socioeconomic ladder due to poor communication skills. Hirsch attributes this problem to our lack of a broadly nationalized culture. According to Hirsch, the laissez- faire attitudes of American educa- tors have prevented Americans from sharing a common group of facts, as well as the "attitudes and conventions" that give life to them. Over and over he indicts Jean- Jacques Rousseau, an 18th cen- tury French philosopher, who believed children should learn their lessons from Nature first, then from books. John Dewey, an educational theorist who influ- enced our current educational system, was himself greatly influ- enced by Rousseau's approach. Dewey's insistence that each student should study what inter- ests them the most has led, according to Hirsch, to the "frag- mented curriculum" that is found in American schools. Finally, Hirsch suggests that schools teach what a student needs to know first. Once a student has acquired a broad base of knowledge from many fields, then he or she can specialize in a subject of particular interest. Hirsch suggests that the learning of these general facts should begin in elementary school. His book supplies educators with the foundation of the new system he advances. Hirsch's list is in no way complete, and he encour- ages readers to add to it. Although some of Hirsch's points have been widely disputed, Cultural Literacy definitely is a book whose time has come. to the United States hoping to teach others about her country. She is a former exchange student of the University of Alabama, and for the last few years has been teaching English to German stu- dents. Since there are not any women's colleges in Germany, Petra finds ASC interesting. She feels that the small size of the campus has given her a better chance to get to know everyone. Petra is teaching Conversation and supplementary courses for the German department. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, German-speaking students are encouraged to join Petra during lunch at the German table. French students who need help can see Corinne Picaut, the assistant from France, who lives on the third floor of Walters. In France Corinne had heard of racial segregation in the South, and was curious about the verity of these rumors. She was relieved to discover that even though there may be some problems among various radical racial groups, the rumors are not true. She is happy that she has been welcomed by everyone she has met in the United States during her first visit here. She. too, is unaccustomed to an all women's college. Corinne teaches Conversation and sup- plementary courses for the French department. She invites everyone who is interested in learning about French culture to join her on Wednesdays and Thursdays during lunch and on Mondays during supper at the French table. Our new Spanish assistant, Nenuka Corrons, comes from Madrid, where she earned a bachelor's degree at the Univer- sity of Maryland in Madrid. As a French 'Assistant Corinne Picaut (top) and German Assistant Petra Schuler conduct lunch discussions in their native languages. child she lived in the United States for several years, and therefore speaks and writes fluent English. She lives on the Spanish hall in Inman. She is studying at Georgia State to become a mental health counselor, and she works at a local hospital. According to the Spanish department Chairperson, Constance Shaw, the students are "delighted" with Nenuka. who is a "vivacious" and creative instructor. Agnes Scott College welcomes Nenuka Corrons, Petra Schuler, and Corinne Picaut to the United States. The language depart- ments encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about other languages and cultures. Students Find Adventuras en Espana by Karen Anderson Before I had heard about the different Global Awareness trips planned for the summer of '87, I hadn't seriously considered going to Spain. One reason for my reticence was the fact that I considered a day in Spanish class to be a stressing test of my ability (or inability) to speak Spanish. Looking back on the trip now with a much more objective eye. I can honestly say that the trip to Spain was more than just a test of language skills. I learned more about the Spanish culture, the people I traveled with, and myself in that month abroad than I would have ever thought possible. Dr. Constance Shaw and Senora Ada Aleman were the instructors on the trip. They not only taught classes from 5:00-7:00 every night at the International Institute in Madrid, but they arranged trips for students on the weekends and prepared them for what to look for in the cities which would be visited. The students went on their own to Segovia, which was one of the most beautiful places seen by them while in Spain. One of its most unusual features is the aqueduct that is still intact from the years of Roman conquest. Trips were taken to El Escorial, one of the world's largest build- ings which holds the tombs of many Spanish monarchs, and to Toledo, where, among many other things, the house of El Greco was toured. As an entire group, a trip to Salamanca was taken for a few days. Dr. Shaw showed the students the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in Europe. Dr. Shaw's and Senora Aleman's stress on independence allowed a greater degree of freedom in seeing the things which were of the most interest to the students. The Prado, Spain's best-known museum, was one of the things seen by all the students. The works of Goya, Murillo, Valaz- quez, as well as many Spanish and foreign artists, are there. The Royal Palace of Juan Carlos I was toured and a lot of free time was spent at the Retiro, a 350 acre park near the center of Madrid. One group went to the Spanish Theatre to see "Las Bacantes". a Spanish Flamenco interpretation of "Euripedes". The last week of the trip was spent visiting the south of Spain, including several days in Granada, which is probably best known for the Alhambra, a kind of fortified palace built by the Moors in the 1200's or 1300's. While there students saw a performance by a group of flamenco dancers. The last stop was Malaga, where most of the time was spent visiting the beaches, with the exception of a day to visit Marbella for a few. Corpus Christi started the last night of the trip; the streets were lit up and people were out dancing everywhere. Although the majority of the time during the trip was spent learning about the Spanish cul- ture, some American culture was shared with a few Spaniards. One student worked diligently at en- hancing the vocabulary of the bartenders in Spain, and another student, who later went on to climb the Pyranees by herself, demonstrated a new way to go mountain climbing in Granada. Except for a slight case of stomach upset and a couple of stolen purses, the trip went by without a hitch. This Global Awareness trip was a fun introduc- tion to Europe. Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, October 2, 1987 ACTS AND lENllEIRYAI NHENT Arthur Miller's Play All My Sons Deals With War and Death by Beth Mullis The Alliance Theatre opened its 19th season on the Alliance Mainstage, September 9, with the production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. The production was directed by Robert J. Farley, who premiered as the new artistic director of the Alliance Theatre. Coming from the Alaska Repertory Theatre where he co-founded the company ten years ago, Farley brings a wealth of experience to Atlanta including the direction of a hit production of Hair that toured over 145 cities over a two-year period of time. If All My Sons is representative of the type of work Farley will be bringing to the Alliance stage, Atlanta is in for some very good theatre. All My Sons, Arthur Miller's story of a family's struggle to assimilate the loss of a son in World War II. focuses on the necessity of realizing the collective conscience of the American peo- ple who were involved in the war, both actively and on the home- front. The play deals with the inevitable wartime conflict of man's concern for himself and his by Missy Ritchie The music floated over the trees to the soccer field. Not only do we have a soccer field, but real music was coming over the trees - at Agnes Scott' Well, almost real music - I arrived at the amphi- theatre at five o'clock, and the band hadn't arrived yet. This, of course, was a positive sign because good rock'n'roll bands always start late. The Clams finally arrived and the Social Council Band Party finaily began, around five-thirty I wasn't disap- pointed and neither was the "minimal" turnout. No one was at a loss for alcohol, the lead singer was really hot, and the band really cooked. Some people even over- came their inhibitions and danced, despite the vast number of long dresses and patent leather shoes. "Everyone seemed to be having a good time." confirmed Missy Marino. sophomore member of the Social Council. The band itself seemed to share the same sentiment. "I must admit that the Tech people are rowdier. . but Agnes Scott definitely has the edge on dignity and class," commented guitarist Ronnie Aubry who stirred-up the people by running into the audience and literally grabbed their attention. Formerly "The Other Sides", Dan Whisenhunt. lead vocalist, family with his concern for his country. Joe Keller, played satisfactorily by Sid Conrad who created the same role in Alaska with Farley, is father to two sons, one who is missing in action in the Pacific and one who is struggling to overcome the memory of his assumed dead brother. Questions are raised about some possibly corrupt dealings Joe had with the army during the war when he produced Darts for fighter olanes The play is also about disillusion. Chris Keller, the living son (played by Terry Layman), has always worshipped and respected his father, yet he has a strong sense of national identity, having fought valiantly leading troops in the war. When he discovers the truth about his father's commitment to family over his commitment to the war effort, Chris, disillusioned with his father's lack of regard for humanity, rejects his father. "I know you're no worse than most men, but I thought you were better. I never saw you as a man. I saw you as my father," Chris asserts at the moment of discovery The play builds to some power- ful moments, supported almost entirely by the female members of the cast. The mother Kate bassist Chris Flynn, Ronnie Aubry. rhythm guitarist Mike Register, drummer Bruce Buck, and of course, Jimmy James the Sound Man. became "The Clams" two years ago after some person- nel changes. Since then, they've frequented Georgia Tech and Athens fraternity parties. This night, the sound was tight as they played a variety of good "college" music to arouse the people to dance. Toward the end of the second set, they brought the audience closer by leading an extended Keller was masterfully played by DeAnn Mears, a veteran actress/ director who has such plays to her credit as The Cherry Orchard, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Little Foxes. The per- vading source of strength in the family, Kate preserves the mem- ory of her missing son by believing he is still alive somewhere. She provides the thread that ties together commitment to country and commitment to family, and thereby makes the conflict be- tween Chris and Joe all the more intense. Employing incredible nuances in emotional levels, Mears reveals the weaknesses that do exist within Kate. The weaknesses in Kate appear only for a moment in trying times, but are quickly masked by her overwhelming strength. Mears' interpretations of the underlying weaknesses of Kate lend the character a very real, human quality Ann Newhall. Chris's fiancee and daughter of Joe's former business partner, is charmingly portrayed by Ann Deever. Deever's easy-going sense of movement on stage gives her character a real girl-next-door quality Ann is the possessor of the truth in the play, but Deever exposes this truth version of a funky "Jam" tune in which we were askeJ to "get down". Down we did get. It's exciting when a band brings the crowd into the music. The next date for the Clams is October 16. at Tech. If that isn't enough, perhaps they can prove to the rest of the world with their forthcoming EP, "Be your Hero Tonight", what Ronnie Aubry and the rest of the Clams proved to us Friday night- that "Ruthless rock'n'roll is very important to the world." through Ann without being harsh or judgemental. Both Layman and Conrad do very adequate jobs with their characters, but they never achieve the realness that Mears and Deever do. This inadequacy creates a significant problem in the production. Since the cathar- sis occurs primarily in Joe and Chris, the absense of strong, real characters robs the play of some very nice moments of emotional release and expression. The story is still very believable, but the horror of Joe's greed and blind- ness does not fully come to life on stage. There were very nice perfor- mances by some of the supporting cast. Neighboring couple Frank and Lydia Lubey. played by Pat Hurley and Marianne Fraulo, add comic relief to the tension-filled story Fraulo could recently be seen in Theatical Outfit's Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You, and the off-beat Hurley has been seen in a variety of produc- tions at the Alliance, Theatre in the Square, and Emory Theatre. Honor should be paid to the set designer, Karen Gjelsteen. who constructed an incredible replica of the backyard of a two story house. Effective use of color Dixies Dance by Marylin Darling The heavens parted and the rains came, but the Dixie Darlings were undaunted. Perform they did. and fabulously I might add. although I am anything but impar- tial! (I am their worst and best critic.) The Dixie Darlings once again opened the Yellow Daisy festival at Stone Mountain Park for the fifth consecutive year. The Yellow Daisy Festival draws larger and larger crowds each year. The crowds numbered over 250.000 at this year's three day event. The "Dixies" performed in the outdoor meadow with roughly five hundred to a thousand people watching. This year's audience was most appreciative of the dancers' talents because they performed in the rain. I was very proud by Gina Greely Studio Dance Theatre held its fall auditions on September 8. The new Studio Dance appren- tices are Robin Clayton, Jennifer Peluso, Jennifer Prodgers, Suzanne Redmon, Debbie Richardson, and Vivian Saker. Robin Clayton is a sophomore with ballet, tap, and modern dance experience. Robin said, "I wanted to be in Studio Dance Theatre because I love to dance, I need the exercise, and I thought it would be a good experience." Jennifer Peluso is an ASC sopho- more who also has prior dance experience. Jennifer Prodgers, a made the set visually interesting, as did the realistic sloping of the landscape and the use of real poplars. Gjelsteen created an ambience that enabled the audi- ence to feel the intimacy of sharing time with the Keller family. Gjelsteen also comes to Atlanta having had experience with the Alaska Reperatory Theatre. Farley, on the whole, did a very admirable job in presenting this Miller story of the American Dream. There was good ensemble work in the cast, and he conveyed a good sense of pacing through- out. One wishes he could have drawn more from the male leads to match the strength of the females, but still he created a very reputable job with a complex play. It is well worth seeing. All My Sons can be seen at the Woodruff Arts Center on the Alliance Mainstage through Sunday, October 11. Ticket prices range from $12.50 to $24.50, depending on location of seat and time of performance, with student rush tickets available from 30 minutes prior to show time at the box office on a first-come first-serve basis. Have your college I.D. available. The box office can be reached at 892-2414. in Downpour because, in spite of the rain, it was an almost flawless perfor- mance. The performance itself is also extremely strenuous. For those who do not know, an average clogging routine is roughly equivalent to jogging seven miles. So. in any one performance, the "Dixies" will "jog" approximately thirty-two miles. That's a lot. folks' I truly believe that the Dixie Darlings are one of Agnes Scott's greatest Public Relations tools because they reach so many people in any one outing. And, I might add that people are very impressed, not only with their looks, but also with their technique. The "Dixies'" next stop is the Cotton Pickin' Fair in Gay. Georgia on October 3. From there, the next performance is the Dogwood Festival in Atlanta and then. ..Carnegie Hall'? Who knows? freshman, feels Studio Dance offers her a great opportunity to work with new dancers and a new instructor. Susan Redmon is the first Return To College student in Studio Dance. Debbie Richardson, a sophomore, has an extensive dance background. She realized how much she missed dance after taking a ballet class for PE. and decided to try out for S.D.T. Vivian Saker is a freshman psychology major. Vivian said, "Studio Dance gives me the chance to perform and continue training in modern dance." Thanks to all those who tried out and congratulations to the new Studio Dance Theatre apprentices! Band Party Drivin' and Cryin' October '2. 1987 Ampitheatre Students "Get Down" at Band Party Jill .ind Ned enjo) the "funky" sounds of "The ( lams/ 1 SDT Selects Apprentices Friday, October 2, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 11 aVICTS AND IENIHEICTaVINMIENY Indigo Girls Play "Honest" Music by Vee Kimbrell In today's world of ups and downs, it is refreshing to know that music is present to ease the soul and to calm the mind. For two women who started out as the "B-Band" four years ago, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray, now known as the Indigo Girls, invite every member of their audience to share in their expressions of life by listening to the sounds which they create with two guitars and two very contrasting voices. Amy and Emily knew of one another in elementary school. They both began playing the guitar at this time. Separately they took guitar lessons at the YMCA and started the beginning of their musical careers. Amy went off to college in Nashville and Emily went to school in New Orleans for a year. It was after this, when they met again at Emory, that they decided to perform together. Starting out small and playing one night a week, friends began to support them and to help them to become recognized at night- spots all over Atlanta. Both of the "Girls" graduated from Emory with degrees in English, and although plans for graduate school were in the back of Emily's mind, they decided to go full steam ahead and try their luck at making a living off of their music. "We're lucky that we do make a living by singing. ...Most groups that are just starting out usually don't," said Amy Ray. The Indigo Girls" music has a style and a technique which is "original and honest," as Amy put it. It is not full of "catchy tunes" or phrases. Instead, their music takes a realistic look at life. Most of their songs are about life and the struggles that all people go through. What makes their music sound so "honest" is the fact that they sing about the way life really is. They feel they attract a very diverse audience and "have taken professional steps not to discrimi- nate against anyone." Emily and Amy sing songs that unite people together, not separate them by any means. Their music also comes from within. They both have a very spiritual outlook on life, and this is reflected in the songs which they write. Their music is stimulating and at the same time soothing. Their sound is that of folk music with a message. It is not jazz, country pop or rock. Instead, it is a modest expression of art that can only be described by the individual who listens to it. As Amy and Emily said, "Our music has been described in many different ways." Two years ago, the Indigos released an album which was fairly successful. This year they are releasing a second album and expect that this one, entitled "Strange Fire," will have bigger sales than the last. "The quality is better. We think it could possibly go national if we get an indepen- dent record company to back us." As well as playing in clubs around town, Amy and Emily also play their music for community benefits and charitable causes. This year they have already planned to play for an Amnesty International benefit, to help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and a camp for victims of leukemia. This just goes to show that these women are not only interested in their own personal well-being, but also in the well-being of the people who support them. When asked about their future goals and aspirations, Emily and Amy both agreed that they have an advantage over other artists because they are still young and are not to a point where they are burned out by their performances Kirk Series Opens with Robison-Laredo Agnes Scott College presents flutist Paula Robison and pianist Ruth Laredo in concert Tuesday, October 13 at 8:15 p.m. in Presser Hall on South McDonough Street in Decatur. The event is open to the public, and ticket prices are $8. general admission, and $6 for students and senior citizens. Paula Robison studied at the Julliard School in New York and at age twenty was invited by Leonard Bernstein to be a soloist with the New York Philharmonic. Since becoming the first American to win the Geneva International Competition, Robison has ap- peared with orchestras and in recital in major concert halls throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. She is a founding artist and member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, with which she appears regularly, and is codirec- tor of chamber music at the Spoleto Festivals in Italy. Charleston. South Carolina, and Melbourne, Australia. Ruth Laredo has performed as an orchestra soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician with major orchestras throughout the world. Often regarded as America's fore- most woman pianist, Laredo studied with Rudolf Serkin and made her New York orchestral debut at Carnegie Hall under Leopold Stowkowski. She is the first pianist to have recorded the complete solo works of Rachmaninoff, a five-year effort that produced seven recordings. The final album earned the second of her three Grammy nominations. Recently she was one of five pianists chosen to participate in Carnegie Hall's 90th anniversary celebra- tion concert. The Robison-Laredo appearance is one of three Kirk Concerts of Agnes Scott's 1987-88 arts perfor- mance season. Established in honor of alumna Mary Wallace Kirk, class of 1911, the Kirk Series brings internationally distin- guished classical musicians to campus each year. For ticket information, call 371-6430. Joyful Noise Welcomes All For Fellowship by Caroline Jane Sigman Joyful Noise is back and in better form than ever! For those of you not yet acquainted with "The Noise," we are. in effect, a gospel group. Members engage in a special kind of worship, the music being only part of what goes on. We're a real community, consist- ing of anyone who wants to join and we hold no auditions. Our singers include faculty and alum- nae as well as students. The group's director, Mr. Nathan Grisholm, is an absolutely pheno- menal pianist; it's worth coming to practice just to hear him play. A diverse group culturally, we join each Tuesday night at 8:00 under Nathan's direction and Dr. Byrnside's wisdom to really make some beautiful music. We've come together this year 48 mem- bers strong and with four tentative concert dates which are as fol- lows: Sunday. Nov. 1. 1987 at Druid Hills Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.; a Christmas Concert some- time in December; February 5-7. 1988 at Sophomore Parents Weekend; and March 3, 1988 at Presser Hall. Join in the fun and fellowship! Become a member of Joyful Noise. Just show up on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. in the Glee Club room and get caught up in the Spirit! Joyful Noise draws a diverse group to practice. Indigo girls Amy Ray and Emily Sailers six days a week. It isn't that important if "we aren't able to play our music for a long time." Their main concern is the quality of the music and the "values" that they hold concerning their perfor- mances. 'As long as we can still feel the audience give back the feelings we are giving them through our songs, then this could be considered our main hope and goal for the future." agreed Emily and Amy. The Indigo Girls will be playing at the Little Five Points Pub every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from now until December. On the weekends they will play occasionally at Rick's, Harvest Moon and out of town. On October 6-7 they will be playing at Tracksides. This would be a great opportunity to see them perform and find that their music has something for everybody. Person- ally. I think you will enjoy! Scotties Enjoy Buck's by Michele Moses Where do you and a bunch of your best Scottie friends go for a good time, great food, and a casual atmosphere 9 Why, Buck's, of course! Decatur's newest restaurant combines the class of its sister Pleasant Peasant Atlanta restaurants with an easy-going style to match the friendliness of a smaller city. The polished look of a checkerboard motif is carried throughout the restaurant in the design of the quilts hanging on the walls. There is both an indoor dining area and an outside porch for those who want to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather. For the group of sophomore Scotties who decided to try Buck's on a Friday night before heading to Tech, the experience was a delightful one. Heidi Wilson made an excellent choice of having the shrimp angel hair, a light pasta with shrimp, red peppers and green onions in a white wine cream sauce. She also split a monstrous piece of oreo cheesecake with Jill Barkholz. It could have easily served three. Jill had the chicKen finger platter with pasta salad. She thought they were both wonderful, particu- larly the honey-mustard sauce provided for the chicken fingers to be dipped in. She found the prices fair in comparison with Atlanta prices and claims that she is looking forward to eating there again. The chicken fingers seemed to be one of the most popular dishes since Jenny Brand, Tracie Lynn Chapski and Michele Moses ordered the same. Jenny Brand was impressed with the restau- rant's cleanliness and rustic charm. She remarked, "We really needed another restaurant near the campus where one could go with a date or with friends that was fun and reasonably priced." Tracie Lynn claims that she will definitely go back since the service was exceptional and the food was great. She also noted, "The atmosphere was casual, yet classy. The food reflects the at mosphere." Buck's offers a wide variety of dishes that includes appetizers, salads, hamburgers, chicken grills, sandwiches, and pasta. They also have a selection of ten different specialties that includes chicken quesadilla, prime rib. and shrimp and swordfish kabobs. A wide variety of desserts, milkshakes, and dessert drinks is also available. Buck's is located at 116 E. Ponce DeLeon Avenue next to the C&S bank. Reservations are not required, but a wait of twenty minutes can be expected on a busy night. For more information, call 373-7797 $10 - $660 Weekly/up mailing circulars! Rush self-addressed stamped envelope: Opportunity: 9016 Wilshire Blvd. Box #226, Dep. FI Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Page 12 THE PROFILE October 2, 1987 SPORTS Future Looks Bright for Tennis Team by Mitrina Mogelnicki The Agnes Scott Tennis Team is ready to "fall" into action again. Tryouts have been completed, and members have been selected. The new members include fresh- man Sarah Bolton, and sopho- more transfers Sharon Murphy. Tracy Perry Susan Simmons, and Claire West. The old pros include sophomore Laura Perry, juniors Mitrina Mogelnicki. Jill Owens. Thao Tu, and senior Hong Tran. The tennis team practices from 3:30-5:30p.m. daily. Each after- noon begins with a half-mile jog on the track, followed by warm-up exercises on the courts. Team members then pair off and "drill" on specific strokes such as volleys, overheads, and serves. The season opens on October 5th with a match against Brenau beginning at 3:00 p.m. here at Agnes Scott. On October 7th at 2:00 p.m.. A.S.C. will host Georgia State University. On October 14th at 3:00 p.m.. the team will compete against Georgia College at home. On October 15th. the Agnes Scott tennis team will travel down to the University of North Florida in Jacksonville to compete in the ITCA-Rolex Tennis Champion- ships. The season will end with the Brenau-Quad at Brenau on Agnes Scott Strikers Swing into Action by Katie Pattillo On Sunday, September 20. the ASC soccer team played its first game against a powerful Georgia State University. The Scotties played very well despite the five to one loss. The Georgia State team was very quick and had excellent passing skills, but the Scotties never backed down. ASC started the game with six experi- enced players and five inexperi- enced players, yet they still worked as a team. Everyone on the team gave one hundred and ten percent during the entire game. Traci-Lynn Chapski, a sopho- more, scored ASC's lone goal on an assist by Katie Pattillo and Bettina Gyr. Skotti Latimer also played very well despite a pulled thigh muscle. Although everyone on the team played well, a few other players stood out. Sally McMillan, a freshman, was a vital part of the defense and made several good runs up the field. Also. Rachel Fletcher did a superb job in the goal. Georgia State had many shots that would have been difficult for any keeper. Coach Reed Covington said the ASC team will definitely improve and that the competition in the future will not be as stiff. The Scotties next game will be played on October 3rd against LaGrange College in LaGrange. Wish the team luck in their effort for a win. Rules for the Use of the Emory University Pool 1The Emory swimming pool in the George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center may be used by Agnes Scott Students during the following times: Monday through Friday: 7:00 - 9:00p.m. Saturday: 3:00 - 6:00p.m. Sunday: 3:00 - 5:00p.m. 2. No other facilities are to be used. 3. You must present your ASC I.D. card and a pass issued by Miss Manuel; sign it at the Equipment Issue Room on the lower level before entering the pool. Passes will be issued by Miss Manuel' (Winship Terrace) at the following times: Monday: 9:15 - 10:15a.m.; 1:20 - 2:00p.m.; 3:30 - 4:00p.m. Tuesday: 9:30 - 10:30a.m.; 1:00 - 1:30p.m.; 3:00 - 3:30p.m. Wednesday: 9:15 - 10:15a.m.; 1 20 - 2:00p.m.; 3:30 - 4:00p.m. Thursday: 9:30 - 10.30a.m.; 1:00 - 1:30p.m.; 3:00 - 3:30p.m. Friday. 9:15 - 10:15a.m. (You may pick up your passes as early as Monday for any day of the week.) There will be a limit of 20 passes per day. 4. ASC students should use the open lockers (lockers 1-60) in Locker Room "C" on the lower level of the Emory Physical Education Center. Students should bring their own locks and remove from the locker all their personal belongings and the lock after each visit. Emory University and the Woodruff Physical Educa- tion Center will NOT be responsi- ble for lost or stolen items. 5. ASC students should park in the Peavine Parking Deck at the west end of the Physical Educa- tion Center. If students receive a parking ticket, they should com- plete the back side of the ticket as directed. Note: You must have a valid ASC parking sticker on your car. The Physical Education Depart- ment at Agnes Scott will greatly appreciate adherence to these regulations. Failure to do so may result in Agnes Scott losing the use of the Emory swimming pool. October 23-24. The A.S.C. Tennis Team will continue working hard so that they can represent A.S.C. well. Coach Cindy Peterson "sees a new spirit" this year. Although half of the team is new. Peterson already "senses a unity" among the members. The team looks and acts as though it has been practicing together for years. Obviously, this close-knit team will be strong in terms of giving encouragement to one another. The tennis team invites A.S.C. students, faculty staff, and friends to come and give support. Enjoy the fall breeze come sit on the bleachers and watch some excit- ing tennis matches. Practice makes perfect for Agnes Scott Tennis ream. Students Enjoy the A. A. Hike by Laura Allen On Saturday September 12. Eloise Lindsay and Jeanne Booth loaded up the van with 13 happy campers and headed toward Helen, Georgia for a hiking excursion. We drove for two hours with a perpetual black cloud looming overhead but in spite of having neither clear skies nor directions, we arrived at the Blue "Trail leading to Raven Cliffs. Zealously we filed out of the van it was at precisely this point that I began to have second thoughts... was this going to separate the women from the girls?'? After all. I had been a Girl Scout and even earned a camping badge, but that was of little comfort as my mind envisioned the climbing of mountains. It turned out to be a quiet and pleasant walk, though (that is. until we encountered two rather large and grubby men who in- quired of our Girl Scout status). Ah. ..finally, we reached the falls. It was a sight for which my words could never do justice. In a word. ..beautiful, and the trip was actually much more painless than I imagined, save for a few bee stings. I think I can venture to say that "a good time was had by all." Thanks A. A.! Students Participate in Aerobics Class by Mitrina Mogelnicki Do you love music 9 Do you love to have a good time? Do you want your body to be in shape? Come join the FUN in Rebekah Reception Room at 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Changes in the sched- ule will be posted in the lobby of Rebekah. We have all been relaxing in big boxer shorts and munching on goodies during the summer, but now it's time to get our bodies back into a regular exercise program. Soon, we'll be pulling out our Black Cat dresses (waist- 26"!) and our winter corduroy pants that will not even begin to go over our hips! Let's face it the hips won't shrink over night, we can't lose 10 lbs. in 2 days, a bag of M & M's won't cure the weight problem, and starving ourselves is NOT the answer! EXERCISE is the solution! The present group began to form last spring when Mitrina Mogelnicki realized that Gretchen Pfeifer was going to graduate and thus retire her "Stretch With Gretch" aerobic program. Mitrina decided to form a sequel. .."Get Fit With Mit." Mit ran to Crystal Collis. who willingly agreed to lead an aerobics class and to help "Mit get fit." Crystal has participated in many aerobics clinics, and she currently teaches on weekends at an aerobics studio near her home Mitrina Mogelnicki, instigator off "(iii in Jasper, Georgia. She is truly an "Aerobisaurus, 1. any creature who compulsively exercises to a musical beat or, 2. any beast practicing aerobics with the goal of physical perfection." Crystal is dedicated to aerobics because she says it "relieves stress." She also adds, "it's a time for myself away from everything." Familiar A.S.C. faces such as Allison Adams. Tina Carr, Mary Ann Athens. Mary Ruth Oliver, Kathryn Deane. Jill Owens. Caro- line Lewis, and Thao Tu have all participated occasionally in the workouts. Tina Carr, who regularly does aerobics, commented. "I often go to the Corner Workout, but for those times when I don't feel like going off campus or I don't have a break until late at Kit with Mit" night. Crystal's class is wonderful. She really knows what she is doing and helps me beat that stress from classes and extra pounds." Whether you would like to "trim it down," "firm it up," or simply meet new friends and have a "stress-free" time does not matter The point is to MOVE your BODY out of your room and breathe some fresh air! Crystal teaches a high-impact program, but you can easily adjust it to your speed. Come and do what you can walk. run. or sit and cheer "Mit" on!! Your heart rate is bound to increase when you step into the aerobics room! 5-Breathe-4- Breathe-3-Breathe-2-Breathe-1 - DIE" Let's go. it's time to SHAPE UP! McCain Librar\ is planning to hold a Book Sale for the campus community on Wednesday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outdoors in front of the Library building. Electric is the word for this collection of books. There's bound to be something for everyone and the prices are exceedingly reasonable Circle your calendar for October 14 and pray for good weather (October 29 is our rain date). CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii, Bahamas. Caribbean, etc CALL NOW: 206-736-0775 Ext. 173 M Seven Former Defense Secretaries Debate in Atlanta by Lisa Keniry and Karen Riggs Can we ever hope to rid the world of nuclear weapons? The consensus among seven former U.S. defense secretaries is un- equivocally "no!" Robert McNamara (Johnson Admn., 1961-68); Clark Clifford (Johnson Admn., 1968-69); Melvin Laird (Nixon Admn., 1969-73); Eliot Richardon (Nixon Admn., I973); James Schlesinger (Nixon/Ford Admn., 1973-75); Donald Rumsfield (Ford Admn., 1975-77); and Harold Brown (Carter Admn., 1977-81 ) met together for the first time on September 25, 1987 to express their views on defense issues. The conference was sponsored by the Southern Center for International Studies, and was held at the Atlanta Civic Center. All agreed that peace and stability should be the United State's policy priority, but none thought that denuclearization would foster this goal. Donald Rumsfield explained. "If you set as your goal, peace, protection of our security and our freedom- stability in the world, and then test your behavior against that, it may or may not involve reducing or even increasing a given type of nuclear weapon..." In accordance with this view most of the men described the INF Treaty (Intermediate Nuclear Forces) as positive only to the extent that it can increase crisis stability. Stability will not have been achieved, contended Harold Brown, if the Europeans perceive that this "may be the beginning of a denuclearization era." Eliot Richardson added that the treaty pressures the U.S. and its allies to bolster conventional forces. The irony, implied Brown, is that the role of nuclear weapons is not only to deter nuclear war but also to "make conventional war.. .less likely." The concept of a limited nuclear war was supported by Brown and James Schlesinger who ques- tioned the validity of the word "assured" in MAD (mutual as- sured destruction). Schlesinger maintained that through "sus- tained communication" with the agressor, it would be possible that after a first strike there would be a "silence". McNamara disagreed that the U.S. could depend on such a "silence" and suggested that crisis avoidance, rather than crisis management, should be emphasized. The strategic defense initiative (SDI) also proved controversial. Schlesinger was applauded by the audience for his assertion: "An astrodome over the U.S. that will make nuclear weapons impo- tent and obsolete that is not going to happen." McNamara, again emphasizing crisis stability, asserted that strategically. SDI C ont'd, on page 4 THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College VOL. 74 Issue 3 October 16, 1987 Investiture: Upholding A Tradition by Lisa Vienna After a formal processional and opening prayer lead by Chaplain Miriam Dunson. President Ruth Schmidt opened the 99th Investi- ture service with a description of its history. She noted that the ceremony used to be held in private with only seniors and the college president attending. How- ever, to avoid rivalry between the junior and senior classes, which arose when members of the junior class would attempt to steal the seniors' mortar boards, the cere- mony was made public. Dr. Schmidt also commented that, for the second year. Investi- ture was being held on the same weekend as the Alumnae Leader- ship conference, allowing for seniors and alumnae to interact together. Dr. Schmidt concluded her remarks by explaining how the speaker was chosen. She then introduced Tracy McMahon, Pres- ident of the Class of 1988. Ms. McMahon introduced the speaker, Dr. Ayse Carden, giving a synop- sis of her background and explain- ing why the class had chosen her. Dr. Carden, originally from Turkey, a Phi Beta Kappa gradu- ate of Agnes Scott, with a Ph.D. from Emory University, spoke on the "Teacher-Student Connec- tion." She explained that she became interested in teacher- student relationships as a result of her own interactions with students. From this interest she developed a research project which focused on Agnes Scott graduates from the 1930s to the 1980s. She sent the alumnae questionnaires which, by defined categories, asked women about their professors and their student- teacher relationships with them. Proceeded by a disclaimer about revealing the identities of the writers or the instructors being referred to. Dr. Carden shared some of the responses, mostly from students who attended in the 1930s. 1940s and 1950s. Many of the excerpts she read were humorous, and most praised the professors who taught them. On the subject of "behavior in the classroom," many graduates responded that their professors were excellent scholars. Other adjectives used were competent, enthusiastic, well prepared, or- ganized, logical, and precise in presenting material. When asked how they felt about their professors as people, most respondents used the term "a whole person" or else mentioned strong strength of character as being an outstanding trait. Other excerpts included comments that spoke of how the professors were always available to talk to stu- In This Issue: Editorials Dogmeat Dave Addresses Salt News Professors Discuss Academic Curriculum Features Gottsche Interns at Carter Center Arts Preview of Comedy of Errors Sports Studio Dance Rehearses dents about academic and non- academic problems. Often heard were "kind; friendly; gentle; pa- tient: and had a good sense of humor." One alumna felt her professors were real friends to the students. When asked how the profes- sors had influenced their student lives, the typical answer was "challenging. 1 ' The ajumnae felt that they were encouraged to think independently and that professors pushed them beyond what they thought they could accomplish. The questionnaire also asked these former Agnes Scott stu- dents to explain if. and how, their lives were changed as a result of this student-teacher relationship. Many indicated that they had changed their choice of major and career. One alumna attributed her increased self-confidence to her professor's belief in her abilities. ( lass of WHS eager!} awaits capping. Dr. Carden summed up her research, indicating that the rule of thumb for all these professors was that the best ones were those who were diverse in style and character. In closing, she re- minded the audience, "we [at Agnes Scott College] have a tradition of good teaching to protect. ..to nourish," and that, as seniors, the class of 1988 was, today, being formally invested into that tradition. The actually "capping" began after Dr. Carden's speech. As Dean Gue Hudson read each senior's name. Dean Ellen Hall officially placed the mortar board on her head. As the newly capped seniors left the stage, they were congratulated by Dr. Schmidt. Quad Commemorates Woodruff by Lisa Vienna On Saturday. September 26, 1987, the remodeled Agnes Scott quadrangle was officially dedi- cated to the memory of George and Irene K. Woodruff. In a brief ceremony, held on the new marble steps, both President Schmidt and Board of Trustees Chairman, L. L. Gellerstedt, Jr., reiterated the long association the college has with the Woodruff family, which began with Irene's mother, who was a student here. Mr. Gellerstedt spoke of George Woodruff's philanthropic work throughout the Atlanta area and of the specific benefits received by Agnes Scott. Dr. Schmidt also told of both George and Irene Woodruff's generosity to the campus through- out the years. Irene Woodruff, through her estate, has provided funding to the RTC program, thereby assisting those students who otherwise would not be able to attend ASC. George Woodruff was a member of the Board of Trustees for a number of years and has made several financial contributions to the college, the most recent being $14 million to the centennial campaign fund. Mrs. Martha Raudabaugh, Irene and George Woodruff's granddaughter, responded to the statements made by Mr. Gel- lerstedt and Dr. Schmidt. She thanked the college for the honor bestowed on her family in the naming of the quadrangle for her grandparents. She. too, com- mented on the deep affection they had for the college. Following a "thank you" to the Woodruff family by SGA President Kathie White, the ceremony closed with a selection by the ASC Glee Club and a benediction by The Reverend Mary Jane Cornell, Associate Pastor of Columbia Presbyterian Church. Alumnae, faculty, staff, and students escape the sun during Quad dedication. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, October 16, 1987 IEDII1 A1S by Julie Hartline Does the name Lucretius sound familiar? It probably doesn't to many of you, but his name is fast becoming a major part of my vocabulary. Lucretius was a poet in the ancient times. His poetry was written in Latin, the language of ancient Latium and Rome (notice I didn't say a dead language). Although his work was written in the Latin language, it still lives on today through published translations and students who continually struggle to translate and comprehend the true meaning of Lucretius. Okay, so what does this have to do with the price of tea in China, or. better yet, what does it have to do with the interest of the Agnes Scott student? Well, I found within Lucretius' writings a very odd thing. He did. what I thought, "hit the nail on the head." I was reading from Book 2 of De Rerum Natura where Lucretius was dealing with the embellishments in life. The aurea simulacra (golden images) and the domus argento fulget auroque renidet (the house that glitters with silver and shines with gold) were not of an importance to him, but, rather, the rationis potestas (the power of reasoning) was his emphasis. He called pomp a "drollery and a mocking sport." and he stressed the importance of the simplistic things in life. I thought to myself how familiar these ideas sounded, for it is exactly what many people at ASC are saying today. It is a common feeling to many people, students and faculty, that too much emphasis is being placed on renovation and not enough on academics. I believe the college is trying to respond to this idea, but with all that is said about it, you would think more would be done to address the issue by those who were concerned. When I hear the name Agnes Scott, my mind draws up a picture of an individual who is assertive, strong-willed, and stands up for her rights. Does this sound a little unrealistic? It shouldn't. I have had many people tell me that the first thing they remember about me is my carrying around a "boom box", playing the ASC radio commercials so people would become aware of what was being said on the air. Sound a little silly? It wasn't to me, because it was a cause I believed in and I was standing up for my rights. Standing up for your rights and stating your opinions, rather than grumbling under your breath, should be a consistent characteristic of any member of the Agnes Scott community. So, how does all this tie together? Well, we have done all this grumbling about the over-abundance of renovation on the campus and the lack of emphasis on academics, an issue that has been stressed for over thousands of years, but what are we doing about it 9 On September 30th, the college held a convocation to publicize the renovations which we are, and will be, making in the academic curriculum of Agnes Scott. Many professors stood before a scarcely populated auditorium to tell of the new and exciting changes being made in their departments, but I can hardly believe that they felt supported. There weren't even enough people there to fill up a fourth of the auditorium. There were many people around on the day of the Centennial Kick-off Convocation to complain about the presence of a chimpanzee on our campus, and people certainly could be heard complaining about the direction of the steps and the placement of the wall on the day they were completed; but where was everyone when it came time to talk about academics? Maybe you aren't concerned with the academics at Agnes Scott, but if you are. then stop grumbling under your breath if you aren't going to get involved. It is a lot easier to stop a disease in its development than to get rid of it once it has already consumed the body. It's your school too. so why don't you do something about it 9 ! Oops . . . There was some copy deleted from the News section of the last issue. Our apologies to the w ntcrs and readers. UNPLANNNED PREGNANCY? CONSIDER ADOPTION! A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Transportation - Housing - Medical Care Counseling - Free of Charge CALL COLLECT 912-228-6339 THE OPEN DOOR ADOPTION AGENCY GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Studeni Nev^paper of Ai!ne> 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. Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Asst Artsand Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard News Editor Peggy Harper Asst News Editors Karen Riggs Sports Co-Editors Heather Warnock. Megan Wallace Photography Editor - Mandy Roberts Asst Photography Editor Adele Clements Advertising Manager Karen Anderson Advertising Rep Sonya Alexander Features Editor Debbie Snckland Asst Features Editor Linda Florence Editor-m-Chief Julie Hartline Associate Editor-Sarah Napier Business Manager Ginger Patton Circulation Manager Monica Pma Circulation Assistants Enka Stamper Julia Valentine Copy Editor Anne Harris Photographers Sharon Murphy. Hannah Little Reporters - Lisa Keniry. Hong Tran. Beth Mullis. Karen Anderson. Mitrina Mogelnicki. Mary Ann Athens. Nancy Wall, V Mills. Claire Shippey. Pam Gulley. Adriane Creety. Lisa Vienna. Melissa Marino. Mary Lu Christiansen. Laura Allen. Louisa Parker. Nica Poser, Heidi Hitchcock. Marilyn Darling. Marsha Michie. Gen Pike. Dana Keller. Scotti Latimer. Sanjukta Shams. Melanie Mortimer. "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 ILETiriEIES The Wall Dear Editor: I quote from Pink Floyd "We don't need no education.... All we are is another brick in the wall." What is behind this wall? Well, it replaced the hub. I liked the hub. I had my first kiss from my boyfriend there. Who wants to kiss on a wall? Maybe, because we have a much larger area covered in bricks, we will start to resemble the Tech habitat and my boyfriend will feel more at home. Then, there is the eco-system. When parking spaces were de- stroyed in order to enhance this wall, a biological reaction occur- red. "STAFF PKG" spaces blos- somed overnight in the areas of student parking. Mysterious isn't it 9 As a result, student parking migrated to a dirt lot by the physical plant. Although a correla- tion factor has yet to be calcu- lated, it appears that air condition- ing funds have also migrated or become extinct during the con- struction of the wall. What do we make of this? Should student needs be considered before "beautification of the lawns" 9 Should the administration be prevented from attending the upcoming Pink Floyd concert? I can conclude only with another song from our youthful days.... Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle. The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such a sight And Letitia Pate ran away with the spoon. (or was it the forks?) Respectfully submitted, Charay Norwood Dorothy Mead, assisting Salt Dear Editor: There has been a great deal of publicity recently given to the dangers of second-hand salt. In the best interests of the health of our Agnes Scott community, the following precautions will become effective immediately. Epicure Food Services will not use salt in its preparations On occasions when preparations must be salted, they will be placed in a special serving area. Warning signs "Danger: Salt Area". "Achtung! Salz!", etc. will be prominently displayed in that area. The Dining Hall will have desig- nated areas for use by salters and non-salters. Salting outside of those areas will be considered an Honor Court offense. Non-salting areas will include all: classrooms laboratories (except when NaCI is required by laboratory proce- dures) elevators stairwells lobbies conference rooms rest rooms In addition, certain administra- tive offices will be designated non- salting areas due to their public visibility, or areas with shared lunchroom space. "Thank you for not salting" signs will be posted in these and all areas where second-hand salt could be a problem. Sincerely, Dogmeat Dave Editor's note: Dogmeat Dave, a card-carrying health nut, coun- sels on community health for The Profile. Student Funds Dear Students: Last year, Rep Council created a Student Development Fund which is to be used solely for funding student presentations at conferences and other special opportunities. Rep drew up goals and specific guidelines to govern the use of this fund. The goals for the Student Development Fund are: 1. To encourage the student to do research in her area of interest 2. To enhance the intellectual environment of the college 3. To enhance Agnes Scott's academic reputation. HEALTH NOTES by Mary Lu Christiansen AIDS continues to be a frightening threat in our society. It is not just a news story it is a real danger. October is Aids Education Month, and we would like to participate by reiterating some facts about AIDS. According to the CDC, there have been 850 reported cases of AIDS in Georgia as of July 31. That may sound like a low number but remember that is just those people who have contracted AIDS. A much larger number of people have tested positive for the HIV antibody which means they have been exposed to the AIDS virus. The most common means of transmission are sexual contact and intravenous drug use. Gay males constitute the largest single population of people who have contracted AIDS; but, risk behaviors are a more important issue than risk groups. Avoiding I.V. drug use, practicing sexual abstinence, and using condoms remain the most effective methods of prevention. The Student Health Center (SHC) has a variety of educational material available for the ASC community. Last year, the SHC invited Dr. William D.Budell, Director of Student Health at Emory University, to speak about the AIDS crisis. His very informative discussion was videotaped and can be reviewed in the SHC lounge. Educational material and discussion of AIDS were presented as a part of the Freshman Orientation. Our aim is to educate each member of the community about the very real threat of AIDS in our community. Anyone with questions or concerns regarding AIDS please feel free to come to the SHC for more information. Other sources of confidential assistance can be obtained from: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Hotline 1-800-342-AIDS Public Health Services - Hotline 1-800-447-AIDS National Gay Task Force - Hotline 1-800-221-7044 Friday, October 16, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Are You Constitutionally Aware': ? 1. What is the Bill of Rights? 2. What was the Connecticut Compromise? 3. What state was the first state to ratify the Constitution? 4. What state was the ninth to ratify the Constitution, the last needed for approval? 5. Which two states rejected the Constitution, ratifying it only after it had been put into effect? 6. How long did the Articles of Confederation govern the U.S.? 7. Which state did not send' a delegation to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia? 8. Which 1803 Supreme Court case confirmed the power of the Supreme Court to declare an Act of Congress unconstitutional? 9. Who was elected, but refused to attend the Constitutional Con- vention because "he smelt a rat"? 10. Who presided over the Con- stitutional Convention? 11. Who was the author of the Connecticut Compromise? 12. Who is considered to be the "Father" of the Constitution? 13. Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States? 14. Who signed the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain, and the Constitution? 15. Who was a member of the Committee that produced the final draft, wrote the oft-quoted preamble, and is considered the primary author of the final draft? 16. Who presented the "Virginia Plan, " proposing a new form of government instead of a revision of the Articles of Federation, but refused to sign the Constitution? 17. What two delegates to the Constitutional Convention be- came U.S. Presidents? 18. What signers of the Declara- tion of Independence also signed the Constitution? 19. When was the Constitution signed? 20. In what order did the states sign the Constitution? 21. Which three leading delegates refused to sign the Constitution? 22. How many delegates signed the Constitution? 23. Where is the original Constitu- tion displayed? 24. What four delegates attended the Constitutional Convention faithfully, but did not speak one word on the floor? The first person to return the correct answers to box 95 will win a prize. Dear Study Lady, One of my professors lectures so fast that there's no way I can get it all down. I can hardly read what I do write. What to do? Writer's Cramp Dear Cramp, The best defense against a verbal whirlwind is careful preparation. You don't have time to read the chapter before class? That's no reason to go in empty-headed. Take a few minutes to skim for organizing concepts, basic vocabulary, and basic definitions that you'll need to understand. Check yesterday's notes. Do you understand them thoroughly enough to give you a context for today's topic? A barrage of detail is much easier to cope with if you are prepared with mental "cupboards'' into which to sort the little stuff. The pace of a class can be dramatically altered by a few thoughtful inquiries. Go to class armed with something you want to know. Remember, Cramp, you came to college to think, not to be the class stenographer. If you come to class prepared for thought, there's no need to "qet it all down." Letters Cont'd. In applying to SGA for develop- ment funds, the following guidelines are to be observed: 1. The Student Development Fund is seen as a cooperative effort between the students. SGA, academic departments, and the college. The guidelines are pro- vided as a framework within which the applications are to be viewed. 2. The Student Development Fund will assist in the financing of student presentations at confer- ences and other opportunities for student development (e.g., at- tending conferences). Students will be eligible for attending conferences while they are stu- dents at Agnes Scott. Students will be eligible for presenting papers if asked while they are students at Agnes Scott. This fund is not designed to fund Agnes Scott sponsored trips or projects. 3. The committee which re- views applications is comprised of: 1. SGA Treasurer, Chair 2. SGA Vice-President 3. Two students at large 4. A representative of the Dean of the College's office 5. A faculty member The two students will be filled by petition after Spring elections. 4. All applications to the Stu- dent Development Fund should be submitted to the Student Development Committee no later than one month before the begin- ning of exams and no later than three weeks before the money is needed. Applications received after these deadlines may or may not be processed. Applicants will be informed of the Committees decision no later than two weeks after the application deadline. 5. Applications should include the following: 1. A detailed explanation of the proposed reason for the request. 2. A statement from the depart- ment about the student's project and projected use of the funds. 3. A brochure or other printed material of the conference if applicable. 4. A proposed budget of the expenses. 6. All applicants should be aware that funds are limited. Each year the Executive Board of SGA will allot a certain amount of money to be used for student development. This amount will vary from year to year with enrollment. Therefore, all re- quests may not be met. 7. For the 1987-88 academic year, SGA and the college are providing funding. The student is expected to pay at least 50% of the total cost. 8. All applicants should provide receipts and keep detailed finan- cial records of the project. 9. This project went into effect Fall Semester 1986. 10. This project will be reviewed each year at Fall Retreat by representative uouncil. This fund is designed to be used by all students and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of it. One student position is availa- ble now. If you are interested in being on the committee or if you have any questions, please call Carolyn Weaver or Adele Clem- ents. Respectfully submitted, Representative Council Streetbeat: New Smoking Regulations? Compiled by Heather Kelly Christy Noland Class of 1988 "I don't think that there is enough restraint put on smok- ing that it will inconvenience anyone. I know people that smoke and continue to do so in the same places as before, but not necessarily in places that are restricted. Smoking is the choice of any adult. It's a privilege, but if it affects and disturbs those around you, it should be limited." Anna Rawls Class of 1990 'I feel that second-hand smoke is a very legitimate reason [to restrict smoking in an area.] One reason I believe this is because I wear gas-permeable lenses. I often have to move in the dining hall. It ruins my appetite when they're puffing away. If smokers choose to hurt their own health, that's their right but that right stops when it encroaches on my health. No one has the right to poison other people. I've chosen not to smoke for health reasons; if other people are going to smoke around me and I have to breathe their smoke, I've lost my choice." Valorie Popham Class of 1991 "I think that it's right that smoking is regulated. I don't know if second-hand smoke is a formulated problem because I haven't heard of any scientific studies that prove that it's harmful to your health, only that they're trying to prove that it is. Second-hand smoke may or may not be a problem, but people have the right not to be around it. I've stopped taking my cigarettes into the dining hall every day, but I'll certainly smoke there if someone else has cigarettes. Also, prohibit- ing smoking in offices is under- standable, because some insur- ance companies won't insure computers in offices where smoking is allowed because the smoke damages the equip- ment." Linda Anderson The Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Business and Finance "As far as I'm concerned, it's good [to regulate smoking]. I don't think [smoking in offices] is professional. I have no objections to the regulations. My family is very pleased. They want me to quit smoking, and this will help with the process. I would hope to think that the people of ASC would abide by the rules so as not to reflect poorly on the college. They're only hurting themselves by not abiding by them." Jana Goldstein Class of 1990 "I think that second-hand smoke is a good reason for the new regulations, because if people want to smoke, they can go find a place where it doesn't bother other people. It's just as offensive as farting in public. It's just a different kind of fume." Page 4 THE ' PROFILE Friday, October 16, 1987 NEWS Renovations Receive Mixed Reviews by Melissa Marino As part of the Centennial Campaign, the Agnes Scott cam- pus has received what some say is a much needed facelift. The renovation has, however, been received with mixed reviews. Many ASC students described their feelings about the campus renovation ranging from "annoy- ing" to "pointless". When asked to explain these adjectives, most students indicated that the reno- vation has become a hindrance in their daily lives, especially when it comes to getting to class. As senior Annie Pate explained,"! am pleased with some of the results so far,. ..but student traffic patterns should have been investigated [more closely]." As an example, she referred to the placement of the new stairs, which seem to lead to nowhere. She finished her com- ment by saying, "The marble looks really nice." The Profile reporter also inter- viewed alumnae currently em- ployed by the college. Dean Gue Hudson ('68) stated that she thinks the campus looks as good as she has ever seen it. She added that she was "particularly proud of the quality of the rooms in which our student live." Jennifer Cooper ('86) said she "often challenges students to find a prettier campus in the Southeast." "We have a great heritage here which is symbolized by the beauty of our buildings," commented Katherine Brewer of the Admis- sions Office. She added that the renovation of the campus must come in order to maintain the quality of life that students expect from ASC. In addition, if the college did not engage in renova- tion from time to time, it risks the loss of these buildings to decay as was the case with the Hub. This summer, people who were around campus expressed their alarm at the state it was in. Karen ' Green ('86) stated this best: "Since I came here in '81, 1 thought this was the most beautiful cam- pus I had ever seen. I didn't Faculty Discusses Curriculum Changes by Lisa Keniry The kinds of changes likely to occur at Agnes Scott between now and the next fifty years was the focus of convocation on September 30. 1987. This long- range planning, said Dean Hall, began with the change to the semester system and has ex- tended to a seven point plan, based on the visions of the professors in all the departments. She then called on various mem- bers of the faculty to share their thoughts on Agnes Scott's aca- demic future Dr. McGehee. Chair of the Art Department, said she would like to see an enhanced visiting arts program and an increase in support personnel "We need more technicians, curators, build- ing managers, and secretarial help." She feels the college should also upgrade its collec- tions and instruments, specifically another harpsichord and a con- cert grand piano from Steinway. In order to properly maintain and protect the instruments and col- lections. Dr. McGehee felt the college would need to rennovate the arts building and provide an adequate security system. Dr. Bicknese, Chair of the German Department and of the Global Awareness Committee, envisions a day when every Agnes Scott student will study abroad, whether it be for a semester, a summer, or an interim session, and predicted that some- day study abroad will be part of each student's tuition. He re- marked that already in the plan- ning stage are two study abroad centers, one in Argentina and another in Europe. Skeptical of this 9 Dr. Bicknese reminded the audience that only three years ago the current Global Awareness Program at Agnes Scott was merely a dream. Planned improvements in and expansion of physical education and facilities are the future dreams of Dr. Manuel, Chair of the Physical Education Depart- ment. She expressed enthusiasm over our new track and field and the new gym which will have a weight room and an eight-lane pool with a width that of the length Qfeatl Mall speaks at C 'on\ocation. of our old pool. The college will need more equipment, personnel, and trainers, though, says Dr. Manuel, who hopes that the new facilities will be alive with activity from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. everyday. Doctors A. Cunningham. Chair of the Chemistry Department, and M. Lewin. Associate Professor of Mathematics, outlined the goals for improving the areas of science and technology. Dr. Cunningham emphasized that Agnes Scott's focus in teaching science should reflect the merging of the disci- plines science and technology She feels the college needs non- technical courses that will focus on the history and impact of technology in our society. She would also like to see research opportunities for students ex- panded, but believes that "the best liberal arts colleges in the nation, including us, have a very strong history in undergraduate research." Dr. Lewin focused on "increas- ing the integration of computers into curriculum" and defined what this means. ASC first needs, she maintained, to evaluate the adequacy of current computer facilities and their locations, and conduct a study of how best to expand these facilities. Secondly, the centers need to be staffed and planned with an understanding of the "central role" computers play in the experimental sciences. Finally, said Lewin. the college needs to recognize the demand for students with broad mathema- tics training. Dr. Mackie, Assistant Professor of Bible and Religion, spoke of increasing the role that Agnes Scott plays in teaching apprecia- tion for "what women have done and thought." Although there is no set model for this, she envisions an Agnes Scott Women's Study Center on campus which will sponsor lectures, conferences, and research. She also advocates the initiation of an oral history project and hopes that there will one day be a women's studies library. Dr. Hubert, Chair of the English Department, asserted that in a society where few people read artistic literature anymore, "Agnes Scott has a mission and a chal- lenge to herself and to the world." The college needs "big name" artists in residence, and needs to assemble several artists instead of just one, for the annual Agnes Scott Writers' Festival. Dr. Hubert felt the college also needs a writing lab and a learning center which, among other services, would provide students with counseling for writing anxiety. Deans Wistrand and Hall con- cluded the presentation by focus- ing on some of the more general goals. Dean Wistrand pointed out the need to increase academic services such as library resources and general technology. Faculty development through courses and increased funding for re- search and conference-related travel expenses, said Wistrand, could also be enhanced. Dean Hall pointed out that accompanying all of these changes will be an attempt to "discover factors best suited to the transfer of values. "The school has already received a large grant to support a faculty seminar which will explore this issue. New Student Center is under renovation. believe it was possible to make it we were filming Platoon //; I better. When, in early July I looked couldn't believe how good it would into the Quad, and it looked like be." Defense Secretaries Continued has never been presented in a way that would not increase instability. Brown and Rumsfield, however, were more optimistic, Brown seeing SDI "as a useful lever in the arms negotiations" and Rumsfield denying that we can predict the limits of technolog- ical evolution. Most of the defense issues were discussed in the context of U.S. /Soviet relations. All ex- pressed similar views concerning Gorbachev's motives and the state of the Soviet economy. Brown's statements sum up the general view on these issues: "First motivation of the USSR is to maintain power." He added that they are not planning to withdraw from the "competition for influ- ence." Also reiterated by several was the opinion expressed by Richardson who said that "Gor- bachev is sophisticated and farseeing enough to have realized that the nature of competition between the Soviet Union and the U.S. is shifting." "Glasnost", Gorbachev's policy of increasing openness and efficiency in the Soviet Union was cited by Brown as evidence of response to needs other than defense, especially to economic pressures like a falling GNP and an increasing demand for consumer goods. Schlesinger and Clifford both expressed that an economically stronger USSR would be desira- ble for the U.S. Rumsfield agreed, maintaining that this would "per- mit greater freedom and threaten the preservation of the regime." Clifford reasoned that if it is true that "communism thrives in the evil soil of poverty and strife." then in an economically improved Soviet Union, communism should not thrive. How influential are such opin- ions on U.S. policy 9 All agreed that the position and influence of the Secretary of Defense of the U.S. is very powerful. Brown stated that the "Secretary of defense has more authority over his department than any other secretary." U.S. defense sec- retaries, according to McNamara. not only recommend to the Presi- dent when military power should be applied, but they determine "force requirements" and how to acquire these forces. When asked what recommen- dations would be made to current and future defense secretaries, Richardson advocated "con- straints in arms sales to third- world countries"; Schlesinger cautioned that even though we are now in a position to achieve something like a modern day "Peace of Westphalia, we should keep our powder dry;" and Brown emphasized that it must never be forgotten that arms control should be a part of our security, not our security a part of arms control. CAREER CCRNER by Adriane Creety Through CP&P, approximately 8-10 ASC students attended an Anniversary and Business Card Party held at the Omni on Sep- tember 25th. The event, spon- sored by the Atlanta Business Exchange, as part of Minority Enterprise Development Week, afforded the students a wonderful opportunity to network with peo- ple from a wide variety of Atlanta- based companies. On Wednesday, October 7. 1987. CP&P presented a career evening about the Shadow Pro- gram. CP&P is expanding the program this year and already more than 17 students have indicated an interest in being a "shadow." The fields represented in the program included recording studios, interior design, theatre, education, hotel/motel manage- ment, international relations, publishing, medicine, The Atlanta Zoo, and wedding gown restora- tion. Students interested in partici- pating in the shadow program should notify the CP&P office, who will then find them a sponsor. A computer program, which will include the names, majors, occu- pations and other information about possible shadow sponsors, will be available in the future to facilitate the matching process. Upcoming CP&P programs: -October 21st, 6-7:30 p.m., Film Room: Graduate School vs. The Job Market. -October 28th, 6-7:30 p.m., Career Library: Resume Clinic. Friday, October 16, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 Cesar Decrees: "Let It Be" Faculty Addresses Humanity by Lisa Keniry "Love and Other Banalities" was the topic of Fullbright Scholar in Residence, Cesar Diaz's, lec- ture at the October 7, 1987 convocation. Diaz was chosen by Dean Ellen Hall to be the first lecturer in this semester's "Dean's - Lecture Series." Diaz did not pretend to be an expert on the subject of love in fact, he confessed to being just an "amateur." However, he felt comparing the nuances between the concepts of "love" and "falling in love" as well as comparing both to mass political and social movements like "revolution, liber- ation, and solidarity." Diaz pointed out the need to distinguish between the feelings associated with the word "love." Western society is the only one with just one word, whether it be "Liebe. amor, amore. or love." to represent the profound disparity in emotions which it connotes. In Greek, for example, seman- tic differentiation is made between familial love, the love between hosts and guests, the love be- tween two friends, and the love between two more intimate peo- ple. Other cultures are also more by Hong Tran The "Current Events Forum" was established to give students more contact with the "real world." and to provide them with a chance to hear and talk about politics outside the classroom. On Octo- ber 6. 1987 the topic was the Soviet legal system. Mike Mears, Mayor of Decatur, was the guest speaker. Mr. Mears is a lawyer who. during a recent trip to the Soviet Union, had the opportunity to interview attorneys and officials in the Soviet legal system. Mr. Mears began the evening's lecture with several readings from a Soviet fourth grade reader (in Russian) to emphasize the point by Nancy Wall The weekend of September 25- 27, Agnes Scott hosted its annual Alumnae Leadership Conference. The date was chosen so that the conference would coincide with Senior Investiture because, ac- cording to Alumnae Director Lucia Sizemore. the alumnae prefer having the conference during Investiture weekend. The conference is arranged by Lucia Sizemore, the Director of Alumnae Affairs. In addition to planning and scheduling work- shops, she notifies the officers, funding chairperson, and reunion chairperson from each class, and likely to distinguish between emotions through words like devotion, tenderness, compas- sion, passion, charity, etc. Diaz focused the rest of his lecture on the difference between "love" and "falling in love." "Falling in love," says Diaz, has little to do with the qualities of the beloved. Rather, it is the result of the "restructuring of our lives" and the influence of "new values." Those who fall in love suffer from "lack of fulfillment of their ego ideal," are aware of their "own unworthi- ness." and "find perfection in a second self the beloved," explained Diaz. A parallel to the outlook of one who has fallen in love, suggests Diaz, is the outlook of participants in mass socio-political move- ments. In mass movements what was "divided is united and what was united is divided." Participants in mass societal restructuring, explained Diaz, are dominated by "'unrecognized forces" and "have no room for vulgar preoccupations." The mis- take participants in these move- ments make, he said, is in falsely attributing their emotions, just as the one in love falsely attributes his/her feelings to the qualities of the beloved. that Soviet children enjoy many of the same childrens* stories that American children do. Mr. Mears feels that the Soviet people are far from the stereotyp- ical warmongers many Americans imagine them to be. and pointed out that the majority of the Russian people view the U.S. as a war-crazed society. Mr. Mears then shared his experiences and understanding of the Soviet legal system. He noted that the Soviet judicial system does not presume an individual innocent until proven guilty. Instead, it is based on the premise that the accused is guilty; the job of his attorney is to mitigate the guilt or find some technical flaw in the case. The Soviets also do not utilize a jury system; rather assists alumnae with housing arrangements. Besides the various work- shops, the weekend included a party and dinner honoring the senior class. This gave the alum- nae a chance to recognize the forthcoming alumnae of the class graduating in 1988. This year's visiting alumnae were from as far back as 1925 and as recent as 1986. The purpose of the conference is to help keep the class officers and seventy nationwide alumnae clubs in touch with the college and students and, according to Ms. Sizemore, to help them "keep their enthusiasm and excitement for Agnes Scott alive." What happens when the in- tense emotions which initiated the love or the restructuring of society subside? According to Diaz, the new structures are only main- tained through "institutionaliza- tion." In the case of love between two people, this is usually mar- riage. Banal? Perhaps, says Cesar, but there is nothing we can do about it. Just as there is no human being without life, he reasoned, so is there no human being without love. The task, he says, is to see things as they really are to "distinguish the real from the temporal" and to expand our limits. He says that we are limited by our "egos" and our "fear." both contracting forces. On the con- trary, says Diaz, love can expand our horizons. But. Diaz said, as reflected in the "First Principle of Thermodynamics," it is one thing to know that the energy is there and that it transforms, but it is something else to "know how to transform it." So. although we may not entirely understand love. Diaz suggested, we should recognize its synergetic "power to upset terminal entropy." Closing with a quote by St. Augustine. Cesar decreed: "Love and do what you want. Let it be." the "judge" decides the case. Mr. Mears particularly stressed that the "judge's" decisions in all cases are based on what is in the best interest of the State. This ideology, that everything from secondary education to business is con- ducted for the preservation of the State as the prime motive, was stressed throughout Mr. Mears' address. He also pointed out that the law profession is the only unregulated, non-governmental profession that exists in the Soviet Union. Mr. Mears concluded the eve- ning's events with a slide show of pictures taken during his visit and a question and answer period. About twenty students. Dean Wistrand. and Professors Cochran, Scott and Montgomery enjoyed an evening's discussion on a relatively foreign yet intriguing topic. CLASSIFIEDS Miscellaneous Responsible babysitter needed to pick up 5' : year old from aftercare program in Morningside. and go to home in Emory area Monday-Fri- day, 4:00 pm - 6 pm. Must have own car. Work starts end of October. Call 378-4520 after 6 pm weekday s or any time weekends. ***** $500 Reward for return of light gre\ Tabby cat. No questions asked. He's a big, friendly adult male Tabby with a broken front "saber" tooth and green eyes. Lost in Decatur. Answers to "Grey." Please call Jackie Erney at 373-0266. by Linda Florence Tabletalk is exactly what its name implies. Around the lunch table faculty and staff gather to discuss various topics. Last Tuesday Dr. Harry Daniel. Pastor of the Decatur Presbyterian Church, talked about "the humanity of Jesus."' Dr. Daniel opened the discus- sion under what he called the "general umbrella of the humanity of Jesus" and emphasized the church's traditional docetic view. The church, continued Dr. Daniel, "emphasizes the divinity of Jesus to the exclusion of humanity." This image, he con- tinued, is not shaped by scripture. Instead, one must first under- stand Jesus and then draw one's own portrait. "The Church." said Dr. Daniel, "must face a human Jesus of Nazareth who challenges their preconceived images." He raised several questions including: "What does it mean to be a human being 9 ." " Was Jesus' knowledge limited?" and "How do we deal with the prevalent docetism within the church and the community?" by Karen Anderson Most students aren't very famil- iar with the different committees of Rep Council, but there's one committee that even the Reps don't know too much about. Georgia Students' Association, more often thought of as G.S.A.. has been around for quite some time, but is just being revived this year after being inactive for quite a while. Should G.S.A. be dropped? The new G.S.A. committee mem- bers began meeting last spring to see what options the committee had. Traditionally the committee had been affiliated with the G.S.A. committees of other Georgia colleges and universities. The schools would get together to work jointly on projects that involved students as a whole. The committee members of G.S.A. began their work last spring by calling these schools to see if they still had active committees that would be willing to work jointly on some projects with Agnes Scott students this fall. The majority of The answers are complex. The discussions that are routine in the academic community need to impact the church, stressed Dr. Daniel. The only reliable source to tell us who Jesus is. continued Daniel, is to look at what he did. "Remove anything he said and look at what he did." Daniei then used the human example: Do you know a human being by what he says or by what he does 9 The picture painted by the actions of Jesus shows an ability to relate to outcasts and give a clue to an extraordinary style of life. Ironically it is what Jesus said, rather than what he did. that got him crucified, said Daniel. Dr. Daniel spoke of diversity and suggested that the more particular one makes Jesus, the more distance one gets. His last analogy illustrated his point. First the principle, one must love one's enemy and welcome the stranger. What follows then is, "If you love your enemy, you turn your enemy into your neighbor. And how can you hate your neighbor who is then your friend." "It makes me wonder," con- cluded Daniel, "about the Soviet Union." the students and deans that were contacted either hadn't heard of G.S.A. or couldn't quite remember what the committee was sup- posed to do. The G.S.A. members of Rep Council decided to go ahead and start working on plans for the fall and to wait until specific projects get underway before inviting other schools to participate. Phyllis Heaton. Chair of the committee, suggested stressing legal rights for women in Georgia as a theme for a prospective G.S.A. project. Maureen Lok, a leader in the Women's League of Voters, spoke to a group of G.S.A. members and other students about possible goals for this year that would be of special interest to young women. One of her most promising ideas was for Agnes Scott to host "Super Tuesday" voter registration for all Atlanta area students who are citizens of Georgia. Whatever the projects for this year, the committee members are enthusiastic about reviving the committee and get- ting Agnes Scott students to become more aware of important issues that they are not faced with in everyday campus life. Mayor Shares Russian Experiences Alumnae Convene for Leadership Conference Rep Council Revives GSA Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, October 16, 1987 fieaViiuipies Gottsche Interns At Carter Center by Melanie Mortimer "It has increased my desire to know about everything." states Amy Gottsche. concerning her internship at the Carter Presiden- tial Center. Amy. a member of the Class of 1988 at Agnes Scott, has been working for the Carter Center since September of 1987. Located at 1 Copenhill, Atlanta. Georgia, the center is "a beautiful place to work. "Through the efforts of Dr. Catherine Scott and Amy's own ambition, she has become the first student intern not from Emory University to work for the Carter Center. As an affiliate of Emory, the center's main objective is '"to unite President Carter's public policy agenda with that of Emory and offer a constructive, non-partisan atmosphere for scholars, policy makers, and experts from around the world." The Carter Presidential Center consists of four circular buildings, including a library and a museum. The Jimmy Carter Library con- tains important documents and essays of the Carter administra- tion, and is open to the public. The museum offers tours for two dollars. One can see the many gifts presented to Rosalyn and Amy Carter, displays and plans of significant events, an example of a town hall meeting with Jimmy Carter as the narrator, and a life- sized depiction of the oval office. With a Japanese garden enclosed International Students Enliven Agnes Scott Dagmar Spann and Monika John, both f rom Germany, are t\ newest International Students. i)f Agnes Scott's by Sanjukta Shams As students from all over the states came together to form the Class of 1991. four new interna- tional students joined them. Of the four international students. Dagmar Spann and Monika John are from West Germany and Camila Weise and Tatiana Mejia are from South America. Dagmar Spann comes from FAS Germersheim graduate school where she is studying to become a translator of English and Spanish to German. Dagmar wishes that her stay here could be a long one. but she will only attend Agnes Scott the fall semes- ter. She is eagar to complete her studies back home in West Ger- many. Dagmar has visited the United States in the past, and is enjoying her stay at ASC. where she is taking a full load of classes. Monika John is also from FAS Germersheim graduate school, where she is studying to become an interpreter of English and Spanish into German. Monika is a graduate of Detroit County Day School, where she was an ex- change student. Monika is plan- ning to return to West Germany at the end of December She is enjoying her semester at ASC because the people are so "friendly." Freshman Camila Weise comes from Colombia. South America. She came to America because she wanted the opportu- nity to take a variety of interesting classes. She learned to speak English during a two year stay in Canada. She regrets that she has not seen much of Atlanta, but a hectic class schedule precludes much tourism. Camila finds the students here "different" from those in South America and was very surprised to learn how little most students know about her country. After graduation. Camila wants to return to Colombia and study to become a pharmacist. Tatiana Mejia. also a freshman, is from Bolivia. South America. She has been in the United States in the past as an exchange student for six months. She chose Agnes Scott for its high academic standards and small student body. She admits. "It is hard to choose college from so far away, but ASC is more than I expected. I am really happy here." Tatiana finds that very few Americans "realize how lucky they are." A political science and international rela- tions major, she is planning to be the Secretary of Foreign Rela- tions in Colombia. These four students made a giant leap, both geographical and cultural, when they chose to move to Decatur, Georgia and attend Agnes Scott College. These bold and bright students add an inter- national ffavor to many aspects of college life. by the four buildings and a scenic view of the Atlanta skyline, the Carter Center provides an aes- thetic perspective as well as intellectual stimulation. Amy Gottsche's responsibilities at the Carter Center are guided by Dr. Robert Pastor. Dr. Pastor is one of the "numerous fellows" appointed by Jimmy Carter to address current events related to the Carter Administration. He is a "fellow" in Latin American and Carribean studies, and was previ- ously a part of the Carter Adminis- tration. Amy is currently conduct- ing research on Haiti for Dr. Pastor and intends to utilize her findings in her thesis "Transitions to Democracy in the Phillipines and Haiti.*' Amy has met many important people through her internship, including Leopold Solis, the Senior economic advisor to the President of Mexico. She was given the opportunity to person- ally escort Solis to the Cyclorama in Atlanta. "I was fascinated by him." says Amy. in reference to his enchantment with the Cyclorama. Amy gains insight from every person she meets at the Center and notes her first-hand knowl- edge of Leopoldo Solis' electoral speculations. Senior Amy Gottsche. first non-Emory Carter Center Intern Amy has grown and will con tinue to grow personally anc intellectually from her position al the Carter Presidential Center Originally from Ocean Springs Mississippi. Amy is a Stukes Scholar, president of the Social Council, a member of Mortar Board, and the first ASC student to work for the Carter Center. Her position at the center provides Amy with a zeal for learning, especially as an Interna- tional Relations major. She hopes to be a politician one day. but with the inspiration from her internship, has a short-term goal of satiating her "desire to continue [her] education and know about every- thing." Through her experience at the Carter Center. Amy now under- stands the significance of apply- ing values as opposed to just stating them. "You must carry out what you believe in and not just think about your beliefs." Any individual devoted to such values should find a place in American government. Admissions Recruits Class of 1992 by Linda Florence Ever wonder just, what it is exactly that the Admissions Office does? Who are they? And why do they need you? A little investigation revealed the following information: While the new freshmen were arriving on campus in late August, the admissions coun- selors were busy planning their fall travel schedule to recruit NEXT year's freshmen. By early September applica- tion packets had already been mailed to every high school senior on the current mailing list. Details for the fall visitation week-end called Oktoberquest had been finalized and set in motion. Student boxes had been stuffed with requests for Student Admissions Representatives (SARs). The list goes on. but you get the idea. The admissions staff, com- prised of- One director - Ruth Vedvik One associate director Katherine Brewer One assistant director - Fran Ruthven Three counselors - Sharon Core. Jenifer Cooper. KayAttaway travels to Florida. Virginia. North Carolina. South Carolina. Tennes- see. Texas, Mississippi. Louisiana, and all over Georgia recruiting students. In these states they attend college pro- grams and probes, visit high schools, talk to counselors and interested students, write post- cards, make phone calls, and talk to alumnae in the area. Besides scheduling their own travel, the counselors must coordi- nate with one another so that at least one Admissions Counselor is in the office for drop-in interviews. The pace is hectic this time of year says Director Ruth Vedvik, "We won't all be together in one place at one time until Christmas." Now, on to who they are... Out of the nine staff members, three are alums, one is a current RTC student, one is an ordained \d miss inns ( ounstlors "hit I hi- road" until December, recruiting thr ( laftof 1992. minister, one attends Columbia Seminary, six are married, one is engaged, and four have children. Most of their faces are familiar around the campus. The two newest members of the Admissions staff started this summer. Here they are: Kay Attaway started work as an Admissions Counselor on July 1st. A native of Thomasville, Georgia. Kay has lived "all over for the past four years." Before coming to Agnes Scott. Kays background included sales and marketing and a year-long minis- try in Mexico. When asked the question, "Tell me something no one here knows about you." Kay's response was quick. Tm a performer...! sing. ..mainly the blues." She talked of the group she sang with in high school whose 200 mem- bers performed routinely. Hired to fill the Assistant Director position. Fran Ruthven began her duties August 17. Fran comes to Agnes Scott with an undergraduate degree in religion from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Divinity degree from Harvard. Her experi- ence includes that of pastor, consultant and seminary instructor. Finally. Admissions needs you. While they are experts at recruit- ing, they all say the best advertise- ment for Agnes Scott is a current student. Throughout the year they need beds, hostesses, tour guides, and students willing to phone pros- pects. "If you are interested and haven't signed up," says Coun- selor Sharon Core, "come on by the Admissions Office in Rebekah." Sharon concludes, "It's NEVER too late." Friday, October 16, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 President Ruth Schmidt Discusses Vital Issues rEAIlJRES President Ruth Schmidt zation, whose members visited orphanages and the elderly, and helped missions in downtown Minneapolis. She also found time to attend symphonies and go to the Walker Art Museum via street- car. She says that she remembers those activities much more clearly than some of her coursework. These experiences helped her "grow up and learn about life." Despite her outside interests. Schmidt graduated summa cum laude because she was able to "balance" the elements of her college life, and she hopes that now.' "each student chooses to balance her life while here." The renovation of the Agnes Scott campus is a great source of pride for President Schmidt. She is proudest of the renovation of the Victorian buildings. Inman hall, Rebekah hall, and Agnes Scott hall (or Main, as it is commonly called). "These are unique build- ings. ..and now they look the way they deserve to look," she says. She thinks that to be "a good steward of what you inherit is to take care of it and make it useful She also is very pleased with the plans for the new gymnasium and the new student center that is being built in the old gym. The new gymnasium will be huge and will contain a pool whose width is equal to the old pool's length. The student center will be "spectacu- lar," she claims, for it will have beamed ceilings and will be completely modern. One of President Schmidt's other interests is the proposal to move the Beck telescope to Hard Labor Creek, Georgia. There, because of the dark skies, the telescope will be much more effective. This move is a joint effort with Georgia State University (the details of the proposal can be found in the September 18. 1987 issue of The Profile). After hearing the unanimous approval of a trio of astronomy experts, President Schmidt, along with Dean Ellen Hall, recommended the move to the Board of Trustees. Schmidt believes that the move will en- hance ASC's "long tradition in Astronomy" and enable more students to "take advantage" of the telescope. Agnes Scott's president's inter- ests range from the major issues of higher education, such as the role of women and women's colleges within the system, to campus issues involving renova- tion, fund-raising, and joint ven- tures with other colleges and universities. Her viewpoints and efforts in all these areas reveal an involved and active president. Offstage with Alistair Cooke by Debbie L. Strickland Agnes Scott's president, Ruth Schmidt, is an accomplished woman, whose interests lie not only in Agnes Scott, but also in higher education in general, and in particular women's higher education. Since becoming the President of the Association of Private Colleges in Georgia, she has supported an effort to raise the amount of the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant from $875 to $1,000 per year. The GTEG is a grant that is awarded annually to every Georgia student who at- tends a private college in the state of Georgia. She has personally contacted Governor Joe Frank Harris regarding this aid increase, and is hopeful that it will receive much support. "The Coalition decided that it needed to get out the story of how wonderful women's colleges are because our record is tremendous. " President Schmidt has also been the Chair of the Women's College Coalition since 1986. acid has spearheaded a publicity drive about women's colleges this year. This publicity drive is largely a response to the announcement last spring that Wheaton College, a prominent women's college in Massachusetts, is going coeduca- tional. According to President Schmidt, when this news was released. "The Coalition decided that it needed to get out the story of how wonderful women's col- leges are. because our record is tremendous. We essentially step- ped up the activity in public rela- tions." The Coalition managed to have an article run in Time magazine extolling the many virtues and achievements of women's col- leges. Such achievements were a result of "tripling our efforts." The Coalition increased funding to effect a "new level of commitment to women's colleges." President Schmidt's "accomplishment this year is that we decided to con- tinue funding of the Coalition" at the same high level as last year, so that a high level of publicity on women's colleges can continue. President Schmidt is. in one respect, an anomaly, because even though women comprise 53 percent of the student population, women won't hold 50 percent of college presidencies until the year 2070, according to the Office for Women in Higher Education. President Schmidt believes that colleges and universities should make the same efforts to achieve equal ratios in their faculties and administrations as they do in their student bodies. After all, women deserve to be educated by women. She attributes this inequity to the rapid expansion of colleges in the 1960s. This expansion oc- curred before the women's move- ment, and therefore men received most of the new positions. "Peo- ple didn't think about" the issue of representative ratios in faculty and administration "back then," she says. At about the time when people started asking, "Why don't we have more women faculty?" the phenomenal growth period' ended. So now, these same men, who got their Ph.D's in the '60s, are still occupying most of the faculty and administrative posi- tions in American colleges. However, in the 1990s Presi- dent Schmidt foresees a great opportunity for women to play a larger role in higher education. Because the average age of college professors and adminis- trators is rising, many positions will open up as people retire. In addition, demographics indicate there will be more eighteen year olds in the coming decade. Thus, "there is going to be a great need for more faculty members," many of whom will be women. She sees our generation as the benefactors of this situation. She says that "if we encourage women now to get the training. ..when [current college students] get Ph.D.'s, there should be oppor- tunities opening up. ..That's going to be the first time there's going to be a real opportunity to even up faculty" ratios. President Schmidt is. of course, concerned not only with the more general issues of higher educa- tion, but also with the many issues and events that touch Agnes Scott students. Some students grumble that the school places too much emphasis on academics relative to other aspects of college life. However. Schmidt believes that students who choose Agnes Scott, choose it because of its high academic standards. Anyone who wants to attend a prestigious, rigorous college like ASC must be prepared to view studying as an occupation, and "learn to balance a full life with [studying] as a big, big piece of it." But. "you have to remember the rest of your life too." "learn to balance life with studying as a big, big piece of it ... . You have to remember the rest of your life too. " With Agnes Scott's wide variety of student organizations and the new emphasis on art and culture within the city of Atlanta. Schmidt believes that students should have no problem fulfilling their non-academic needs and goals. When she attended Augsburg College in the early 1950s, Presi- dent Schmidt participated in the Mission Society, a charity organi- by Nica Poser At the College Events Commit- tee meeting on September 16. Mollie Merrick announced that she would be meeting our first series performer. Alistair Cooke, at the airport on September 26. She added that she would like someone to join her and asked me if I would "mind" doing the chore. Naturally, I didn't "mind" at all, nor was I disappointed. I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to spend some time with Mr. Cooke and to get to know him. Mr. Cooke is in person very much as he is on stage and before the camera. That is, he is a very personable man and a gentleman in all aspects. He seemed genuinely interested in getting to know people, made it a point to remember names, and asked many questions. He wanted to know about us where we were from and our place at ASC. He also asked about changes that had taken place at ASC since his first lecture here in October of 1960. He remembered that lecture well and, apparently, rather fondly. In fact, we were very privileged that Mr. Cooke accepted our invitation to come speak at ASC; his agent told Mollie Merrick that he agreed because he had en- joyed his first appearance here so much. Mistair Cooke I was struck the most by the fact that Mr. Cooke was somewhat nervous about his performance that evening. He turned down our invitation to dinner and made it very clear that he had done so not out of rudeness or disinterest, but because he felt it neccessary to spend the evening alone and prepare his talk. He could not allow his thoughts to become "jumbled in conversation." He assured us that he would be "as congenial as you like" once the lecture was over. Those of us who attended the reception that evening can testify that Mr. Cooke kept his promise. $10 - $660 Weekly/up mailing circular Rush self-addressed stamped envelope: Opportunity: 9016 Wilshire Blvd. Box #226, Dep. FI Beverly Hills, CA 90211 s! Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, October 16, 1987 FIEA1UIRIES MARTA Musings Global Vwareness participants ( hara\ Norwood, Collette Lllis. Katie Foss, French Kelsey, Janis Terry, Louisa Parker. Dr. Richard Parry, Lauren Sadler. Dr. Donna Sadler. Laura Mien, Gina ttrow n. and Kimberh Osias \ isit the Temple of Poseidon at Sun ion. Highlights of a Greek Summer by Laura Allen and Louisa Parker A party of ten Agnes Scott students, two professors, a baby, and a nanny stepped off a plane with a mountain of luggage into the Athens Airport only to discover that their bus driver had vanished, all taxis were on strike, and their travel agent, unable to locate her husband, was telling them "Wel- come to Athens. There is a small problem, but everything will be okay." These students soon learned the difference between "small problem'" and "big money." One of the most important sites in Greece is the Acropolis in Athens. From the Panathenaic processional to the Parthenon itself, this outcropping of rock houses is the most perfect exam- ple of the Ionic and Doric orders. However, our first few trips to the Acropolis reminded us more of Grand Central Station than the magnificence of our Greek history While Dr. Sadler was discuss- ing the subtle refinements of the Parthenon, sailors were crowding around to join in the lecture and to have their pictures taken with American girls. Charay Norwood had to interrupt her report on the Propylaea to ask a French tourist to please stop videotaping her lecture. Nevertheless, the group enjoyed a private showing of the exquisite temples silhouetted against the lazy. Sunday after- noon sun. On the island of Crete the food was inedible. Everyone vowed to fast and pray until they were served something that they were able to cut with a knife. The highlight of Crete was the Minoan palace of Knossos, exca- vated and restored by Sir Arthur Evans The frescoes from this palace allowed students to see for themselves the actual re- mnants of the Minoan civilization as opposed to Sir Arthur Evans" assumptions. Crete also lends itself to study- ing a more modern civilization Laura Allen. Gina Brown. Collette Ellis. Katie Foss. French Kelsey. Charay Norwood. Kimberly Osias. and Louisa Parker found their way to the nearest topless beach to soak up the golden Greek sun. In search of the night life. Gina. Charay. Kimberly. and Louisa followed a taxi driver's advice and found themselves forty-five miles from their hotel, apparently being taken into the lonely Greek moun- tains. Alarmed and breaking into a sweat, the girls asked the taxi driver where they were being taken. When their captor replied. "Hersonississ. heh, heh. hen." they were certain that it was Greek for "gang rape." Arriving safely in the booming metropolis of Her- sonississ. which was filled with lonely discos and even lonelier Greek men. the girls' cabdriver managed to swindle an extra thousand drachmas from them. Nervous, desolate, and close to broke, the girls had a few drinks on the house and decided to go home. The seven-hour boatnde from Crete to the island of Santorini was a little rocky. In fact, even the ship's crew was reaching for the Chinese takeout buckets. Laura, having hung her head over the rail for more than five hours, re- counted, "sick as a dog - green as the ocean - water for as far as the eye can see - up and down - 0 miserae me\ r Another nature lover. Dr. Parry, claimed a seat within throwing distance of the men's room. Katie. Gina. and Colette flaunted their sea legs by drinking beer in the invalids' faces. Due to Santonni's small, wind- ing roads, donkeys carried lug- gage to the hotels. In order to visit the ancient site of Thera, the by Scotti Latimer Circle K is a service club at Agnes Scott whose main goal is to aid and better the community. Led by President Hong Tran. the club participates in various proj- ects and fund raisers, and is supported by the Decatur Kiwanis Club. One of Circle K's very special projects is the "Adopt a Little group risked their lives by edging up the steep, zigzaged path in a mini-van with a daredevil driver. Each time the van would start its ascent, small pebbles would loosen under its wheels, falling thousands of feet into the water. In spite of the many times the van rolled backwards, the group eventually reached the ancient ruins. When the students glanced to their right they saw beaches of black volcanic ash bordered by deep, blue water which flowed out to misty, snow-capped mountains. On their left they saw soft, green hills rolling out to the sea. One of the next stops was the island of Delos. For a brief summary of all the island's tem- ples, statues, houses, floor mosaics, and their significances ask Janice Terry, the resident expert. Consult Kimberly and Dr. Sadler for a summary of the island s unique restroom facilities. In Olympia. the Agnes Scott travelers saw a man carrying out the ancient Greek practice of racing in the Olympic stadium. To their surprise, this sprinter was racing in an ancient Greek athlete's uniform. "No. Louisa, those are not khaki shorts." laughed G.na. These experienced world- travelers also visited Delphi, Sparta. Mystra. Nafplio, Corinth, and Epidarus during their wander- ings. In a little less than a month, these fourteen travelers learned about the rich culture of Greece from the Cycladic islands to Greece's mainland to the Pelopon- nese bay, as well as learning about each other. Sister" program. Fifteen members of Circle K are paired with young girls at Renfroe Middle School. Each club member and Renfroe student fill out a questionnaire, so that the best possible pairings are made. Outings such as trips to the movie theaters, afternoons of bowling and picnics in the park, are planned in order for sisters to become closer friends. Most Big Sisters will call their Little Sisters at least once a week to check on them and have chats. by Geri Pike MARTA. Atlanta's mass transit system, provides transportation to and from Decatur for many Agnes Scott students. Although most do not consider MARTA the perfect substitute for a car. they agree that it comes close. According to Kathryn Cullman. "I strongly feel that MARTA is no substitute for your own car. However, in the absence. MARTA is great. It's better than bumming rides off of people on my hall." "MARTA is better than nothing." agrees Claire Shippey. "My sister is at Vanderbilt and she has trouble getting off campus to do stuff because there is not a good transportation system in Nashville." Sometimes MARTA is chosen by students over a car. Kathryn said. "MARTA is very reliable. I've known people who have taken MARTA. even though they own a car. for parking purposes." Chnssie Lewendowski is one of those people. At times, she prefers taking MARTA to driving her own car because she saves on gas and doesn't have to contend with traffic. MARTA is a very inexpensive mode of transportation. For 75 cents a rider can go anywhere in the city of Atlanta and Fulton and Dekalb counties. One who rides the train daily to work or school can purchase a transcard. which permits an unlimited number of trips within a week, for seven dollars. According to Christian Ford, "When you start to ride MARTA often, the savings start to add up." Said Kathryn. "I don't know what I would use to replace [MARTA]. I save a lot of money on taxis." MARTA trains run from every six minutes during peak hours to every fifteen minutes from 5.00 a.m. to 1 :00 a.m. every day except Sunday On Sundays the trains run from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Students find these hours very convenient, but, according to Kathryn. "1 .00 a.m. seems a little early to stop running trains." Depending on ones destina- tion. MARTA can either provide a speedy trip (sometimes faster than by car) or a long trip as a result of transfers and waiting at stops. For Claire, "It takes a long time if I have to transfer at Five Points, and waiting at the stops adds time to the trips." Christian, however, finds the lengths of trips However, the program is not all fun and games. One of the goals is to aid the younger girls in their studies. Assisted by Ms. Madden of Renfroe Middle School, Circle K members tutor their Little Sisters in such subjects as Eng- lish, math, and science. Because a relationship has been built between the two, learning is more fun. More importantly by giving these girls Big Sisters who are in college and very motivated, these girls acquire good role models. A Big Sister is someone with whom to have fun and share all those reasonable. "They average about every 20 minutes," she said. Safety on the MARTA system is of prime concern to the students who travel by it. Most students either ride in pairs or prepare themselves to respond to an attack if they travel alone at night. Said Chrissie. "You're not always sure you are going to be safe. You can't lock yourself up, like in a car." When Christian and her room- mate travel. the,y take certain precautions. "Sarah carries a screwdriver, and I carry an aerosol bottle of hairspray as an element of surprise." she said. "I've never been on MARTA alone." said Kathryn, "but I feel sure that event is upcoming. I'll take certain precautions." None of these students forgo the con- veniences of rapid transit out of fear. Fortunately. MARTA is one of the safest transit systems in the country. MARTA has a large squad of policemen on patrol at all times. In fact, they even have more officers than absolutely neccessary. so that Atlanta citi- zens will feel reassured and safe. Claire, who has "been scared on MARTA before." is always reas- sured when she sees "MARTA police walking around." Even with the MARTA police on patrol, there are occasions of "weirdness" at the MARTA stations. Claire recounts her most memorable MARTA experience. "Last Monday night I was in Five Points and I saw this man dressed in a pink knit dress, white hose, grey sandals, and a hat with fake flowers. Fortunately, we were separated by the tracks. He kept yelling, 'Hey baby, come over here'." Christian had a similar en- counter at the North Avenue station: "Sarah and I saw a person in a loud yellow floral dress with a floppy hat on the escalator. It was not until we were on the escalator that we noticed the person had hairy legs and cowboy boots. ..When he got up to the landing, he noticed we were alone and gave us a big smile. Then he flashed us. We didn't know what to do, so we just walked away quickly!" said Christian. Bizarre events like these, how- ever, are not common, and most people ride the buses and trains without incident. The MARTA experience on the whole is a pleasant, useful one. According to Kathryn, "I'm sure I could get anywhere in Atlanta with a bus and a train." adolescent experiences. She is a very special friend. This program has been ex- tremely successful. Last year Agnes Scott's Circle K club won the Georgia district award for its "Adopt a Little Sister" program. This year the Little Sister Pro- gram, run by vice-president Amy Lovell, may be even more suc- cessful. Anyone who is interested in this program or any other Circle K project is invited to join. Meet- ings are every Monday evening in the Rebekah Conference Room. Adopts Little Sisters Friday, October 16, 198? THE. PROFILER t Pag^S ACTS AND 1 Blackfriars to Present A Comedy of Errors by Marsha Michie And you thought Shakespeare couldn't be fun! The Blackfriars' production of William Shake- speare's A Comedy of Errors is billed as "zany," and rightly so. This fastpaced farce is the story of two sets of twins, separated since birth. The day they finally find each other after turning an entire city upside down, of course will take you through more twists and turns than Deathtrap, more action and adventure than Indiana Jones, and more bumps and bruises than "The Three Stooges." Don't expect to see elaborate sets and Elizabethan costumes, however. Simplicity is the back- drop for this play of complexity and confusion. The actors them- selves compose most of the set, creating tables, trees, and shop fronts with their bodies. To add even more confusion of identity, the men's roles in the show are played by women, and you guessed it the women's roles by men. This sex reversal is suggested by costuming, but, as in many other aspects of this production, imagination takes you the rest of the way. Imagination has certainly taken the cast and crew of A Comedy of Errors a long way in their creative moderniza- tion of this classic piece. A Comedy of Errors is directed by Becky Prophet and designed by Dudley Sanders. The assistant director/stage manager is Heidi Staven. The cast includes Daphne Burt and Chrissy Lewandowski as the Antipholus and Dromio of Ephesus, and Meg Bryant and Jeanie Norton as their respective Syracusian counterparts. This show is truly an ensemble effort, with many outstanding individual efforts that make for a hilarious and worthwhile experience. Ad- mission for ASC students is $2.00. For more ticket information, call the box office at 371-6248. L-R: Meg Bryant. Jennie Norton. C'hrissie Lewandowski . and Daphne Burt rehearse their roles for A Cofhtdy of ErrdtS, Alistair Cooke Speaks on Power of Media by Heidi Hitchcock and Sarah N. Kegley Twenty seven years ago on October 13. 1960. Alistair Cooke appeared at Agnes Scott College, a virtual unknown to the college community. Almost three decades later, on September 26. 1987, he returned to Gaines Auditorium to a full house. The host of the highly acclaimed PBS program. Master- piece Theatre, shared with the audience some highlights of his colorful career in radio and televi- sion. Cooke opened with references to his competition for an audience on his visit in 1960. Apparently, that was the evening of the first televised Presidential Election Debate between J. F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Cooke's opin- ion on the outcome of the debate was that Kennedy won the fight for most clean-shaven Presiden- tial candidate. The BBC series America was Cooke's next topic. A five-man crew spent over two years travel- ling around the United States filming the 13-part series. Cooke commented that this kind of series would be unthinkable in American television, which seems to need very large crews for very small projects. The small BBC crew ran into several little problems, such as wind noise and late-blooming cotton. Cooke shared with us his sense of humor about how these things seem to come together on film. As students of the Agnes Scott Honor System, we know as well as anyone that plagiarism is "taboo." Alistair Cooke amused one and all when he related a story of how a plagiarist became one of our best loved Presidents. John F. Kennedy, in a speech at Madison Square Garden, directly quoted an anecdote composed by Mr. Cooke. The speech brought the Garden to its feet. The dynamic portion of the speech however, which should have been attributed to our speaker, did not appear on the written version released to the press. Because this occurred in the days before audio recording of such events, Cooke had no claim to his material. Alistair Cooke closed his pro- gram by attributing the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy to Nixon's five o'clock shadow and Cooke's own patriotic anecdote. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause. The Alistair Cooke program was an enjoyable ending to a beautiful Senior Investiture day for seniors, their families, and the whole campus community. by Louisa Parker Drivin' and Cryin' Draws a Crow d at TGIF Both the mellow and the harder tunes of "DriVin' and Crying'" were enhanced by the open, outdoor setting of the amphitheatre. Unfor tunately. after an hour of rocking, a fuse was blown, and the band could no longer use their amplifiers or other equipment Using maracas. audience partici- pation, and guitars without amplifiers. "Drivin' and Cryin'" attempted to continue their music. Although the technical difficul- ties were never solved, the crowd stayed, drank, and socialized. This new "beer party" continued until 8:30, an hour and a half later than planned. Whether it was the beer or the beautiful women, the men did not want to leave. According to sophomore Heidi Wilson. Agnes Scott's Friday afternoon social activity was "a- great party!" "That was the best band party since I've been at Agnes Scott." said Jennifer Burger, a sopho- more at Agnes Scott, about Social Council's October 2 band party, featuring "Drivin" and Cryin 1 ." Advertised on the University of Georgia's radio station and in Creative Loafing, this well-known band attracted an extraordinary amount of men to Agnes Scott. The male turn-out was so great that at 5:15 there were almost five guys for every woman. One Georgia Tech student com- mented. "I thought this was a women's college." Fortunately the women kept arriving to even out the ratio. Mortar Board Announces Black Cat Events by Dana Keller 1 he Motilities begin preparing for the most difficult part of Black Cat, finding a date. Black Cat is almost here! This week-long series of events is the culmination of Freshman orienta- tion at ASC, and occurs this year appropriately enough on Halloween week. The first ac- tivities occur on October 26, with the traditional Black Cat Formal falling (for the first time in recent memory) on Halloween night. Mortar Board, which sponsors Black Cat and coordinates the week's many activities, is looking forward to this year's celebration, which is designed to promote sister-class fellowship as well as much needed post-midterm party- ing! As most students are aware, each class plans and executes a campus-wide prank. The pranks begin on Monday the 26th and Black Cat really "gets in gear" with the Interdorm Kick-Off Party on Wednesday night (28th). On Thursday, class members should dress up as their class' collective guess about the identity of the new Class of '91 mascot. That night, the bonfire is set to take place in the amphitheater. On Friday, the quest for that elusive Black Kitty continues. Classes continue to earn points toward winning the Kitty through games and the decorations in Gaines. The day concludes with the infamous Black Cat Produc- tion by the Junior Class and the awarding of the Kitty. Finally, on Saturday night, the classes drop their competition (sort of!) and head for the Omni to revel at the Black Cat Formal sponsored by Social Council. Here is the schedule of events. Mark your calendars now and look for more information soon! Mon.-Thurs. Oct. 26-29 - class pranks Wed. Oct. 28 - Interdorm Kick- Off party, 9:30-11 p.m. in the quadrangle Thurs. Oct. 29 Classes Dress Up Day for mascot guess Line-up 8:45 p.m. Freshmen Library Sophomores Buttrick Juniors Gym Seniors Quadrangle Bonfire 9:00 p.m. in amphitheater (Gaines, in case of rain) Fri. Oct. 30 Decorations up by 2:30 p.m. in Gaines Games 1-4 p.m. on track (Rebe- kah reception room in case of rain) Picnic 5-6:30 p.m. (Bring your I.D.'s) Line-up 6:45 p.m. Freshmen and Juniors McDonough entrance to Presser Hall: Sophomores and Seniors Buttrick entrance Production 7:00 p.m. in Gaines Sat. Oct. 31 - Black Cat Formal. Omni International Hotel. $20 per couple Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, October 16, 1987 aVICTS and Dalton Galleries' "Landscapes" Exhibits Varied Art Forms by V. Mills "Landscapes" is the art show appearing in the Dalton Galleries from September 25 to October 25. The exhibit features three varied art forms: ceramics, paint- ings, and fibers. Each of the three forms of art used in the show convey a unique aspect of the theme of "Landscapes.*' Kathy Koop's pottery is beauti- ful. Organically shaped porcelain pots are meticulously painted with various themes. Cacti, meadows, mountains, and the ocean are some of the most widely used scenes on the pots. katln Koop's potter) is meticulously painted. Dillon Stars in Big Town by Beth Mullis Chicago in the fifties was a tough place. Full of fast women, easy money, and smoke-filled back rooms. Chicago is the perfect setting for a young country boy with a big ego and a talent for shooting craps to test the limits of his impending manhood. Or so The Big Town would have us believe. Sound a little campy and just a little too clever? You're not alone. The Big Town opens in a small town in Illinois (conveniently located just a quick bus ride away from big. bad Chicago) where we meet our young hero Cauley. played by James Dean imitator, Matt Dillon. Cauley is the suave, young protege of a veteran craps shooter who bestows upon Cauley the impressive and es- teemed title of "the best darn craps shooter I've ever seen" and sends him away to Chicago to work for his former gambling partners. After a very uninspiring argument with his mother about becoming a no-good drunk like his dead father. Cauley departs via Greyhound to the city of his dreams, the big town. Cauley strolls into town and into the smoke-filled backroom office of his new employers, a charming couple played by Lee Grant and Bruce Dern. His new job is to be their "arm" by breaking established craps games around town and delivering a large percentage of his winnings back to his employers. Immediately he takes every game by storm, not loosing a bit of his suave appear- ance or boyish charm. Let's see. We've got smoke- filled rooms and easy money; what's left 9 Oh yeah, fast women. Enter strip dancer Dana, played by Diane Lane who brings a wealth of experience to this performance from movies such as Streets of Fire and The Cotton Club. Cauley becomes smitten with Dana only after he witnesses her strip tease at her husband's club. Supposedly an expose (no pun intended) of eroticism. Lane's flashing of flesh from behind two feathered fans is nothing short of sleazy; but Cauley has to have her. and take her he does, right on the bar of the club after everyone is gone. So begins their clandestine romance. But there's a twist. Cauley really loves another girl; an upstanding girl, a perfect girl, a girl-next-door girl. Aggie (proba- bly short for Agnes, or something wholesome like that) possesses every hometown appeal that, of course, Dana doesn't have. They met in a record store (ah) where Aggie is buying records to add to her collection of classic hits. She's studying to become a DJ one day. So. Cauley must choose be- tween affairs of the flesh and affairs of the heart. A formidable feat for such a young, suave crap shooter whose libido is in full swing. The role probably represents the best of Dillons work to date. He managed a believable, if somewhat simplistic, character portrayal. The screenplay, based on the novel The Arm by Clark Howard, is badly written. The Big Town has a big plan: a sort of rite of passage for Cauley, but it fails miserably. Cauley is so wordly before he leaves home that there is no knowledge to be gained; he already knows everything. His choices are predictable and inev- itable, defeating the purpose of any exposition of the story. Some of the gambling se- quences are interesting, but not interesting enough to support such a weakly conceived script. And the strip tease scenes are disgusting. The Big Town is not the worst movie out right now, but I'm glad I saw it at a matinee. With so many other good offerings at the box office, it should be passed by with no regrets. The work of Robert Godfrey, the painter, is often done in bold neon colors. One art student described the people in the scenes as "neon stick people." The landscapes are less interest- ing than the people. The paintings are not only large in size, but also large in price. One of the "stick people" is twenty-five thousand dollars. Barbara Grenell. the final artist, makes fiber representations of landscapes on a combination of one and three dimensional sur- faces. Of all the works in the showing, the greatest variety of opinion was expressed concern- ing the weavings. Various people Koop's potter> comes in a variety of shapes described them as "the back of airline seats." but others found them "very pleasing to look at." On the whole, the show is excellent. The show is open to the public, and it is free. Enjoy! ! Howie Mandel to Perform at Fox Theatre Comedian Howie Mandel will perform at Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre for one show only Satur- day, October 17 at 8 pm. Joining Mandel will be special guest star. Lou Dinos. Mandel is one of today's busiest actors who has defined and made popular his own style of comedic performance, and who has the distinction of being seen and heard in all media film, televi- sion, stage, records, pay televi- sion and home video. Mandel has risen to prominence as a comedy artist who has successfully made the transition to television and motion picture star. Film credits include Walk Like a Man, and Blake Edward's A Fine Mess. He has also hosted the Young Come- dians All-Star Reunion for HBO along with Robin Williams, Steven Wright, Harry Anderson and Richard Belzer, and has a home video, "Howie Mandel's North American Watusi Tour." taken from his recent HBO On Location Special, released January 21st from Paramount. In May of 1986, Mandel re- leased his first comedy album, "Howie Mandel Fits Like a Glove." on Warner Bros. Records which was accompanied by a music video with a song written and performed by Mandel. mixed by Jellybean Benitez and backed vocally by singers previously associated with Stevie Wonder and The Talking Heads. Recorded during his twenty city concert tour, the album captures Mandel at his comic best: oddball and outra- geous, zealously inciting audi- ence unrest. Mandel claims his improvised crowd routines origi- nally started as a result of his not having a real act. "When you don't have anything written, and you're standing in front of four thousand people, there is really nothing left to do but talk to them." he explains. His album has been enthusiastically received and continues to sell in the retail record establishments. Raised in Toronto. Canada, Howie began his comedic antics at a young age. and was kicked out of three high schools due to his robust sense of humor that included hiring a contractor to enlarge his "cramped" high school resource center. After getting his high school equivalency diploma, Mandel became a door-to-door carpet salesman and. using his quick mind and wit. within two years had two offices and a sales force of twenty-four. He also had a sideline in novelty items. On a novelty buying trip to California. Mandel received his first break on stage at the Comedy Store on Amateur Night. He made such an impression that he was immediately signed to do fifteen shows of "Make Me Laugh." Several months later, he was booked on "The Merv Griffin Show," the short lived "The Shape of Things," and eventually "Laugh Trax." His Merv Griffin appear- ance earned him a slot opening for Diana Ross at Las Vegas' Caesar's Palace, after which he headed back to California to audition for "St. Elsewhere." Mandel is currently in his fifth year co-starring as Dr. Wayne Fiscus in the record Emmy Award- winning NBC/MTM television series, "St. Elsewhere." Working with such consummate profes- sionals has always been inspiring to Mandel. "Acting is a constant learning experience and I couldn't ask to work with better actors than we have on the show. I am very proud to be a part of 'St. Else- where.'" On his first trip to Europe recently, Mandel discovered that London was not quite an escape from notoriety. The series is a hit over there and with several films about to be released abroad, Mandel is rapidly becoming an international comedy performer. Mandel headed to London to have the distinction of being the first comedian to guest on the "Max Headroom Show." Max Head- room is quickly becoming a hot cult star both here and in Europe and is seen in America on Cinemax cable television. Artists Interpret Natural World Paintings by Robert Godfrey, ceramics by Kathy Koop and fibers by Barbara Grenell will be featured in "Landscapes." Agnes Scott College's second invita- tional art exhibit of the academic year. The opening reception for "Landscapes," was on Friday, September 25 from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Dana Fine Arts Building on the Decatur campus. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, continues through October 25 with gallery hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Hailed as "one of the South- east's leading fiber artists," Barbara Grenell was a painting student at the Philadelphia Col- lege of Art before changing media. Her interest in natural dye making and weaving led to a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, which she used to study the natural dyeing tech- niques of the Navajo and Hopi tribes. Her three-dimensional tapestries reflect the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina, where she lives and works. Like Grenel', Kathy Koop is a prominent craft artist who origi- nally trained as a painter. Koop also lives in a rural area in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania where she heads the art depart- ment at Westminster College. She says she finds ceramics "much more liberating, more open and freer than painting." Her tall jars, cachepots and pin boxes inte- grate graceful shapes with land- scape images. Renowned landscape painter Robert Godfrey is head of the department of art at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. His paintings have been widely exhibited in galleries including the Blue Mountain Gallery in New York, the Charlot- tenborg Gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the North Carolina Museum of Art. The former direc- tor of The Artists' Choice Museum in New York, Godfrey was listed in Who's Who in American Art for 1980. For more information, call 371- 6294. Friday, October 16, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 11 ACTS A Students Enjoy Indigo Girls' Music atTracksides by Sarah Napier It was a Tuesday night. It was mid-term week. There were only 25 days left to find a Black Cat date. Tracksides was beckoning students from across the street for a well - deserved study break no cover and the Indigo Girls. How could any rational person resist 9 Nestled in a dark corner, sur- rounded by Agnes Scott students, alumnae, and Tracksides' regu- lars, the Indigos added another notch to their guitar necks by performing impeccably for a standing-room-only crowd. Thick smoke filled the air, and the sound of Budweiser lapping against the side of a pitcher was heard. Mid-terms began to seem farther away than just across the street. This was the direct result Moscow Ballet Debuts at the Civic Center by Claire Shippey and Pam Gulley The Moscow Ballet's American debut tour appeared at the Atlanta Civic Center on September 28,29, and 30. The artistic director for the company was Vyacheslav Gor- deyev, who, in addition to direct- ing, also took part in the ballet. Each evening was composed of a melange of portions of different ballets. Some highlights from Monday night's performance in- cluded the modern dance "Melody of Love", the pas de deux from "Esmeralda", and excerpts from "Don Quixote", which in- cluded a scene with a live horse. Several Agnes Scott students were fortunate enough to see Monday night's performance by being volunteer ushers. One special advantage of being an usher was being able to see the dancers rehearse. Amy Lovell, due to her usher station, was able to hear an interview by Channel Five with members of the com- pany before the performance. Another benefit of ushering was being able to sit in the empty seats near the stage. As a former dancer, Lucy Tomberlain was impressed by the grace and agility of the dancers. According to Lucy "The ballet was well done. The dancers were light- footed and graceful." Amy Lovell "was impressed by the synchroni- zation of the corps de ballet." Thus, anyone interested in seeing noteworthy cultured events can just buy a MARTA ticket and usher. CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii. Bahamas, Caribbean, etc. CALL NOW: 206-736-O775 Ext. 173 H of the captivating, soulful style of the Indigo Girls. The Indigo Girls played many of their well-loved favorites such as "Land of Canaan," "Lifeblood" and "Walk Away." Michelle Malone, also a popular artist in the Atlanta area, as well as with Agnes Scott students, joined the Indigo Girls for a beautiful version of "Killin' Time." The voices of the Indigo Girls, who are Amy Ray and Emily Sailers, blend beauti- fully, producing a harmony which is rare and powerful. Michelle Malone's voice complements Amy and Emily's, and it was wonderful to hear the three of them together. "Love the One You're With" was also performed with energy and style. Amy and Emily's version of Bob Dylan's "Watchtower" stood out as one of the best songs of the evening. The audience was very respon- sive, applauding and cheering with true Agnes Scott spirit. Perhaps the only drawback to the evening was that since Tracksides is not designed for live music, some audience members had difficulty seeing, orfinding a seat. Indigo Girls' member Amy Ray performs. The Indigo Girls, a favorite band of many Agnes Scott students, regularly play in the Little Five- Points and Virginia Highlands areas, but it was a special treat to have them within walking distance of campus. No cover charge, a few Budweisers, and most impor- tantly the joyful music of the Indigo Girls was enough to cure everyone's mid-term blues. Michelle Malone will be playing at Tracksides on October 17. Short Story Contest Opens All fiction writers are invited to enter the Raymond Carver Short Story Contest, sponsored by the Humboldt State University Eng- lish Department. The winner will receive $500 and publication in HSU's literary journal Toyon. The second prize winner will receive $250. Submissions must not exceed 25 pages, be typed and doubles- paced, with all manuscript pages identified by title of work. Author's name should appear only on title page. Any submission must not be previously published or ac- cepted for publication. Two copies of manuscript should be sent, with a $5 entry fee. No entries will be returned. Submission deadline is Nov. 2. For guidelines or other informa- tion regarding the contest, write to: 1988 Raymond Carver Short Story Contest, Department of English, Humboldt State Univer- sity, Areata, CA 95521, (707) 8263758. Cultural Events: October 16-October 30 OCTOBER 16, 1987 10:25-(DRAMA): Blackfriars' Convocation. 6:00-9:00 (LITERATURE): Atlanta Historical Society Bookfair opens at Terrace Garden Inn on Lenox Road. Call 261-1837. 7:00 (SCIENCE): Dinosaur Film and Lecture Series opens at Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive. Through January 15, 1988. Free. Call 378-4311. 8:00-(MUSIC): Folksinger Sally Rogers at Nexus Theatre, 608 Ralph McGill Blvd. Call 874-2232. 8:00-(DRAMA): The Marriage of Bette and Boo at the Horizon Theatre, Little Five Points. Through October 24. Call 584-7450. 8.00-(LECTURE): "Speak the Speech. ..Shakespeare from a Personal Point of View" by Skip Foster at the Alliance Studio, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree. Through October 24. Call 892-2414. 8:15 (DRAMA): ASC Blackfriars' Comedy of Errors opens in the Winter Theatre. 8:30-(MUSIC): The Nylons at the Center Stage Theatre,1374 W. Peachtree. Call 873-2500. OCTOBER 17, 1987 10:00-6:00 (LITERATURE): Atlanta Historical Society Bookfair continues. 8:00-(COMEDY): Howie Mandel at the Fox Theatre, 1750 Peachtree. Call 873-4300. 8:00-(DRAMA): End of the World with Symposium to Follow preview at the Alliance Mainstage. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree. Call 892-2414. 8:00-(FILM): Mix- Up at the Rich Auditorium in the Woodruff Arts Center. Call 881-0452. OCTOBER 18, 1987 (LITERATURE): Atlanta Poetry Symposium at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road. Call 875-1004. 12:00-4:00 (LITERATURE): Atlanta Historical Society Bookfair continues. 3:00 (ART): Pop Artist James Rosenquist to speak at Rich Auditorium, Woodruff Arts Center. Call 881-0452. 7:30 (DRAMA) :Ba>y opens at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center, 1745 Peachtree. Through October 25. Call 875-7881. 8:00-(DRAMA): End of the World... preview continues. Call 892-2414. OCTOBER 19, 1987 (LITERATURE): Atlanta Poetry Symposium continues. Call 875-1004. 12:00-5:00 (HISTORICAL EXHIBIT): "Atlanta Resurgens" opens at McElreath Hall, Atlanta Historical Society, 3101 Andrews Drive. Cal! 261-1837. 8:00-(DRAMA): "End of the World . . ." preview continues. Call 892-2414. OCTOBER 21, 1987 7:00-(FILM): "The Trouble With Love" at the Goethe Institute of Atlanta, 400 Colony Square. Call 892-2388. 7:00-10:00 (SEMINAR): "How to Finance Film and Video" at Image FilmA/ideo Center. 75 Bennett Street, Suite M-1. Call 352-4225. 8:00 (DRAMA): "End of the World . . ." opens at Alliance Mainstage. Runs through November 21. Call 892-2414. OCTOBER 22, 1987 12:15-(DANCE): Troupe Hellas Greek Folk Dancers of Atlanta at Georgia-Pacific Center. 133 Peachtree. 8:00-(PUPPETRY): "Puppet Theater Berlin: The Legend of Dr. Faust" at the Goethe Institute Atlanta. Call 892-2388 a.m. or 266-9123 p.m. 8:00 (DRAMA): "The Marriage of Bette and Boo" continues. 8:00-(DRAMA): "Baby" continues. 8:15 (DRAMA): ASC Blackfriars "The Comedy of Errors" continues at the Winter Theatre, Dana. OCTOBER 23, 1987 8:00 (DRAMA): "The Marriage of Bette and Boo" continues. 8:15 (DRAMA): "The Comedy of Errors" continues. OCTOBER 24, 1987 10:00-12:00 (STORYTELLING WORKSHOP): "From Adam to Zacheus" at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Call 872-5338. 2:00-4:00 (STORYTELLING WORKSHOP): "Southern Storytel- ling" at Callanwolde. Call 872-5338. 3:00-12:00 (AMUSEMENT): 1987 Rhodes Hall Haunted Castle opens, 1516 Peachtree. Through October 31. Call 881-9980. 8:00 (DRAMA): "The Marriage of Bette and Boo" continues. 8:00 (DRAMA): "Baby" continues. 8:15 (DRAMA): The Comedy of Errors continues. OCTOBER 25, 1987 2:00-(ART): "Ansel Adams: Classic Images" at the High, 3rd floor gallery. Call 881-0452. 3:00 & 7:30-(DRAMA): Baby continues. 5:00-(DRAMA): The Marriage of Bette and Boo continues. OCTOBER 26, 1987 12:15 (DANCE): "Terpischore and the Grizzly Bear" at the Georgia- Pacific Auditorium, 133 Peachtree. 7:00-10:00 (CRAFT WORKSHOP): "Making Melon Baskets" at Callanwolde. OCTOBER 28, 1987 7:00-(FILM): Rosa Luxemburg at the Goethe Institute. Call 892-2388. 8:00-(MUSIC): Blair String Quartet at the High, 1280 Peachtree. Call 892-3600. OCTOBER 29,1987 12:15 (MUSIC): Spellman College Jazz Ensemble at the Georgia Pacific Center. 8:00 (DRAMA): The Marriage of Bette and Boo continues. 8:00-(MUSIC): Anita Baker at the Fox. Call 873-4300. OCTOBER 30, 1987 Time TBA (MUSIC): Atlanta Repertory Opera Company at Callanwolde. Call 231-5674. 9:30 am -(AUDITIONS): Disney Talent Audition Tour at Atlanta Civic Center, room 201. 395 Piedmont Ave. Call (305)345-5701 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. 8:00-(MUSIC): Anita Baker at the Fox. 8:00 (DRAMA): The Marriage of Bette and Boo continues. 8:00 (FILM): You Got To Move by Lucy Massie Phenix at the High in Hill Auditorium. Call 881-0452. Page 12* THE PROFILE October 16, 1987 SPCRTS ' i f ' iTiifll mm \ iTIflf^T^ HBBr ' "1 MB Studio Dance Stages the Classics by Marilyn Darling Teach us hov\ to pla\. Cindy! Tennis Season Begins by Mitrina Mogelnicki On Monday October 5th, the Agnes Scott Tennis Team opened their season with a match against Brenau. a small women's college from Gainseville. Georgia. Jill Owens and Sharon Murphy had extremely hard matches, splitting sets in singles. Jill was the only point for Agnes Scott, winning 6-1, 6-7, 6-1. Overall, everyone realized that "we were facing top competition," said Coach Cindy Peterson. Some players were anxious due to first game anticipation. Doubles players who were un- familiar with their partner's style of play were quite anxious about the first match. Coach Peterson feels that with more match experi- ence, u the players will learn to work together." Many members of the Agnes Scott community remember the success of the 1987 Studio Dance Theatre Spring Concert. Much of that success can be attributed to the diversity of the program in which a Doris Humphrey classic. *'Waterstudy." was restaged by a certified member of the Dance Notation Bureau. The process by which this choreographic work was set on the dancers is known as Labanotation. an intricate and complicated procedure in which the dance is read from a grid, known as a "score." This score operates much in the same way a musical score does but can be read only by a limited number of people, all of whom must have studied Labanotation, and who are certified either from the Dance Notation Bureau in New York City, or from Goldsmiths College in London, England. Labanotation is a scoring process developed by a German man. Rudolph von Laban, in the 1930s. It has proven to be the most accurate method of restaging classical works both modern and ballet. Studio Dance Theatre was fortunate enough to have "Water- study" funded in large part by the College Events Committee of Agnes Scott. Because of its success, SDT applied for funding again for the 1988 Spring Concert for another restaging of a classic. "Brahms Waltzes" by Charles Weidman, who was Doris Hum- phrey's partner. Both Humphrey and Weidman were pioneers of modern dance in the early 1940's and were contemporaries of the living legend, Martha Graham. SDT is indeed fortunate that this latest proposal was funded in large part by the College Events Committee and Dean Ellen Hall's support and generosity. The significance of restaging classics is that it gives the company national credibility in terms of performance and reper- toire no small feat. Rehearsals will begin February 15. 1988. and all members of the ASC communi- ty, who are interested in attending these rehearsals for the purpose of observation or learning first hand how a Labanotated score is read and translated, are welcome. It should prove to be of interest, particularly to music majors and theatre people but anyone is welcome! It is SDT's anticipation that this piece will be equally as well received as "Waterstudy" was. Everyone will want to see it at the 1988 SDT Spring Concert. April 21-22. See you in rehearsals and at the performance! Dolphin Club Opens Tryouts by Mary Ann Athens The 1987-1988 Dolphin Club has started off the season with a determined spirit and a lot of energy! Under the direction of Kay Manuel, the team is presently practicing at Emory University every Wednesday evening. This year's team is headed by presi- dent Joan McGuirt. vice-president Shelley Trabue. and secretary Frances Scrivener. The Dolphin Club presents a water show e^ery spring, and with the addition of a pool in the new Physical Activities Center, the upcoming performance will be even more exciting. Each show usually consists of about ten BLACK CAT GAMES /. Obstacle Course 2. Kitty Carry 3. Dress Wet 4. College Bowl 5. Egg lo s s 6. Volleyball 7. Three-legged Race All events are from 1:30-4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30 on the Track and Field (exception: College Bowl is in Film Room). In case of rain, Rehekah Reception. choreographed water ballet num- bers. In the months prior to the actual show, the twenty members learn various stunts and practice basic synchronized swimming move- ments. This enables them to finally learn a choreographed routine in the water. On October 14, students who wish to tryout for Dolphin Club should meet in Hopkins Parking Lot at 6:40 p.m. for a help session at Emory pool. Prospective mem- bers should exhibit a basic swim- ming ability with a knowledge of the basic strokes: freestyle, back- stroke, and breast stroke. After a few help sessions, tryouts will be held. Agnes Scotfs unique syn- chronized swim team is again looking forward to a wonderful year. MICHELLE M ALONE . . . A New Breed of Cat Tracks ides -Oct. 17. Little 5 Points Pub-Oct. 27 (Album RELEASE!) Treat your Halloween goblins with our balloon decorations- witch's heads, pumpkins, ghosts or orange and black balloons. Roses are Red; Violets are Blue; I'm a schizo- phreniac And so am I. Signed: Me Too Apathy leads to Dictatorship. ^ lav Vtfio* u-nt\ tVte - Ml softie! lJ Sp nd! yor The bell tower of Main is becoming a representative of Agnes Scott. This new logo can now be seen on stationery, student handbooks, publications, and T-shirts. In This Issue: Career Forum Sparsely Attended | Honor Code I Violated ASC History Revealed Ansel Adams Reviewed Tennis Team Competes i THE PRC The Independent Student N< >f Agnes Scott College Oet< Gcabashe Speaks Against Apartheid by Mario P. Oliver In recognition of National Apar- theid Week. SBA. Waging Peace, and Global Awareness invited Tandi Gcabashe. Atlanta Director of the American Friends Service Committee's Southern Africa Pro- gram, to speak at the weekly convocation on October 14. 1987. After a prayer led by Reverend Miriam Dunson. Carolyn McFarlin read an article dealing with the imprisonment and torture of South African children, and the audience then sang Lift Every Voice and Sing. Tandi Gcabashe is the daughter of Albert John Luthuli. a 1960 Nobel Peace winner and former Chief of the Zulu Nation. Luthuli was deposed as Chief after he took up the struggle of black oppression by the white South African government. He then became the leader of the National Defiance Campaign. This group openly challenged the unjust South African laws. They refused to carry the "passbook" ail blacks were required to carry at all times, openly used bathrooms and eleva- tors marked "for whites only." and occupied the "for whites oniy" chairs in public parks. Lutnuli was subsequently arrested, charged with high treason, and placed under house arrest. Her decision to leave South Africa, she said, was not an easy one. but one based on her dreams for her children. She said. Td hoped that my children could live in a free country where they could not be told on the basis of their color that they could not learn this or that " Ms. Gcabashe opened her talk by saying. "You here at Agnes Scott, by inviting me here, con- tinue to work in the struggle against apartheid." Apartheid." she said, is "a system of apparent racism that exists in South Africa " Ms. Gcabashe then explained to the audience why the racism in South Africa is different from the racism that "Dr. King fought against here in America. The Constitution of South Africa en- shrines and legislates racism. In America you have the Constitu- tion behind you to prevent such legislation " Archaeological Digs Enhance History by Dana Knight and Angela Howard Walter Hood. M.D.. was not quite sure what he was getting himself into when he answered a wanted ad in the magazine Biblical Archaeologist. He ended up spending his summer digging in the ruins of the City of David. He spoke about this summer in Jerusalem at the Faculty/Staff Tabletalk on October 13th. Dr. Hood began by tracing the history of this area. The Biblical king David ruled at Hubron but realized in order to unite the tribes of Israel he must establish his capital at Jerusalem. Despite the impenetrable fortifications of the city. David's military captain. Joab. gained access through the water shaft leading into the town. The archaeological dig itself, located between Mount Zion and Temple Mountain in Jerusalem, was bought by Baron von Rothschild from the Palestinians and deeded Dr. Walter Hood shares experiences at Tabletalk. to the state of Israel, to be given whenever the state would come into existence. The site also yields information about other times in Jerusalem's history. For example. Dr. Hood told of one uncovered room from the Roman invasion which con- tained the skeletons of a family killed by soldiers. Archaeologists were able to determine the exact sequence of events from the posi- tions of the bodies as well as the weapons used. For Dr. Hood, this experience allowed him to gain a real sense of history as well as an under- standing of the people of Biblical times. He related that Canaanite fertility statuettes were a common find at the site. He interpreted this abundance as reflective of the ineffectuality of the prophets' attempts to convert Israelites to an exclusive worship of Yahweh. His experience served to increase his appreciation of the Bible as a historical document. He had a question and answer period afterwards, in which faculty members asked specific ques- tions about his experience as a volunteer on the dig. ranya_ Savage, Felicia W illiams, and Miriam Dunson talk with Tandi Gcabashe af ter convocation. In her speech. Ms. Gcabashe explained how the African National Congress and the United Demo- cratic Front have tried peaceful, non-violent means to end apart- heid. The effectiveness of previ- ous boycotts was mentioned, as well as emphasized for use today agamst companies that have ties m Southern Africa. She continued by urging ASC to "unite with them in this hour of need." She soon closed by saying. "United we stand, divided we fall." Afterwards, there were mixec opinions regarding the purpose of Ms. Gcabashe's speech Was it to inform or to persuade 9 The Profile asked sophomore. Traci Johnson, what her interpretation of the speaker's message was. She replied. "I think it was very powerful and effective in that it did both." Poe Finalizes Trips Abroad by Lisa Keniry Cynthia Poe's role in the Agnes Scott Global Awareness Program is no longer limited to that of secretary. This summer she inher- ited many of the duties of the program's former director, Dr. Studstill. Cynthia finalizes Global Aware- ness course descriptions and orientation programs with the Curriculum Committee. These course descriptions as well as other details like costs, scholar- ships, and application deadlines will soon be published in a brochure which Cynthia is cur- rently designing. She is already working with travel agents to reserve flights and make other transportation arrangements for this year's six summer study abroad programs. Cynthia is enthusiastic about the Global Awareness Program and advocates study abroad for every Agnes Scott student. During high school Cynthia herself partic- ipated in a one-year study abroad program to Brazil. After later graduating from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Business Administration, she returned to South America to travel on her own for six months through Brazil. Bolivia, and Peru. For those interested in finding out more about past or future Global Awareness trips. Cynthia's office is in the Faculty Service and Resource Center in Buttrick. Also, on November 6, Global Aware- ness will be sponsoring the 10:30 Community Hour on the ground floor of Buttrick. Cynthia says there will be food, slides, pictures and memorabilia from last sum- mer's trips and information galore on upcoming trips. ZQ&tf> Q f^^ 9 e fh**fl 9 GQa&ftS) ZQ@tf> ZQtf> Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, October 30, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline Being of the curious nature that I am. I often find myself looking around to see just what's going on. One night a few weeks ago. I found myself in the middle of. what I thought to be. a very big story, and I can't resist sharing it with you. It was a Friday night, much like any other Friday night, except for one thing. Adele Clements, assistant photography editor for The Profile, was in somewhat of a "jolly" spirit when she came "bubbling" into my room. It was 11 :00 p.m.. and she was scheduled to develop pictures, but it was apparent to me that she was in no condition to touch chemicals. Feeling somewhat responsible for the outcome of The Profile's pictures and Adele's well-being, I took it upon myself to make sure she came nowhere near the darkroom. As the night progressed. I followed Adele up and down the hall, urging her to go to bed. When 1:00 a.m. rolled around, she convinced me to take her to Krystals. On our way to Rebekah parking lot. it came to our attention that there was a man who had pulled up in a light blue car, jumped out of the car with a blue bag. hurried up to the library book drop, and returned to his car empty-handed. I. of course, was trying to rush Adele to my car, but she insisted on watching him. She said. "I've seen him here before. I want to know what he's doing." Adele. get in the car. He probably has a bomb and he's going to blow you up." I replied. Finally. I succeeded in getting Adele into the car. and we continued on our Krystal's run. Alas, the night was made for adventure. As we came to a stop on the corner of Candler and Dougherty, whom did we see but the guy in the light blue car. He had pulled up to the corner of the Presbyterian minister's house, and he was out of his car in the yard. Various thoughts ran through my head, but I continued on my way. I had no more than turned the corner when Adele yelled at me to turn around. Caught in the suspense and surprise of the moment. I made an automatic U-turn; luckily, it was 1 :00 a.m., and there was no traffic. Passing the road his car was on for a second time. Adele wanted to turn around once more. Lo and behold. I found myself in pursuit of this man in the blue car. You may be asking yourself what in the world I could have been thinking. Well. I was asking myself the same thing as I slowly followed this other car. We must have stayed with him for at least five minutes while he made U-turns, sudden stops and bizarre moves, and then we lost him. A quick glance to the left, one to the right, a sudden stop he had gone that way. We gained a good deal of speed as we turned around a dark, desolate curve to find him stopped in the middle of the road. Adele yelled. "Keep going.' as I zoomed by him. It must have been the first sensible thing she had said all night. As my attention turned completely to the road, I noticed that it forked off. The big issue was left or right, but they were both dead ends. I slammed on the brakes and shifted into reverse. Feeling somewhat like I was participating in a nerve-racking premiere of Cagney and Lacey. I sped past his car on the little piece of road he wasn't occupying. As we reached safety. Adele expressed her excitement. Realizing that she was neither the more alert nor the more sensible one among us this evening. I decided to follow my better judgments and leave. Yet. all this adventure had stirred up my journalistic side, and curiosity was eating away at me. What did he put in the book drop 9 When we returned to campus. Adele and I decided to take a walk to the library. As she opened the book drop, we heard the crinkling of plastic and a "thud" as the enclosed materials hit the botto'm of the box. Looking at one another, we agreed that whatever had fallen wasn't a book, but what was it 9 Drugs perhaps 9 The package had been so carefully placed in the box that if someone had known it was there, they could have gently cracked the box and gotten it out. What had we stumbled upon, and who was involved? It was now 2:30 a.m.. and sleep was the next thing in mind. However, we didn't go to bed without a plan. When the library opened the following morning, I was up and on my way Adele. who had calmed down bby this time, laughed at me as I raced across campus. She assured me that it probably wasn't anything, but I was too caught up in the suspense. I was a little nervous as I walked up to the information dsk. However, feeling somewhat impressed with myself. I said, "Hi, one of my friends was supposed to drop a book off for me late last night Have you checked the book drop yet 9 '' I. course, received my anticipated answer of "no." and the librarian and I proceeded outside to check it together This was it This was the moment I had waited for. As the librarian kneeled down to unlock the box. my heart was beating faster and faster "Sorry, there isn't anything here but today's newspapers. " she GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Seott 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-m-Chief Julie Hartline Associate Editor Sarah Napier Business Manager Ginger Patton Circulation Manager Monica Pma Circulation Assistants Enka Stamper Julia Valentine Copy Editor Anne Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard News Editor Peggy Harper Asst News Editors Karen Riggs Sports Editor Laura Allen Photography_ditor - Mandy Roberts Asst. Photography Editor Adele Clements Advertising Manager Karen Anderson Advertising Rep. Sonya Alexander Features Editor Debbie Snckland Asst. Features Editor Linda Florence Photographers Sharon Murphy. Hannah Little. Mila Davila Reporters - Mary Lu Christiansen. Adriane Creety. HongTran. Mario P. Oliver. Renee Dennis. Dana Knight. Angela Howard. Lisa Keniry. Mandy Roberts. Sharon Murphy. Sanjukta Shams. Scotti Latimer. Amy Lovell. Carolyn Weaver. Kim Lamkin. Katie Pattillo. Ginger Patton, Agnes Parker. Louisa Parker Megan Wallace. Caroline Sigman. Laun White. Heidi Wilson. -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 UOTIEIRS Student Apathy? Dear Agnes Scott Community. Agnes Scott College's 1987-88 Career Forum was held on Thurs- day. October 15. from 1-4 p.m. I would like to thank the students who served as hostesses, the faculty who gave up part of their class time and or encouraged their students tc attend, ana the students, faculty and staff who attendee the Forum. To be perfectly honest. I'm not sure that I would have attended the Career Forum when I was in college i might not have paid attention to the flyer m my mail- box, the posters on the CP&P bulletin boards, the information in The Profile ana The Weekly Calendar, and the announce- ments at meetings If I had paid attention. I still might have de- cided that I had better things to do with my time I would probably nave reasoned that if I chose not to attena the loss would be mine alone (I occasionally usee this reasoning about skipping classes) and that I could always attend the Career Forum next year Now I can speaK with the wisdom that comes with age and with being the Director of Career Planning and Placement, and I know that the impact of non- attendance can be more negative than I realized as a student. First, though, let us look at the possible positive results from attendance. At an individual level, when a student attends a Career Forum, she can learn about careers, and she might so im- press a sponsor that she is offered an internship, a part-time job. or a full-time job. I'm hoping that some ASC students will get jobs as a result of the Forum. There were some positive indications from a few of the sponsors. At a campuswide level, when many students and faculty mem- bers attend a Career Forum, the result can be the enhancement of Agnes Scott's image in the job market and increased oppor- tunities for all students with more Shadows. Externships. Intern- ships. On-Campus Interviewing, and jobs of all kinds for present and future Agnes Scott students. Current ASC students are the oest resource that the CP&P office can have in maintaining and developing our programs. When a student intern impresses her supervisor, she not only improves her own career prospects but also improves the career prospects of other Agnes Scott students be- cause the company recognizes the college's excellence and frequently becomes interested in hiring ASC graduates for full-time positions When our students impress company representatives during mock-interviews, the same companies may decide to recruit on our campus during spring semester. The Shadow Program, the Externship Program, the Internship Program, and the Career Forum are all oppor- tunities for us as a college to impress prospective sponsors, interviewers, and employers. When we have too few people taking advantage of any program, the results can be diminished opportunities for both present and future ASC students, and that's what happened on October 15 Many of our guests spoke with Happy Black Cat from The Profile staff B said as she pulled them out. My mouth dropped open and my heart - sank as I viewed the New York Times wrapped in a blue plastic bag. Our mystery was solved, and journalism had played a larger part in it that I had imagined Okay, so you had a good laugh at my expense. Well, don't close the newspaper until you have read the moral of the story. Check out your facts' Your story may be a dead end. but if it's not the truth, it can hurt others much more than a small slap of humiliation in your own face. Before criticisms, complaints, and accusations, be sure of your sources and know it's the truth. We should all be working for awareness, but only if it is factual awareness. only three or four students (most kept a talley). There were times during the afternoon, sometimes as much as half an hour, when the representatives from IBM and Delta had no students at their tables. The representatives from one company were excited when they arrived. They were thinking about hiring a junior from Agnes Scott, training her during the summer after her junior year, employing her part-time during her senior year, and moving he to full-time with a full client load immediately after graduation. They left by three-thirty after seeing only two students I have said that the impact of non-attendance can be more negative than I realized when I was a student. I fear that some damage was done as a result of the poor attendance at this year's Career Forum. I also said that as a student I would have assumed that I could always attend next year's Career Forum, if I decided not to come this year, but there might not be a Career Forum next year. We cannot afford to take the chance of damaging the image of Agnes Scott with 38 companies and institutions (or even a few) in one afternoon. I realize now that when we attended Senior Class Meetings. RTC Meetings. SBA Meetings and held our own Career Evening Meetings this fall, we asked you which companies you wanted us to invite and we asked you which careers you wanted represented, but we didn't ask you whether you even wanted us to have a Career Forum. Now we're asking. Let us know, not only what you want, but also what you are willing to support completely If you have suggestions or ideas, please come by the Career Planning and Placement office, and share them with us. Sincerely. Amy Schmidt Director of Career Planning and Placement Art of Insanity Hello, World: Have you ever wondered what the newspaper staff does on the evening of a copy deadline when someone fails to come through with a promised article? Well. Friday, October 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Constitutional Quiz Answers 1. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. 2. The Connecticut Compromise was the provision to have repre- sentatives in the House based on population and equal representa- tion in the Senate. 3. Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution. 4. New Hampshire was the ninth state to ratify the Constitution. It was the last one needed for approval. 5. North Carolina and Rhode Island rejected the Constitution. They ratified it only after it had been put into effect. 6. The Articles of Confederation governed the U.S. for nine years, from 1781 to 1789. 7. Rhode Island did not send a delegation to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. 8. Marbury vs. Madison was the 1803 Supreme Court case which confirmed the power of the Su- preme Court to declare an Act of Congress unconstitutional. 9. Patrick Henry of Virginia was elected, but refused to attend the Constitutional Convention be- cause "he smelt a rat." 10. George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention. 11. Roger Sherman was the author of the Connecticut Compromise. 12. James Madison is considered the "Father" of the Constitution. 13. John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United States. 14. Benjamin Franklin signed the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain, and the Constitution. 15. Gouverneur Morris, member of the Committee, produced the final draft, wrote the oft-quoted preamble, and is considered the primary author of the final draft. 16. Edmund Jennings Randolph presented the "Virginia Plan," proposing a new form of govern- ment instead of a revision of the Articles of Federation, but he refused to sign the Constitution. 17. George Washington and James Madison were both dele- gates to the Constitutional Con- vention who later became U.S. Presidents. 18. Benjamin Franklin (Pa.), George Clymer (Pa.), Robert Morris (Pa.), George Read (Del.), Roger Sherman (Conn.), and James Wilson (Pa.) signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. 19. The Constitution was signed Seotember 17. 1787. 20. The states signed the Con- stitution in geographical order, starting with the northernmost state, New Hampshire, and end- ing with the southernmost, Georgia. 21. The three leading delegates who refused to sign the Constitu- tion were Elbridge Gerry (Mass.), George Mason (Va.), and Ed- mund Jennings Randolph (Va.). 22. Thirty-nine delegates signed the Constitution. A total of fifty-five delegates attended, but only forty-two remained until the sign- ing. 23. The original Constitution is displayed at the National Archives in Washington D.C. 24. John Blair (Va.), Nicholas Gilman (N.H.), Richard Basset (Del.), and William Few (Ga.) all attended the Constitutional Con- vention faithfully, but did not speak one word on the floor. Editor's note: The Constitution Quiz was taken from The U.S. Constitution Bicentennial: A WE THE PEOPLE Resource Book. and we would like to encourage you to get involved in the celebra- tion of the Constitution's Bicenten- nial. For more information, contact Sally MacEwen. HEALTH NOTES by Mary Lu Christiansen Letters Continued Agnes Scott has never been one to promote ignorance (unless enlightenment is illegal which it sometimes is, you know), so you're about to be shown exactly what can result from a naughty contributing journalist. The writer of this article is no journalist, but rather an insanity artist. The art of insanity is not a difficult one to master. Some theorists hold that one has only to encounter some horrendous crisis (such as when one's mother calls at 7:30 a.m. and one's sleepy roommate unwittingly discloses the fact that one has not yet returned from P.J.'s), or experi- ence some incredible cognitive dissonance (such as finding out that "party" isn't really a verb) to cultivate one's talent for insanity. What did it for me was the discovery that alcohol is a drug, not a beverage. That killed me. I drank nothing but milk for a week, honestly. Although experience is obviously is always the possibility that such talent could be partly genetic. In 1939, my Great-Aunt Alma Jane stood up and yelled curses at "the Yankees" in a theatre full of Northerners during a particularly critical moment of Gone With the Wind. She wasn't talking about the baseball team, either. I was named for Aunt Alma Jane and at times this has made my mother question her own sanity. Why give me ideas, after all? There are, of course, varying degrees of insanity. The most interesting is probably the least extreme, a perfect example being Clarence. Clarence is the village idiot of Lake Butler, Florida, my mother's home town. He is quite congenial and loves to discuss politics with my grandma at her back door while the air condition- ing seeps out of the house. Grandma doesn't give a fig for politics, but she refuses to tell Clarence to get out of her face. The family thinks that Grandma might just be a little too nice at times. Maybe gentility is a form of A more extreme and certainly more dangerous degree of insan- ity is exemplified by Ethel, another one of those "family friends." Ethel thumps people in the head with her ideas on religion. She is convinced that Oral Roberts did indeed speak divine truth this past summer when he proclaimed that Christ had appeared to him and had named Oral Roberts Univer- sity the official mundane head- quarters from which He and Oral will soon rule together. The last time I saw Ethel I was reading a novel about vampires. She walked into the room, bowed her head in apparent vicarious shame, and asked me if I thought I needed to be reading that sort of thing. I replied that yes. I did. She said nothing more to me. Now that is insane. One thing I do wonder about all this: If these people were told that alcohol is a drug, not a beverage, would they lose their gift of mad- ness? With what's left of me. Jane heavily influential in insanity, there insanity. Pace yourself - or brace yourself! Things are really starting to get hectic around ASC and students need to recognize that you can only push yourself so far. Running full steam to keep up with academics and social activities puts a big strain on the body. Sometimes, there's no way to avoid the occasional schedule overload. But. more frequently, a person chooses to stretch herself "beyond the max."' Skipping a social event to stay in and catch up on needed rest is certainly an option one may have. Likewise, starting an academic project the day it is assigned rather than waiting until the final week is a choice each student has to make. Choosing a reasonably paced schedule with attention to proper diet, rest, and exercise can be a major deterrent to the predictable episodes of repeated, lingering colds and viral, flu-like illnesses. That frantic, last-ditch frenzy of all night sessions while playing catch-up leads to increased stress and decreased, inefficient immune responses. If our bodies get too depleted of vital energy and nutrients, they lack the^-necessary reserves to fight the viral illnesses so prevalent this time of year. Maintaining adequate levels of energy and essential nutrients provides the immune system with factors necessary to protect us from many illnesses. So. pace yourself! Enjoy Black Cat. the football week-ends, etc.. and complete the many academic projects required; but do so with good choices! Balance these activities with rest, diet, and exercise or brace yourself for the colds and flu that will only place additional stress on already overburdened schedules. Our apologies . . . The Comedy of Errors photo in the October 16 issue was taken b\ Susan [Wedlock. Tatiana Mejia is Sec. of Foreign Relations of Bolivia, not Colombia. Streetbeat: Opinions on Apartheid? Compiled by Heather Kelley & photos by Mandy Roberts :> x . v ?|| Ellene Robinson Agnes Scott College Personnel k4 lf [blacks in South Africa] speak out for themselves, they are put in jail. The whites there treat them like slaves, not giving them the rights they deserve. I think if [the whites in South Africa] recognized black peoples rights, then every- thing might fall into place." LeAnn Ransbotham Class of 1991 lk l think it's incredible that blatant racism exists in the world today. I can t believe that P.W. Botha and his party have maintained control, consider- ing the power of people such as Nelson Mandela. It's over- whelming that South Africa can continue [upholding apartheid] with the whole world against it. I hope that my children will only read about [apartheid] in their history books." Ann Lippett Switchboard Supervisor "I think that apartheid is unfair because people should not be judged by their outside appear- ance but by how they treat their fellow man and carry themselves. With a change of government or a change of heart of the South African leaders, apar- theid can be abolished. We as Americans can do our part to end apartheid by not buying South African products, there- fore not supporting their econ- omy. For the United States, the Fifties were really apartheid by a different name. Although there is still racism in the United States, we are making an effort to judge each person not by where he or she has come from, but by where he or she is going.'' Tanya Savage President of Students For Black Awareness 'Anyone with a sense of morals and/or humanistic qualities would know in his/her essence that apartheid should not and cannot continue. Those of us who realize what an atrocity apartheid is will not rest peace- fully until apartheid is abolished everywhere in this world. We support our op- pressed brothers and sisters." Ashley Carter Class of 1991 "Apartheid has caused much unrest in South Africa, and I feel that it will only be over- come through violence and a mass revolution in which the blacks organize themselves and simply remove the whites from power." Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, October 30, 1987 NEWS WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF r Mallory Takes New Position by Adriane Creety Marilyn Mallory. Director of the Return to College Program at Agnes Scott for four years, has been appointed Faculty Grants Coordinator. Ms. Mallory*s new assignment is also an entirely new position at ASC. In this role, she will help faculty put together grant proposals for funding requests. Currently she is helping faculty members with proposals to fund individual re- search projects. She is also working with the various faculty gfoups developing the specifics of the new academic plan. Ms. Mallory assists them in refining their goals and objectives and in finding funding sources for the plan. Additional responsibilities of her new job include: researching funding sources: keeping faculty up to date on new grant oppor- tunities: assisting proposal prepa- ration by doing writing, editing, researching and gathering of information that goes into a proposal: ensuring all deadlines are met; taking proposals through the signature process; and acting as a liaison with the AACUO (Association for Affiliated College and University Offices, a grant consultant organization that re- searches grant information and provides information on where and how to direct a particular proposal). Recent changes in the RTC program have made it possible for Ms. Mallory to take on this new function. Women in the Atlanta area, aged 23 to 80, participate in the program. Many are (or have been) married and have children. Often these women had completed one or two years of college prior to raising a family The program began in 1976 with 33 members and now boasts an enrollment of 75 women. The Associate Dean of the College did all of the advising for the RTCs until Ms. Mallory was hired as the program's first Director. She assumed this responsibility along with the recruiting, admissions interviewing, and providing enrol- led RTCs with advice and counsel- ing. At the end of the last academic year and over the summer, the RTC program was reorganized. Organizations, which already administer such services to the traditionally-aged student, now do the same for RTCs. Ms. Mallory feels that the involvement of these services with the RTC program will embellish the RTC students' program and make their college experience more complete. This new focus has resulted in Career Planning and Placement sponsoring some day programs to include RTCs; the reorganizing of the RTC student organization, now called "RSO." and the nam- ing of Karen Green as its advisor; and Margaret Shirley's assuming of the counseling responsibilities. Students Aid in Fight by Hong Tran On Sunday, October 4. nine members of the Agnes Scott community joined fellow walkers from the Atlanta area to partici- pate in the third annual Metre Atlanta Hunger Walk The walk began and ended at Bedford-Pine Park. The 10K walk wound through midtown and downtown Atlanta, passing sights where hunger work is being done Although the walk consumed over two hours of "prime" Sunday studying time, freshman Stacey Langwick commented. 'The walk wasn't too long but it was long enough to make you feel you were doing something worthwhile " The goal set by the Hunger Walk coordinators was S175.000. almost triple the total raised during the previous year. The ASC participants, who were recruited through the campus Circle K club, contributed over $350 to this ambitious fund-raising campaign. To quote Connie Tuttle. co- coordinator of the Hunger Walk. 4, Our purpose for the walk is to raise the issues and people's awareness of hunger in our com- munity and the world, as well as [to) have a good time walking and raising money for hunger programs." Although all the posters adver- tising for the Hunger Walk came down, the problem of hunger within our community and the world continues but now perhaps we're "a step" closer to solving the problem. ORTEGA CHIDES REAGAN DURING U.N. SPEECH Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega sharply criticized Presi- dent Ronald Reagan during a speech at the United Nations' General Assembly on October 8. Ortega chided Reagan for de- manding S270 million in new aid to the Contras. This speech caused the six-member U.S. delegation, led by Ambassador Vernon Walters, to walk out in protest. Later in his speech, however. Ortega called for direct talks with the United States to negotiate peace in Central America. ******************** ESTRICH TO RUN DUKAKIS' CAMPAIGN Susan Estrich was named by Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukasis as the manager of his presidential campaign on October 1. 1987. Ms. Estrich replaces John Sasso. who resigned last week amid controversy that he had made a damaging videotape ruining the presidential campaign of Delaware Senator Joseph Biden. The 34-year-old Harvard Law School professor becomes the first woman to run a major presiden- tial campaign. The Massachusetts native has been a professor at Harvard since 1981 and was the first woman president of the Harvard Law Review. Ms Estrich is a member of the Democratic National Committee, serves on the National Board of Common Cause, and was co-chairwoman of the Fairness Commission charged with revising the Demo- cratic Party's rules and procedures. She also served as Deputy Issues Director for Massachusetts Sena- tor Edward Kennedy's presidential campaign, and was a senior policy advisor for Democratic presidential nominee Walter F. Mondale. Ms. Estrich said at the news conference announcing her new position that she felt confi- dent about the Dukakis campaign. ******************** GEORGIA'S SAT SCORES DECLINE The average of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in Georgia declined for the first time in three years, while the average for the rest of trj nation remained steady, according to the College Board. Georgia's students aver- aged 400 on the verbal portion and 440 on the math portion, making the averaged combined score 840 for 1987. The national average score for the SAT re- mained at 906 this year. U.S. Education Secretary William Bennett's chief of staff said that the scores reflect the South's poor educational condition in general. Governor Joe Frank Harris' press secretary. Barbara Morgan, noted that the Quality Basic Education Act. which went into effect July 1. 1986, will take some time to affect the performance of high school students on the tests. State Senator John Foster (D-Cornelia) stated that the scores are proof that the QBEA might not have a positive impact in the schools. For black students, the national aver- age has risen steadily in the past decade (from 686 in 1976 to 728 in 1987). though the score gap between black students and white students in Georgia is almost 200 points. About 1.08 million students nationally in the class of 1987 took the SAT. while 41.892 stu- dents took the exam in Georgia. ******************** ATLANTA: HOT JOB MARKET Atlanta ranks third in the nation when it comes to new jobs, according to a Dallas-based survey. This survey concluded that the 18-county metro area added 62,300 jobs between June 1986 and June of this year. The two cities ahead of Atlanta were Los Angeles with 107.000 new jobs and Philadelphia with 64.300. The real estate research firm which conducted the survey, M/PF Research Inc.. bases its comparative studies on non-farm employment figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Metro Atlanta also ranked third in job production by adding 326.500 positions, an annual job gain of 5.5 percent. The president of M/ PF Research. Ron Witten. said that Atlanta's job strength in job growth is mainly in services and trade, especially retail trade. He also noted that in the last year. 6.300 jobs were added in public transportation, communications, and utilities, and 2,200 in man- ufacturing in the Atlanta area. ******************** 1989 ATLANTA MAYORIAL RACE The race to replace Andrew Young as Atlanta's Mayor is two years away, but former mayor Maynard Jackson has already been mentioned as the most likely candidate since he has already started an "unofficial" campaign. Fulton County Commissioner Michael Lomax is not far behind Jackson. Speculation exists that Atlanta City Councilman Bill Campbell may also enter the race. Some analysts, however, feel it may ruin his budding political career to run against Jackson and Lomax. The only woman candi- date so far is Barbara Asher, Atlanta City Councilwoman-at- large. All the "race-watchers" agree that one of the major issues will be city development. ******************** SEARS EMPLOYEES GET CAREER REDIRECTION HELP When 1,600 Sears, Roebuck & Co. workers will be laid off in January, 1988, a career re-direction center will be available to them, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Labor given to the City of Atlanta Private Industry Council. The center will provide job counseling, resume preparation, job search work- shops, finan.cial planning and small business venture work- shops as well as other career services. The center will be run by Graham and Associates, an Atlanta consulting firm. If an appeal by State Labor Commis- sioner Joe Tanner proves fruitful, the U.S. Department of Labor will kick in an additional $25 million to expand the center's services. Sears announced in March, 1987, that many of the department store's Atlanta-area operations would be closed in 1988. ******************** PRISON MISSING VALUABLE EQUIPMENT According to officials at the Reidsville State Prison about $3 million worth of supplies are missing from the facility. David C. Evans, Prison Commissioner, has given the Reidsville staff until December 1, 1987 to locate the items, primarily kitchen and farm equipment. Though officials be- lieve that there is only a paper loss due to poor record-keeping, the department's Public Informa- tion Director, John Siler, states that an investigation for possible misappropriation charges will be conducted if the equipment is not found. The above report was compiled by Renee Dennis using the October 2, 4, and 6, 1987 issues of The Atlanta Constitutioaand the October 5, 1987 issue of Reach for Good News published by The Atlanta Constitution and the October issue of the hudspeth report. Dorsey Shares Advice by Adriane Creety On Wednesday. September 30. 1987. SBA and CP&P co-hosted Ms. Ivory Dorsey. President and owner of Golden Eagle Business Services, at a luncheon in the faculty/staff dining room. Golden Eagle provides management con- sulting, professional training, and public speaking services. Ms. Dorsey's subject was keys to being a successful business- woman. After briefly explaining her educational background and her rise within the ranks at Xerox to become one of their top sales managers, she explained what motivated her to develop her own company. Ms. Dorsey then shared with the students and staff what she considers keys to a successful career. Students should be active on campus and. she added, should become active in the community- at-large. Networking to find people who can help you is also a big key" to future success, she said. She added. "It's not who you know, but who knows you'" Ac- cording to Ms. Dorsey. the value of involvement of any kind, at all levels, including volunteer work, is very important. As a member of Women Business Owners Association in Atlanta, she also encouraged the partici- pants to get involved in profes- sional associations. She indicated that "most have discounted student rates." and that they were a good source for networking. Ms Dorsey said the trend is to hire liberal arts graduates, rather than technical school graduates, because they are "well rounded." She stressed that what companies want most are reliable people who have demonstrated the necessary skills for the job. and who are willing to work hard, no matter what the degree or major studied is Friday, October 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 NIEWS CP&P Hosts Forum by Adriane Creety Career Planning and Place- ment sponsored a Career Forum on October 15th in Rebekah Reception Room from 1-4 p.m. It was designed to inform students about employment and career options. Director of Career Plan- ning and Placement, Amy Schmidt, and Assistant Director, MaryBeth Poma, worked very hard to make sure that a wide variety of businesses and institu- tions were represented. MaryBeth Poma said, "We are pleased with the variety of career fields rep- resented at this year's Career Forum. We have representatives from small self-owned businesses to large companies such as IBM." This year's forum had 45 people representing 38 different com- panies and institutions. The stu- dents were given the opportunity to talk with the representatives informally, discussing career opportunities within the represen- tative's field, or within his or her organization. This enabled the i Katie H; Thefts Occur in Hopkins and Main Katie Hager gets career information. student to learn more about fields of interest to her. make important contacts with people within these fields, and begin to focus her career ideas more clearly. Beth Pierce, Marketing Director at Susan Hunter Publishing, said that she was impressed with the fact that Agnes Scott would go to the trouble to do something like the Career Forum, and felt that it was a good resource for students to learn about different professions. Ken McLeod, reporter for Channel 11 News, agreed with the impor- tance of a career forum in helping to choose a major and thus a career. He remarked that when a student begins attending career forums early it's like walking through the wide end of a funnel where there are many possible career choices, but after attending career forums throughout the college years, a student can begin to narrow down her choices and finally make a clear, sure decision, t One freshman who attended I the Forum said that it gave her good ideas about what she wants | to do. She was undecided before she talked with some representa- tives. but since attending the . forum has a better idea of what possible careers she might pursue. by Mario P. Oliver There have been at least two major thefts reported recently on campus. A family heirloom was reported stolen from a Hopkins resident and a wallet was reported stolen from a student living in Main. Both items were reported missing from the owners' room. In addition, unusual amounts of food, including entire sixpacks of soda and entire halves of pizza, have been reported missing from the refrigerators in both Hopkins and Main. Dean of Students. Gue Hudson, and Karen Green. Director of Student Housing, along with the presidents of both Honor Court and Interdorm met with the Hopkins residents. The purpose of the meeting was to explain the consequences of violating the Honor Code as a result of the jewelry theft and asked that the heirloom be returned which it was within 48 hours after the meeting. A reporter from The Profile questioned students and adminis- trative staff as to who might be the culprit. Could it be freshmen? Could it be the maids 9 Could it be a good friend 9 Patricia Trombley. Hopkins Dorm Counselor, in defense of the freshmen, said. "Hopkins is an upperclass dorm, and I have yet to see a freshman over here. They are not to blame." Karen Green, responding to the allega- tion it might be a staff member, said. "Many of the maids have been here some 30 to 35 years. Its not them. Students only use them as an excuse." When asked for a possible explanation as to why the thefts are occurring. Ms. Green said. "It's just the problem of a lot of people living together in one place." Regarding the refrigerator thefts, she said that if the situation "got bad enough" she would padlock the doors. As of October 19th. Inman refrigerators have been closed down for two weeks. SINCE 1B46 Campus Shop Jlqnes Scott College THE UNCOMMON EXPRESSION. A women's writing instrument from Cross is a unique reflection of your high standards. Available in Gray by Cross. Classic Black." 10 and 14 karat gold filled, and sterling silver. All are accompa- nied by an attractive Pen Purse.' Unquestionably guaranteed against mechanical failure, recardless of aee; Dr. Letty Russell speaks at October 21st convocation. Dr. Letty Russell Addresses Church Authority by Lisa Keniry Dr. Letty M. Russell, feminist theologian, spoke on "Authority in the Household of Faith" during the October 21 convocation. According to Russell, one of the most crucial feminist issues is the question of authority in the church. Women's presence as leaders in the church, according to Russell, is seen by many women as well as men. as a threat to the authority of the church. Authority though, suggested Russell, is often viewed as a threat because it is perceived in the context of a western male- dominated society. Authority in this context, says Russell, is often manifested in two illegitimate ways: paternalism and autonomy. Paternalistic authority explained Russell, is a form of male domina- tion but can also be exercised by women. Such authorities offer dependence and nurturing and discourage people from taking responsibility for themselves. Autonomistic authority, on the other hand, is wielded by one who would have others believe that he or she is completely independent. Dr. Russell pointed out that this is especially common in indus- trialized societies. The answer to the problem of authority in the church. Russell revealed, lies in recognizing that "all persons are interdependent." If authority can be' wielded and viewed in this context, leadership by women in the church would not be seen as a threat to the authority of the church, suggested Russell. Authority should be used to strengthen the bonds of partner- ship and "we learn to be partners by being partnered." claimed Russell. Bonds must be estab- lished with those less fortunate than ourselves, emphasized Russell. And if the foundation of legitimate authority in the church is to be a strong one. stressed Russell, it must be built from the bottom up instead of from the top down. Dr. Russell practiced this idea successfully with peasants in Nicaragua where she organized pre-sermon group discussions. During these meetings the issues which people care about surfaced and Dr. Russell was careful to address these issues. Thus, the sermon was more like a mutual exchange and partnership rather than a display of power. -CAREER CORNER by Adriane Creety For sophomores having diffi- culty deciding on a major or career, there will be a Sophomore Decision Making Workshop on November 4th from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Career Library. It will involve a number of written exercises and activities to help you with the process of making these impor- tant decisions. *************** There will be a resume clinic on November 11th from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Career Library for those who need help in putting a resume together. Mock interviews will be on the 19th and 20th of November and students planning to sign up for them should try to attend this .e.aume,clinjc if.they.need help jn_ getting a resume together for these interviews. There are many wonderful new oooks in the Career Library that offer a wealth of information about the interviewing process, careers, etc. A few of these books are as follows: Peterson's Guide to Business and Management Jobs, Liberal Arts Jobs -Over 300 Career Ideas for People with Liberal Arts Degrees. You Can Get Into Medical School. The Big Switch -New Careers - New Jobs After 35. Finding the Right Job After Midlife. Letitia Baldrige's Complete Guide to Executive Manners, and Knock 'Em Dead with Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions. Stop by the CP&P Library to check out these books and others. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, October 30, 1987 Global Awa reness Students Trek to England Global Awareness Group visits John Milton's cottage in Chalfont St. Giles, England. by Carolyn Weaver Last spring a group of Agnes Scott students decided to embark on a great, cultural adventure, a trip to England. For most of these students it was either their first trip abroad or their first trip to England. Fortunately, they had two profes- sors who knew England well to guide them. Dr. Patricia Pinka had visited England seven times and Dr. Michael Brown is a native. The group, led by Drs. Pinka and Brown, set off for England to study the literature of the Renaissance and the cultural history of Tudor England (and. one feels sure, simply to play in and experience England as best they could). Several of the students stated that the trip was planned extremely well. They seemed to like the fact that they began the trip in smaller towns, gradually worked up to larger cities, and then went back to some of the smaller places. Time was spent in Exeter. Oxford, London, Cambridge, and the Lake District. Students also felt that the professors were well-informed about the country and the towns and cities they visited, even '"down to where to buy stamps." As for the courses themselves, the emphasis of the work load came at the end of the trip, and shortly thereafter, which seemed to appeal to those involved. Kathryn Deane felt that the course work was "really interesting, especially history" Sne enjoyed the contrast of seeing new, 20th century England and then visiting places such as Stonehenge. Other students added to this, saying that they enjoyed the relationship between the things they discussed in class and the things they visited throughout the trip. For example, after discussing Winston Churchill one morning, they visited his house later in the day. Also, the group visited the actual field which inspired Wordsworth's famous poem about daffodils. Apparently. Dr. Brown t Foi by Debbie L. Strickland Last fall, during the ceremony in which Agnes Scott adopted Renfroe Middle School of Decatur, many vague sounding promises were made about working to- gether and fostering community spirit. But what has been done after the speeches, the certifi- cates, and the hoopla? Over the course of a year, with several very successful programs thriving. Agnes Scott has fulfilled its promises. The Little Sister program, which was created through the initiative of Circle K members, brings middle school girls and college women together in a productive relationship. The cornerstone of the adop- tion program, however, is the tutoring sessions that members of Circle K. Chimo. and other student organizations offer bi- weekly to Renfroe students ASC enjoyed giving lectures in unusual settings; for example, he gave one talk at Stonehenge and another on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Something perhaps a little unusual but a "real treat" for Dr. Pinka was seeing Romeo and Juliet updated with black people, the mafia, and gangs. Several students, however, remarked that Dr. Pinka's favorite part of the trip was. "seeing where Thomas Brown was buried - when she finally found it!" Lisa Cooper, Katie Hagar. and Mary Ruth Oliver briefly described the places where the group spent time. Exeter, where they spent one week, is in southwest Eng- land and is a small university town. The next week the group found themselves in Oxford which is a big university city; Oxford evidently collects students from everywhere including many from the United States. The group went on to London for two weeks, and "Yes. it rained," commented Mary Ruth. While they were in London, they were able to see Prince Charles and students walk to Renfroe, where from 3:00 to 4:00 they are availa- ble in the media center to help the middle school students with homework that ranges from geometry to geography. They also assist them with special projects like designing a scientific experi- ment or doing a first research paper. To add an element of fun to the program. Agnes Scott held a Halloween party for about 35 Renfroe students and tutors last Wednesday. October 28 in the Buttnck film room. There, cider and doughnuts were served, as the students watched Love at First Bite, a PG rated romantic comedy about a vampire, starring George Hamilton. According to Karen Green, coordinator of the tutoring program and Director of Student Activities, finding the appropriate film was a special challenge For college students "you can show anything." but special care has to be taken in choosing a film for Lady Diana, who were presented with a key to the city of London in a ceremony One popular activity, of course, was going to the Hard Rock Cafe: however, the students commented more on the Hippodrome and the Devon Cream Tea. It seems that the Hippodrome is now the place to go in London. Lisa remarked that it is "like the Limelight to the nth degree." In the afternoons the group often enjoyed the Devon Cream Tea which is a dessert tea featuring a scone with strawberry preserves and whipped cream. After London, the group traveled to Cambridge, a smaller, country village; there, they were given a walking tour of the city. One person remarked that Cam- bridge was "the best thing we could've had after London." There they visited Kings College and Trinity College where Dr. Pinka fondly remembers, "handling the 1645 manuscript of Milton's poetry." Finally, they went to northern England, near Scotland, to the Lake District described emphati- adolescents. Last year a similar Halloween party was held at Renfroe. but because the facilities were not suited for movies. Ms. Green decided that the Renfroe students should come here. This Halloween party was held about a year after the official adoption During this year Agnes Scott students, with their support and initiative, have made every component of the program suc- cessful. They have helped many students, who as adolescents are forming the academic habits and attitudes that will last a lifetime, with homework assignments, and have befriended many through the Little Sister program. The celebration, therefore, seems entirely appropriate. cally by Caroline Lewis as "beau- tiful" and by Katie Hagar as "heaven." It is a mountainous region with "huge lakes and mountains coming right down to the lakes." Katie, with a wishful look in her eye, noted that one "can't imagine how pretty it is riding around in a coach in the mountains. It is a totally different world." Most agreed that the last weekend in the Lake District was extremely relaxing. In general, the students said the English people were very friendly and often (particularly in the smaller villages) didn't know what to think about their American visitors. One student remarked that many of the English seemed to like Southern accents and that they were "as intrigued with our accents as we were with theirs." According to Mary Ruth, the group was frequently told that they were obviously Americans. When the ASC students asked exactly what it was about them that marked them as Americans, native Englanders would simply laugh and say, "everything." by Sanjukta Shams Many Agnes Scott students have various types of campus employment. Each student is given the opportunity to describe her field of interest and is able to work in an environment which encourages future employment. Carol Gibbs. who works at the library and at Main information desk, finds that her jobs teach her to deal with others, and make her a more responsible person. She feels that having a campus job also helps her learn to balance her time better. Amy Lovell is a student assistant in the Introduction to Astronomy lab. and helps tutor students. She feels that her job is "giving me practice in my field of interest, astronomy " Because of the flexi- bility of campus work schedule, she feels it is easier for her to maintain an active role on campus Of interest to many of the students was the fact that although England is a small country (by American geographic standards anyway), the people really don't travel much and frequently don't want to do so. Apparently, many English do not feel the need to go to new places; for example, students met people in Exeter who had never been to London. Another difference the Agnes Scott students noticed was that Englanders tended to be more relaxed and placed emphasis on their family and friends as opposed to valuing money as much as Americans are likely to do. This brought on the realization, for at least one student, of how money- oriented the U.S. is. The people, they noticed, were not fat or obese but of average size and evidently got their exercise from walking. "All the kids." remarked one person, "have rosy cheeks!" Obviously, this group of American students was impressed by England's landscape as they described everything as being "fresh and green." and "so old" (such as the castles and cathe- drals). Some students felt that London tended to be a bit dirty and crowded (probably not unlike any large city), but that outside the city everything seemed quite peaceful. There were no power lines in the country they said, and no billboards nor McDonald's; instead, the English countryside held small inns, pubs, houses, and stone fences. In the villages there are no supermarkets but several little shops from which to buy one's groceries and other goods. "Everything is so much cleaner," commented Lisa. "The people really conserve their country." In sum. it appears that the Agnes Scott group had a marvel- ous trip to England. Nan Tittle said she definitely recommends the trip to anyone. "I didn't know what to expect," said Katie Hagar, "but everything far surpassed our expectations." Lisa Cooper appar- ently learned something about the United States as she commented, "It makes you realize that what our country has is not [necessar- ily] the best." Students are allowed to work up to ten hours a week. Amy thinks. "We should be allowed to work more hours if we are able to handle the pressure." Amna Jaffer is a student assist- ant at the Department of Office Services. Amna feels that working on campus helps students pre- pare for future careers. But. not every student can obtain a job related to her interests. For such a student the job still teaches one to be responsible. Evren Dagdelen is a student assistant in the Department of Public Safety. Her job has made her more aware of her surround- ings as well as the occurrence of crime. These and many other ASC students are currently employed by the college Even though the pace of most of these jobs is relaxed and students are allowed to work on homework, these students are experiencing a taste of the working world. Kcnrroc Campus Jobs Rewarding Friday, October 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 Gazebo History Marked With Changes by Sarah Napier What do a recent Atlanta Journal and Constitution article on the Agnes Scott renovations, a 1908 Typhoid epidemic, and a medita- tion chapel have in common'?' They all relate to the history of Agnes Scott's new "outdoor hub," or gazebo, which is located inside the quad near Rebekah Scott Hall. For a small building, the gazebo has an interesting and often complex history The story of the gazebo begins close to Agnes Scott's beginning in 1889: it was built in 1891, the same year in which Agnes- Scott Hall (Main) was completed. The original structure was built to enclose a well located on the west side of Main. A picture from Agnes Scott's 1894-95 catalog shows the building, called the "institute spring and pump house." The structure was hexagonal in shape, with a pointed roof and brick sides. The "pump house." as it was known in the early days of Agnes Scott, occupied an important place on the front campus. In the fall of 1908, however, there was an epidemic of Typhoid traced to the water in the well, which the community had been drinking since 1891. The "pump house" was never to be used as a well again. At some point soon after 1908 the well house was converted to a structure which looked similar to the "new" 1987 gazebo. An early Agnes Scott postcard, prob- ably dated between 1906 and 1908, shows "the popular "pump house' and east wing of the new building." The new building referred to was Rebekah, which had recently been built. A 1910 Silhouette contains a picture of the building with its new open sides. While it was never again used as a well, the community found many uses for the structure through the years. During the early 1900s it was given to the Y.M.C.A. for cabinet meetings. At some point during 1926-27, the entire structure was moved to the side lawn of Rebekah and en- Gazebo stands in Quadrangle. closed. A 1927 Silhouette shows that the day students often used this building. At this point the structure looked like a new ver- sion of the decaying "meditation chapel," which was replaced by our "outdoor hub." In 1929 the building was used as the headquarters of the endow- ment campaign then in progress. In 1946 it was used by the Baptist young people of the college community. In 1950 and 1951 J.M. Godard, Executive Secretary of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, used the well-house as an office. An article from the Wednesday, October 11, 1950 issue of the campus newspaper, then called The Agnes Scott News, reads. "The little round house is in a process of evolution. Fifty years ago no one would have imagined that the well house would some- day give up its functions to modern water works and would become a meeting house to small groups. Neither did these small groups dream that the benches would soon be shelves for impor- tant books and papers and that the bare windows and walls would be decked with curtains and pictures. But that's exactly what happened." The history of the gazebo also has a sad aspect. In 1955 Charlotte Bartlett. a member of Agnes Scott's class of 1950, died of cancer. Charlotte was from Tampa, Florida, and while at Agnes Scott, she was a history major, a member of Mortar Board, What Is Black Cat? by Scotti Latimer As freshmen and newcomers to the Agnes Scott community many students find themselves faced with various questions and dilemnas. However, at this time of the year, their most immediate question is. "What is Black Cat 9 " Maybe they aren't phrasing the question correctly but the only answer they seem to get is "the fall formal." Possibly, the main reason is that most women are more concerned with which guy to ask and what to wear. So, in search of greater knowl- edge, one must go (where else 9 ) to the library. First of all, one discovers that Black Cat is not a new tradition. In 1915 Dr. Francis Sweet, College Physician and Professor of Hygiene from 1908- 1937 started Black Cat as a result of class rivalry. Prior to 1915. the hazing of the freshmen by the sophomores resulted in much misery for the freshman class, and probably, many phone calls home. Dr. Sweet suggested that, instead of the hazing, a competition be- tween the classes be initiated. The sophomore class of 1916 stated. "Instead of a hand-to-hand fight with the new girls, we inaugurated a new method of deciding the championship, which we hope the succeeding freshman and sophomore classes will continue from year to year. We challenged the freshmen to a contest of wits, which we thought more appropriate than a fist fight for college girls." This contest was named Black Cat in honor of Dr. Sweet's pet black cat. Until 1950 the competition was and vice president of the Christian Association. In February of 1957, the Class of 1950 and the Chris- tian Association sponsored a dedication of the building as the "Charlotte Bartlett meditation chapel" in honor of the late Charlotte Bartlett. The meditation chapel was often used by C.A. for meetings and other activities. During the years between 1957 and the present, the meditation chapel was less frequently used by students, probably due to Safety reasons and its decline into dilapidation. The renovations which have brought Agnes Scott refurbished dorms, a reland- scaped quad, and a soon-to-be completed student center and physical activities center, also found a new location and a new look for the meditation chapel. This summer the structure was moved across campus by crane, and its rotting sides were re- moved. It was remodeled to serve as an "outdoor hub" for social gatherings. The Agnes Scott News re- ported in 1950, "The little round house is in the process of evolu- tion." Perhaps this evolution is complete now that the gazebo is about to enter its second century in its third location on campus with a newly renovated look. Despite the huge changes at Agnes Scott since its beginnings in 1889. the pump house/medita- tion chapel/gazebo has managed to remain a part of the campus, despite many changes in its form and function. only between the freshman and sophomore classes. That year the competition came to involve their sister classes as well. In the late 1950s a dance was added to the Black Cat Competition. The Black Cat dance ends the orientation of the new students and welcomes both the new and old students to Agnes Scott. So there you have it. Yes. that's right, no more sleepless nights. We all know what Black Cat is. Now.. .do we have a date.... Historical Tidbits by Linda Florence Now that the Centennial cam- paign is well underway and the official year of celebration is just around the corner, it's time for a little history lesson. Yes, a history lesson. A few simple calculations and a little investigation revealed the following tidbits: In 1939 the College celebrated it's fiftieth birthday. The fanfare for that occasion rivaled any celebra- tion up to that point. Called the Semi-Centennial campaign, it sought to raise 1.5 million dollars and had as one of its objectives to build "better living quarters for the students." In a report to the alumnae, President J.R. McCain said. "We wish a building that will be charming in appearance and that will be comfortable and lasting in quality, a fitting memorial to the one and only Miss Nanette Hopkins." The plan also called for a central dining hall connected to this "new dormitory" by a short enclosed colonade. Again using Dr. McCain's words, "The dining hall is to be very attractive, quite similar in design to the main reading room of the library. .it will enable all the students to come to know one another better." The projected cost? $125,000 for Hopkins and $100,000 for the dining hall. The fiftieth year became known as the Golden Anniversary Year of Agnes Scott. One alumna writes to fellow classmates, "With the greatest possible stretch of your imagina- tion can you all realize at all that our dear old 'Agony' Scott is actually celebrating her 50th birth- day?" She continues. "I shall never forget the thrill some of us '14-ers had because our class graduated on her 25th anniversary!" Stories of the "first" graduating classes speak of the two mem- bers of the Class of 1893. the one 1894 graduate, and the six who received degrees in 1895. On Sundays, they reminisced, the student body "lined up two by two. and with their hair swept up and skirts pulled down around their ankles they marched. parasols in hand, to church. Not permitted to nod or speak, they were disgraced if one of their number so much as turned her head in church." Life on the Agnes Scott Golden Anniversary campus was a little more lenient: Juniors and Seniors were allowed to leave campus at night with boys for dances and return as late as 12:30. Saturday night dates could play bridge with girls in the Murphy Candler Building or play table tennis in the gym. Boys could play tennis on the Agnes Scott courts almost any afternoon during the week. The one regulation still intact, however, was the rule that only faculty be allowed to ride the Buttrick elevator. The Mortar Board "Campus Code" etiquette book forbids unconcealed curlers and ban- danas, except at breakfast. It advises, "A little make-up applied before breakfast helps to take away that just-out-of-bed- and-it's-awful look..." And finally, articles that de- scribe a "tradition:" Preceding Investiture, the seniors had a last fling on "Little Girl Day." The day is described as a time "when the seniors get caught up with their pranks and jokes and games, preparing for the dignity of seniorhood." The pictures show seniors dressed in pinafores carrying teddy bears and dolls. The day began with the singing of "Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me, For I'm Going To Be Invested" and continued through a morning of eating all-day suckers, taking apples to professors, playing London Bridge is Falling Down, jumping rope, and "all the other favorite children's party games." Wonder what the Sesquicen- tennial celebration committee will dig up about Agnes Scott "way back" in its one hundredth year. Wonder how many of us will still be around, and which of our traditions will have fallen by the wayside. "Why. honey. I remember when..." History lesson complete. Editor's Note: Information gathered from articles in copies of the 1938 and 1939 Alumnae Quarterly, Silhouette. Agnostic, and Aanps Scott News CLASSIFIEDS Typists Hundreds weekly at home! Write P.O. Box 17. Clark. NJ 07066 ***** Need a GREAT Christmas present lor that speeial someone 0 Some- thing warm and snuggly'.' Call Kris (624-9794 or ASC^Box 506) tor a cute, cuddly puppy born Oct. 17! ***** Part Time Home Mailing Program! Excellent income! Details, send self-addressed, stamped envelope. West. Box 5877. Hillside. NJ 07205 Responsible babysitter needed to piek up 5' : year old from aftereare program in Momingside. and goto home in Emor\ area \londa\ -Fri- day. 4:00 pm - 6 pm. Must have CM n ear. W ork starts end of October. Call 378-4520 after 6 pm \veekda> s or any time weekends. Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, October 30, 1987 FIEA1UICK AIDS : What You Need to Know by Sarah Napier In 1987. the world faces an array of complex problems. World hunger, over-population, and the threat of nuclear war are just a few of the issues which threaten to dramatically change life on earth. Perhaps the most crucial issue of our time is the AIDS epidemic. Since AIDS was first diagnosed in 1981. the U.S. Government, the medical researchers and doctors, and the people infected by this dreaded disease have been fight- ing a battle against something they often did not understand and could not seem to control. The citizens of the U.S. have reacted to the epidemic in a variety of ways ranging from sheer indiffer- ence to panic. The most important knowledge that has emerged from the tragedy of the AIDS epidemic is the vital importance of being accurately informed about the risks and consequences of the disease, so that one can protect oneself and inform others how to protect themselves against AIDS. Quality AIDS-education has the potential to be the most effective weapon against the spread of AIDS. As a student in the 1980s, it is important that one understand the facts about AIDS. One should not assume that because one is an upper-middle class college stu- dent, one is immune to the threat of AIDS. AIDS is rapidly becoming a more severe problem for the heterosexual population. What follows is a list of basic facts about AIDS and AIDS-prevention. ex- tracted from a pamphlet. What Everyone Should Know about AIDS, published by the U.S. Public Health Service. What is AIDS? AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a serious illness that impairs the body's ability to fight infection. Because people with AIDS do not have full resistance, they are susceptible to certain diseases and infections. AIDS was first diagnosed in 1981 among gay communities in New York and Los Angeles. The number of cases has increased dramatically since then. What causes AIDS?Researchers have isolated and identified the cause of AIDS a virus called HTLV-111/LAV. This type of virus changes the genetic structure of the cell it attacks. The virus is especially harmful to certain cells, leaving the immune system weakened. Researchers can now produce the AIDS virus in the lab, so that they can study it more closely Researchers have also developed a test to detect anti- bodies to the HTLV-111 virus in the blood. The test, which is being used to screen donated blood, shows if a person has ever been infected by the virus. It does not indicate if a person has or will get AIDS. People who suspect they've been exposed to the AIDS virus should consult a physician rather than donate blood in order to be tested. How is the virus that causes AIDS transmitted from one person to another? HTLV-111/ LAV can be transmitted by sexual contact, sharing an infected hypodermic needle or. less often, through blood or blood products. Also, an infected mother may transmit the virus to her baby before or during birth. While the Science Future Bright? by Amy Lovell As a liberal arts college. Agnes Scott is devoted to the develop- ment of the whole mind of its students. A crucial part of such an education is development of scientific thought. For many students, liberal arts include only languages, social sciences, and fine arts Natural science tends tc cause wrinkled noses and upset stomachs. However, if natural sciences were not liberal arts, they would not be included in an Agnes Scott education. On the threshold of our second century of high quality education of women, how does our school rank in the quality of education in natural science? Dr. Alice Cunningham, chair ol the department of Chemistry, remarks that Agnes Scott has "rich tradition in excellence of science education.'' She goes or to add. however, that scientific disciplines are becoming more complex and that we have a perpetual responsibility to main- tain our tradition of excellence Are we. and will we be. maintain- ing our excellence in science education 9 Agnes Scott has three science departments which offer virus has been isolated from saliva and tears, these body fluids have not been shown to spread the disease. Is AIDS highly contagious? There's no evidence that AIDS is transmitted through casual con- tact, even when people live in the same household, or that it is spread through the air. Who gets AIDS? Homosexual and bisexual men constitute about 73o of the reported AIDS cases. Homosexual and bisexual men risk contracting AIDS through sexual activity. Especially at risk are those with many sexual partners. Intravenous drug users, who may have been exposed by sharing contaminated needles, make up about 17% of the re- ported cases. Hemophiliacs and people who have had blood transfusions make up about 2o of the reported cases. Heterosex- uals who have been the partners of AIDS patients or other persons in the risk groups make up about 1o of the reported cases. A small number of cases do not fit into these groups. These cases may eventually be attributed to sexual contact with a member of a risk qroup or to blood contamination" What are the effects on the body? During the incubation period, which may range from a few months to five years, or longer, there may be no telltale signs that suggest a person is suffering from AIDS or is infected with HTLV-111 'LAV. As the illness progresses, symptoms become apparent. People infected with HTLV-111 /LAV may notice severe, prolonged and persistent: recur- rent fever, including "night sweats;" rapid weight loss for no the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy n I Dr. \rthur Row ling Dr. Cunningham mentions that, although it is extremely expen- sive. Agnes Scott is willing to do whatever it takes to advance study in science. Recently, for example, the board of trustees approved the moving of our 30- inch Beck telescope to a darker and more modern facility For students, this move represents virtually endless opportunities for further study in astronomy. Further- more. S3.100.100 of the centennial campaign funds will be allocated "for enhancing science curriculum and developing a regional center for women's science education." (See The Profile. October 2, 1987.) The future looks bright for apparent reason; swollen lymph glands in the neck, underarm or groin area; constant fatigue: diarrhea and diminished appetite; white spots or unusual blemishes in the mouth. Some of those infected with HTLV-111 /LAV will develop AIDS. The AIDS patient's immune sys- tem becomes severely weakened, turning normally mild, harmless, and rare diseases into potentially fatal conditions. The two most common illnesses of this type are Kaposi's Sarcoma and Pneumocystis Carini Pneu- monia. Kaposi's Sarcoma is a form of cancer that causes pink, brown or purplish skin blotches. In the past this disease had been very rare. Pneumocystis Carinni Pneu- monia is a parasitic infection of the lungs that's highly uncommon among healthy individuals, but occasionally found among cancer and transplant patients who must take certain kinds of drugs. What steps are being taken to prevent the spread of AIDS? Hospitals are taking precautions to protect patients as well as employees. Special handling, labeling and isolation procedures are being used for blood and tissue samples of AIDS patients, and also for any patient-care equip- ment that may be contaminated. There's no reason to fear being in a hospital where AIDS patients are being treated. Fear of getting AIDS is not a good reason for a person to refuse a needed blood transfusion. The fact is. the chances of acquiring AIDS through a blood transfusion have been extremely small - less than 1 in 100.000. With the blood test for the HTLV-111 antibody, even this risk has been largely elimi- nated. Blood banks are taking steps to avoid accepting blood from peo- ple who have been infected with or exposed to HTLV-111 or other infected diseases. At the same time, blood collecting agencies are publicly urging the following people not to donate blood: members of high-risk groups previously listed; any man who has had sexual contact with another man (even if only once) since 1977. The blood test for the HTLV-111 antibody should make the screening process certain. There is no chance that you can get AIDS from donating blood. Needles are discarded after one use. leaving no chance of passing AIDS from donor to donor. What can I do to protect myself from getting AIDS?lf you do not fit into a risk group previously listed, it is still recom- mended that you avoid having sex with multiple and anonymous partners, high risk partners, and partners who have sex with people at risk. Use condoms, which will reduce the risk of transmitting the virus. Do not use intravenous drugs. If you do. do not share needles or syringes. Is there a cure for AIDS? There's still no known cure for AIDS, although a concentrated research effort continues in hope of finding one. The treatment for AIDS focuses on the secondary illnesses that take advantage of the weakened immune system. Several drugs have been helpful in treating these secondary ill- nesses but no treatment, includ- ing the use of experimental drugs, has yet been successful in restor- ing the immune system. It is vital that we. as students, inform ourselves, and others, of the facts concerning AIDS, and that we support the efforts di- rected at finding a cure for AIDS. science education at Agnes Scott, but how do we rank in the meantime? Dr. Sandra Bowden, chair of the department of Biology comments that texts and written resources for Biology are compa- rable to those of other institutions. Students here study the same authors and texts as other biology students. When asked about the quality of equipment available here for student use. Dr. Bowden replied that the equipment is "good and can be better." Simi- larly. Dr. Cunningham is pleased with our equipment; in compari- son to institutions with similar curricula, she rates Agnes Scott as "very good to excellent " Dr. Arthur Bowling, chair of the department of Physics/Astronomy, comments that his department offers more equipment per student than most institutions. Because such a ratio is in our favor in many ways, he is pleased; but he is not completely satisfied. Our physics equipment is primarily electronic and classical. He would like to see a modern physics laboratory where students could study and explore theories in physics of the twentieth century. All three professors interviewed expressed advantages and disad- vantages of teaching science in the liberal education environment. Dr. Bowden, in her own words "a strong believer in the importance of science." emphasizes that natural science is a crucial part of a liberal arts education. For her. students obtaining a liberal arts education have a sound intellec- tual basis for appreciating the impact of science and scientific methods in our world. Regardless of the teaching environment, she adds that biology is multidisciph- nary and requires quite a diverse faculty in order to keep up with the many facets of the field. Dr. Bowden thinks Agnes Scott's biology department has a faculty large enough to strengthen the curriculum offered for study. In the field of chemistry. Dr. Cunningham stresses that the college must first establish a core curriculum, then secure a staff with expertise in the subject matter. She adds that our current chemistry faculty is sufficient for versatility and breadth in the field She also comments that the size of the college is beneficial because the faculty are not overburdened by large numbers of chemistry students. The students are there- fore afforded valuable interaction with their professors. J* Oft* Dr. Mice ( unnin^ham Dr Bowling agrees that the small college size is an advantage for both the" "studehfs "and the department. As mentioned be- fore, the relatively small numbers of students allow a very good ratio of equipment per student. In addition, Dr. Bowling teaches all of the physics courses offered in the department and Dr. Alberto Sadun teaches all of the as- tronomy courses offered. Being the only instructor in his part of the discipline. Dr. Bowling can make the courses coordinate well and avoid redundancy. The disad- vantage to such a small depart- ment is that, as Dr. Bowling says, "students should see more than one professor in their major." He adds, however, that some stu- dents choose the interdisciplinary major Physics/Astronomy in which they study under two professors, which, although still marginal, is a one-hundred per- cent improvement. From the comments and state- ments of Drs. Bowden. Bowling, and Cunningham. Agnes Scott's natural science program is well within our tradition of excellence. The future of the program looks bright from many aspects. One vision of the centennial campaign is to create, on our campus, a center for women's science edu- cation. We are well on our way to attaining such a goal. With an excellent reputation in science already established and great academic promise, Agnes Scott is ready for a second century of "keeping the promise" for women's science education - Friday, October 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 9 ARTS and entertainment Blackfriars' Unique Methods Enhance A Comedy of Errors by Angela Howard The Agnes Scott Blackfriars began the 1987-88 season with a production of William Shake- speare's A Comedy of Errors. Becky Prophet's direction added a definite zest to the Bard's play. The production had an interesting "comic strip" motif. For example, one player would hold a "balloon" over the present speaker's head and paraphrase, in modern slang, what was being said. In other scenes, slapping was signified by the movements of the actors as well as by the other players' raising balloons with "WHAM" and "POW" on them while shouting these exclama- tions loudly. The most remarkable feature of the production, however, was the actors themselves. Some of them, not moving for an entire scene, took on the "roles" of the decor, using their bodies to form chairs, divans, and fireplaces. Freshman Jennifer Marshall did a wonderful job portraying, during the first scene, the bear rug whose facial expressions reflected the length of the speeches. Most of the cast performed the difficult task of holding their position for the duration of an entire scene, and all are to be commended for their flexibility and patience. The most shocking aspect of the performance was, finally, the role reversal: in this production, the men are played by women and the women are played by men. Many members of the audience from off-campus gasped at the first sight (and sound) of Scott St. Germain as Adriana. One wonders what they thought the cast was up to during the first scene, where Rachel Fletcher and Marsha Michie admirably portrayed, respectively, the Duke of Ephesus and Egeon. Of course, most people usually find men's imitation of feminine mannerisms more amusing than women's imitation of male ones. Hence, Kyle Crew, who played Luciana, and Vince Kueffner, who played the Courtesan, seemed the most outrageously funny members of the cast. Daphne Burt, Chrissie Lewandowksi, Meg Bryant, and Jeanie Norton, how- ever, also did a consistently good job portraying the sets of male twins, one of whom was in almost every scene. The play itself calls for confu- sion. In writing his first play, Shakespeare borrowed his plot from the Roman playwright Plautus. The opening scene shows the Duke of Ephesus condemning the Syracusan Egeon to death for having entered the town. Egeon explains that he has come in search of one of his twin sons, who disappeared with his mother in the confusion following a shipwreck. The Duke then gives him a day to locate his offspring. As it happens, both twins, who have twin slaves, are in Ephesus; however, one is a Syracusan merchant and the other a re- spected Ephesian. Everyone in the town, including Antipholus of Ephesus' wife, mistakes the one for the other. Two merchants, played by Amna Jaffer and Julia Valentine, give a necklace to one twin and demand payment for it from thej)ther. Kitty Howard and Missy Ritchie portray Balthazar and Angelo. two friends of the Ephesian member of the family, who watch as he is not allowed to enter his own house because the wife believes the Syracusan Antipholus dining with her is her true husband. The Blackfriars' production managed to mirror the confusion of the characters. For those of us not as familiar with Shakespea- rian language, the "comic strip" paraphrases and the group's sighs, amazement, and gestures helped in understanding what the characters were saying. In addi- tion, Kyle Crew and Jeanie Norton, along with the rest of the cast, did a professional job handling the cadence of their lines. All in all, the audience was easily able to see the "comedy" in the play. The lively production made it a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Congratulations to the cast and everyone involved! ASC students and guests enjoy the street dance. Large Crowd Attends Last Band Party by Agnes and Louisa Parker The Street Dance, the Agnes Scott Social Council's and Orien- tation Council's first joint venture, was a success. People actually came! Perhaps this was because a band other than the "Backstab- bers" was featured, or perhaps it was because of the phenomenal popularity of the band that did show up, the Generics. "I was excited when I heard that they would be playing because they were my favorite band as a freshman." said senior Felicia Wheeler. Her excitement was not unfounded; one freshman even commented on the number of good-looking guys there. How- ever, one Social Council member noted that in addition to all of the "hunks", "all of the 'goobs' came out of the woodwork. But we don't care because we got their money!" In the middle of the evening, the kegs ran out, and on a search for replenishment of the supply. Ms. G, Amy, and David strolled into a liquor store and demanded a keg. Despite the fact that the clerk suspected one heck of a party was in the making, the three did manage to make it back to the dance with their purchase. The innovative Class of 1990 (sophomores) managed to add a new and somewhat expensive twist to an old and revered tradition. Instead of stealing the freshman class' underwear, caus- ing much pain and embarrass- ment to the newest "Scotties", the sophomores bought many pairs of "granny" underwear and huge braziers. One young man who attended was heard to say that he would like to meet the girl whose unmentionables hung on that banner. Either because of the great band, the darkness, or the unusu- ally cold weather, people at this party actually danced. The last outdoor band party of the year ended with a few more women with dates to the football game. Rachel Fletcher and Miss\ Ritchie rehearse for A Comedy of Errors Malone Performs "Soulfully" by Caroline Sigman and Anne Harris Those Agnes Scott students who pranced off to their respective homes or to some out-of-the-way student resort for October Break missed something very "real" at Tracksides Tavern the night of the 17th. Michelle Malone entertained the clientele with her wry humor, near-ethereal voice, and soulful guitar. The guitar was so soulful at times, in fact, that it sacrificed a total of five strings for the sake of achieving that musical passion for which Michelle is so well known in Atlanta. Struggling with a cold and malfunctioning speakers, Michelle, nevertheless, produced a very enjoyable show with plenty of talent and atmosphere. While on one side of the bar a television set flickered a football game across its screen, on the other side, Michelle held her audience captive with songs such as Breathless, Into the Night, and Love Me Like a Man. She also performed several of her own compositions: Circus, Circus, New Experience, and Mr Wonderful, to name three. Go on a Diet and You're in the Arms of Anotheerrr added tun to the evening, evoking numerous chuckles and smiles from the audience. The five popped strings were not a hindrance until the power was cut off and no strings were heard. Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, another well-known Atlanta club band, arrived at this point and, with a few twists, turns, and adjustments in the equipment, Michelle was able to play again, but she gave the floor to Amy Ray Solo, Amy sang a series of songs, including a memorable rendition of Goodbye Norma Jean. Later, Michelle joined in and the duo delivered Knocking on Heaven's Door and The Girl with the Far- Away'Eyes. After a very successful night of music-making, Michelle thanked the audience: "What did Bartles & James say? Oh yeah, thank you for your support." The audi- ence seemed thankful, too, and for good reason: they had been treated to top-drawer entertain- ment by an artist endowed with the rare ability to create a beautiful sound and garnish it with personality, without taking it all too seriously. Michelle Malone will be releasing her first album at the Little Five Points Community Pub on Tues- day, October 27. $10 - $660 Weekly/up mailing circulars! Rush self-addressed stamped envelope: Opportunity: 9016 Wilshire Blvd. Box #226, Dep. FI Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, October 30, 1987 AND IENTIEICTaVINMIENT Food Suggestions for "Any Mood, Any Date, and Any Budget" by Ginger Patton It's that time of year again. Just when you were about to recover financially from the books you had to buy at the first of the year, Black Cat Weekend rolls around and you have to come up with a restaurant that fits your taste and your budget. Well, lets take a look at some of the fun places to eat in Atlanta. The prices and the atmospheres vary , but all of these places promise good food and a good time. First, let's aim high and take a look at some of the finer eating establishments of this fair city. Pirozki's, located at 4953 Ros- well Road, offers Russian cuisine with a very romantic atmosphere. For those of you who have never sampled a pirozki (kind of a meat turnover), this is the place for you to have your first experience. The dining here is not light, so bring a big appetite as well as a big wallet. Entree prices range from $9.25 to $20.75. Call 252-1118 for reserva- tions. The Peasant Uptown, located in Phipps Plaza on Peachtree Street, is one of the many Peasant restaurants in Atlanta. The menu here changes daily, offering fresh fish selections, pasta and great desserts. The atmosphere is perfect for an intimate dining experience, if you can get in and sit down. This restaurant takes no reservations, and seats people on a first come first serve basis. Plan on waiting about an hour on a weekend evening for a table, but once you get in, the food is worth the wait. Entree prices range from $7.95 to $16.95. Call 261-6341 for further information. The Pleasant Peasant, located at 555 Peachtree St. NE. is another of the Peasant restau- rants. It is smaller than The Peasant Uptown, but the food they serve is very similar. The Chicken Florentine is a must. Entree prices range from $7.95 to $16.95. No reservations are necessary. Call 874-3223 for further information. Buck's, located in the heart of Decatur, is one of the newest Peasant restaurants. Like its predecessor Mick's, Buck's serves great burgers and pasta, but also serves pork chops and prime rib. The desserts are fantastic. No reservations are accepted. Entree prices range from around S6.00 to $16.95. Call 373-7797 for further information. Bosco's Risorante Italiano, located at 2293 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, serves Northern Italian Cuisine. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, and for what you get, the prices are reasonable. Entree prices range from $8.75 to $16.95. Reserva- tions are suggested. Call 351- 3600 for further information. If you and your date are in the mood for an Italian dinner, but your checkbook is lacking that same enthusiasm, try The Mad Italian, located at 2245 Peachtree Road NE. The atmosphere is very casual . but the pasta nd philly cheese steak sandwiches are great. Entree prices range from $3.95 to around $7.00. Call 352- 1368 for further information. The Indigo Coastal Grill, located at 1397 N.Highland Avenue, offers a variety of seafood dishes served up in a very trendy atmosphere. The key lime pie is highly recom- mended. No reservations are needed, but expect a crowd. Call 876-0676 for more information. The Blue Nile, located at 810 N. Highland Avenue NE. is for those couples who feel adventurous. This Ethiopian restaurant is fairly casual, but you would not feel out of place if you were dressed to kill. Silverware, what's that 9 You eat your lamb and other meat and vegetable combinations with a spongy bread and your fingers. No reservations are necessary. Entree prices range from $3.00 to Ansel Adams' Works Have Calming Effect by Mandy Roberts The Ansel Adams:Classic Images exhibit opened Sep- tember 29 at the High Museum of Art. The High held a members party for the exhibition October 5th and 6th. The party consisted of a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, an open bar and hors dbeuvres. Music that floated down from a sound system on the second floor set the mood for the party as members socialized in the open atrium. The entire museum was open for viewing, but the mam attraction was the Ansel Adams photography exhibit. The line for viewing the Adams exhibit extended halfway around the museum. Hundreds of people waited in line for at least an hour to view the small, black and white prints of Yosemite National Park. Other photographs included por- traits of Georgia O'Keefe and Alfred Stieglitz and landscapes from New Mexico. Nevada and California. The majority of the photographs were landscapes which used an interesting combi- nation of foreground and back- ground and conveyed a sense of drama and roughness. Some of the pictures bordered on abstrac- tion as the viewer had to concen- trate on the photograph to deter mine its subject. All of Adams works had a calming and pleasing effect which contrasted sharply to the harsh reality of the other photographic exhibit. In the American West is the title of the exhibit of Richard Avedon. These black and white prints $7.00. Call 872-6483 for more information. The King & /. located at 1510 Piedmont Avenue NE. offers the best Thai food in Atlanta. The Chicken Gingenne and the Rain- bow Chicken are especially good. They also serve several Chinese dishes as well. No reservations are needed. Entree prices range from $4.25 to $6.95. Call 892-7743 for more information. Cafe Rotisserie, located on N. Highland Avenue just a few doors Moon and Half Dome b\ Ansel Adams depict working class American people such as truck drivers, oil field workers, and hair dressers. Avedon captures the unbroken spirit of these Westerners through the strong contrast of black detailed figures with a harsh white background. The viewer sees the black dirt while gazing into the sunken eyes of a weary waitress. The images rarely smile, as if happiness is not part of their lives. Avedon produces powerful im- ages by enlarging his photo- graphs to monumental dimen- sions. The Ansel Adams exhibit will continue at the High through January 24. Richard Avedon's works will be on exhibit through November 4. Student admission is one dollar with student identifi- cation. Grill, is the perfect place if you and your date just want to grab some great sandwiches before the dance. The rotisserie chicken melts in your mouth, and just try to get by the dessert display without giving in to your cravings. The atmosphere is casual, and no reservations are needed. Call 874-1343 for more information. So. no matter what mood strikes you on October 31 st, rest assured that Atlanta has a restaurant to fit any mood, any date, and any down from The Indigo Coastal budget. PJk | if. Jk^) Black Cat Unites Classes by Kim Lamkin and Katie Pattillo According to the ABC's ofASC, Black Cat is "the culmination of freshman orientation and a weekend of fun for the entire campus community." Black Cat is all of this, but it is also much more. For the first time of the year, all the classes are united and the Freshmen are made to feel a part of the ASC community. In addition to the traditional activities, such as the pranks, games, and bonfire, there are also "other goings on." For instance, every year the school, lead by the sophomores, attempts to discover the secrets of the freshman class. One of the purposes of Black Cat Week is to attempt to unite the classes themselves, as well as the entire campus, and to boost school spirit. This is done through a series of competitions with designated points awarded to the winners. The class with the most accumulated points at the end of the week is awarded the coveted Black Kitty. The Black Cat festivities are finalized with the formal dance. (Finding a date is another Black Cat ritual.) This year the dance is being held on Halloween Night at the Omni International Hotel. Good luck to all the classes and have a safe, fun-filled Black Cat. Robison and Laredo Give a 'Truly Impressive" Concert by Lauri White Tuesday. October 13. 1987. Agnes Scott was fortunate to have Paula Robison and Ruth Laredo open this year's Kirk Concert Series. Paula Robison is a world reknowned flautist and Ruth Laredo is widely revered as one of the world's greatest pianists. Ms. Laredo is the first pianist to have recorded the complete solo works of Sergei Rachmaninoff. Ms. Robison was the first Ameri- can to win the Geneva Interna- tional Competition and is a foun- ding member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Both artists have thriving careers individually, and have also worked together for a number of years. Ms. Robison and Ms. Laredo opened with a sonata by twentieth century composer Paul Hindemith. Following the Hindemith sonata. Ms. Laredo played three preludes by Rachmaninoff Ruth Laredo's performance at the keyboard was impeccable. The two concluded the first half of the concert with an impressive Schubert piece. This piece was followed by a brief intermission While the first half of the concert showed fine musicianship, the second half was nothing less than breathtaking. Ms. Robison played Sequenza. by Luciano Beno. This piece was written in 1958 and has been compared to a dialogue in a play by Samuel Beckett. The piece incorporated quite a unique sound. A beautiful contrast to.this piece followed as Ms. Laredo and Ms. Robison played Three Songs, a song cycle by Gabriel Faure. Next, the two played Serenade aux Etoiles, by Cecile Chammade, a French female composer. According to Rowena Renn. voice teacher and profes- sor of Vocal Literature, Serenade aux Etoiles was originally written for the voice and adapted for the flute by Ms. Robison. After their last piece, excerpts from "Chan- sons populaires Espanoles". by Manuel De Falla, the audiences applause demanded three bows and an encore. The concert, in its entirety, was truly impressive. Ms. Robinson's body language told the audience as much about the pieces as the notes and rhythm. The chemistry between the two artists conveyed that their musical partnership has been, and continues to be. a success. This year's Kirk Concert Series will be unsurpassed if each performance is as fine as the one given by Ruth Laredo and Paula Robison. CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii, Bahamas. Caribbean, etc CALL NOW: 206-736-0775 Ext. 173 M Friday, October 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 11 aVICT aVNID IEN1 :NT A New Breed of Cat Emerges by Megan Wallace and Sarah Napier One can often see brightly colored signs decorating the telephone poles of the Emory/ Little Five Points area which read, "Michelle Malone, a new breed of cat." followed by a list of dates and clubs. If one has seen Michelle, an Atlanta musician who plays at many area clubs, one can understand the association with cats. As one watches Michelle, on stage or off, one is constantly reminded of a cat. Dressed in black with a petite yet powerful frame Michelle peers with big, dark eyes from behind rounded lenses. Michelle was born and raised in Atlanta; she attended Northside High School of the Performing Arts, and Agnes Scott College for two years. Michelle, influenced by her parents, who are also Atlanta area musicians, began her career early. She has played various musical instruments and sung for as long as she can remember. Two years ago. during spring break, Michelle's career formally began at The Dugout in Emory Village. Reminiscing, Michelle said. "Man, I'll never forget it as long as I live. ..I was so scared, it was like a big dream." Since that first night at the Dugout, Michelle has played in many places both inside and outside of Atlanta. Michelle has played at the Little Five Points Pub, Rick's, the Point, Tracksides, the Freight Room, and at clubs in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Durham. North Caro- lina; Greensboro, South Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; and in Athens and Savannah, Georgia. Michelle's career has literally taken off in the past two years. In August of this year. Michelle Malone opened for Graham Nash at The Moonshadow. When asked if she gets scared anymore before performing, Michelle replied. "Its more like a healthy dosage, like before you take atestorsomething." Michelle describes her music as "Rock and Roll on an acoustic guitar." Her talents have been described by various reviewers as "Sure-fire folk-rock with a furious passion." or "Husky acoustics and John Sebastian-esque phrasing with ease and naturalness." Michelle performs mostly her own songs, using few "covers." Some of her most popular songs with her club fans are Mr. Wonderful, New Experience and Circus, Circus. When asked how she gets ideas for her songs and about the process of writing a song, Michelle replied. "When I'm in the car, just driving around or some- thing, I have all this time to think about nothing, and I try to write down stuff, only nothing comes of that except maybe a good title for a song like with Big Black Bag, the title came like three months before the song. I used to have this book and I'd write down titles that I thought would make a cool song, like 1 am the night' was a title for a long time...." Michelle also said that she will have music that she really likes and will spend time trying to find words to fit it. Michelle's music often inspires visual images in her mind which help her to create a song. Michelle also confessed that it is easier for her to write songs when she is out of town. Michelle compared writ- ing a song to the process of composing a paper: "It's sort of like a paper; you get like a rough draft and you kind of have an idea of what you want to say only you have to get the rhythm to it. and you just keep on adjusting and rewriting till everything fits." Michelle talked about her musical goals and dreams saying. "I think I would like to make a decent living doing what I'm doing and get some recognition for it." Michelle said that getting a review in Creative Loafing was a mile- stone for her and was something that added to her credibility as a musician. Michelle said that at the present time she spends most of her time during the day on the phone with various clubs, and taking her "press kit" to clubs in order to get dates at these places. Help from other local musicians and club owners was another factor Michelle mentioned which contributes to her exposure. When asked if she felt her style had changed since she began Michelle Malone playing in clubs more frequently Michelle said that she felt her music had become less depress- ing," in recent times. The Replacements, Drivin' and Cryin', and Patti Smith are all musicians whom Michelle likes, and by whom she is inspired. Michelle called Patti Smith "the ultimate lyricist." In terms of local bands, although Michelle does not have a lot of time to see many of them, she mentioned that the Indigo Girls was one of her favor- ites. On October 27 a the Little Five Points Community Pub, Michelle had an album release party. The album, which will only be released on cassette, is available at some local record and book stores, as well as being sold when Michelle plays. Michelle Malone is a talented musician, as well as an interesting person with whom to speak. With her dedication to her art, her style and energy, and her musical talent, Michelle is sure to go as far as her dreams take her. Calendar of Events: October 30 - November 11 OCTOBER 30, 1987 TBA-(MUSIC): Atlanta Reper- tory Opera Company at Callan- wolde Fine Arts Center. Call 231- 5674. TBA- (AMUSEMENT); Hallo- ween Ball at the Peachtree Plaza sponsored by Emory's fraternities and sororities. Call 636-8709. 9:30 a.m. -(AUDITIONS): Disney Talent Audition Tour at the Atlanta Civic Center, room 201, 395 Piedmont. Call 305-345-5701 between 10 and 4. 6:30-(SCIENCE): "Adventures of the Dinosaur Twins" at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 6:30 - 12:00-(AMUSEMENT): 1987 Rhodes Hall Haunted Castle, 1516 Peachtree. Call 881-9908. 7:00-(SCIENCE): Dinosaur Film and Lecture Series. Each Friday until January 15. 1988 at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 7:00-(FILM): "King Kong" at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 7:00-(RELIGION): World Mis- sions Conference Rally at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Call 347-8237. 8:00-(MUSIC): Anita Baker at the Fox. Call 873-4300.- 8:00-(FILM):Vol/ Got to Move by Lucy Massie Phenix at the High in Hill Auditorium. Call 881 -0452. 8:00-(DRAMA): End of the World with Symposium to Follow continues at the Alliance until November 21. Call 892-2414. 8:00-(SCIENCE): "Death of the Dinosaurs" at Fernbank through November 25. Call 378-4311. 8:00-(DRAMA): A Phoenix too Frequent at the Academy Theatre. Call 892-0880. 9:00-(COMEDY): Jaz Kaner at the Punch Line. Sandy Springs through November 1st. Call 252- LAFF. 9:00-(COMEDY): Brett Butler, Pinsky and Gray, and Dave Cusumano at the Punch Line, Northlake through November 1st. Call 252-LAFF "EXHIBITS ATTHE HIGH" Ansel Adams: Classic Images through January 24,1988. In the American West - portraits by Richard Avedon through November 8, 1987. Art at the Edge: Creighton Michael Sculptures through November 8, 1987. Artistry in Wood through October 25. 1987. Ed Moulthrop: Turned Wood Vessels through November 13. 1987. American Illustration 1890-1925: Romance, Adventure and Sus- pense through November 27. 1987. OCTOBER 31, 1987 TBA-(FILM):Creafure from the Black Lagoon- 3-D. It Came From Outer Space at the Macon College Auditorium. Call 474- 2700, ext. 346. 9:00 r 5:00-(RELIGION): World Missions Conference - "4000-Year Connection" Seminar at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Call 347-8237. 11:00 and 2:30- (DRAMA): A Wrinkle in Time at the Alliance Theatre. 1280 Peachtree through November 21st. Call 892-2414. 12:00 - 12:00-(AMUSEMENT): Rhodes Hall Haunted Castle 1516 Peachtree. Call 881-9980. 1 :30-(SCIENCE): "Adventures of the Dinosaur Twins" at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 2:00 - 4:00-(STORYTELLING WORKSHOP): "Literature Alive!" at Callanwolde. Call 872-5338. 7:00 - 9:30 -(ART): Invitational Art Exhibit opening reception in Dana. 7:13 - 9:30-(STORYTELLING CONCERT): Halloween Tales! at Callanwolde. Call 872-5338 8:00 -(DRAMA): A Phoenix too Frequent at the Academy Theatre. Call 892-0880. 8:00-(HALLOWEEN STORYTELLING): "A Night in the Woods" in Mcintosh Amphitheater in Peachtree City. Call 478-5601. NOVEMBER 1. 1987 3:00-(MUSIC): Harpsichord Concert with Emily Collette Maher at Callanwolde. Call 872-5338. 4:30-(MUSIC): Peter Lavetti, pianist and composer, at the High in Walter Auditorium. Call 892- 3600. ext. 313. NOVEMBER 2. 1987 7:30-(DRAMA): ASC Blackfriars hold auditions for male roles in The Marriage of Bette and Boo in Winter Theatre, Dana. Call 371- 6248 or 371-6249. NOVEMBER 3, 1987 7:30-(DRAMA): ASC Blackfriars hold auditions for male roles in The Marriage of Bette and Boo in Winter Theatre. Dana. Call 371 - 6248 or 371-6249. 8:0 0-(TELEVISION):r^e/nf/n/Ye Voyage premieres with "Unseen Worlds" on WAGA-TV. 8:00-(DRAMA): Grease Paper opens at the Academy Theatre. Runs through November 21. 1987. Call 892-0880. NOVEMBER 4. 1987 12:00-(DRAMA): Never Tell Isobel at the Alliance Mainstage Theatre. Call 892-2414. 8:00 -(DRAMA): American Dreams Lost and Found at the Alliance Studio through November 21st. Call 892-2414. NOVEMBER 5, 1987 8:00-(DANCE): The National Dance Company of Senegal at the Fox. Call 873-4300. 8:15 (MUSIC): Kirk Concert Series: TASHI. Clarinet and Strings Chamber Ensemble, Presser Hall, ASC. NOVEMBER 6, 1987 12:00-(DRAMA): Never Tell Isobel at the Alliance Mainstage Theatre. Call 892-2414. 8:00-(DANCE): The National Dance Company of Senegal at the Fox. Call 873-4300. 8:15-(MUSIC): Ed Blackwell, jazz drummer, in Rich Auditorium in the Woodruff Arts Center. Call 892-6000 or 377-7777. NOVEMBER 7, 1987 10:00 - 12:00-(WORKSHOP): "Hi! My Name is Joe" - Working with Young Children at Callan- wolde. Call 872-5338. 11:00 - 4:00-(DANCE): Callan- wolde Dance Festival. Call 636- 270. 2:00 - 4:00-(WORKSHOP): "How to Tell a Story" at Callan- wolde. Call 872-5338. 8:15-(MUSIC): Alan Stivell- Traditional Celtic Music in Can- non Chapel, Emory University. Call 876-1138 or 662-5802. 8:15-(MUSIC): Ed Blackwell. jazz drummer, in Rich Auditorium at the Woodruff Arts Center. Call 892-6000 or 377-7777. NOVEMBER 8, 1987 TBA-(WORKSHOP): "Say It with Pictures" for children, at the High. Call 892-3600. 3:00- (FILM): We Were Close at the High. Call 881-0656. 6:00-(MUSIC): Atlanta Commu- nity Orchestra Celebration Per- formance at the Hellenic Commu- nity Center, 2124 Cheshire Bridge Rd. Fyodor Cherniavsky, conduc- tor. Call 394-8728. NOVEMBER 9, 1987 8:15-(LITERATURE): Callan- wolde Poetry Reading. Call 491-0085. NOVEMBER 10. 1987 8:00-(MUSICAL): CATS opens at the Fox, runs through November 17th. Call 873-4200 or 252-8960. NOVEMBER 11, 1987 TBA - (ART LECTURE) : By Joyce Zozloft, ceramic muralist, at the High. Call 892-3600. Page 12 THE PROFILE October 30, 1987 Omni Hosts AT&T Challenge by Mandy Roberts The AT&T Challenge tourna- ment was held at the Omni October 6-12. Top-seeded male tennis players from around the world arrived in Atlanta for the tournament. A large crowd came to the Wednesday night matches. John McEnroe, a definite crowd pleaser. played top-seeded Ivan Lendel in the opening match. McEnroe, true to his reputation, frequently argued with the line judges. On one particularly frus- trating call. McEnroe threw his racket into the sidelines much to the delight of the spectators. Even Lendel lost his patience once or twice during the three-set match; however. McEnroe led in drama- tics. McEnroe quickly exited the arena as Lendel won 5-7. 6-4, and 7-6. In the second match Jimmy Connors played Paul Annacone. Annacone. a native from Knox- ville. Tennessee, warmed up slowly but displayed a smooth backhand and a strong service. His efforts were lost as Connors won the match 6-1, 6-4. However, Annacone was not ousted from the tournament: within the next three days, he defeated Stefan Edberg and Ivan Lendel who ranked number two and number one in the world, respectively. In the finals, John McEnroe de- feated Annacftne 6-4, 7-5. to win the fourth annual AT&TChallenge. At the tournament it was an- nounced that the AT&T Challenge in May will be held at a different location. Fall Soccer Schedule Date Nov. 6 Opponent Brenau(A) Time 4:00 p.m. Nov. 8 Weslyan(A) 3:00 p.m. Nov. 10 GA Tech(H) 4:00 p.m. Nov. 13 Weslyan(H) 4:00 p.m. Nov. 15 GA State(H) 9:00 a.m. Dixie Darlings Open Tryouts by Heidi Wilson Have you ever had the urge to "kick up your heels" but refrained from doing so because you were afraid of what polite society would think 9 Well, your chance is finally here because ASC's clogging team, the Dixie Darlings, will be holding tryouts on Monday, November 9. at 8:30 p.m. in the basement of Walters dormitory The Dixie Darlings are one of Agnes Scott's most effective public relations groups because they perform at many festivals in Georgia througnout the year. Clogging is lots of fun, great exercise, and no experience is necessary so come and try out at 8:30 p.m.. Monday, November 9, in Walters' basement. See you there. PRimcs ZF0R1; PIZZA NOW PRIMO'S IS OFFERING J HI 1 "SI IV* "Delivered Free w/Pizza Purchase" 12 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM f 3771082 J \ 1 1 22EaT!T>once^^^or-^ecator G A. (13 Toppings for trim prlc of 5) 'COMPARiE QUALITY*' "COMPARE SERVICE'' "COMPARE PRICE" TMf PF WILL BE A $2 00 OEUVEPY CHARGE ON ALL ORDERS HOT ACCOMPANIED B y A 2 *OR 1 PIZZA PURCHASE LIMITED OEUVEPY APE AS Come on. McEnroe Give us some action! ASC Tennis Team Enters Tournament by Sharon Murphy While most students relaxed during October break, the ASC tennis team traveled to Jackson- ville, Florida for the Itca/Rolex Regional Championships. Com- petition was extremely tough against such teams as Flager, University of the South, College of Charleston. University of North Florida and Brenau College. Team members who attended the tournament were Sarah Bolton, Mitrma Mogelnicki, Sharon Murphy Jill Owens, Laura Perry, Tracey Perry, and Claire West. Some team members had never played in a USTA tournament and gained valuable playing experience. Tracey Perry, Jill Owens and Sharon Murphy won their first round matches to advance in the main draw. In doubles the teams of Laura Perry/Claire West and Mitrma MogelnickiATracey Perry won their first round matches in straight sets. Overall, Agnes Scott's players were perhaps intimidated by the high level of competition and therefore played tentatively, being more on the defensive than the offensive. This tournament gave team members a valuable oppor tunity to compete with other athletes on a scholarship level. Mand ie Indigo _l , L Fll show you fertility -Anne Harris G * Lai 4 Treat your Halloween goblins with our balloon decorations- witch's heads, pumpkins, ghosts or orange and black balloons. OH SCHMIDT! Adele Clements, a.k.a. President Ruth Schmidt, says "Let's move the pear trees again." in inis Features Issue: Stock Market V^lcliMl r\l Icil y Z.CVJ i$ i l if ll^r- ^ It Editorials Study Techniques \J1 1CI cu ,4/75 New Film. IVlClltrlLz, rvCVlCWCU d;i Floren i Sports M|f| ImB c f Main & Rebekah I Without Heat Games Promote Class Spirit THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Issue 5 November 13. 1987 Black Cat: A Tradition of Festivity came "Let's Move the Pear Trees Again." The production was the crowning touch of a week of festivities and class spirit. by Erika Stamper Black Cat does not consist of just the formal occasion when all of the sleepy-eyed women be- come beautiful women. Black Cat also consists of the games and events which precede that magi- cal Saturday evening. In that week before the formal, students are subject to pranks, strenuous activity, and comradery between the sister classes. The pranks began on October 26th. The juniors, knowing how much freshmen and up- perclassmen crave letters and packages from home, put bogus package pick-up slips in each mailbox, including the professors'. When students excitedly ran to the window to get their package, they were given a halloween goody instead. In addition, the juniors arranged for all the food in the dining hall to be yellow and white that day, their class colors. To add to the humor in the dining hall, students had to meow for salt, pepper, and sugar. The next day the freshmen, looking for support for their prank, nabbed bras from up- perclassmen. They labeled their finds and hung them in the dining hall. The owners were allowed to claim their belongings later in the day. On Wednesday. October 28th, the sophomores made those reluctant to attend convocation sit on the "Mounty" side of Gaines and sign a statement saying that the Mounties were the best. Those that complied received a "Mounty Bounty" pin. Those that did not have a pin were required to sit on the floor during lunch. The last day of the pranks the seniors opted for the wee hours of the morning to get students on the right track. After being aroused by a phony fire drill, the students were ushered by the seniors into their version of "Tracksides Tavern" and on to their respective "runways." Following the Pilot party, the sleepy students were allowed to have breakfast. The first "party" of Black Cat was on Wednesday, October 28th. sponsored by Interdorm. Accord- ing to Geri Pike, each class was well represented. The junior and freshmen sister classes cheered together for the first time while the sophomores and seniors con- tinued their spirited ways. All Mounties punish Convocation truants. feasted on Dunkin' Donut munch- kins. On Thursday, October 24th, the true Agnes Scott spirit came through in the quad and at the bonfire. In front of designated buildings, each class chanted and sang class songs to get the spirit ball rolling. Then each class took off for the amphitheatre where the bonfire was held. At the bonfire each class sang very emotional songs to their respective sister classes. After the song-fest the freshmen revealed their mascot, Jimmmy Cricket. Several up- perclassmen who already knew of the mascot gave "a little whistle" before the freshmen said anything. On Friday, the 30th, each class demonstrated its mental and physical strength. The games, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. included an egg toss, a volleyball game, a wet dress, a tug-o'-war, an obstacle course, a three- legged race, a kitty carry, and the prestigious, mind-boggling col- lege bowl. The senior class won the games overall. The mighty Pilots cruised over every game. The only turbulence they encoun- tered occurred during the wet dress which the freshmen won, and the three-legged race and the kitty carry which the Sophomores won. To regain those calories lost during the games, the entire ASC community feasted in the quad on baked or barbequed chicken, corn, iced brownies, and pasta salad. Additional halloween treats were provided by the "Black Kit- ties." At 7:00 p.m. on that same eventful day, the ASC community saw the world premiere of the Junior Class Production. The skit parodied students and faculty, showing a side of ASC few had seen. The Cheshire Cats spent four weeks preparing the show, created by Dolly Purvis and co- directed by Anne Leacock. The story of Agnes Scott was told through songs like Madonna's "Material World" which became "Ethereal World," and "Let's Do the Time Warp Again" from Rocky Horror Picture Show which be- 1 Ctiimo members perform Indian Harvest Dance. CHIMO Shares Culture by Lisa Keniry Increasing campus awareness of the many international students at Agnes Scott this year was CHIMO's goal in sponsoring the October 28th convocation, explained Nela Nanayakkara. the club's president. The program began with a performance on the sitar by Amna Jaffer. a sophomore from Paki- stan. She explained that her particular instrument has 21 strings, 7 at the top for the melody and 14 at the bottom for reso- nance. She played both folk and classical pieces. Maya Misra, sophomore from India, then danced a two-part Odissi from the State of Orissa. The first section in which she held two lighted candles, portrayed devotion to God, while the second celebrated the jubilation one feels after having expressed the devo- tion, explained Maya. Next Monika Jahn and Dagmar Spann, both from Germany, intro- duced themselves and revealed that this will be their only semester at Agnes Scott. Each is here because of a reciprocal exchange between Agnes Scott and the Germersheim subdivision of the University of Mainz. Spaces at Germersheim are still available, in fact, for Agnes Scott students with an interest in the German language. Tatiana Mejia. from Bolivia, also introduced herself, explaining that, among other reasons, she came to Agnes Scott because of the high quality of its international relations program. The Indian harvest season was then celebrated in dance by Mini Abraham, Sakina Husein. Traci Johnson, Melissa Leppold, Nela Nanayakkara, and Zeynep Yalim. Their saris, a garment commonly worn by women in southern Asia, were styled in the particular manner of certain Indian farm women. The program concluded with most of the audience, including many of the faculty, on stage singing the Turkish song "Bodrum, Bodrum," and then the American rendition of "Happy Birthday" to Maya. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, November 13, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline I can't remember seeing as much enthusiasm around the Agnes Scott campus as I saw during Black Cat week. There was a lot of competition among the classes, but I think the overall spirit was one of fun. We had a superb Junior Class Production, Social Council put on a wonderful dance, and the seniors, of course, won the Black Kitty (granted, with a little editorial slant). I feel like the turn-out was remarkable and the spirit was great, but beneath it all, I detected a cause for concern. Amidst all the excitement, many students found a lack of support from and a lack of involvement by the professors. Some professors shared in the students' enthusiasm, but a pervasive feeling of resentment toward Black Cat was sensed by many students from their professors. How sad that there was so much unity among the student body, only to have such division between the student body and faculty. I have said again and again that academics should be the major emphasis of Agnes Scott, but I do see an importance in taking time out for recreation as well. Agnes Scott offers very little campuswide recreation in comparison to other schools. Professors at Agnes Scott aren't asked to contend with homecoming, rush, constant football games, or any of the like. Black Cat is really our only prolonged campus-wide event (with the exception of Capping which only heavily involves the juniors and seniors), and Black Cat is able to unite the entire student body through its festivities. However, Black Cat isn't simply a "party'" week. It involves tradition, and it promotes the idea of community spirit. Yes, there was a lot of playing going on, but if you took a minute to look around, you saw a tremendous spirit of unity and enthusiasm, which isn't seen around here that often and is very refreshing to the idea of community relationships. Many students say that they came to Agnes Scott because of the individualized attention received from professors and because professors play an active role in the lives of the students. I, for one. can easily claim that it was the professors who influenced me to stay at Agnes Scott, and their interest in the students is incredible, thus why are students sensing such an opposition to Black Cat week'? Black Cat also plays a large part in the personal lives of Agnes Scott students. I only hope that in future years, professors don't find it necessary to write nasty letters to Mortar Board about Black Kitties visiting their rooms or to turn up their noses to the pranks and the excitement around campus. Black Cat is important to the students, professors are important to the students, and the students want Black Cat to be important to the professors. I'm not asking that classes be canceled, only that professors and students become involved together. As one who put a lot of time into Black Cat activities, my thanks go out to those who did wear a smile through it all. I think we had a fantastic week. A Prayer for Seniors by Felicia Williams Let us pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy holy and right- eous name. We come here to give thanks and praise for our journey thus far. We thank you for watch- ing over us daily and seeing us through these past three years at Agnes Scott College. We also extend thanks to You for the safe arrival of our family and friends and may they also return to their homes in the security of your benevolent care. Many of us could not have made it this far without the prayers and support of our families and we ask that you bless them in a special way. Heavenly Father, as we prepare to enter this world and start our careers, please give us the courage to challenge the world and not just passively accept it as it is. Let us not be smug with status and wealth but make us magnanimous in mind, strong in spirit and daring in our intellectual endeavors. This final year at Agnes Scott will be one of deep joy and happiness but. alas, it is also one of particular sadness. As we prepare to depart from this fine institution of learning a part of our soul will remain. We shall never forget the inspiration and guid- ance of the faculty and staff. We ask you to transcend the joy, sadness, and fears into a single emotion of gratification so that when graduation comes in May our transition from Agnes Scott into society will be one full of cherished memories, satisfaction, and pride for being a graduate of Agnes Scott College. We ask all of these blessings in the name of your son Jesus Christ. Amen. GCPA Tgeorgia college press association US VU 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. THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper o! Vjnes Scott College Editor-in-Chief Julie Hartline Associate Editor Sarah Napier Business Manager Ginger Patton Circulation Manager Monica Pina Circulation Assistants- Erika Stamper Julia Valentine Copy Editor Anne Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard News Editor Peggy Harper Asst. News Editors Karen Riggs Sports Editor Laura Allen Photography Editor-Mandy Roberts Asst Photography Editor Adele Clements Advertising Manager Karen Anderson Advertising Rep. Sonya Alexander Features Editor Debbie Snckland Asst. Features Editor Linda Florence Photographers Sharon Murphy. Hannah Little. Mila Davila Reporters - Felicia Williams. Mitnna Mogelnicki. Karen Anderson. Jennifer Pearson. Gen Pike. Louisa Parker. Jeanne Booth. Bettma Gyr. Kim Lamkin. Allena Bowen. Enka Stamper. Mario P Oliver. Angela Howard. Melissa Marino. Lisa Keniry. V. Mills. Caroline Vargas. Heidi C Hitchcock. Caroline Sigman. Heather Kelly. Beth Mulhs -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. UETYIEIES- ImpoundedVehicles Dear Editor: As of November 3rd. 1987, the Agnes Scott Police Department has contracted with A&H Wrecker Service for all impounds from the Agnes Scott campus. They are located at 3404 E. Ponce DeLeon Avenue, Decatur, which is at the intersection of N. Decatur Rd. and Ponce DeLeon Avenue (approxi- mately 2 and a half miles from campus). No transportation from Public Safety will be provided to recover a vehicle that has been impounded. As with the previous service (N. Dekalb), all transactions must be in cash only - with the standard fee being $35.00 plus $3.00 for each day of storage. All vehicles that are 1983 or newer or with front wheel drive will be truck lifted at a charge of $45.00. Lastly, no vehicle will be released by A&H without an impound release form from Agnes Scott P.D. Note: Lost/Found items, cur- rently stored at Public Safety, will be disposed of (i.e., Salvation Army) before the Thanksgiving Holidays. Sincerely. W.J. Korth Director of Public Safety Olympic Size Pool? Dear Editor: We have been asked by many of you about the size of the pool in the new Physical Activities Building and we would like for everyone to be knowledgeable about this matter. The new pool will be eight lanes wide and twenty-five meters long. This means that it will be as wide as the old one was long and twenty-five meters long. Great, huh? An Olympic size pool is eight lanes wide and fifty meters long. We have recommended a mov- able bulkhead which allows for greater flexibility of use and for conversion from the metric sys- tem to U.S. Measurements for competitive programs. The depth of the pool and height of the ceiling will accommodate both one and three meter diving boards. Sincerely, The Physical Education Department Black Cat Damages Dear Profile Editor: I am writing this letter in re- sponse to some of the "activities" of Black Cat week. Not only was the campus littered all week with paper and streamers, but the stage in Gaines has been irrepar- ably damaged by a whipped cream pie. I realize that Black Cat is a week of fun, but throwing a pie is out of place. The stage in Gaines was waxed just two days before the produc- tion, and because some of the whipped cream splattered on the stage before the wax was com- pletely dry, the stage can never again be utilized for dance troups who visit Agnes Scott. This is, indeed, too bad for the campus community because the College Events Series is greatly enhanced by those dance groups who come to campus. If anyone knows just who was responsible for this damage, please inform the Dean of Stu- dents Office immediately because possible Honor Court action may be taken. Thanks, Agnes Scott Physical Plant Friday, November 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Myths, or Facts, of Drinking Campuses around the nation prepared for the fourth annual National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (October 19- 25), by getting ready to test young people on their knowledge of alcohol. How responsible are college students about drinking? Passing the Equivalence Aptitude Test (E.A.T.) is a key measure of how much students know about alcohol consumption. To pass the E.A.T you must know this simple but crucial formula: The most common serv- ings of beer (12 ounces), wine (5 ounces) and distilled spirits (1 1 a ounces) contain equal amounts of alcohol. Why is passing the E.A.T. so important? To be responsible, everyone needs to know facts, not myths, about alcohol. Far too many accidents are caused by young people who get behind the wheel of a car thinking "I'm fine. I only had a few beers." Such misinformation is all too often deadly. Maybe that's why 50o of all driving fatalities are caused by drunk drivers. And why two-thirds of all those arrested for DWI "just had a few beers." These common sense college survival tips may also save lives during the school year: 1. Don't drive after your next tailgate party or happy hour- whether you've had beer, wine or distilled spirits. One American dies in an alcohol-related traffic accident every 35 minutes. Better walk an extra mile or spend the night at a friend's than risk taking lives on the road. 2. Eat something - never drink on an empty stomach. Eat before you go to a party; eat while you're there. Solid food like cheese can slow down the alcohol absorption rate". If you're throwing a party, serve lots of munchies and plenty of mixers. 3. Don't be pushed into drinking more than you can handle and don't pressure your friends to keep up with you. Everyone has an individual tolerance. Let your friends pace themselves. 4. Keep a watchful eye: cocktails should contain no more than 1 1 A ounces of distilled spirits. Wine is commonly no more than a 5 ounce serving and a typical serving of beer is 12 ounces. If you're mixing your own drink, use a shot glass to measure 5. Know yourself and your mood. If you rarely drink, chug- ging a few beers will affect you faster than it would affect some- one who is accustomed to drink- ing. Your mood can also influence the way you react to a drink. If you're depressed over a test, drinking will depress you further. Here are some common and dangerous myths about alcohol that should be dispelled: Myth #1. You can pace yourself by switching from liquor to beer or wine. Wrong. You consume the same amount of alcohol - and can get just as drunk - from common servings of beer, wine and liquor. Myth #2. Coffee can sober you up if you're drunk. Wrong again. Coffee may wake you up, but it won't sober you up. If you drink one too many and then have a cup of coffee and drive, you are just a wide-awake drunk behind the wheel. Taking a cold shower won't do the trick either. That's only going to make you a wet drunk. Dear S tu< ^Y Li a dy*> Dear Study Lady, The time I spend reading is a waste. I can read a whole chapter and hardly know what it was about. What can I do? Intellectual Sieve Dear Intellectual, If you were tracking someone, would you turn your bloodhound loose in the woods without first giving him a scent? Of course not. You'd let him know very specifically with a shoe or a sock or a shirt who it is he's supposed to find. We tend to read as if we were wandering in the woods without a scent. What's the point of reading a chapter if there's nothing you're looking for? Before you start to read, look over the whole chapter. Decide what you need to get out of it. What are the concepts that hold the chapter together? What terms and relationships do you need to understand? These questions will give you your scent. Now you're looking for something. Now you can begin to read with the inquisitiveness and purpose that will make your time worthwhile. by Mitrina Mogelnicki President White called the October 27th meeting to order. Adele Clements gave the devo- tion. Roll was called. Adele made a motion to take the discussion of College Events Committee/Student Activities Fee off the table. Carolyn Weaver seconded the motion. A vote was taken: all in favor. The motion passed. Shelly Trabue made a motion to accept the S20 College Events Series Fee as a raise in the Student Activities Fee. Sarah Copenhaver seconded the mo- REP RAP tion. A vote was taken: 16 in favor, 1 opposed, and 5 abstentions. The motion passed. Sarah Copenhaver made a motion to itemize the $20 College Events Fee under the total $110 Student Activities Fee. Karen Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken: all in favor. The motion passed. Rep nominated Thao Tu and Kate Baird as Co-Chairs of Rep's Winter Project. Rep discussed having the 2nd annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4th, the night of the Social Council party. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. President White called the November 3rd meeting to order. Kate Baird gave the devotion. Roll was called. Dean Hudson came to Rep Council to discuss the Draft Statement of "The Mission and Purpose of Agnes Scott College." There was a general concern among the Rep members. Please forward any comments to Rep Council or see Bertie Bond (her office is in Main) for further details. Rep Council asked, all the student body to fill out the Stu- dents Activities Fee surveys. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. We're in need of a Sports Editor for Spring Semester. $10 - $660 Weekly/up mailing circulars! Rush self-addressed stamped envelope: Opportunity: 9016 Wilshire Blvd. Box #226, Dep. FI Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Streetbeat: Effects of the Crash? Compiled by Heather Kelley * Joy Howard Class of 1991 "[The crash] is just a phase [the stock market] is going through. It s useless to get all bent out of shape about it. I seriously doubt [the country] will experi- ence another [economic] de- pression." Annmarie Anderson Class of 1991 "I think that it has the potential to wipe out not only this school, but the future of the students within the school. We are so secluded here at Agnes Scott that I didn't realize what had happened [in the stock market] until after it had happened, and when I did hear, it frightened me." No photo available Robert Bell Postal Employee "Just recently, due to our retirement plan, [school em- ployees] were offered a seven percent investment in a mutual fund. That's why I started looking into what was going up and down [in the stock market.] At this point, [the state of the market] is horrible. A loss of seven percent is nothing com- pared to hundreds of thousands that some have lost, but it's still my money. I hope my job isn't affected [by the crash], because the school probably will be.... All you can do is ride it out and hope that it goes back up again." Lucy Tomberlin Class of 1991 'Even though [the market] has had some bad days, I think it's going to remain pretty stable. I'm not worried about the future of the economy, but I think that Reagan and the Congress need to get together and form a sound economic policy.'' Kathryn Malody Instructor of Biology I'm not worried. [The market] will go back up again, eventu- ally. My holdings, essentially, are in there for the long term. I'm not worried about the short- term drop. When I cash in [my stock] in fifteen years, it will have gone back up." Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, November 13, 1987 NEWS Officer Misunderstands Student by Melissa Marino On Saturday. October 17. Sophomore Lanie Miller was in pain in her room. She felt it was an emergency and, therefore, called the Public Safety office. The occurrences of that night. Chief Korth said, were: "According to the officers in- volved, Ms. Miller ...called the Public Safety office three times between 11:10 p.m. and 11:20 p.m. on 10/17/87. On the first occasion, she was [apparently] excited and unfamiliar with the 'phone-patch' radio system be- cause Officer Knight was unable to get her to hesitate long enough for him to respond since the phone is a radio as well. He was able to ascertain that she was complaining of being sick and wanting to talk to 'someone' about it. "Upon calling back a second time and a few minutes later, she did complain of being sick and wanting a medical opinion. When advised by Officer Knight that he could only transport her to Dekalb General Hospital (since no medical personnel are availa- ble after hours at the Health Center), she stated that she did not want to go there and would call back. "On the third call..., she finally agreed to be transported to Dekalb General by Officer Simpson. Upon delivering her to the Emergency Room (several minutes later), she was advised to call Public Safety back when she was ready to be transported back to campus. That was the last contact they had with the student. "Only the physician who later examined her was aware of the seriousness of her illness. The officers were not aware of how serious the illness was at the time- due to the reluctance of the student to agree to follow our transport procedures." Chief Korth recognizes that this kind of misunderstanding could pose great danger to the life of any student who wished to use the Emergency Transport system of the Depatment of Public Safety as outlined on page 9, section D of the Student Handbook. This section states that "officers will take students to or from Dekalb General Hospital;" but. in order to ensure quick transport to the hospital, the Public Safety depart- ment asked that students re- member to remain calm so that the Public Safety officer can understand the nature of the emergency. Contractors Blamed for Lack of Heat by Karen Riggs Complaints about a lack of heat in Rebekah and Main dormitories have surfaced on Agnes Scott campus. It appears that during the course of the fall there have been several cool nights, and the students have not been able to sufficiently heat their rooms. When addressed with the prob- lem, Gerald Whittington and Jim Hooper blamed the contractors who were responsible for renovat- ing the dorms. Gerald Whittington said, "About 80o of the thermo- stats were wired backwards on the third floor of Rebekah." This was discovered when students last year complained of being too hot: This year complaints are being made about not having enough heat. When the thermo- stats are turned down, the temper- ature is increased. The opposite will happen when the thermostat is turned up. Jim Hooper, director of Agnes Scott Physical Plant, stressed the heat sensor system is also to blame. He said that heat sensors were placed in the students' rooms rather than in centralized locations, the reason being that it was convenient for the contractor, not because of the architecture of the buildings. These sensors measure the temperature of the room in which they are located. If the temperature drops below 72 degrees during the day or 68 degrees during the night, the boilers in the basements of the dorms are activated. The boilers heat the water they contain. This heated water is then transported to each room through a fan coil system. Because of the sensor's being in only one room, the temperature on a given hall can differ as much of five or six degrees. This explains the prob- lem on third Inman. The sensor is located in a room which rarely has opened windows or door. Also, this particular student owns a space heater. Hooper feels that this system is not the most effective. "I wanted to be able to control every room from the physical plant, but we did not get the grant for the new heating and electrical system until after renovations were completed." Hooper is scheduled to meet with Automated Logic Controls, Inc.. the contractor who installed the current system, on November 4. 1987. At this meeting he will suggest that the sensors be relocated to a more central loca- tion, such as a lobby or hallway. He predicts the heating problems will be remedied no later than November 11. 1987. Roger Shattuck \isits with students while eating breakfast . Do We Really Exist? by Lisa Keniry "How Do We Know 'We Are Alive"? Roger Shattuck, visiting Phi Beta Kappa lecturer, explored this question at Agnes Scott on Monday, November 2. He began the lecture by re- familiarizing the audience with Helen Keller. He described her as a "human seismograph" and cited her works, most of which are out of print, as a source of information on the difference between life and death. It is important to note, emphasized Shattuck. that Helen Keller said "I did not know that I am." This wording, he suggested, indicates that until Helen was aware of her own existence, it was as though she had never existed at all. This would seem to contradict Sartre's contention that "Man simply is." Shattuck pointed out. In fact, he said, "existence is never a given." Rather, he main- tained, existence "is in danger at all levels" from negative entropy and one's sense of existence "is a large accomplishment He then defined the word "coenesthesia" as "the sum total of interior bodily sensations by which one registers feelings of existence and perceives that one is alive." In this concept, explained Shattuck, may lie the key to our ability to enhance our own lives. As Helen Keller was awakened to her own existence through the physical sensation of words formed in her hand which she learned to connect with objects and ideas, he explained, many writers are most creative while on walks. Shattuck cited Wordsworth as such a person. The connection, he explained, is that for writers, walking may have "to do with the way their body [takes] on meaning for them." just as Helen's existence depended on her physical senses of touch, taste, and smell. Also, in order to physically compensate for an inability to hear and see, said Shattuck. Helen developed her creativity. Creativity, in the end, is perhaps the ultimate expression of our existence, implied Shattuck, who in closing stated that "literature is a form of pinching ourselves." Conference Co ncentrates On Alcoholism speaker on "Women and Addic- said it would have been "more by Erika Stamper Coach Mckemk' assists with the blood drive. Community Donates Blood by Melissa Marino On Tuesday, October 27, the Physical Education department sponsored a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wmship "Gym " During that time, 68 ASC community members came in to donate much needed blood to the American Red Cross. Coach McKemie commented that this number was "slightly more than last year." Many people have particular fears about donating blood The most common cry heard around campus was the tear of feeling weak. In response to this, Red Cross pamphlets say: "Less than a pint is all that's taken. Your body manufactures new blood con- stantly and the volume you give will be replaced within a few hours. After donating, most peo- ple go about their usual activities." The blood drive did run into a few snags, however. A few com- munity members walked around all day with bandages on both of their arms because the nurses could not find their veins. No one seemed to feel that this was too much of an inconvenience, how- ever, and were satisfied that they had tried. When you hear about the Director of Student Housing, who comes to mind 9 Ms. Karen Green, of course. More than the Director of Student Housing, Ms. G. as she is affectionately called, is someone who cares about the personal well-being of all students. One area of concern to her is that of alcohol and its possible effect on campus. Ms. G attended a conference on Alcohol Aware- ness from October 14th 16th in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference was a kick-off for the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, October 19th-25th. Two sessions at the conference especially interested Ms. G, one on alcoholism and women and one on the "wellness approach" to alcoholism. She believed these two were of prime importance to our campus. Dr. Stephanie Covington, an international consultant, was the tion: The Silent Saboteur." Dr. Covington said that loneliness and repressed hostilities were the major diseases in America which caused addiction in women to prescription drugs and alcohol. Dr. Shirley P Houzer, Chairper- son to the Department of Health and Physical Education at Georgia Tech, discussed "Well- ness as an Approach to Alcohol Education." The "wellness ap- proach" is helping to change lifestyles through education with emphasis on stress reduction. Dr. Houzer explained that any institu- tion which wants to help students deal with alcohol should organize physical activities as well as other types of activities to deter extreme stress. Faculty can play a major role in the wellness program because they can witness proba- ble signs of alcoholism. They are the first to notice absenteeism and late assignments. This conference was a reward- ing experience for Ms. G. Her only regret was that she didn't have any students with her. Ms. Green beneficial to have" students with her because more sessions could have been attended. Therefore at future conferences, Ms. Green hopes to get Social Council, Interdormitory Council, and Honor Court involved since these organi- zations deal directly with alcohol consumption on the ASC campus. Students Working for Aware- ness participated as hostesses in the "Mock Tail Party" during Alcohol Awareness Week on campus. Other activities during Alcohol Awareness Week in- cluded a luncheon discussion with a female recovered alcoholic and a film presentation called "The Days of Wine and Roses" which focused on how alcohol affected a relationship. In the future, Ms.G has new plans in mind for campus activities and student participation. Ms. Green says alcoholism is a serious problem among college students. She believes that as a learning institution, Agnes Scott should be concerned about al- coholism just as it is concerned about education. Friday, November 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 Dr. Hart Shares C.S. Lewis Insights by Angela Howard The faculty/staff Tabletalk on October 27 featured an Agnes Scott alumna, Dr. Dabney Hart. Dr. Hart is currently a professor at Georgia State and is the author of Through the Open Door, a book about C. S. Lewis. She recieved her M.A. from Vanderbilt and her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Her talk responded to challenges to the significance of the British theolo- gian, philosopher, critic, and author C. S. Lewis. Dr. Hart began by briefly men- tioning the feminist criticism of Lewis' novels, a topic which she addressed in a discussion at Agnes Scott a week earlier. The rest of her lecture, however, focused on the philosophical challenges to the works that Lewis wrote after the death of his young wife. This loss lead to questions about his faith that he recorded in his book A Grief Observed. One critic doubts Lewis' conclusions in this book, but Dr. Hart responsed by referring to Lewis' life-time belief in the imagination. For him, philosophical questions, such as those raised by this critic, are never the final answer. Dr. Hart also discussed the Fundamentalist challenge to a recent film about C. S. Lewis' life, Shadowlands. Dr. Hart intelli- gently argued that these critics were unable to understand a metaphor present at the end of the film. They criticize the presen- tation of Lewis as having obvi- Dr. Hart discusses C.S. l ewis and his ously lost his faith, but Dr. Hart believes that the final scene shows that he has not given up on God. Dr. Hart described the scene and said that the film correctly shows Lewis ascribing to the idea that humans must "submit themselves to the ele- ments." Dr. Hart had explained earlier in her talk that Lewis, in A Grief Observed had come to the same conclusion as the book of Job humans cannot know the nature of God's plan and must be satisified with not knowing. Dr. Hart further explained that these challenges had neglected to count for imagination. Lewis himself had warned for years, she pointed out, about the dehydra- tion of the mind. Dr. Hart dis- cussed in brief Lewis' book The Abolition of Man, which dealt with attempts by teachers in the 40s to discredit all propaganda. Lewis felt the stifling of imagination would lead to the loss of the capacity to make any moral works during Tabletalk. judgements. For him, imagination works just as well as reason in such decisions. Dr. Hart concluded by reading three of Lewis' poems. One was a criticism of the modern adapta- tion of Darwin's theories. The poem relates how value has come to mean survival value. The second criticizes certain literary styles popular in Lewis' time, and in it Lewis relates that he was compelled to live on stock re- sponses. The third, "A Footnote to All Prayers." asks God to overlook the fact that each person in prayer addresses his or her own coinage. Dr. Hart closed her talk with a story about the time she met C. S. Lewis while working on her dissertation, the first ever written about his works. She related that Lewis was a gracious host and was very helpful but jokingly cautioned her as she left to "Hurry and write your dissertation before I write a book and refute all of your conclusions!'" GSU Fraternity Presents Step Show by Mario P. Oliver Students for Black Awareness sponsored a step show during convocation on Wednesday, November 4, 1987. SBA Presi- dent Tanya Savage introduced the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity (Zeta Mu Chapter) from Georgia State University, whose pledgees per- formed an excerpt from their traditional step show. Stepping, as defined by frater- nity brother Walter Jones, is "a medium by which fraternal Black men express their historical, political, and philosophical views." Literally, it is a series of choreo- graphed body movements done to a beat, combined with chants. It can be compared to singing and dancing at the same time. Step- ping is usually done as a form of competition between rival Black fraternities as well as sororities. When this occurs, the event is called a step show. Alpha Phi Alpha is the first and Alpha Phi Alpha step during Convocati oldest Black Greek fraternity. Founded on December 4, 1906, on the campus of Cornell Univer- sity, it has over 700 chapters with over 100,000 members. The Alphas are a service organization that has aided such groups as the Boy Scouts of America and the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). They also have a pro- gram called Project Alpha in which fraternity brothers get together and talk to young men about the responsibilities of young father- hood. About 70% of Alphas out of college are professionals, such as doctors and lawyers. Well known Alpha Phi Alpha members include the Mayor of Atlanta, Andrew Young, and the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CLASSIFIEDS Typists Hundreds weekly at home! Write P.O. Box 17. Clark. NJ 07066 Part Time Home Mailing Program! Excellent income! Details, send self-addressed, stamped envelope. West. Box 5877. Hillside, NJ 07205 Need a GREAT Christmas present for that special someone 0 Some- thing warm and snuggly? Call Kris (624-9794 or ASC Box 506) for a cute, cuddly puppy born Oct. 17! NEWS CAREER CORNER by Adriane Creety Mock Interviews Scheduled Career Planning and Place- ment will be sponsoring mock interviews on November 19th and 20th. Bank South will be on campus Thursday the 19th, and Georgia Pacific on Friday the 20th. Students need to prepare for mock interviews just as they would for any real interview by doing any necessary research to find out about the company or companies, dressing appropri- ately and having a completed resume on hand. The interviews will be taped, played back for the student to view and critiqued by the inter- viewer. The feedback that the interviewer will give the student will help her to understand her own personal interviewing style, her strengths and weaknesses, and how to improve her skills. Interviewers are willing to participate in this type of program because they are genuinely inter- ested in assisting students in developing good interviewing skills. The interviewers are also able to gain firsthand knowledge concerning what kind of potential Agnes Scott students have. Re- member that if a company is interested in a student it inter- views, there is always a possibility that the company may pursue her candidacy for a position. Students who wish to partici- pate in the mock interview pro- gram must first attend the inter- viewing clinic on November 18th from 6-7:30 p.m. in the career library and must also have at- tended a resume workshop. Seniors may sign up in the Career Library for interviews through 4:30 p.m. on November 13th. All students may sign up for remain- ing times on November 16th and 17th. The Career Planning and Placement Office believes that mock interviews can be beneficial to any student. Externship Applications Due If you would like to participate in the externship program (Jan. 11-15), please make sure your application is completed anc turned into the CP&P office by Fn. Nov. 13. Remember that if your externship is in the Atlanta area you may stay in a residence hall for a fee of $10.00 per night. Career Reference Material Available Did you know that CP&P has regular subscriptions to Working Woman, Atlanta Business Chroni- cle, Southeastern Economic In- sight, and Women & Work, that are always on display? CP&P now has a videotape series available for use individually or in groups. The tapes in the series include: "Corporate Careers for Humanities Graduates." "In- ternships and Summer Jobs." and "A Natural Career - Georgia Department of Natural Re- sources." Stop by CP&P to make use of this available information! Prospectives Visit ASC by Erika Stamper Do you remember your guid- ance counselor saying, "Make sure you visit the college before you invest your precious time and effort"? Each October, the Admis- sions Office of Agnes Scott allows prospective students to follow their counselor's advice by spon- soring an "Oktoberquest" weekend. During this weekend, prospective students from all over the country spend a very active two days at Agnes Scott. Instead of reading about the beautiful campus, the dedicated professors, and the friendly stu- dents, these lucky prospectives actually witness those Agnes Scott attributes. Prospectives who attended this year's Ocktoberquest quickly noticed the kind nature of Agnes Scott stu- dents, for some of our "scotties" sacrificed a good night's sleep on a comfortable bed for our visitors. Welcome signs became tempo- rary hall decorations while the prospectives were here. The prospectives were on a hectic schedule from the time they arrived until the moment they left. They attended several discussion panels and meetings, two of which were "Everything You Al- ways Wanted to Know about Agnes Scott" and "A Professor's Reflections on Liberal Learning." Two events which made quite an impression were the "Faculty Forum" and the "Dessert and Discussion." The "Faculty Forum" gave the students the opportunity to meet the professors and discuss sev- eral classes of interest. Lisa Anderson, a prospective from Mississippi, said,"[The Faculty Forum] was a great idea." Both Lisa and Helen Skinner agreed that the professors were "ap- proachable." The topic of the "Dessert and Discussion" was "I Know I'll Get a Good Education Here, but Will I Have Fun?" This discussion shifted the focus away from academics at Agnes Scott. Stu- dents led these discussions; therefore, the prospectives were not too inhibited to ask questions. The prospectives did not seem to mind the tight schedule. Helen Skinner, a prospective from Statesboro, Georgia, said, "the events [as scheduled] allowed just the right amount of time to see and do what you wanted." As a group, their views about Agnes Scott were positive. The prospectives believed that the atmosphere of Oktoberquest was honest. They felt the students and faculty here were truly a "big family." Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, November 13, 1987 Stock Market Crash: Effects on ASC Endowment by Debbie L. Strickland In our everchanging society. Agnes Scott seems somehow apart from the fluctuations of American political and economic life. Its neo-gothic buildings, Latin motto, classes in 17th century poetry, and one hundred years of history, create a small island of stability Although many students study economics and politics, it is from a distance, like the study of some distant supernova, whose vio- lence can be observed but not really felt. However, the economy does affect the quality of life at Agnes Scott, for 65o of its endowment is invested in the stock market, which since September has been wildly fluctuating. Also, Agnes Scott is dependent upon dona- tions from alumnae and corpora- tions, whose willingness and ability to give is very much tied to the general economy, and espe- cially to the stock market. Gerald Whittington, Vice- President of Business and Fi- nance, plans to keep the same percentage of the endowment invested in stocks, for they pro- vide for growth since their prices keep up with inflation and provide income. Bonds, in which about 35% of the endowment is invested, yield a constant income, but do not increase in value with inflation. In other words, a share of stock worth $100 may pay an annual dividend of S10 for an annual by Karen Anderson Never having run for a public office before, he aimed for the presidency in 1984. yet Jessie Jackson has done quite well for himself as the front-runner for the Democratic Party in the 1988 Presidential Campaign. A recent poll of Democrats in the state of New York polled Jackson at 27 0 a successful lead for the Democratic candidate who trails far behind Joseph Biden and Michael Dukakis in terms of funds. To date he has raised only $600,000 in campaign receipts. Jessie Jackson began his political career in the 1960s as an aide to the late Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. In the 1970s he began to run Chicago's Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity). He feels the public will look to how this organi- zation was run in order to deter- mine his organizational and leadership abilities. In the 1980s Jackson began working in international relations, dealing with world conflicts from the Middle East to Central America. His bid for the presi- dency in 1984. with the support of his Rainbow Coalition and of a Scott's neo-gothic, long-standing return of 10o. If the stock market rises 2V and the stock thereby becomes worth S102, then the investor has S112 worth of assets. On the other hand, a bond purchased for $100 that pays 10o interest will provide the investor with the $10 income, but will not increase in value, so the value of assets is only $110. Blue chip stocks are tradition- ally very safe. According to Whittington. "over the long term stocks have proven to be the best place to put your money for growth." The stock market is extremely risky only for those interested in making a high, short term profit. ASC has invested in blue chip stocks like IBM. Coca-Cola, and General Motors, all of which are considered safe investments with network of black churches, brought his work into the view of the public and successfully won him 3.5 million votes. Jackson has emerged as a harsh critic of President Reagan. He stated in a recent conference with the DeKalb County NAACP that Reagan's failure of leadership prompted the recent market col- lapse and has escalated hos- tilities in the Persian Gulf. Jackson's emphasis in his campaign has been on the need to lessen dependence on Middle Eastern oil by promoting the Pan- American energy and security coalition and by promoting the economies of Latin American countries. He refers to his goals as the "Jackson Doctrine." which he describes as "a foreign policy that encourages economic de- velopment in the Third World and that benefits the U.S. as well." Two major points that Jackson is focusing on in this campaign are: (1) the need for the U.S. to provide incentives in the forms of tax breaks and foreign aid in order to promote further oil production in the Americas and (2) the need for the U.S. banks to "write down" a portion of their loans to Mexico and to Central and South Ameri- can countries. This process, according to building fairly steady dividends. These stocks were caught up, like the rest of the market, in the 508 point crash of October 19, and the value of Agnes Scott's endowment dropped somewhat along with them. But the investments were "already positioned. ..to survive." Agnes Scott did "no worse than anyone else, and probably better than most." but, of course, "that's small solace when the value of the investment drops." said Vice President Gerald O. Whittington. Some examples of stocks whose values dropped signifi- cantly on October 19 are Coca- Cola and IBM. Coke stock, which has traded for as much as $53 a share this year, plummeted to $29 a share on "Black Monday." IBM stock, which had been as high as S175 earlier, dropped to S102 per Jackson, would lower the debt burden and allow countries with oil resources to develop those resources and to afford American agricultural and industrial products. Jackson accused his Demo- cratic opponents of "centering their thinking on Europe," which, he feels, is an attempt at expand- ing U.S. influence abroad in order to surpass Soviet competition. Jackson's more liberal views in politics have caused the Demo- cratic Leadership Council to have its doubts about his campaign. In 1986. when the Democrats were gaining strength with the control of the Senate and with Reagan suffering from the Iran arms deals, the Democratic Party formulated plans to move away from the liberal positions held by Jackson. Regardless of their doubts, Jackson has done well in the polls and will have the advantage of being a southerner during the "Super Tuesday" primaries in March. He has very ambitious goals for his campaign which he feels will greatly benefit from the budding "coalition of the underprivileged" that supports his work. Information gathered from arti- cles in the Atlanta Journal/Con- stitution. Newsweek. Time, and Mother Jones. share on that dismal day. However, as Whittington noted, these were absurdly low prices for these two stocks, and soon bargain hunters drove the prices back up to around $40 a share for Coke and $125 a share for IBM. These prices (at the time of this writing anyway) seem stable because they offer an attractive rate of return of about 7o. Whittington. like many people who follow the stock market, attributes the decline in stock prices to a correction that hap- pened because the "market was artificially high." Many people had been expecting such an event. No one. however, expected the correction to occur in one day. The crash will likely have serious reverberations for both the economy in general and Agnes Scott. Corporations may not increase their dividends as they normally would, and this action could depress prices. Vice President Gerald (). Whittington by Jennifer Pearson Remember the game that they used to play on The Price is Right called "Beat the Clock?" Bob Barker would direct the contestant to bid higher or lower until he or she either guessed the price of the prize or his or her time ran out. If the contestant could guess the price within thirty seconds, the prize was his or hers to keep. If not, he or she would have to settle for a handshake and a compensatory "Aw, too bad..." from Mr. Barker. You don't see that game played on The Price is Right anymore. Maybe the producers of the show thought it was too old-fashioned, or maybe they heard about the curfew for the first semester freshmen at Agnes Scott and decided their TV. version of "Beat the Clock" was too mild a rendition of the real thing. "Beat the Clock." as it is played by Agnes Scott students, is somewhat different from the game they play out in Hollywood. Here the "game" is manda- tory-all freshmen must play. The rules are simple: sign out. sign in by 12:00 a.m. no excuses, no exceptions. The fate of those who do not make it in by 12:00 varies, depend- ing on the circumstances, but it is never a pleasant one. Knowing that they may possibly have to spend the weekend on campus if they don't meet the curfew, freshmen work hard to "beat the clock." They use every talent at their disposal and every accessi- People who have invested in stocks will be more cautious about spending and contributing to worthy causes like colleges, because even though their in- come may remain constant, the value of their assets has de- creased. They therefore will feel less secure, and be more inclined to hang onto their money until they build up their assets again. Agnes Scott will not alter its endowment mix of 65o stocks and 35o bonds. The stocks offer the growth potential necessary to "provide for future generations the same value as current students" enjoy, according to Whittington. Twenty years from now the college will need scholarship money, will need to upgrade facilities, and will need to keep pace with inflation. The invest- ment that best ensures the col- lege's continuing ability to respond to these situations is stocks, along with some bonds. ble shortcut in Decatur. The challenge seems simple enough to get back by midnight requires only that one leave for campus with plenty of time to make the trip. Unforeseen obsta- cles do arise, however, and at times "beating the clock" be- comes an impossible task. Some "obstacles" take the form of tall, dark, and handsome engineering students; the clock seems to simply run away when you're trying to hook a date for Black Cat. Another common complication is a loss of sense of direction, which can occur at any time. Usually, this problem arises when the student is in the part of Atlanta that makes the prime contribution to the city's yearly crime rate. Thus, the student's task of finding some kind soul who can direct her safely back to school is a particu- larly difficult one. And. still, there are those occasional trials that come with owning a car. Be it a flat tire or an overheated engine, a car problem means disaster for a contender in "Beat the Clock," as car exigen- cies are no grounds for tardiness. Just as Bob Barker gives the ill-fated contestant a second chance, there is some grace allowed for tardy students about fifteen minutes worth. But after that is gone, there is no more -it's beat the clock or bust. I miss the old "Beat the Clock" game. I wish they would bring it back I suppose Agnes Scott's version of the game is meant to be compensation for the loss - small comfort, but thanks anyway. Jessie Jackson Aims for Oval Office Freshmen "Beat the Clock" Friday, November 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 Study Habits Defined Textbooks fill students' shelves. by Louisa Parker Agnes Scott students are al- ways wonderfully organized and efficient, right? Well, not always. Scotties have their own study stumbling blocks and use their own tricks to obtain those TV's. Everything from studying with friends to sleeping in the library keeps students from worthwhile studying. Carolyn Weaver says that Hop- kins' thin walls, poor lighting, and train noises inhibit her studying. Kimberly Cadora's least effective studying method is staying up all night. Laura Beverly and Kimberly Holfels say that they learn the least when they cram, and Beth Tanksley, a sophomore, learns nothing by just reading over her notes. One juniors recipe for ineffi- cient studying is three aspirins, three gin and tonics, Amadeus in the VCR, a pack of cigarettes, and a man sitting at her feet. by Anne Harris After a gruelling nine hours of play squeezed into an eighteen hour period, the Agnes Scott College Bowl team, led by captain Angie Howard, came through with honors in the Berry College College Bowl Tournament. Partic- ipating team members Dana Knight, Alicia Long. Alysa Swan, and Anne Harris came together to rank the team 12th out of twenty teams. Angie Howard won third place in individual answering, receiving her plaque immediately following Georgia Tech and Emory's individual top players. The tournament, held on Berry College's beautiful campus in Rome, Georgia, drew teams from all over the Southeast. North Carolina State was represented as well as Florida State University. The toughest competition came from the Georgia teams in the form of Georgia Tech and Emory. Agnes Scott defeated the Emory II team and gave the Emory I team a run for its money. College Bowl has often been accused of being nothing more than a particularly long and by Geri Pike This spring ASC students will be offered a new course called "Women's Studies." It is interdis- ciplinary and will cover perspec- tives of women in the United States and other countries. Doctors Beth Mackie, Rosemary Cunningham, Cathy Scott, Kathryn Malody, Katharine Kennedy, Gail Cabisius, and Linda Hubert will be teaching the course. "We hope that no one person will be teach- Noise is detrimental to most individuals' study attempts. Study- ing with either the television or the radio on keeps everyone from freshmen to seniors from retaining what they have read. Conversa- tions also distract many students. Students say that the place where they study is very impor- tant. "I never try to study in my room because I don't study," says Sophomore Erin Gaston. Although Freshman Audrey Primrose cites the library as a good place for her to study two juniors say that they always fall asleep when they study in the library. Allison Adams has this same problem when she tries to study in bed. So where's the best place to study? "In a quiet room alone," chime Shannon Pierce, Audrey Primrose, and a third freshman. Scotties' efficient study tech- niques vary. Shelby Threkel takes notes and outlines what she is reading. Getting up early in the morning to study helps Kimberly Cadora. Beth Tanksley copies her sadistic form of Trivial Pursuit, however, it manifests many worthy attributes. It is. above all, a thinking sport. The player must be prepared for tension and deductive reasoning and cannot allow herself to get offended by her opponent's ag- gression. Questions range across and into all subject matters from "What is the atomic number of the fifth element 9 " to "What color were Billy Budd's eyes 9 " Once the questions have been answered (in five seconds or less), the team is able to work on a bonus question to be answered in fifteen seconds or less. These are usually more detailed and include several parts. "Name five Broadway musicals with the word "love' in the title." The team with the most points wins. Agnes Scott's College Bowl team is still young, yet is making quite a name for itself. Practices are Monday and Wednesday nights from six to seven in the evening in the ground level of Buttrick. They are open to everyone with a taste for cerebral competition. ing by herself at any time during the course. There should always be some combination of two or more," said Dr. Mackie. The course will focus on what has been left out about women in subjects such as history, sociol- ogy, art and literature, and also what has been said about them. It will cover social contributions made by women over the years and also the ways in which society has restricted them. The textbook is Women's Realities; Women's Choices. Some of the topics that it includes notes over and over and recom- mends making flashcards with definitions on them. Laura Beverly also advises going over and over your notes, studying days in advance, and reading through your notes once before you actually start studying them. Carolyn Weaver, Erin Gaston and Vee Kimbrell advocate re- copying, reorganizing, and con- densing your notes. Audrey Prim- rose suggests that students read aloud and write their own version by Louisa Parker Who is a member of Agnes Scott's Christian Association?The nine members of Christian Associ- ation's executive board. Bible study leaders and participants, and regular Kyrios attendants are not the only "members" of Chris- tian Association. All Agnes Scott students are "members" of Christian Associa- tion because CA is not a typical club. There is no roll and there are no dues. Unless you are on the board your only responsibility is to have a good time. Kimberly Baker, a Bible study leader, notes this lack of obligation as a unique advan- tage of CA: students only partici- pate in the activities that interest them. Other reasons why students who are considering becoming involved with CA should partici- pate were listed by CA supporters. CA activities are relaxing study breaks and outlets, opportunities to be exposed to different Chris- tian viewpoints, exercises in are women in society (religion, education, and health), political power, women's personalities, and women's role in the family circle. "Women's Studies" is designed to fill the noticeable gap that has been left in the study of humanity. It will cover the roles of women systematically and also women's past and present insight into society according to Dr. Mackie. At present, only one course will be offered in the spring. "Ideally, we would like to offer the course more often, [such as] every semester," said Dr. Mackie. of their book or notes. Kimberly Holfels, a sophomore Return to College student and a history major, advocates the most elaborate plan for efficient studying. First, she reads the assignment and outlines it on the right half of her paper. Then, during the lecture, she takes notes on the left half of her paper. That evening, she compiles her notes in para- graph form. Over the weeks, she reads over questioning what you believe, chances to meet new people with similar beliefs, and places to learn about Christianity in general. According to President Beth Land, "The opportunity to meet people and grow as a person is a good reason to do anything." Why did CA board members originally join? They all wanted to serve the campus and, as Off- Campus Coordinator Amy Good- loe put it, they "saw a lot of what CA could be doing but wasn't." Vice-president Dolly Purvis and Secretary Cherie Arnette agreed that upperclassmen CA members encouraged them to join when they were freshmen. Cherie em- phasized that older students spending time with younger stu- dents was one of the essential elements of CA. Two of the reasons Beth cited for running for CA President were her desire to help change the direction of CA and her desire to contribute leadership to an organi- zation that provided activities for students that were not already being provided. Amy sees CA as a vehicle through which she can be visible the information at least three times so that she will absorb what she does not understand. Prior to the test, she writes an outline from the paragraphs and studies it. She then looks for causes and effects and tries to provide evi- dence for her answers. Talking to other students or the professor about the lectures also helps her. Agnes Scott students use vari- ous methods to study and learn, but they are all striving for the same thing, success. on campus as a Christian and as someone to talk to about Chris- tianity. It has given her a new view of the Agnes Scott campus and students and has allowed her to watch others grow in their Chris- tian lives. Laura Beverly, Orientation Coordinator, says that CA chal- lenges her and places her in contact with people she might not otherwise know, such as freshmen. Dolly, the longest-standing CA board member, also feels chal- lenged by CA. She has become more liberal in her religious views since she has been at Scott. Over the past two years that she has been involved with CA, its thrust has been evangelical. Dolly thinks that CA has brought her and that she has brought CA a balance between the conservative and the liberal. All people, regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds, are in- vited to participate in CA's Kyrios. All CA participants emphasize that Kyrios is light-hearted and fun. Most importantly. Beth urges upperclassmen to try to leave preconceptions at the door and just attend one meeting: "It's fun." College Bowl Competes Women's Studies Offered Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, November 13, 1987 Environmental Problems Threaten World Is Vgnes Scott's environment bein threatened? by Debbie L. Strickland Woody Allen once said that he doesn't trust air he can t see. One wonders what witty comments he would make if the greenhouse effect were to take place, thereby flooding his beloved New York when the polar ice caps melt. Of course, Allen was only making a joke. But the state of the environment is not a problem to be taken lightly. Pollution and human overpopu- lation are creating a crisis that may well threaten the existence of not only man. but also thousands of other species that co-inhabit this all too fragile planet. In the book. State of the World 1987. Lester R. Brown, president of the WorldWatch Institute and Sandra L. Postel. senior re- searcher at the institute, claim that various ecological systems are on the verge of crossing thresholds, beyond which lies disaster. For example, in recent years, despite a strong forest protection plan, the trees in German forests have become "sick'" and have started dying. Many botanists and ecologists believe that the situation is a result of pollution, which has plagued the more densely populated nations of Europe much more than the United States. The levels of various pollutants in the atmos- phere have been steadily rising since the advent of the Industrial Revolution, and have only in recent years crossed the threshold, beyond which the trees cannot function. Brown cites this phenomenon as the first evidence of an ap- proaching catastrophe in Euro- pean forests. European forests are not the only ones endangered. Because the lush tropical forests along the Amazon river in Brazil "clean" much of the carbon dioxide pollution from the air, the rapid deforestation of this area has alarmed many environmentalists. In Brazil the government sup- ports programs which hold poten- tial economic benefits, but which also involve destroying the Ama- zon jungles, which are of global importance. For example, one of their recent programs provided land grants to people willing to leave the over- crowded coastal cities in order to clear some backcountry land and farm it. The program was a disaster for many reasons, but its worst effect was the meaningless destruction of thousands of acres of tropical forests. Brazil has initiated other schemes in the past with similar results. Absurdly, many of these proj- ects are financed through various forms of western aid. including government and private loans, that is intended to foster economic development in the Third World. In the past these organizations gave little attention to the environ- mental effects of approved proj- ects. Recently, as a result of several scandalous loans, they have begun rejecting proposals that would excessively damage the environment. Brazil is only one of many Third World nations facing ecological disasters. Northern Africa, as most people are aware, has been dealing with a tragic drought and famine for several years. Much of the devas- tation is a result of environmental changes. The desert has been slowly but surely eating away the edges of fertile land, since many African governments became unable to obtain loans for irriga- tion projects. The environmental problems that threaten more than a single region are the destruction of the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect. A layer of ozone gas exists 10 to 30 miles above the surface of the earth in the stratosphere. An ozone molecule is composed of three oxygen atoms, and has the useful property of absorbing harmful ultraviolet light. A group of chemicals that transforms ozone molecules into regular oxygen gas (which absorbs very little ultraviolet radiation) is chlorofluorocarbons. When a chlorofluorocarbon molecule is broken apart by ultraviolet light, a freed chlorine atom interacts with an ozone molecule and a single oxygen atom to produce two atoms of ordinary oxygen gas. The catalyst chlorine can go on to destroy 100,000 more ozone molecules. So where do chlorofluorocar- bons (CFCs) come from? They are used in refrigerators and air conditioners as coolants, in the production of plastics, and to clean microelectronic circuitry. Since their development in the Twenties and Thirties, their pro- duction has risen to hundreds of thousands of tons per year. In 1983 scientists discovered a "hole" in the ozone near Antarc- tica. At first heightened sunspot activity and generally abnormal weather of the Antarctic region were thought responsible. But growing evidence links the hole to the extensive use of CFCs. It is still too early for a final analysis, but up to half of the depletion in the "hole" could be the result of unnatural processes. If enough ozone is lost, the consequences could be dire. The increased amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth would increase cancer rates (especially skin cancer) and birth defects. The threat of ozone depletion is significant enough to have brought negotiators from 24 countries to Montreal in order to write a treaty limiting the produc- tion of CFCs and other gases that affect the ozone layer. A larger threat, however, is that of the greenhouse effect. Ordinar- ily, when visible light reaches the earth, much of the energy is reradiated back into space as infrared radiation. However, carbon dioxide acts like a greenhouse. Sunlight passes through, but none of the heat escapes. In the 1890s the Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius pre- dicted this effect. It is ordinarily very positive. Indeed, it keeps the earth habitable with an average temperature that is about 60 degrees Farenheit warmer than it would be without the greenhouse effect. The burning of fossil fuels, however, creates excess carbon dioxide, and if enough carbon dioxide builds up. the earth will experience a warming that will severely alter weather patterns and shift deserts and fertile areas. Experimental evidence is con- firming the theory. A Soviet-French research team recently found that worldwide average temperatures are related to the amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They studied Antarctic ice and found that the ice ages correspond to low carbon dioxide amounts and warm periods are accompanied by increased amounts. In addition, the average global temperature has already in- creased by one degree this century. Since Arrhenius' time the level of carbon dioxide has increased 11 to 12 percent, and by 2050 will double. Some scientists speculate that the changes in weather patterns will render much of the United States, including the entire Mid- west, a desert. Canada might become a great power, for its climate would then resemble the current climate of the United States. These changes will be accom- panied by the flooding of large coastal areas as the polar ice caps begin to melt. New York City. Los Angeles. Boston, and Miami are just a few of the American cities that would become national disaster areas. To avoid catastrophe the federal government and state govern- ments would either have to build extensive dikes or somehow evacuate the population to inland areas. Either solution would have severe repercussions on the economy and our standard of living. The deforestation of the Ama- zon and other tropical regions exacerbates the problems of the greenhouse effect. Plants natur- ally recycle carbon dioxide into oxygen gas. so if a significant amount of plant life is destroyed, more carbon dioxide will be present. World governments have be- come increasingly aware of these environmental hazards, and are taking some steps to prevent the crossing of disastrous thresholds. There is some controversy as to how much needs to be done. Although most industrial na- tions agreed in the Montreal accords to decrease their use of CFCs fifty percent by 1999. developing nations are actually allowed to increase use in order to "catch up." However, the net effect, accord- ing to treaty supporters will be a reduction in CFCs of 35 percent by the year 2000. Some experts believe that a cutback of 95 percent should have been the goal. The Environmental Protection Agency predicts that the accord will prevent 131 million skin cancer cases in those born before 2075. The greenhouse effect pre- sents greater difficulties in preven- tion. Both industrialized and developing countries are unwilling to cut fossil fuel usage, which is the major contributor to the effect. Scientists haven't yet worked out all the details on these environmental changes. They are not yet sure to what degree natural processes are responsible and to what degree industrial processes and deforestation are responsible. They are certain, though, that unless the people of the world unite and halt or slow down the causes of environmental prob- lems, significant thresholds will be crossed, thresholds which cannot ever be recrossed. Editor's note: Many of the facts cited in this article came from the October 19 issue of Time Magazine. Life Unfolds in Spain by Carolina Vargas A popular saying in Spanish is 'El mundo es un panuelo," mean- ing "the world is a handkerchief." At first, one's world is a folded nandkerchief the size of a thumb. Then it starts to unfold, and if you nelp it along, your dreams expand until your view of the world is at the edge of the ocean on a still-flat world. The handkerchief itself is quite willing to unfold more, but it needs help: your hands and mind and love unfold it. Finally, it reaches the full size, and it all seems right: you know your handkerchief well enough now; it can serve its purpose; it fits into a pocket when compla- cency overrides curiosity about what more could be in that handkerchief. It seems that noth- ing else could possibly be under those two remaining folds, so why even open it up 9 This is where the real challenge and the real joy begin, because if you dare to lift up a corner, the unknown and the unexpected begin to rise out of the seeming blankness. This is the discovery and the uncovering of the world, a plunge into the surprises and differences and pains and greater joys it offers. Unfolding countries, conti- nents, peoples, ways of living and enjoying life can teach us more about ourselves, about reaching out and accepting others who are different; it is what we can give, what we can contribute to helping others unfold their handkerchiefs. Unfolding the handkerchief means breaking through limita- tions, gaining the freedom to be and to love the ever-unfolding world and all the wondrous sur- prises it contains. This handkerchief could unfold forever, because in the act of unfolding it has stretched the threads until they reach around the world, spinning an infinite number of connections. And yet the world is still that tiny, folded handkerchief, where everything exists and waits in its smallness. Friday, November 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 9 ACTS AN ID IENYIECT/1 T Black Cat Culminates With Formal by Erika Stamper This year's Black Cat Formal was held on Halloween night, and it was definitely filled with tricks and treats! At 10:00 p.m. Saturday eve- ning, the formal began. This zany evening marked the culmination of the Black Cat festivities of the previous week. Held at the Omni International Hotel, the elegant evening showed the faculty and guests that the Scotties know how to celebrate on and off the dance floor. Even though the space on the dance floor was minimal, ener- getic young women in beautiful dresses with handsome dates danced heartily to the tunes of Cruise-O-Matics, the performing band. This band was definitely a treat, for it played some "oldie but goody" dance tunes. Not only did Cruise-O-Matics music add to the fun atmosphere, but their very casual attire added that extra touch. Those who weren't dancing were munching on the fantastic array of food. The tables were loaded with cheese, fried cheese, chicken fingers, fruity punch, and other snacks. Sometimes, other guests of the hotel would sneak some food from the table. Need- less to say, there was enough for everybody. Other people were making casual conversation at the tables surrounding the dance floor. Once in a while, a photog- rapher would sneak a picture. The photographer probably saw some very memorable poses Malone Releases First Album by Anne Harris Following much anticipation and planning, Michelle Malone released her first official album- available-only-on-cassette on Tuesday, October 27. The Little Five Points Community Pub was crowded, and the audience was filled with excitement. Con- sequently, Michelle's three set music show can very easily be marked as one of the highlights of her career. In an uncharacteristic perfor- mance move. Michelle shared the stage with many other perform- ers. For her original songs, she^ was accompanied by a bassist (De De Vogt). a flutist (Ann Richardson), a guitarist (Gerard McHugh. who doubled as a saxophonist), and a drummer (Ed Bradley). This blend provided for an interesting musical experience sustained by folk rock, yet occa- sionally crossing over into a jazz type. Special appearances included a Chapel Hill, North Carolina performer, Tracy Drach, as well as a couple of local Atlanta artists. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed once the show was under way, and Michelle kept the audience entertained as she attempted to "go commercial." The album, on sale at a wide variety of music stores such as Wax 'n Fax, is titled New Experi- ence and includes some of her very best work. Songs such as "Circus, Circus." "New Experi- ence." and "All I Can Give You (Is Me)" help to bring forth the beautiful quality and strength of Michelle's voice. Michelle's career is moving very rapidly now, one result being a full page article in Creative Loafing which preceded her album re- lease. Going commercial for this artist is not so much taking a chance as it is realizing potential. Art Is "Thought Provoking" by V. Mills "Beyond the Lobe. Between the Atoms" is the one-woman art show now being featured in the Dalton Galleries. The creative force behind the wide array of works is Katharine Dahl. In the first room is a variety of large paintings which are repre- sentative of the teachings of Wong Loh Sin See. Each painting represents the desirable qualities that an individual can hope to have. These paintings have a very soothing aspect which is perhaps due to their simplicity. Wall hangings, cylinders, and stand-up pieces of sculpture are some of the types of porcelain that fill the main room of the gallery. Bits of philosophy are contained on some of the various pieces such as, "Every moment of light and darkness is a miracle." Thought provoking drawings fill another room of the gallery. The drawings by themselves are worthy of long study, but they also contain pieces of philosophy. The drawings are reminiscent of the drawings by a young child, but display a great deal of complexity. The final room contains a variety of works expressing some of the problems within contempo- rary society. Paintings of the sky surrounded by barbed wire, and backed with a bit of ecological philosophy dominate that room. A large display about the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and a series of violent paintings are a few of the works in the last room. This is by far the most thought provoking exhibit shown at ASC this year. There is some art that will be pleasing to every person, even if that art is philosophy. It would be impossible to give an accurate description of all the works in the gallery and so each person is encouraged to go and see the works for herself. The show will be in the gallery from October 31 to December 10, and admission is free. Do yourself a favor and drop by the gallery on your way to class to see the show. that night. When the photographer asked for serious poses, that's what he got; but when he asked for crazy poses, he got that and a whole lot more. The party was in full swing until 2:00 in the morning. Just because the party was over didn't mean that the fun had stopped. Areas other than the Omni ballroom were in for some tricks and treats. The elevators and escalators were prime objects for Halloween escapades. Escalators served as mechanical glide boards for some of the young men who escorted Agnes Scott students. The elevators were like amusement park rides. Some people, follow- ing the formal, liked the ride so much that they remained in the elevators for several minutes. Treats for some people were cruel Don Campbell, Mandv Roberts, and Meredith Sammons enjoy the dance. tricks to others. In the presence of those tricks and treats, some of which are unmentionable, this year's Black Cat Formal at the Omni will exist in our thoughts for a long time. TASHTS Performance Demands Encore by Heidi C. Hitchcock "And we have an encore in case you clap enough" Fred Sherry, cellist. And encore they did! TASHI performed as part of the ASC Kirk Concert Series on Thursday, November 5th. Their unique method of printing programs by listing a large repertoire from which they would choose several works kept one guessing as to what was to come next. The chamber group, which consists of string quartet and clarinet, opened with Igor Stravinsky's "Concertino for String Quartet." This one movement work was energetically performed and thrill- ing to listen to. The strings worked separately, then in pairs, then peaked with unirhythmic passages. The Stravinsky was followed by Mozart's "Duo for Violin and Viola in G major, K. 423. "The story was told of how Mozart composed a couple of duos for his friend Michael Haydn, brother of Franz Joseph Haydn, who was too ill to finish a commissioned set of duos. The show really took off when Richard Stoltzman appeared with his clarinet, and the group per- formed "Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet" by Jean Francaix. The four movement piece was composed in the 1970s and displays many of the clarinet's abilities. There were jazzy skips and legato melodies. The clarinet added a new dimension to the idea of string pizzicati. After intermission. Fred Sherry announced the last piece. Mozart's "Quintet in A major for Clarinet and Strings. K. 581. "Then he said ". . . and we have an encore in case you clap enough." Well, the audience did clap enough, and it was well worth it. As an encore, the quintet per- formed Alan Shulmans "Rendez- vous for Benny" as in Benny Goodman. The strings opened, then the clarinet added a jazzy flavor. The piece gave the strings an opportunity to play new styles and rhythms that they rarely get to play. TASHI, which is the Tibetan word for good fortune, has been playing together for fourteen years. The members are Ida Kavafian, violin; Theodore Arm, violin: Steven Tenenbom. viola; Fred Sherry, cello; and Richard Stoltzman. clarinet. Sting's . . . Nothing ... Is Something by Heather Kelley In an interview which Sting gave shortly after the release of his first solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles, he explained the origin of that title. It came from a dream that he had had in which giant blue turtles had churned up his English flower garden. He interpreted the dream as a confir- mation of his plan to leave The Police and form a solo career for himself. He then made his dream reality with the support of a talented group of jazz musicians. His most recent solo endeavor, ...Nothing Like The Sun, although not quite so Jungian, can be considered further confirmation of the validity of his decision. The two album set, containing twelve songs, falls just short of masterpiece status. It is impossi- ble to fit Sting's music into a convenient category. This fact, however, is an asset. With a mixture of rock, jazz, and reggae music, Sting and his band have created their own brand of audi- tory ecstasy. ...Nothing... shows excellence on every level. The music itself is top notch, particularly on "Little Wing," Sting's remake of the Jimi Hendrix classic. Another notable song is the thematically and stylistically Spanish "They Dance Alone (Gueca Solo)." Among the featured guitarists on the song are Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits and Eric Clapton. They and two others are given credit as "fea- tured," yet, unfortunately, the individual guitarists on the song cannot be readily distinguished. Perhaps the most disappointing loss, as far as the music is concerned, is that of drummer Omar Hakim, who has been replaced by Manu Katche since Blue Turtles. The drum lines on the latest album, with the excep- tion of "They Dance Alone" and "History Will Teach Us Nothing," are rather dry. On a few tracks, Sting has wisely abstained from employing any traditional drum tracks at all, thus achieving a mellower, darker sound. Sting's versatile voice and the vocals of his back-up singers provide a convincing mechanism for his intriguing lyrics. From the compellingly insistent "We'll Be Together" (also the first single) to the hauntingly persuasive "Fragile." Stings messages cover a wide range of personal, emo- tional, and national issues. His lyrics are undeniably more similar to poetry than to rock songs, and it's good poetry, at that. There are not many songwriters today whose lyrics include words such as "impunity" and thoughts such as "It takes a gentleman to suffer ignorance and smile; be yourself no matter what they say." which are from the songs "Straight To My Heart" and "Englishman in New York," respectively. If you like to think, then Sting's lyrics are for you. As a special feature, in addition to the lyrics, the album includes a piece of background information or some other related comment for every song. Each song becomes an unforgettable representation of a fleeting thought or moment in time, bring- ing extra meaning to the album as a whole. Whether you are interested in mental stimulation, auditory stimulation, or both, the album to satisfy your interests is ...Nothing Like the Sun. It is sure to be "nothing like" anything you have heard before. Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, November 13, 1987 AN ID IEN1 T Travanti, McGuire, and Gould Star at the Fox by Angie Shapard The revival of Robert Andersons / Never Sang For My Father played at the Fox Theatre from Tuesday, October 6 through Sun- day. October 11. Daniel J. Travanti, Harold Gould, and Dorothy McGuire starred. / Never Sang For My Father is set in 1968 in New York City and a small town in Westchester County. It tells the story of Gene Garrison, a widowed, middle- aged man, who seeks acceptance and love from his elderly, cantan- kerous father. Gene. (Travanti). loves his mother Margaret. (McGuire). very much and would like to love Tom. (Gould), his father. Tom has been a highly re- spected member of the communi- ty, but has been a harsh and unloving father. Gene's attempts at reconciliation with his father cause conflicts to arise that affect the whole family. As much as Gene tries to love his father, he-is not able to. When Margaret suddenly dies. Genp feels it is his responsibility to take care of his father. Gene is torn between the loyalty he knows a son should have towards his father and the desire to proceed with his own life by moving to California and remarrying. Gene makes a final attempt towards the end of the play to be open and love his father. He finds that he still cannot "sing" for his father. They do not understand each other, and Gene knows that it is impossible for him to receive from his father the same kind of love he wants to give. Daniel J. Travanti returns from an absence of ten years from the theatre to an overall excellent portrayal of Gene. He is believa- ble as the loyal son torn between emotions. At times Travanti seems to be "wishy-washy" and too reserved. It is Gene's character that demands this mildness, however, and is therefore by no means a fault in Travanti's acting. Travanti successfully makes the transition back from television to stage. Dorothy McGuire gives an outstanding performance as Margaret, the loving mother and dutiful wife. McGuire is perfect in ASC Alumna Speaks on "The Role of Women in C.S. Lewis " by Louisa Parker Dr. Dabney Hart. Professor of English at Georgia State Univer- sity, spoke on "The Role of Women in C.S. Lewis" at the first Episcopal Students Tea on Octo- ber 22. A 1947 Agnes Scott graduate. Dr. Hart pursued academic work in England for twenty years. During this period, she had the opportunity to participate in semi- nars held by C.S. Lewis and noted that women students who had taken classes from Lewis had different impressions of how he viewed women. Some female students thought that he disliked women and verbally attacked them during class. Others felt that he ignored women, favoring .the men. and still others felt that he treated men and women as equals. Hart considered these women's different personalities and de- cided that Lewis was not being sexist in his classes. The women were just reacting differently to Lewis. Hart believes that the women who thought that Lewis was attacking them in class were not used to Lewis' Socratic method of questioning which he applied to both men and women. The women who felt that Lewis ignored them were not speaking up in class because they were intimidated by Lewis and the male students, and that it was the assertive women who believed that Lewis viewed women and men equally. Hart used this example to open her discussion on how Lewis' literature presents women and to show how actions can be per- ceived different ways. During the rest of her talk, Hart attempted to answer the question "Are the Works of C.S. Lewis Sexist?" Her first controversial example was taken from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. At the end of the book, when the four children are knighted, Susan is dubbed "the gentle." Critics have complained that this is sexist, but Hart notes that Lucy, the other girl, was named "the valiant." Considering Lewis' other uses of the word, he uses "gentle" in the way it is used in "gentleman," not with our connotations of being soft and ineffectual. She also noted how important naming was throughout the book and how these names were essential to the meaning of the rest of the book. After going through various examples in Lewis' literature, Hart concluded with an excerpt from an essay on why Lewis thought that women should not be priests in the Anglican church. He said that although women are just as capable as men in the administra- tive and instructive jobs of being a minister, the visual image of a woman carrying out the sacra- ments and the imagery of the language that would be used in conjunction with the sacraments would be wrong. Lewis argued that all language paints its own images and that these images are important in the traditions of the Anglican Church. He also stres- sed the importance of the visual image in these traditions. Hart concluded that she does not think that Lewis was sexist and that, despite the fact that intellectually she thinks that women should be priests, in her heart she, like Lewis, is bothered by the imagery. Daniel J. Travanti and Doroth) McGuire star in "I Never Sang For \1\ Father." kerous Tom. Gould 'gives many different perspectives to his character. He not only makes Tom seem unloving, grumpy and un- generous, but also sweet and almost pitiful. Gould delivers a fine performance. / Never Sang For My Father creating in Margaret a sense of stability and security for both Gene and Tom. Her motherly appearance and mannerisms add credibility to her role. Harold Gould gives perhaps the best performance as the cantan- was directed by Josephine R. Abady and produced by Jay H. Fuch, The Kennedy Center/AVTA, and PACE Theatrical Group in association with Sports Entertain- ment Group, Inc. The cast was outstanding, and the play was thoroughly touching and enjoyable. Ivory's Maurice is a "Visual Feast" by Beth Mullis Powerfully bringing to light the hypocrisy of proper English soci- ety at the turn of the century in beautifully crafted Edwardian setting, James Ivory has once again brought to the screen a masterful interpretation of an E. M. Forster novel. Maurice perhaps surpasses the level of cinematic art of Ivory's critically and popularly acclaimed - Room With a View. Maurice Tackles the somewhat uncomfortable subject of male homosexuality among the noble class in England in the early twentieth century. The movie explores the intensity of emotions that must be kept pent up in homosexual relationships in the milieu of proper society. The movie focuses on the physical and emotional develop- ment of Maurice Hall (James Wilby). In the onset of the film. Maurice is instructed in a very touching scene by his boarding school instructor about the howto's and wherefor's of sexual- ity. Walking along an English beach, Maurices instructor, some- what of a father figure since Maurice's own father is dead, warns him of the ungentlemanly talk that he may encounter at the new school he is about to attend. As waves powerfully crash behind them, Maurice is already unsure of the powerful feelings that he. as a young boy just entering adolescence, is starting to experi- ence. Throughout the movie. Ivory has artfully constructed such scenes in which the setting astutely reflects the emotions of the characters. The visual rich- ness of each scene is reminiscent of Room With A View. In both movies costuming, set design, and landscape all come together to form a work of art that is as visually enthralling as the emo- tionally packed text. But in Maurice there are appro- priate differences. The scenery in Room With A View conveyed a sense of lightheartedness and free passion. Maurice, obviously about a type of love that cannot be expressed as openly, is full of scenery that reflects the con- trolled passion that is waiting to be released. As Maurice matures in ' his intellectual pursuits, he attends Cambridge, where he meets his first lover, Give Durham (Hugh Grant). The majestic spires and intimate student relationships provide appropriate backdrop for exploration of relationships that may be less than socially accept- able outside the cloistered walls of the university. The relationship between Maurice and Give extends into their adult lives, but is curtailed when a friend from Cambridge is convicted of practicing homosexu- ality, a criminal offense in England at the time. Give is suddenly aware of the social implications of his homosexuality, as he is no longer a carefree youth living under the ideal guise of student, but now is a lawyer with aspira- tions in politics. As a result, Give rejects Maurice, takes a wife, and encourages Maurice to do the same. Maurice never does reconcile Give's rejection, though he even goes to the extent of receiving hypnotic therapy to overcome his homosexuality. The therapy proves ineffective, and Maurice continues his melancholy life, caught between society's de- mands and his own desires. Maurice finally finds content- ment when he encounters a gameskeeper, Alec Scudder, at Give's estate, who shares his own sexual choice. But this liaison is doubly objective, for not only does it conflict with society's sexual dictates, but it also conflicts with society's stringent class structure. Maurice and Alec are deter- mined to make their illicit affair work, and in a touching scene in the end of the movie, Give blesses the very affair which he himself wistfully longs for but will not let himself have. Both leads give sensitive por- trayals of confused and emotion- ally constricted youths growing up in a society that allowed little emotional freedom. Wilby found the crux of Maurice's sexual frustration and subtly crafted a character that we find not only sympathetic, but also very human. Grant gives an equally compel- ling presentation of the distraught and confused Give. His portrayal of the evolution of Give from a self-admitted homosexual to up- standing husband and lawyer is thoughtfully executed. Maurice is a visual feast. Pierre Lhomme's photography ap- proaches perfection. Coupled with the thought provoking Forster text and Ivory's talent for bringing the words of Forster to the screen, the visual impact of Maurice is compelling. CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean, etc. CALL NOW: 206-736-0775 Ext. 173 II Friday, November 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 11 A\m% AND ENTERTAINMENT Paper Dolls Give Audience More Than A Musical Show Reiner Produces Another Winner by Caroline Sigman On Saturday, October 24, the Little Five Points Community Pub featured one of Atlanta's most popular and exciting bands, the Paper Dolls. Five talented women compose the group: De De Vogt (bass, vocals), Anne MacDonald (vocals), Cindy Diamond (keyboard, guitar, vocals), Missy Speert (guitar, vocals), and Tammy Hurt (percussion). The show was not merely a musical performance by any means; having fun with the audi- ence seems to be just as impor- tant to the Dolls as making their songs sound right. After kicking the first set off with "These Boots Were Made for Walkin," the group reminded the audience that the word of the day on Pee Wee Herman's Playhouse was "cool" and that every time a Paper Doll uttered that word, everyone was to scream. This small measure of audience participation really kept the fans and the Dolls together throughout the evening's three sets. Songs featured included "LyirV to Myself," "The Closer We Get," and "Killing Time" from the Paper Dolls' album, as well as such favorites as "Fear," "Slanted," and "You're My Favorite Waste of Time." The Paper Dolls also played a wide variety of songs in terms of style. Rock was the prominent genre throughout the show, but songs such as "Red Rooster," a slow, throbbing blues tune, and "Pussy in the Well," a jazz song by the Manhattan Transfer, pro- vided a nice contrast while show- ing off the talent of the Dolls. In the third set, insults were playfully hurled between Anne and Cindy: Anne (in reference to Cindy's blue plaid baggy shirt): "Did you shoot your blanket 9 " Cindy (in reference to Anne's rather skimpy attire): "Well. yeah, but I didn't steal my little girl's third grade sundress." The audience then cheered the two on as they simulated mud wrestling in slow motion for Missy's benefit. At 2:00 a.m. the band made an amusing production of counting down the seconds until the end of Daylight Savings Time. Soon after, they closed the last set with an inspiring rendition, mostly acapella, of Neil Young's "After the Goldrush." The Paper Dolls will be perform- ing at the Little Five Points Community Pub on New Year's Eve. Albums, tapes, and t-shirts are all $8 and are available at every Paper Dolls performance. by Heather Kelley It seems that Rob Reiner can do no wrong. After the satirically hilarious This is Spinal Tap, the romantic and funny The Sure Thing, and the poignant Stand By Me, he has further blessed us with The Princess Bride, a (take a deep breath) witty, romantic, exiting, frightening, suspenseful, farcical fairy tale. This claim is no exaggeration. The Princess Bride is jam-packed. It is, at first, the simple story of a young middle-aged (figure that one out) couple in love. The beautiful maiden Buttercup (Robin Wright) slowly but surely falls in love with her farmhand Westly (Cary Elwes). Their re- lationship is severed, however, when Westly goes off to seek his fortune, promising Buttercup that he will return one day. When Buttercup hears, years later, that Westly's ship has been captured by the dread Pirate Roberts, she gives up hope, for Pirate Roberts spares no lives. She pledges her betrothal to the evil (as is later revealed) Prince Humperdink (Chris Sarandon). In a plot to create war between two neighboring countries, Hum- perdink and his companion Count Rugen (Christopher Guest) have hired three "free agents" to kidnap and kill Buttercup. As one can see, the plot is already rather convoluted. Add the twist that half of the bad guys really turn out to be good guys, and the plot becomes even more intriguing. That's only in the first half hour; yet to come are sword fights, a battle of wits, secret potions, torture chambers, resurrection, and still more true love. This is definitely a movie for the world's many hopeless romantics. Frankly, it's not hard to fall in love with Cary Elwes. The same appeal he had in "Lady Jane" is Hitchcock Presents Recital On Saturday, November 14, Heidi Hitchcock will present a Senior Recital in Maclean Au- ditorium at 4:15 p.m. The program consists of 20th Century music for the flute and piano by Samuel Barber. Francis Poulenc, Claude Debussy, and Paul Hindemith. Miss Hitchcock will be joined by her mother Dell Hitchcock, mezzo-soprano, for two pieces arranged by Luigi Zaninelli and a setting of two poems by William Blake composed by Miss Hitch- cock. Robin Hensley. the staff accompanist at Agnes Scott, will accompany Miss Hitchcock on the piano. Following Miss Hitchcock's recital, the audience is invited to attend a reception which is being organized by Ms. G. intensified for this character with the addition of humor. Outstand- ing performances are given by Mandy Patkin as the vengeful-yet- sensitive Inigo Montoya, Wallace Shawn as the evil Vizzini, and Chris Guest as Count Rugen. It is impossible not to sympathize with Inigo as he searches fanati- cally for "the man with six fingers on his right hand" in order to avenge his father's death. Vizzini, leader of the kidnapers, is un- ashamedly cruel, and his downfall is a joy to behold. As the evil-to- the-point-of-psychotic Count Rugen, Chris Guest does a wonderful job. The character shows yet another manifestation of Guest's comic versatility. No one knows what goes on in self-proclaimed manic-depressive Rob Reiner's head. In any case, each of his directorial endeavors has produced a movie of classic caliber. One trip to a local theatre these days proves that The Prin- cess Bride is no exception. Pilobolus Dance Theatre Tues., Nov. 17 8:15 p.m. Presser Hall Call 371-6430 Calendar of Events: November 13 - November 23 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1987 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. -(EXHIBI- TION): Faust: A Novel in Pictures at the Goethe Institute of Atlanta. Call 892-2388. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. -(ART EXHIBIT): "Beyond the Lobe, Between the Atoms" by Katharine Hartwig Dahl at ASC's Dalton Gallery, Dana through December 10. Call 371-6247. 10:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. -(SEMI- NAR): Georgia Council for the Arts sponsors a free grant-writing seminar for Georgia nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations inter- ested in applying to GCA for funding. In the Rich Auditorium, Woodruff Arts Center. Call 493- 5787. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -(SEMI- NAR): 2nd session of the Georgia Council for the Arts grant-writing seminar. Call 493-5787. 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. -(Sci- ence): "Dino-mania" exhibit of animated dinosaurs at Fernbank through January 17, 1988. Call 378-4311. 3:00 p.m. -(SCIENCE): "The Death of the Dinosaurs" at Fernbank through November 25. Call 378-4311. 7:00 p.m. -(SCIENCE): Dina- mation Dinosaur Exhibit opens at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 7:00 p.m. -(SCIENCE): Di- nosaur Film and Lecture Series continues through January 15, 1988. "Georgia Dinosaurs" by Dr. David Schwimmer at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 8:00 p.m. -(SCIENCE): "The Death of the Dinosaurs" at Fernbank through November 25. Call 378-4311. 8:00 p.m. -(DRAMA): End of the World With Symposium to Follow at the Alliance Mainstage, Woodruff Arts Center through November 21. Call 892-2414. 8:00 p.m. -(FILM): Meet the Director: Iverson White at the Woodruff Arts Center. Call 892- HIGH. 8:00 p.m. -(MUSICAL): CATS at the Fox Theatre through November 17. Call 873-4200. 8:00 p.m. -(DRAMA): Grease Paper at the Academy Theatre, 173 Fourteenth Street through November 21. Call 892-0880. 8:00 p.m. -(DRAMA): Ameri- can Dreams: Lost and Found at the Alliance Studio, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree NE through November 21. Call 892- 2414. 8:30 p.m. -(COMEDY): Bill Kirchenbaur at The Punch Line, Sandy Springs through November 15. Call 252-LAFF. 9:00 p.m. -(COMEDY): Chris Alpine at The Punch Line, North- lake through November 15. Call 252-LAFF. 10:45 p.m. -(COMEDY): Bill Kirchenbaur at The Punch Line, Sandy Springs. Call 252-LAFF. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1987 TBA-(MUSIC/ART): "J. S. Bach and His World A Sym- posium and Concert" at the Goethe Institute of Atlanta. Call 892-2388 a.m. or 266-9123 p.m. 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. -(SCIENCE): "Facts From Fossils" at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (DRAMA): A Wrinkle in Time at the Alliance Children's Theatre, Wood- ruff Arts Center through November 21. Call 892-2414. 4:15 p.m. -(MUSIC): Flutist Heidi Hitchcock will present an ASC Senior Recital in Maclean Auditorium. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1987 TBA-(MUSIC/ART): "J. S. Bach and His World A Sym- posium and Concert" at the Goethe Institute. 2:00 p.m. -(MUSIC): Music from Aston Magna at the High. Call 892-HIGH. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1987 TBA (COMEDY): Carol Leifer at The Punch Line, Sandy Springs through November 22. Call 252- LAFF. 8:15-(DANCE): Pilobolus Dance Theatre at ASC's Presser Hall. Call 371-6430/ 9:00-(COMEDY): Frankie Pace at The Punch Line, North- lake through November 22. Call 252-LAFF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1987 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. -(WORK- SHOP): Introduction of Super- VHS PRO SERIES Product Line at Panasonic, 1854 Shackleford Ct., Norcross. Call 925-6835. 7:00 p.m. -(GERMAN FILM): Nightshift at The Goethe Institute of Atlanta. Call 892-2388. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. 1987 8:00 p.m. -(DRAMA): The Diary of Anne Frank at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center, 1745 Peachtree. NE. Call 875-7881. 8:00 p.m. -(FILM): The Circle of Deceit at the High. Call 892- HIGH. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1987 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (FILM SERIES): "New Directions: The Brothers Quay" at the Wood- ruff Arts Center. Call 892-HIGH for film titles. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1987 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PHOTOGRAPHYWORKSHOP): John Shaw to lead workshop at Atlanta's Southeastern Center for the Arts. Call 633-1990 for regis- tration. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP): "Photography for Kids" at the High. Call 892-HIGH. 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. -(SCIENCE): "Facts from Fossils" at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 1 :00 p.m. -(STORYTELLING): Susan Deaver to tell Southern and African-American Folktales at the Wren's Nest, 1050 Gordon Street. SW. Call 753-7735 or 753-7736. 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (FILM SERIES): "New Directions: The Brothers Quay" at the Wood- ruff Arts Center. Call 892-HIGH for film titles. 8:00 p.m. -(DRAMA): The Diary of Anne Frank at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. Call 875-7881. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1987 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m (PHOTOGRAPHYWORKSHOP): John Shaw to lead workshop at Atlanta's Southeastern Center for the Arts. Call 633-1990 for regis- tration. 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (DRAMA): The Diary of Anne Frank at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. Call 875- 7881. 3:30 p.m. -(FILM): Ansel Adams, Photographer at the High. Call 892-HIGH. 4:00 p.m. -(MUSIC): Steve Winick on trumpet and organist Melinda Clark present "Blares, Ayres, and More Flares" at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Call 873-5427. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1987 8:00 p.m. -(ART LECTURE): "Frank Gehry and the Deconstruc- tion of the American Scene" by Martin Filler at the Woodruff Arts Center. Call 881-0656 or 881- 0627. Page 12# THE PROFILE November 13, 1987 SPORTS Classes Rival in the Black Cat Games by Allena Bowen and Kim Lamkin The 1987 Black Cat games kicked off Friday, October 30 at 1 :00 p.m. The College Bowl tournament was the first area of competition. This year all four classes had teams. From the first question posed to the contestants by Caroline Sigman. the juniors and seniors were running neck and neck. However, the Pilots pulled ahead and won the twenty minute round. The knowledgeable seniors that led the Pilots were Ellen Jones and Beth Mullis. The participants answered questions ranging in topic from movies and poets to biology and chemistry. The next competition was the infamous Egg Toss. It was held on the new field and kept spectators Seniors pull t< at a respectful distance! The seniors also were victorious in this event. The winning toss team included Adele Clements. Sarah Copenhaver, Jessica Edwards and Claire Guitton. Another game that was a part of Friday's recreation was the Dress Wet. with the freshman class claiming the victory The winners who were brave enough to put the wet clothes on were Betsy Johnson, Jennifer Pearson. Jennifer Pilcher. and Julie Thur- mond. This competition was amusing for the spectators and became a favorite that afternoon. Following the Dress Wet. the crowd moved down the field for the ever popular three-legged race. The sophomores won this game with the quick feet of Traci Lynn Chapski. Katie Pattillo, and Teresa Ramirez: and the second team of Karen Anderson. Allena Bowen, and Kim Lamkin brought up the rear to clinch the Mounties' | victory. J The traditional Kitty Carry was > the next event. The object of this | game is for each team of four t members to carry miscellaneous objects such as books, orange i pylons, paper cups, and a kitty Volleyball "Slams" into Action by Jeanne Booth The Agnes Scott College Vol- leyball Team completed their 1987 season with an action packed victory over LaGrange College on Saturday, October 31. The team was playing in the annual Phoenix Cup Volleyball Tournament hosted by Oglethorpe College. Four teams participated in the tourna- ment. Olgethorpe claimed the first place trophy. Spelman College received the second place trophy Agnes Scott College came in third place and. LaGrange College came in last. Though the Agnes Scott team had lost its first game against Soccer News Spelman and its second game against Olgethorpe. the team came out strong against La- Grange. The five veteran team members all played well. These players are seniors Mahrukh S. Mavalvala. Sarah L. Copenhaver. M. Adele Clements and Jeanne Booth, and junior Dee Agee. Heather Warnock, another vete- ran player, was unable to attend. "New" team members Jennifer Seebode. Kristine Imbertson. Denise Dresser, Audrey Primrose, and Gwen Haug also played well. The first game in the match against LaGrange was close with Agnes Scott triumphing. The final score was 15-11. The second game was an upset in overtime that left LaGrange victorious with a score of 20-18. ASC came out strong and overpowered La- Grange. winning with a score of 15-2. in the third game. The team record for the season is a misleading 1-5. This is not an indication of the talent or potential that this young team has. Coach Kate McKemie is looking forward to an even better season next year and urges all members of the ASC community to participate in a Co-Rec volleyball program in the new facilities next spring. She says. "Hopefully, we will be sponsoring our own Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament in conjunc- tion with the festivities planned for the dedication of the new facility. So I hope to see everyone for some fun VOLLEYBALL 1 " Sophomores give it a strong tug; head from one point to another. The very coordinated senior class won this relay. The nimble team was made up of Elizabeth Adams. Renee Caudill, Amy Gottsche. and Katie Hager. The Obstacle Course was next The freshmen did just about everything from turning cartwheels to jumping in pillow- cases to putting a nerf ball into a bucket in order to take this victory. The freshman team included Stephanie Bardis. Sally McMillan, Jennifer Pearson and Jennifer Pilcher. In the first rounds of the Vol- leyball games, the seniors de- feated the juniors, while the sophomores were victorious over the freshmen. The juniors beat the freshmen in their next round. The two sister classes then volleyed it out. The seniors once again rose as victors. The senior team consisted of Jeanne Boothe. Renee Caudill, Adele Clements, Sarah Copenhaver, Mahrukh Mavalvala, and Tracy McMahon. The final event of the day was the Tug-of-War. The seniors pulled in the victory, hands down! The muscles that won this event belonged to Jeanne Boothe, Renee Caudill. Adele Clements. Sarah Copenhaver. Jesseca Edwards, Amy Gottsche, Claire Guitton, Tracy McMahon. Christy Noland, and Shelly Trabue. The final places for the Black Cat game competition were an- nounced. They were as follows: 1st Place. ..Seniors 2nd Place. ..Sophomores 3rd Place. ..Freshmen 4th Place. ..Juniors Thanks to everyone who partic- ipated and helped to make the Black Cat games a fun-filled success! STUDIO DANCE THEATRE Northlake Performance Thursday, November 19 at 8:30 p.m. Downstairs Northlake Mall at the food court PLEASE COME! by Bettina Gyr The Agnes Scott soccer team has now reached the middle of what has so far been a very successful season. The team is improving in all aspects of the game and is working together well. According to Sophomore Katie Pattillo. "Our team has come together as a unit and each player has contributed to our success." Many team members have no previous soccer experience, yet they are all playing together remarkably well. The team recently scored an impressive 6-0 victory over Bre- nau. Freshman goalie Rachel Fletcher recorded her first shut- out of the season with the assist- ance of fullbacks Sally McMillan. Katie Pattillo. and Sarah Crane. The Agnes Scott players held a very strong and talented College of Charleston team to a 2-2 tie. Sail \ sti i\es in soccer. with both goals being scored in the second half by Freshman Jennifer Seebode. The soccer team has five remaining games, and will face such formidable opponents as Georgia Tech and Georgia State. As the team gains more experi- ence and continues to improve, the hopes of a winning season could soon become a reality .A G <\ ** . in . V V ^- Ua\\ Vvas '< I , "'1 (J* . r ** 1 1 " o CI >?> / ?"Vv 1 An. ' y to ir * i , ) v "><,, a Of On Monday, November 16, 1987, the class of 1991 held elections. The results are as follows: President, Cara Cassell; Vice President. Chrissie Lewandowski; Secretary/ Treasurer, Wendy Mac Lean; Rep Council, Christy Dickert and Vivian Saker; Honor Court, Shannon Price; Social Council, Susan Cowan and Kathryn Cullinan;CAB, Erika Stamper; AA, Rachel Fletcher and Jennifer Seebode. In This Issue: Editorials - Professor Defends Freshmen f Campus Begins I Bicentennial Celebration Features Women in Vietnam "Siskell & Eberf Review Spoils Dixie Darlings Choose Apprentices THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Number 6 November 30. 1987 Army Nurse Shares Vietnam Experiences by Lisa Keniry "When you would hear the mortars whistle and crash Cwheeeooo...PHTOO!'). you would throw your patients on the floor and cover them with their mattresses. You just knew you were going to die." Such were the experiences of women in Vietnam as related by U.S. Army nurse and Vietnam veteran, Colonel Suki McCarthy the featured Veterans' Day Convocation speaker. Colonel McCarthy was older and more experienced than most nurses entering Vietnam. She was one in only six who went through "vietnamization." which included intensive language and "jump-training." "Jump-training," explained McCarthy, involved fighting, shooting, and dodging aggressors in a mock Vietnamese village. Most of the women entering Vietnam, however, were only 20 to 24 years old and had little or no preparation for what they would encounter. They barely slept, were "freaked out" by cockroaches in their hair, and learned that they could not trust anyone. Oftentimes, related McCarthy, the injured Vietnamese you fed and took care of would try to kill you when you slept. One nurse died in this way. No Geneva Convention Rules applied during Vietnam, said McCarthy. The shelling was con- stant, thus, so were the casual- ties. Sometimes two to three hundred injured would pile up in the wards. But the standard of health care was "wonderful." she exclaimed. The nurses in Vietnam inno- vated many procedures which are still being used in emergency wards today. They developed, for example, a triage system, whereby the injured were divided into three categories, ranging from most to least critically injured. The survival rate, even amorlf the most critically injured. Schmidt Defines Leadership by Kimberlee Cadora and Beth Land President Ruth Schmidt ad- dressed the Christian Associa- tion's KYRIOS meeting on Octo- ber 26. 1987. Speaking on the topic "Women in Roles of Leader- ship," she presented her views on the increasing opportunities for women in this century. Dr. Schmidt defined leadership as the effective use of one's God- given talents and gifts. Her definition is based on both I Corinthians 4:7 which says, "and what do you have that you did not receive," and I Corinthians 12, which indicates gifts and talents are to be used in love. The President commented that gifts and talents are given equally to men and women, and therefore God must expect them to be used without regard to gender. Dr. Schmidt commented that she felt she is making the best use of her gifts and talents as President of Agnes Scott College. She added that leadership, how- ever, implies servanthood. A leader must, by nature of his/her leadership position, serve his/her followers. This service includes facilitating communication among and with the followers and being able to motivate them to achieve the desired goal. President Schmidt noted that the small women's college atmo- sphere provides an abundance of leadership opportunities. She then offered advice on how ASC students can tap into these opportunities and realize their leadership potential. In closing, she challenged the attendees to use the opportunities here at Agnes Scott to develop and/or improve their own leader- ship abilities, not to promote themselves but to improve the lives of others. was very high, contended McCarthy. Many Veterans are quadraplegics and one Atlantan activist lost his abdomen and windpipe. They survived despite the lack of supplies. Although many good supplies were sent, explained McCarthy, they were often lost through the black market. Thus, requested sutures, wheelchairs and many other needed items never materialized. Even more frustrating, though, she said, were the rules. If. for example, a Vietnamese put down his or her weapon, you were not allowed to shoot. You also could not shoot into the rubber planta- tions because you "owed Michelin Tire for every tree shot down." One result of this, vouched McCarthy, is that many Veterans became blase about rules and regulations. "Vietnam totally changed me." she said. Most frustrating of all. though, wa's the response back home. They were shocked at the U.S. newspaper articles depicting student protests against Vietnam, but were totally unprepared for the reactions they received when they returned home, said McCarthy. "They threw cat [s ] Col . McCarthy talks about Vietnam during Veteran's Da\ Convocation. on our uniforms." A waitress "spit in my face" and yelled "baby killer." Still today most people don't know that U.S. women fought in Vietnam. After two years (twice the normal call of duty) of treating wounded, "picking human flesh" off of her clothes, and finding her brother, faced smashed, amongst the wounded. McCarthy was denied treatment in the U.S. for an abscessed tooth. "Are you one of those crazy Vietnam Vete- rans 9 " the medical staff asked. "Well, we're tired of hearing your complaints!" When asked. "Whose fault was Vietnam 9 " McCarthy replied with- out hesitation, "the government's." "We were used; we were toys; we were ploys." Yet. she explained, she felt that the U.S. citizens who were there fighting were trying to do the right thing. The Vietnamese with whom she spoke, did not want communism, she con- tended, and that was what she felt she was protecting them from. With respect to Jane Fonda and her aid to the Vietkong, McCarthy said, "She was consort- ing with our enemy while we [were risking our lives] in South Viet- nam. My goal in life is to kill that [b ]. I put her [d ] jazzer- cize tapes under the shelves!" Campus Thefts Continue by Mario P. Oliver More thefts have been re- ported. All incidents occurred in Inman on November 9th, and it has been reported that jewelry was stolen. According to Karen Green, Director of Student Hous- ing, and an Inman resident, this latest set of thefts "could have been prevented." Ms. Green was asked for her opinion on how the thefts oc- curred. To the best of her knowl- edge she recalled, "An aerobics class was being taught in the basement of Inman, and the [basement] door was unlocked. A woman from outdoors entered. She first tried the door to the storage room, but it was locked. She then went to the stairwell door, found it open, and went upstairs. Five people were in the basement and no one questioned her!" Ms. Green stated that she was unsure of which floor the woman wandered on first. "However," she continued, "she was cited on the second floor. It was on that floor that [the woman] entered a stu- dent's room unannounced. Fortu- nately, the student was in." It was reported that the woman entered the student's room and asked if "Beverly" lived there. The student replied that no "Beverly" lived on that floor. The stranger then reportedly thanked the student and left. Karen Green in closing added, "She at least entered two rooms on the third floor and was seen leaving the building." That same evening. Gue Hudson. Dean of Students, called an emergency dorm meeting. In the meeting, she explained to Inman residents that they have the right to question any 'visitors' in the dorm. When asked by this Profile reporter if she had any additional comments about the thefts. Dean Hudson said sternly, "Security is everyone's responsi- bility, and it needs to be taken seriously every minute of every day on campus. No amount of Public Safety or security is going to protect us unless we all work together. It's our job." As for the strange woman who was seen wandering around Inman dormitory, a composite drawing is being made. Page 2 THE PROFILE Monday, November 30, 1987 EDITORIALS THE STOP SIGN LETTERS- by Julie Hartline When I was a little kid. my uncle would buy me a bag of candy every week. Although my mother made her inevitable protests. I could always count on my uncle, and I often took his gifts for granted. Well, as the years faded into memories, the bags of candy stopped coming; and as I grew up and began to discover new things in the world, that luxury was no longer present, but others would frequently take its place throughout the years. At Agnes Scott today I have the feeling that there are a lot of so-called luxuries that we take for granted, but there is one in particular that comes to my mind. With the recent thefts, the Honor System has undergone quite a bit of scrutiny. The halls have been filled with grumbles about having to lock dorm room doors and not being able to leave food in the refrigerators, yet I can't help but think how sad it is that it takes incidents such as these to remind us what a special privilege the Honor Code is to Agnes Scott's community. As guilty as anyone else in this area, it takes something "off-the-beaten-path" to grab my attention. A few weeks ago, I caught myself laughing at something a friend said when it dawned on me that maybe I shouldn't have been laughing quite so hard. My friend, a fresh(wo)man. blurted out with unbottled excitement. "Guess what? You can leave your books in the library!" With a puzzled look, I glanced up at her and laughed. "Yes. I've known that for three years now." I replied, marveling at her naivety. Later when I thought about our conversation, it occurred to me that maybe her naive attitude wasn't so funny after all. Why don't the privileges of the Honor System have such a fascinating effect on me any longer'? Granted. I've been here three years and leaving my door unlocked or putting my books down in the library isn't such a big deal in my mind anymore, but I wish it were. There is something to be said for newness and naivety, and when I leave Agnes Scott. I feel sure that those old forgotten, abused privileges will long stand out in my mind. I just want to take a minute now to appreciate them and to hope that they will abide forever among these gothic halls, but I especially want to thank my fellow students and the rest of the community for letting me experience them. REP RAP by Mitrina Mogeinicki President White called the November 10th meeting to order. Sharon Wallace gave the devo- tion. Roll was called. Rep will continue to look into the parking problem. Rep is trying to see if any of the reserved parking places can be moved to the Candler parking lot since some of the places are for employ- ees who work during daylight hours. If anyone is interested in partic- ipating in a conference on Women and the Constitution being held on February 10-12. 1988, please contact Carolyn Weaver. Thao Tu. Adele Clements, or Bridget Cunningham, members on the Student Development Fund Committee There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. President White called the November 17th meeting to order Cathy Copeland gave the devo- tion. Roll was called. Rep Council inducted the two new Freshmen representatives, Vivian Saker and Christy Dickert. Adele Clements made a motion to accept RC-191: Policy Regard- ing Types of Alcoholic Beverages Served at Campuswide Events. Kate Baird seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 21 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. The motion passed. Adele made a motion ot take the discussion of the increase of the Student Activities Fee off the table. Carolyn Weaver seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 20 m fvor. 1 opposed, and 0 absten- tions. The motion passed. Sarah Copenhaver made a motion to raise the Student Activities Fee fifteen dollars, this being effective in the fall of 1988. Adele Clements seconded the motion A vote was taken: 20 in favor. 0 opposed, and 1 absten- tion . The motion passed. Rep discussed asking for ex- tended library hours beginning December 6th so that students may study for exams. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned Mail Fraud? Dear Editor: Regarding an advertisement that has appeared in The Profile this year, which reads "S10-S660 weekly/up mailing circulars! etc.." I thought you would like to know that the company is currently being investigated for possible mail fraud. Sincerely. Susie Rights Editor 's note: The fore-mentioned company bought advertising space with the newspaper in the beginning of the year. We, the staff, were unaware of this infor- mation. Thanks for your concern. Uninformed Freshmen? Dear Mario Oliver (staff writer). I noticed that in your article of 10/30/87 concerning recent thefts in the dorms that the freshmen headed the list when you specula- tively rounded up the usual suspects, as Louie says in Casablanca. This injustice brought to mind an incident from my days in high school. I went to a co-educational boarding school, and during my freshmen year there were a number of reports of a Peeping Tom at the girls' dorm. After the first few reports, the Dean called a meeting of all the boys, explained the sanctity of women which appeared to have a great deal to do with mother- hood and then laid the blame squarely at the feet of '"some freshman or freshmen." Eventu- ally, they caught the culprit a junior girl. The moral? The freshmen are not uninformed, immature and ignorant, at least not in virtue of being freshmen. Lee Horvitz Instructor of Philosophy Amendment Questionnaire Results In celebration of the Bicenten- nial of the Constitution, a recent survey was presented to the Agnes Scott students. The ques- tions were a modern rewording of certain original amendments. Matched below are the original and modern versions of the along with percentages of agreement and disagreement. 1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. 1. Should Congress be allowed to prohibit excessive TV evangelism that requests money? Yes 41 0 ; No 56o Should government be allowed to arrest individuals who voice opinions contrary to government policy during war-time? Yes 4%; No 92% Should citizens be allowed to sue members of the government for deeds performed by those mem- bers while carrying out official functions 9 Yes 59o; No 38o 2. A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. 2. Should current regulations concerning gun control be lifted? Yes 9o; No 89o 3. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and sei- zures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particu- larly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. 3. Should government be allowed to randomly search cars on highways? Yes 16o. No 82o 4. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to bJfctwice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life. liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. 4. Should members of the military not have the right to trial by jury during war-time? Yes 12oNo84o Should criminals be tried again for a harsher sentence if new evidence is found? Yes 71 V No 26o 5. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law. and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be con- fronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. 5. Should the government have the option to hold trials without juries in cases where the jurors might be in danger, or to alleviate the backlog of the court system? Yes 29o; No 69o Should government be allowed to move court cases to a different state in order to speed up the trial process 9 Yes 55 0 ; No 42o GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Smdem Newspupei ..t ApKts Seofl Collfflc 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 Business Manager - Ginger Patton Circulation Manager -Monica Pma Circulation Assistants Erma Stamper Julia Valentine Copy Editor - Anne Hams Photographers - Sharon Murphy Mila Davila Arts and Entertainment Editor - Jennifer Burger Asst Artsand Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard News Editor - Peggy Harper Asst News Editors Karen Riggs Karen Rhiggs Sports Editor Laura Allen Photography Editor - Mandy Roberts Asst Photography Editor - Adele Clements Advertising Manager - Karen Anderson Advertising Rep -Sonya Alexander Features Editors Debbie Snckland Linda Florence Reporters - M.tr.na Mogeln.ck. Mary Lu Chnst.ansen. Dana Keller. Mario P Oliver. Lisa Ken.ry. K.mberly Cadora. Beth Land Er.ka Stamper Adr.ane Creety. Carolyn Weaver. Vee K.mbrell Karen Anderson Holly Henderson. Saniukta Shams Jennifer Pearson. Melan.e Mortimer Beth Mull.s Felicia Wheeler. Lou.sa Parker Amy Loveli. Rebecca Bradley K.mberly Baker Beth Huber Sarah N Kegley. Hillary Soper Jean Wilson G.na Greelv Mary Ruth Oliver Sally Mairs. Adele Clements 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 s.qned typed double-spaced and submitted to Box 764 Names w " withheld upon reque Monday, November 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Alternatives to Law School by Dana K. Saewitz 39,000 new students begin law school each year. Of these 39,000. how many are dedicated to becoming lawyers, and how many are simply there for lack of a better idea? Many lawyers and legal educators would agree that the number of young people choosing law by default is too high. According to a recent article entitled 'Aimless Associates" in The American Lawyer magazine, editor Steven Brill points out that "law school and lawyering have, indeed, become the province not necessarily of desperately com- mitted young lawyers but of the country's smartest young people who didn't want to be doctors, but knew they wanted to be some- thing." Larry Richard. President of Lawgistics, a consulting firm to the legal profession, has devoted his entire career to helping lawyers who have fallen into the trap described above. "Law school in the 70s became a repository for people who didn't know what they wanted to do with their lives." says Richard. "Law school became the liberal arts of graduate school." Today, many of these young lawyers come to Richard for career counseling. He continually encounters lawyers who describe their careers with disillusionment. Many are un- happy with the constant adversar- ial nature of their jobs, and feel frustrated because they realize that their initial ideals about justice and helping people were naive. They feel that their careers have been compromised; they have fallen into roles where all they do is work twelve hour days, re- search trivial details, write repeti- tive briefs, and argue positions they may not truly believe in. How, then, can a young person decide whether or not to pursue a career as a lawyer? For both Editor Brill and Consultant Richard, the ideal solution is to gain some experience working in a law firm, talking with lawyers, and learning about the law before you make your commitment to law school. Brill even suggests that "maybe law schools ought to make sure their applicants really want to be lawyers before admit- ting them by making each applicant first be a paralegal for a year." A paralegal, as the name implies, is one who assists a lawyer in performing his or her joL tasks. According to a recent definition issued by the American Bar Association, a paralegal is one who '[performs], under ulti- mate direction and supervision of an attorney, specifically dele- gated substantive legal work, which work. ..requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts that, absent such assistant, the attorney would perform the task. ' In other words, a paralegal can do anything an attorney can do, as long as the attorney is in charge. This definition illustrates the diverse opportunities availa- ble to paralegals opportunities which are certain to provide a valuable educational experience which will help college graduates decide whether or not to go to law school. Philadelphia's Institute for Paralega 1 Training offers college graduates a unique "Law School Transition Program" which encour- ages them to explore the legal profession by studying and then working as a paralegal. Cynthia Christopher, Director of Admis- sions at the Institute, describes this program enthusiastically. "So many college graduates rush into law school because the career conveys an impressive, profes- sional image but the reality is that many students are quickly disillusioned because of unrealis- tic expectations. We try to encour- age these graduates to slow down and to educate themselves before they choose their life-long career. Students at The Institute study law and its practical applica- tions in a four-month, full-time program we offer specialty training in eight areas of law including International Law. Ad- ministrative and Public Law. and the law of Employee Benefits. We then assist them in finding a job in a law firm or corporation in the city of their choice. After our graduates have had an opportu- nity to explore the legal profes- sion, and if they are committed to the notion of attending law school, they return to The Institute to meet with our pre-law advisors for counseling and guidance, and we provide them with free LSAT independent study preparation materials. We find that our gradu- ates who attend law school after several years of paralegal work are more successful in law school and are more marketable upon graduation than those people who entered law school directly from college." Ms. Christopher also points out that a large percentage of new students to The Institute initially intend to go to law school, and after several years of work in a law firm, many find their career paths are wide open even without a law degree. Many Institute graduates move into manage- ment and professional positions in banks or corporations, where their backgrounds in law are valuable assets. One 1978 Insti- tute graduate claims, "I had originally planned to go to law school, but could not afford it at the time. Now I earn too much to even consider law school!" For more information on the Law School Transition Program, call 1-800-222-4758 (in PA call (215) 567-4811) or write to The Institute for Paralegal Training, 1926 Arch Street, Philadelphia. PA 19103. HEALTH NOTES by Mary Lu Christiansen, CRNP One of the most confusing issues of health care involves medications. Generally, the average consumer takes medications based on limited knowledge of the proper use of the drug. Erroneous information regarding drugs comes from many sources: other misinformed consumers, "old-wives" tales, advertising departments of drug companies, cultural bias, and well-intentioned friends or relatives. It's difficult enough for health professionals to keep up with all the drug information available so the average lay-person can understandably be confused and misinformed. With the recent cold and flu outbreaks, two serious and even potentially dangerous statements have been heard repeatedly during clinic visits, and they need addressing. One statement. "My 'friend' gave me some medicine and said it would make me feel better, but I don't know what it was." Your "friend" may be trying to help, but to take a drug in blind-faith can be dangerous. A drug, whether prescription or over-the-counter (OTC). should never be taken without first knowing its name and ingredients, what conditions it treats, the proper dosage, possible side effects, contraindications, and what effects the user should expect the drug to produce. Most of this information is generally contained in package labels or inserts for OTC drugs, and pharmacists are excellent resource persons to question regarding usage of any drug. Another important question the consumer should ask is, "how will the drug affect other drugs I am taking." OTC medications are not harmless, they can produce many serious reactions when used improperly or foolishly especially when combined with other drugs. The second statement that causes great concern is "I felt better so I didn't finish all the prescription ordered." Of course, this is usually heard as the client comes back to the office complaining of the same or often worse symptoms. Medications, particularly antibiotics, are ordered for specific periods of time. Usually, antibiotics will relieve or greatly reduce symptoms in about 48 hours. However, depending on the organism involved, it may take 5-14 days of antibiotic treatment to completely kill the organism. People who discontinue a medication as soon as they experience relief of symptoms run the risk of becoming re-infected with the same or even a more virulent strain of the original organism. If the professional that orders your medications doesn't tell you how long to take it, ask! You should always know how much, how often, and how long a medication should be taken. Every pharmacist has reference books that describe every medication offered. Ask them to let you read about the drug as ordered or ask the pharmacist questions directly. Choose to know! Ask for information and expect to receive accurate and appropriate answers. Dear Mollie ML and Ronnie B., I'm sorry about the P-Plant editorial letter. Respectfully subversive, Doflv Purvis S9 Streetbeat: Drug-Using Officials': ? compiled by Heather Kelley Wendy MacLean Class of 1991 "As long as there has been a decent amount of time, then you can t hold something [the public official] did as a teenager against him or her now, espe- cially if he or she wasn't con- victed. " Kim Kizirian Class of 1991 "As long as it was obvious that they had succeeded in becom- ing clean, then [having once taken drugs] shouldn't affect [the public officials'] present performance. Everyone makes mistakes and perhaps as a result they have developed an insight.'' Donna Beck Class of 1988 "It seems hypocritical at first, yet, if the person realizes he made a mistake and takes responsibility for his actions, then that person should be allowed to make retribution through responsible legisla- tion. In other words, I'm willing to give [public officials] a second chance." Stephanie Honan Class of 1991 "No, [I would not trust an official who had taken drugs], not because he took the drugs, but because I wouldn't be able to trust his judgment. If he can't make good judgments in his own life, how could he make judgments about the lives of others?" Missy Robinson Class of 1990 "I don't think [public officials] should do drugs. They are role models so they shouldn't do that. I would trust them, though, because everyone makes mis- takes." Page 4 THE PROFILE Monday, November 30, 1987 NEWS -1 0) Celebration Begins by Lisa Keniry As an official Bicentennial campus, Agnes Scott has sched- uled constitutionally-related ac- tivities each semester until 1991. The community will receive spe- cial passes to attend events at the Carter Center and will participate in on-campus events. The inau- gural event was held on Wednes- day. November 18, 1987. Dr. Harold Berman. Woodruff Profes- sor of Law at Emory and James Barr Emeritus Professor at Har- vard, was the speaker. Dr. Berman began his speech by reading his own abridged version of the Constitution from the Preamble through Article VII. He pointed out that while the document is simple, its magnitude is great. It delineates the check and balance of powers, as well as the uniting of the states under a sovereign body. It is important to note. Berman explained, that the Constitution was not ratified until a bill of rights was included. The balance of powers and the addition of the Bill of Rights, indicates that the signers believed human nature to be basically evil. The framers of the constitution were hesitant to give power to the majority. To a group of university students in the U.S.S.R.. Berman attempted to explain the concept of a tyranny of the majority. One student responded. '"What you consider a tyranny of the majority, we consider democracy." Berman then gave the example of the Nazis under Hitler in an attempt to distinguish between lawful rule by and tyranny of the majority. The Calvinist belief of original sin is just one of the many influences on the Constitution,, according to Berman. He em- phasized that we must explore all the historical influences in order to truly understand the document. For just as important as what the Constitution will guide us towards, is what the Constitution was inspired by. he contended. - Notably absent from the Con- stitution is reference to God. Berman suggested that this was not because the framers were agnostic or atheistic, but because they "wanted to avoid friction among congregations." In fact, one of the inspirations of the Constitution, he acknowledged, was the Mayflower Compact. There are many similarities in the two documents, he implied. How- ever, the Compact emphasized the '"covenant" between "God and man." whereas the Constitution emphasizes a "covenant" be- tween "men.'" Ultimately, the Constitution is a reconciliation of diverging and converging thought throughout Western history. It is not just a postrevolutionary document, em- phasized Berman. "We won't preserve the Constitution by resting [merely] on our laurels." warned Berman, who closed by agreeing with a statement by Goethe: "Tradition cannot be in- herited, it can only be earned." ASC Visits Abroad during Community Hour Students discover opportunities available for studying abroad. around the various country tables. Trip leaders were available to answer questions and each table displayed indigenous art, hand- iwork, clothing, and food. At the Burkina table lay an autographed picture of President Thomas Sankara, assassinated in the recent coup. Through a dare, first Dr. Chatagnier, then this Profile z reporter and Dr. Mathews, took a 1 bite of a green, fungus-injected, \ "1.000 year old" egg commonly | served with tofu at the Taiwan J table." By the time this reporter | returned from being ill, the dis- 1 plays were being taken down and the community hour was over. by Lisa Keniry First floor Buttnck was jammed with potential and former Global Awareness travelers during Com- munity Hour on October 6. The program began with a profes- sional quality slide show featuring former trips to England. Greece. Taiwan, Spain, and Burkina Faso as well as future trips to East and West Germany. Argentina and Peru. Accompanying the slide show was local music in- terspersed with comments by participants. After the tempting slide show, students and teachers mingled Wek Clements DrOWeS thr ough souu-nirs from past (Mobal Awareness trips. Dr. W hite speaks with students during "Don't Quote Me." Technology Aids Research by Dana Keller Mortar Board's second "Don't Quote Me" was held at noon, on Thursday, November 12. 1987 in the Faculty Dining Room. Dean Harry Wistrand and Biology Pro- fessor Patricia White (ASC 74) spoke on "The State of Genetics." Dean Wistrand commented that he is amazed by the rapidity with which advancements in genetic research are being made. He said genetics was a rela- tively stagnant field until the 1953 discovery of DNA. In the last ten years, new applications for gene- tic engineering have progressed at an incredible rate. Dean Wistrand noted that this was due in part to the relative simpJicity of the required technology needed for genetic research. Problems usually center around ethical and financial issues, not the project itself. Dr. White mentioned the "Human Genum Project" as an example of a project with prob- lems. The project, proposed by researchers in California, is designed to provide precise sequencing of human genes. It will be an improvement over "mapping" which does not assign genes to a particular position. The project will take 12 years to complete and will cost $300 million. The question of who will "own" the gene sequence once it is established is directly related to private funding of the project. Governmental funding would make the results public domain, which creates more complications. Public policy regarding genetic research tends to favor research- ers who have been allowed to patent genetically-engineered microorganisms. For this reason, the project is still without funding. Dean Wistrand commented that the most exciting developments are in medicine. Molecular gene- tics will soon be able to provide accurate diagnoses through DNA probing. Genetic research is currently being used to improve agricultural yields and produce leaner, more rapidly maturing beef cattle. CAREER CORNER by Adriane Creety Career Planning & Placement and the Financial Aid Office will jointly present a program on Wednesday December 2nd enti- tled "Now What, Making It On Your Own." The program will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Career Planning and Placement Library. Concerns related to graduating seniors will be addressed and emphasized, but the program will be beneficial to any students with budgeting concerns. Some of the materials to be used are: "Starting Out. Experts Guide to Success," which offers advice to help you with your career, personal fi- nances, finding a place to live, and leisure and travel; "Keeping Your Balance." a post-graduate expense management guide; and "Staying on Top of the Bottom Line," a guide to managing col- lege expenses. Information will also be presented regarding loan repayment for those with student loans. There is now a new updated version of SIGI Plus in the CP&P library. SIGI Plus, a computerized career guidance system offering the student assistance in deter- mining what values, interests and skills are important to her, also offers practical information about the requirements of different occupations. The program is designed to show how to put information together in order to make wise career decisions and to offer practical advice on coping with career related issues such as competing, fitting in. and getting financial aid. The new additions to SIGI Plus are: a values game, an improved SEARCH section, and a faster screen response. Please call ext. 397 or stop by the Career Planning and Placement Office to set up an appointment to use SIGI Plus. There are some October I987 issues of CAREERS magazine available to all students in the CP&P Office. A few of the topics covered in this issue include: "Job Opportunity Index." "Managing Meetings," "Seven Ways to Get a Job Fast," "The New Entrepre- neurial Woman," "The Business Lunch," and "Looking Good' Blass on Basics." Also there are still many copies of the CPC Annual (Directory of Employment Opportunities for College Graduates). Please stop by the CP&P Office to pick up your copy. Monday, November 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEWS Crime Prevention Practitioners Give Tips on Self-Defense by Erika Stamper During Crime Prevention Week, the Agnes Scott community be- came crime conscious. On November 16th and 17th a "Crime Wise Seminar"' was held to give advice on what to do when and if a crime should occur. Cindy Roberts, a member of the Interna- tional Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners, a branch of the Citizens Action Team, was the speaker. Ms. Roberts wants to make people safe in society but she believes that such security is not gained on knowledge alone the feeling of power is necessary. Criminals, who normally seek weak victims, view power as a threat. According to Ms. Roberts, criminals look for things which are quick to do, easily accessible, and a low risk to themselves. A weak-looking victim gives the criminal what he or she is looking for. A sign of confidence is a deterrent. For example, carrying keys in your hand says that you are alert and confident. When traveling, if you look self-assured then you will "look like you belong." The criminal preys on tourists who look like tourists. Ms. Roberts' job is to "increase awareness." She believes that everyone should think, "it could be me." When you are home or going to the car, you should always be alert. If you are home alone, give the impression that you are not. When approaching your car, always look under the car from about a 20 feet distance. A criminal could grab your ankles NEWS IN BRIEF IRA BOMB KILLS 11 PEOPLE Eleven people were killed and 55 others injured after an IRA- planted bomb exploded in Ennis- killen, Northern Ireland on November 8. 1987. Those killed and injured were attending a ceremony commemorating the British war dead. The IRA later issued a statement saying that the bomb exploded prema- turelytheir real targets were . security forces who were to march in the parade. It is felt that retaliation by Protestants is inevi- table. THIRD SUPREME COURT NOMINEE ANNOUNCED Anthony M. Kennedy, a Federal Appeals Court judge from San Francisco, became the Reagan Administration's third nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat. Kennedy was chosen after the Administration's second nominee, Douglas Ginsburg, withdrew his nomination on November 7, 1987. The 51 -year old Kennedy is considered a judicial conservative but not as ideologically conserva- tive as former nominee Robert Bork. JAPAN HAS NEW PRIME MINISTER Noburu Takeshita (pronounced Tah-KAY-shta), succeeded Yasuhiro Nakasone as Japan's Prime Minister on November 6, 1987. Known to have an "easy" and "mild" diplomatic style and a "close" relationship with opposi- tion leaders, Takeshita is consid- ered to have a lot of clout in Japan's Diet. American policymakers hope he will work to improve U.S. -Japanese relations, although his foreign policy views are not yet known. BOURGUIBA OUSTED The ailing Habib Bourguiba. President of Tunisia, was ousted in a coup on November 7. 1987 led by 51 -year old Zine Abidine Ben-Ali. The coup was necessary, according to the new leaders, to prevent possible fundamentalist retaliation for the recent Bourguiba- ordered trials and execution of several Islamic fundamentalist leaders. The 84-year old Bour- guiba, suffering from cataracts, a weak heart and arteriosclerosis, is reported to be under house arrest. It is also thought that Tunisia's first post-independence leader was also mentally de- ranged. Ben-Ali. a French-and- American-trained army general is popular with the majority of the citizens. The above report was compiled by Renee Dennis using the November 2 and 9, 1987 issues of The Atlanta Constitution; the November 9 and 16, 1987 issues of The Atlanta Journal; the November 8, 1987 issue of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; and the November 9, 1987 issue of The New York Times. Hunte Stresses Fitness by Mario P. Oliver Mrs. Patricia Hunte. Co-Anchor of the noon and 5:30 p.m. WXIA Channel 11 News, spoke at a program on November 16th. in the lower dining hall, sponsored by the Christian Association Joyful Noise sang three selec- tions, which Mrs. Hunte said, "made me smile." Patricia Hunte graduated from Hampton University, with a B.A. in Mass Media Arts. Before coming to Atlanta in 1982, she worked in New York and Virginia. Mrs. Hunte is "happily married," and the mother of "three beautiful daughters." In her speech, entitled "Balanc- ing Career and Family Life," Mrs. Hunte explained that she bal- anced the two by being physically, mentally, and spiritually fit. At the end of her speech, Mrs. Hunte opened the floor to ques- tions. A brief reception followed. if you were closer. Wherever you are. never be afra.d to trust your instincts. If you think someone is following you, you are probably right. Think of your options for protec- tion if confronted or followed. If you are confronted, you should scream "FIRE!!", for if you screamed "HELP!!", people would think of themselves and run the other way. Other suggestions were to pop eyes out or grab a body organ. Criminals are extremely dangerous, now more than at any other time in history; therefore, it is imperative to be in control at all times. The victim must not allow the criminal to get into a power position. According to Ms. Roberts, crim- inals want to humiliate you but if you humiliate yourself first, you are still in power. For example, if you are confronted, drop to your knees and graze grass. The criminal will think you are strange and will not bother you. To those of you who carry weapons, Ms. Roberts says that you should consider a situation when it can be turned against you. At the end of the seminar, she introduced several weapons she had tried. An important fact to know is that everyone can be a criminal; therefore, one should always be prepared. mm west vow Speakers stress awareness as the kej to self-defense. Georgia Quality of Life Statistics The following statistics were provided to The Profile by Maureen Lok. a member of the League of Women Voters, who spoke at ASC on October 1. 1987. These statis- tics are subject to vary up or down with the census. GEORGIA HAS THE -13th largest population of the 50 states 5th highest teen pregnancy rate 4th highest rate of fire related deaths 4th lowest rate of teens graduating from high school 3rd highest infant mortality rate -highest rate of elderly living in nursing homes highest prison population per capita of any country except South Africa. GEORGIA IS RATED NATION- ALLY AS 2nd in number of poverty level rural households headed by women [North Carolina is 1st] 2nd fastest growing retire- ment state [Florida is 1st] 3rd fastest growing state [between 1980-84] 3rd in number of executions 3rd in the amount of Ritalin administered to children 6th in number of deaths of law enforcement officers 6th in number of female- owned businesses 8th in number of people living below poverty level -10th in number of public aid recipients -12th in energy consumption -13th in number of deaths due to vehicular accidents -37th in teachers' salaries -43rd in percent of high school graduates [56b of Georgia's population has a high school degree] -43rd in average per-pupil educational expenditure -43rd in commercial bank de- posits per capita -48th in education [based on test scores]. ADDITIONALLY, IN GEORGIA -72 counties are without obstetricians 73% of the men die without a will. PHOTOGRAPHY i & VIDEO YOUR PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT ft COMMERCIAL STUDIO WEDDINGS A SPECIALTY VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY PORTRAITS SCHOOLS CAP & QOWN PORTFOLIOS 288-8116 COMMERCIAL BLACK & WHITE GLOSSIES LEQAL BAR MITZVAHS 5 MINUTE PASSPORTS TURBO PHOTO 1 HOUR PROCESSING John Howard A Assoc Master Photographers 1205 Columbia Dr. (Bslvsdsrs Plaza) Decatur OA 30032 $1.00 discount on passport photos \n ith \S( ID. Page 6 THE PROFILE Monday, November 30, 1987 Computers Change Campus Life ^ * Students utilize computers for variety of projects. Decatur Views One Woman 's Response by Linda Florence Vietnam. I daresay the name strikes some chord of emotion within every one of you. Last Wednesday, Veterans Day, I attended a convocation on the Agnes Scott campus. The topic was advertised as follows: ''Women In Vietnam" Guest Speaker: (Col.)Suki McCarthy Veteran Vietnam Combat Nurse "Vietnam: What I Expected and What I Got"' I almost didn't go. My work was piled two feet high, the office was short-staffed, and the topic sounded.. ..well. ...old. Not that Vietnam is talked about much easy answers that sound good on paper. I know that I prefer peace to war but don't we all. My feelings about Vietnam are mixed. It is one of those issues that I would like to keep buried because if I hold it up to the light, I don't think I'm going to like what I see. But the issue here in my column is not war. It is simply a response to a woman who chose to go to Vietnam. Excuse me while I step up on my soapbox for a few paragraphs. You see, in my book, no one deserves to be spit on, no one deserves to have manure thrown on them, and no one deserves to be lumped into a category and called "Babykiller."No matter what they've done (or haven't done, as the case may be). by Carolyn Weaver Too often, it seems, only a short time after some change has been introduced into our lives we begin to take this change for granted. The advent of the computer into our society is one such change. Although most of the present students did not know Agnes Scott in its "pre-computer" age, it has been just a very few years since the college was without computers in several important areas. Three people in the Agnes Scott community were able to shed some light on their situations before and after the introduction of computers on campus. The Registrar, Mary K. Jarboe, states that the introduction (in the '85 - '86 school year) of computers has helped her work a great deal; however, it also created another layer of work by way of generating lists and reports that students and professors request. Basically, she says, computers "changed the way we work." For example, registration for classes four years ago required the help of about twenty faculty persons. Tables were set up in Rebekah Reception Room and students traveled around the room to sign up for their various courses. At present, we are fortunate enough to be able to make multiple adjustments, check on course enrollment, and the like with just one stop at the computer terminal. "Preparation for registra- tion takes a bit longer," Ms. Jarboe explains, "but it pays off in the long run. We can capture informa- tion and send it out in ways not like before." by Jennifer Pearson It's five o'clock your stomach's growling, hunger strikes. You have a choice. What will it be? Shall you put yourself at the mercy of Epicure, Agnes Scott College's personal food service, or rely on some other source to meet your needs Dairy Queen, the Gulf station, reserves from home, etc 9 The choice, of course, has a direct effect upon your spare change account you have to pay for those twenty-one meals Epicure provides for you every week, whether you eat them or not. The question is. money matters aside, does Epicure provide for your needs in a satisfactory way satisfactory enough to cause you to choose it over. say. Pizza by Candlelight? Do the foods that Epicure offers meet your tastes and. more importantly, fulfill your needs for sound nutrition? In order to gain some insight into the effectiveness of Epicure as a provider of tasty and healthy dishes one must turn to the students. Generally, when asked Also. Ms. Jarboe notes that the computer is "very helpful in terms of reports and questionnaires that I do for the government." But she cites the computer's use in main- taining transcripts and calculating grade point averages as tHe most "tremendous" benefit. Prior to the '85 - '86 school year these tasks were carried out manually and took quite some time. Pat Gannon is the Manager of Faculty Services and of the Resource Center. She learned to use her computer during the summer of 1985. Much of her work includes manuscript work for professors, syllabi, etc. "It's really wonderful." she says, "you can type a rough draft, make revisions, and have another copy ready right away. It just beats having to type it all over." "When I first learned [to use the computer]," Ms. Gannon remarks, "I thought, 'I could type this five times faster,' but not anymore." Although she does exactly the same type of work now, Ms. Gannon says that her actual work load has doubled partly be- cause she is able to complete many tasks more quickly and partly because there are "so many faculty to take care of." She does note, however, that some faculty have learned to use the computer themselves and that has helped. The publishing of The Profile also has been aided by the advent of computers onto this campus. Julie Hartline. editor-in-chief, first clarifies that she did not work on the paper in its "pre-computer" stage, and then she remarks that computers are "a tremendous help with The Profile." their opinion about this subject, students responded with "It's fine". "It's okay", with an occasional "It's not so bad it's pretty good." The general consensus is that Epicure, especially compared with the food services of other college campuses, is doing a fairly good job. When further questioned, stu- dents agreed that Epicure does offer a large enough variety of foods to provide all the nutrients needed for good health. At any meal there are a number of representatives from each of the four food groups to choose from. Atypical breakfast, for instance, consists of bacon and eggs (from the Protein group), toast, muffins, and cereal (from the Bread/Cereal group), orange juice and fruit (representing the Vegetable/Fruit group), and milk (from the Dairy clan). The options for good health are there. The decider of sound nutrition is the one carrying the tray. So, the choice is yours. If taste were not an issue, every student at ASC would be a fit example of sound nutrition. But we do tend to steer clear of those foods that don't suit our tastes. No matter how good they are for us. there are some foods that we just won't eat. Gathering her information from previous staff members, she says that several years ago the staff had to type each article on a typewriter and take them to the typesetter who then had to re-type each one. This process resulted in a greater chance for errors. Today. Ms. Hartline asserts that the process is "so [much more] efficient because it is so easy to compile the copy and to make changes." She notes, further, that the computer is useful "in that we can send the copy over to Seeds Typesetting without ever leaving campus." One difficulty the present Pro- file staff has encountered is the small number of Wordstar disks and computers relative to the number actually needed. The process (of entering the copy, editing it, and transferring it to the typesetter) involves so many people using the computers simultaneously. What does the future hold for Agnes Scott computing? As yet that is undetermined, but it is certainly not without attention. Dr. Myrtle Lewin and Mr. Bill Washburn, respectively Director and Coordinator of Academic Computing, are quite actively seeking out various possibilities and directions. For example, the two are investigating the possibil- ity of providing some computers that would be available for use by all students twenty-four hours a day. Please note, however, that although these investigations and inquiries suggest future move- ment in this area, any definite decisions have yet to be an- nounced. Epicure recognizes this vari- ance in tastes and prepares its selections accordingly. As re- ported in Epicure's brochure, it strives to serve those foods that students prefer, not neglecting quality, and it meets regularly with the Student Food Committee, so as to be responsive to students' needs and concerns. For those of us with special dietary needs, the selections offered by Epicure may not be enough. If you are allergic to everything outside of pinto beans, for example, you may find yourself at a loss walking through the lunch line. However, special requests can be made, and Epicure tries its best to respond to these requests by providing the neces- sary foods for a particular diet. So, the choice really is up to you. Epicure may not suit your taste. You may think that the beans need more salt and that the fruit should not be sugared, but remember that there are those that prefer their beans bland and their fruit sweet. It is next to impossible to satisfy everyone. Next time your stomach's growl- ing and you're dizzy from hunger, give the dining hall a try. The food may not be "almost home", but neither will it be inedible. Of course, if the lines are too long, there's always the snack bar... it's just that I lived through that era and I didn't think I had anything else to learn. Besides. I saw Platoon. Was I ever wrong. What I expected was not anything like what I got. A trim woman with long brown hair approached the podium. She wore jeans, a pink turtleneck, a short gray coat with a pink scarf draped around the neck, and she was chewing gum. She smiled and said, "Hi." Remember I'm sitting in a 90- some-odd-year-old auditorium surrounded by college students, the majority of whom were born between the years 1966-1969, and a few members of the faculty and administration who lived through the era with me. The first thing this woman did was ask all of us to move toward the front so she could talk "with" us instead of "at" us. We all moved forward. She took out her gum. What followed was 45 minutes of one of the most forthright, honest, poignantly graphic stories I have ever heard. The issue was not war. Instead it was a recounting of the story of one nurse who served for two years in the combat zone. It was the story of one woman who volunteered to serve her country. Through one person's eyes, it was Vietnam. Now I don't pretend to be a politician, nor do I pretend to have That's exactly what happened when Suki McCarthy's plane landed in the United States after her tour of duty in Vietnam. And I don't think it was an isolated incident. Forgive the graphics and for- give the dramatics, but if we can't treat our own fellow citizens with respect, how can we ever hope to solve an issue between countries peacefully. I'll step down off my box now and just say not only am I appalled at that kind of treatment, but I am appalled that at the time, I read the accounts and shrugged my shoulders. Suki McCarthy received applause, and then a standing ovation after her talk. It was the first standing ovation I've ever seen at a convocation. It was the first time I've seen a speaker put her head on the podium to hide the tears. Her honesty touched every person in that room. I applauded her courage. She said this was the first time she had spoken about her experi- ences in Vietnam. She said she didn't know what to expect. She said she just wanted to share her story. I say the world needs to hear what she has to say. Editor's note: "Decatur Views' column by Linda Florence re- printed from Decatur Dekalb News/Era, November 19, 1987. Food Service: A Matter of Taste Monday, November 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 IPIEaVIUIRO Travels to Taiwan by Vee Kimbrell The first thought that comes to mind when someone says the word 'Taiwan" is the phrase "Made in Taiwan". However, for the nine students and two profes- sors who embarked on an eight- een hour journey halfway around the world, the word "Taiwan" takes on a whole new meaning. The group left on Tuesday, May 26, 1987 from the Atlanta Airport, had a layover in Tokyo, then arrived in Taiwan's Chiang Kai- shek Airport on Thursday, May 28, 1987. Led by Dr. Rosemary Cunningham and Dr. Nick Yang, all of the students were eager to learn about the economic de- velopment and culture of this place called "Formosa." Dr. Yang was raised in Taiwan and acted as an interpreter/tour guide for the group. Dr. Cunning- ham conducted classes in the morning and was in charge of the field trips to government offices and meetings with important Taiwan officials and economists. Visiting with the founder of the World Trade Center in Taiwan, directors of the Council for Eco- nomic Planning and Develop- ment, officials at the Chung Hua Institute for Economic Research, and workers at the China Steele and Shipbuilding plants allowed the students and professors to see a part of Taiwan that not many tourists get to see. As Thao Tu says, "Taiwan has opened a new door to my knowledge. ..it is a wonderful place to learn, to see, and to experience all at the same time." Learning about the economy was not the only "shock" these Americans encountered. One would think that all Chinese food is alike, right? Wrong! "I never thought I would eat octopus or squid, but I did and it wasn't too bad," says Tina Carr. The Chinese diet consists mainly of rice, seafood, and tea. Breakfast, on the first day, was an unbelievable bowl of rice soup, peanuts, and mussels. Needless to say, after a few days of eating the way the Chinese do, the whole gang decided it was time for some American fast food. Luckily McDonald's, Wendy's, Arby's. Kentucky Fried, Bonanza, and Pizza Hut restaurants had been spotted, so the group would survive after all or at least while in Taipei! "I enjoyed our trip to Taiwan tremendously. In addition to studying economic development, we all learned a great deal about ourselves and about the similarities and differences among peoples and places in the world," says Rosemary Cunning- ham. Staying in the Taiwan Interna- tional Youth Center gave everyone an opportunity to meet students from all over the world. The language barrier was a problem, but the inability to speak to Chinese did not stop anyone from making friends. The group stayed in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, for the majority of the time. Monday through Friday was study time while the weekends were desig- nated "sight-seeing" days. Bill, our bus driver, saw to it that the group saw practically the Students dress professors Yang and Cunningham Taiwan-St) le. whole island. From Hualian- Taroko Gorge to Sun Moon Lake to Kaoshiung to Kenting the group visited temples and monuments that told the ancient history of Taiwan. "Reading about the painful struggle of development or the fascinating culture of the Chinese is very different from living it. I think we lived it this summer," says Amy Gottsche. Rebecca Bradley feels that, "being in Taiwan gave the world as a whole a different perspective in my mind." There was not a single person who went on that trip who can say that they did not come home with a piece of Taiwan living inside them. The feeling and the experience of going abroad will never go away. In Peggy Harper's opinion. "You say Taiwan' to me. so many images pop up that I don't know where to start. All I can do is smile as the memories come flooding back." United Way Campaign Tops Goal by Karen Anderson If you have ever been involved in Scouting, enjoyed the conveni- ence of the YMCA. or received help from one of the many Com- munity or Rehabilitation centers in the Metropolitan Atlanta area, then you have most likely bene- fited from the United Way. This year the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta celebrated one hundred years of service to the community, having helped over 1.5 million people in the last year alone. A few of the commu- nity services supported by the United Way include the Neighbor- hood Justice Center of Atlanta, the Christian Emergency Help Centers, the Council on Battered Women, the Salvation Army, Planned Parenthood Association, and the Atlanta Area Services for the Blind. The United Way depends mainly on the work of volunteers from various areas of the commu- nity who either donate their time for one of many services needed, or those whose time is "donated" to the United Way by their employ- ers to work in a specialized area of the Campaign. One of the United Way's most admirable characteristics is the fact that over ninety cents of every dollar collected goes directly toward the agency. Only about seven cents of each dollar is used for administrative work and over- head costs. This is possible due to the wide network of volunteer support that the Agency receives. This year the Agnes Scott Community collected $9,350 for the United Way, exceeding the goal of $9,000 and far surpassing last year's collection of about $8,400. Dean Gue Hudson, chair of the United Way Committee, feels that the United Way cam- paign gives one the feeling of being part of a larger community. She felt committed this year to include the students in the Cam- paign for the first time, so that they too could give something back to the community, an experi- ence that Dean Hudson feels is an important part of the liberal arts education. The United Way Committee, which also includes Dr. John Tumblin. Mary K. Jarboe. Nathan Jones and Hong Tran, began involving the students by showing the United Way video to both Rep Council and Circle K members. This introduction to the history and purpose of the United Way will hopefully be shared with the entire campus next year in a convocation devoted to increas- ing awareness of the United Way's efforts. Circle K members were very active in the legwork of the campaign this fall. Not only did they stuff boxes with contribution envelopes, but many went door to door through the dorms to collect donations. The student body was responsi- ble for about 8% of the collected donations while the faculty and staff were also big supporters of the Campaign. The strongest supporters, however, were the emeritus Faculty and Staff. This group was responsible for at least 50o of the donations. For many years, they have been the most enthusiastic contributors to the Campaign. Dean Hudson says: "By giving, we get more than we receive." Classifieds Typists Hundreds weekl) at homo! Write P.O. Box 17. Clark. VI 07066 Part lime Home Mailing Program! Excellent income! Details, send self-addressed, stamped envelope,. West. Box 5877. Hillside. N.I 07205 On a personal note, I'll never forget my trip to Taiwan for as long as I live, or the friends I made while I was there. ..the ones that came home with me and the ones that stayed behind. I honestly never thought I would get the chance to see a country so beautiful, so intriguing, or so different from home as Taiwan was. I'll definitely go back again someday! Kemp's Platform Explored by Holly Henderson Republican Presidential candi- date Jack Kemp may not be as well known as some of the other Republican candidates, but he is beginning to gain nationwide grassroots support. He has proven his leadership abilities during his seventeen-year tenure in the United States House of Representatives. Since 1971 he has served on budget, foreign policy, defense, and family com- mittees and sub-committees. Kemp has also held the Repub- lican leadership post of Confer- ence Chair. Kemp has been a close as- sociate of Ronald Reagan. He was recruited by then-Governor Reagan in 1967 and has worked with him on important issues ever since. He backed Reagan for the Pres- idential nomination in 1979 and co-authored both the 1980 and the 1984 Republican Platforms on which Reagan ran and won. Kemp has established himself as a creative and innovative conser- vative thinker and has demon- strated the ability to turn ideas into legislation and public policy. In his speech announcing his candidacy, Kemp cited "three great challenges facing us in the dec- ade ahead. "These challenges are "the defense of peace and free- dom; the defense of our children and the family; and a national commitment to the highest ideal of economic justice full employ- ment without inflation for all Amer- icans." They express the conser- vative viewpoint that Kemp holds and that the American people seemed to be expressing, as when they elected Ronald Reagan. In order to meet these chal- lenges of the 1990s, Kemp has taken a firm stand on the issues of the day. Advocating the defense of peace and freedom, he strongly supports Strategic Defense Init- iative, calling it "the greatest peace initiative in postwar history." He also calls for enforcement of Soviet compliance with treaties and aid to other nations struggling for freedom against totalitarianism and the growing Soviet sphere of influence. Kemp sees economic issues as central to his campaign. He is against tax increases and is in favor of lower tax rates and a simpler tax code. He is the only candidate never to have voted for tax increases. He calls for the line item veto to limit federal spending and for a balanced budget through spending cuts and eco- nomic growth. To stabilize the farm crisis. Kemp calls for a stable dollar, lower long-term interest rates, a chance for farmers to work out from under their debts, and new markets for farm products. He would do this by guaranteeing the purchasing power of the dollar and convening an international conference to seek open markets, free trading zones, reduced sub- sidies that impair competition, and stabilized currencies. Kemp feels that creating new markets for American products is essential to boost the American economy. In order to do so, he would use organizations such as the International Monetary Fund to build the economies of Ameri- can trading partners. This would create customers for American goods and services. Kemp is strongly in support of the protection of the family and the nurturing of strong family values. He believes in the right-to- life of the unborn and favors a stronger and more competitive education system. He opposes cuts in Social Security and favors tax fairness, pension security, and quality health care forthe elderly. Editor's note: Many of the details and quotations used in this article are from material supplied by the Jack Kemp for President Campaign Committee. Page 8 THE PROFILE Monday, November 30, 1987 Nuclear Arms Treaty within Reach? by Debbie L. Strickland The vast array of nuclear weapons targeted against nearly every city in the United States, the Soviet Union, and Western Europe threatens the lives of all the people in those countries as well as the entire world. Life as we know it would be gone forever if a full-scale nuclear war was ever fought. But how does a conflict esca- late into nuclear war'? What are the links that lead to intercontinen- tal bombing of U.S. and Soviet cities, and how can the links be dismantled so that the world will feel safer and actually be safer? In search of answers to such questions. Dr. Arthur Bowling, the Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, attended a series of seminars at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last summer. There, experts from the two universities spoke on a variety of topics related to the nuclear arms race. The "students" were people like Dr. Bowling (with physics or technical backgrounds) and polit- ical scientists, historians, and other social scientists. A sizable contingent came from colleges as well. According to many of these experts the proposed Inter- mediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty is the first major step toward bilateral disarmament. Unlike previous nuclear treaties like SALT I and SALT II. the treaty will require the destruction of a class of weapons rather than merely establish a ceiling on the growth of the arms race. If ratified, this historic treaty would be the first ever between the United States and the Soviet Union that advocates disarma- ment, and could perhaps lead to similar treaties regarding other types of weapons. by Sanjukta Shams Although many students are not aware, Agnes Scott does have a cross-registration program with various colleges in Atlanta. Students whose interests ex- tend beyond what is offered at ASC can take advantage of classes offered at another col- lege. Even though only a few students are currently taking classes at other institutions, the cross-registration program is available for every student. Dara Davis, a senior, is cross- registered at Morehouse, where she is taking History of African America. Dara feels that this program has given her the oppor- tunity to be in an environment to which she can relate. "'I am taking Intermediate Nuclear Forces are those nuclear weapons with a range of about 300 miles up to 3500 miles. Among these are the Soviet SS-20s and the American Pershing lis. both of which are extensively deployed against targets in Europe. According to Dr. Bowling this treaty could be the most signifi- cant development toward a decel- eration of the arms race since it began over forty years ago. In the aftermath of World War II, U.S. policy-makers decided to maintain a first-strike nuclear capability in order to balance the Soviet bloc conventional superior- ity. The balance of power still rests upon the United States' "ability to fight an extended nuclear war." says Bowling, if the Soviets attack Europe with either conventional or nuclear forces. The U.S. is "not just trying to deter the Russians from attack- ing" it alone, but also its allies around the world. Therefore, the problems and attitudes of these nations have to be taken into account before any treaty is negotiated and signed. The INF treaty is a fairly simple one. Both sides agree to remove this entire class of weapons from Europe, but are allowed to keep 100 outside that region. These weapons account for about 4o of the total arsenal of both countries. Dr. Bowling says that the treaty has two big advan- tages for the United States. The first advantage, and the one that is attractive to many conservative politicians who usually oppose such treaties, is that the reduc- tions are asymmetric. In this class of weapons the Soviets currently hold a sizable advantage. This agreement may set an important precedent for future negotiators, since in most categories one or the other nation enjoys a great advantage, and is generally reluctant to give up that advantage. a class from a black professor, and I am able to have an intellec- tual conversation with males." Because ASC is so small, there is not much variety in race, religion, or attitude, and by attend- ing another college Dara feels she is being exposed to other types of people. Because of the large student body in other col- leges, she feels that "there isn't much teacher and student trust." She enjoys the opportunity to attend a small, intimate college and supplement the coursework with that of a larger one. Frances King is an RTC who is able to major in anthropology thanks to the cross-registration program. Mrs. King feels that after having been exposed to another college, she is more appreciative of ASC because in larger colleges students are less able to have a The second advantage, accord- ing to Dr. Bowling, is that the treaty calls for the "destruction of a class of weapons which I think could lead directly to interconti- nental warfare." The U.S. strategy calls for "controlled escalation." in which conventional weapons are first used to counter a Soviet attack on Western Europe, then small nuclear weapons are used against military targets. INF missiles are the ones that would be used against European targets such as cities and towns. Following that step would be the launch of the intercontinental ballistic missiles that would annihi- late American and Soviet cities. So. strategically, the INF weapons are the link between a European confrontation and a direct U.S.- Soviet nuclear holocaust. Of course, the potential disad- vantages of the treaty must be addressed as well. Many politi- cians fear that the treaty will upset the balance of power in Europe, shifting the Europeans toward a policy of rapprochement or even appeasement with the Soviet Union. According to Dr. Bowling, "The fear among sophisticates is not so much that the Soviet Union is actually going to invade West Europe that would be kind of stupid. ..but if they have the capability to do that then our allies might come to an accommodation with them. ..and that would be a disadvantage to the United States." However, says Bowling. "No- body needs to worry about a lack of nuclear weapons." The U.S. will still have bombers and sub- marines to protect Europe as well as the smallest range of nuclear missiles. Dr. Catherine Scott of the Department of Political Science agrees that "on the whole. ..we excel in different areas. There is roughly a balance of power." She strong relationship with their professors. Karen Riggs is a sophomore at ASC. She was able to cross- register with Georgia Tech and take Chinese. She feels that being in a women's college has made her more confident about speaking up in class. Because of the limited number of foreign languages available at ASC. Karen feels students should take advantage of this program. Even though the cross-registra- tion program is not known to everyone, it is available. Although ASC has a limited number of courses in some areas, students can still pursue specialized fields of interests at other local colleges while they are students here at Agnes Scott. also agrees that the treaty will not affect the balance of power. To counter the U.S.S.R's con- ventional superiority NATO could build up its conventional strength. But Bowling thinks that a better solution might be to negotiate reduction of conventional forces. This type of agreement would require asymmetrical reductions with the Soviets once again giving up more. If we "destroy tanks, destroy artillery pieces, destroy tactical aircraft, pull troops back" then stability in international relations may be attainable, said Bowling. Also such reductions would have a tremendous positive im- pact on the collective psyche of Western civilization. Everyone would feel safer without so many troops and weapons awaiting the signal to attack. But the first step toward such reductions is negotiation. Such talks would act as a "litmus test" by Melanie Mortimer At Agnes Scott College, in the far reaches of Rebekah. I found Reverend Miriam Dunson seated at her desk. My first impression, as I entered her quiet office, was that of a bright and kind woman who enjoys the peacefulness of a single career and defined lifestyle. However, as she began answer- ing my questions with her en- thusiasm and insightful details. I soon realized that not only had she switched careers several times, but eighteen years of her life were spent overseas in Korea. Reverend Dunson graduated from college with a degree in business administration and enough certification to teach it. Her first job was teaching busi- ness administration to high school students. She spent her weekends working with the young people in a local church and gained the inspiration through her involvement with the church to pursue training in Bible study. Dunson was recruited in her senior year of graduate school to go to Korea, where she lived and worked for eighteen years. She taught at a university there and really grew to love it. In 1973. Rev Dunson returned to America to recruit missionaries worldwide. "It was hard to leave Korea because it felt like home and I left many good friends behind." She took the opportunity, once back in America, though, to work and go back to school for further studies. Reverend Dunson graduated from Columbia Seminary in 1985 and found herself in the midst of a career change. "I was looking for a place where there would be a variety of responsibilities. In the summer of '85. I heard that ASC was looking for a Chaplain and the minute I heard that I tele- phoned and asked if it had been filled. It had not, and so I came over that very day and brought my papers " Living in Conyers. Ga. for some time. Rev Dunson knew of Agnes to determine how serious Gor- bachev is about disarmament. Some people distrust Gor- bachev and see sinister motives behind his actions. But if he and the rest of the Soviet Politburo will back conventional arms reduc- tions there would be little doubt as to their intentions. The arms race is highly detri- mental to the Soviet economy, and Gorbachev seems to be a leader who is interested in build- ing up internal economic strength. Therefore, these treaties free resources for more constructive purposes without diminishing the military balance of power. "Five years ago [such ideas] would have been laughed at." says Dr. Bowling. But now. with the INF treaty ready to be signed and the apparent willingness of both the Soviet and American leaders to negotiate further reduc- tions, perhaps these ideas could someday be implemented. Chaplain Miriam Dunson Scott and its religious affiliation. Now that she works here at ASC. Rev. Dunson spends her time planning and leading worship services, counseling students, and leading in prayer at most of the public events. She also does some writing, some administra- tive work, and claims that "Unlike most people I actually enjoy sitting at my desk and doing paper work." As our conversation came to an end, I asked Rev. Dunson a final (and perhaps inevitable) question concerning the new proposed purpose of the school. As directly and openly as possible, she answered with this statement: "I felt that it would alienate a lot of people- that it was not necessary, in fact, to spell out what the truth in fact is. And so, when our faculty had a conference about it, we decided to cut that part out." As opposed to mere gossip, hearing a personal comment by an administrator on this issue certainly satisfies the desire for insight and a basic comprehen- sion of details. Rev. Dunson incorporated this quality into all she said, from the description of her eighteen years in Korea to her explanation of how she arrived at Agnes Scott. In conclusion, she stated: "I never planned for my life to be like it is. Every step along the way I just felt that it was the right thing to be doing at that time." Cross Registration Available to All Chaplain Shares Views Monday, November 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 9 aVICTS AND ENTERTAIN/^ T Pilobolus Dancers Perform before a Full House by Rebecca Bradley Agnes Scott's College Events Committee presented the dance company, Pilobolus, to a full house in Gaines auditorium Tues- day evening, November 17. This small contemporary dance company of six dancers opened with a fun. light, and instant force of energy in the piece "I'm Left. You're Right, She's Gone." The music of Elvis Presley im- mediately rushed the audience back in time to the flippant 1950's prom night scenario. The opening was fun, but a little too improvised in areas. The intermediate sec- tions were more interesting and expressive. The highlight of this piece was the adagio movement in which three couples (two conventional couples and one consisting of two guys rough housing in slow motion) per- formed what seemed an instant replay of a typical prom, only in slow motion. The couples dramatized what we all have probably wanted to do to a few dates here and there. One moment the dancers would be brutally abusing their dates, the next moment kissing behind a deceptive smile or look of deceiving intent. The two scuffling in the back were amazingly smooth and quite humorous. Torture never looked so fun! A second movement worth mentioning was the hysterical piece to "Tutti Fruitti." Jude Sante mesmerized more than her two co-dancers with her intense control of her "derriere." I've already seen some getting ready for Spring Formal! The second piece. "'Land's Edge." mesmerized, confused, entertained, and left the audience to think about the relationships so carefully laid before them by the dancers and the characters they portrayed. The setting is the ocean shore (the edge of . . .). A woman washes up onto the shore, dead or with no will to live. She is not alone on the shore; instead, she is in the company of five people, a couple in love, a set of twins (also called the slime brothers), and a fool. The dead woman seems to symbolize a wrecked soul washed in from the hardships of life. The twins manipulated the wrecked soul only to maintain her dormant state. The lovers had nothing to offer outside their own commit- ment to each other. The humble fool was the only one who could believe in the- soul enough to revive her. The end seems to symbolize the irony of much of human life, and people's ability to survive, despite various obstacles. Al- though the ending was confusing, it also seemed to explore humans' needs for each other. The charac- ters in the dance formed a whole, and stuck by each other. As "Land's Edge" closes, another body "washes" on stage, as if the characters are involved in a continuous, evolutionary process. Of course, the interpretation you just read was mine, and after talking with two of the company's members, I found there is no plot to this piece. Instead, the ballet is much like a philosophical sym- phony. The choreographer obvi- ously has a message for his viewers, but has left it unpub- lished in order that his audience draw its own conclusions. "Day Two" continued to capti- vate the audience with its state- ment on man's existence during his second day on earth. The movements included numerous primal instincts which man has developed into sophistication. The Pilobolus dancers bring forth a study of beauty and rhe Pilobolus Dinners in an artistic configuration grace. Their movements exemplified fluidity. The Pilobolus dancers ignore the boundaries of bones and hinge joints normally constricting the human body. Instead, they performed with complete control of their bodies which seemed beyond average human means. The modern setting captured the audience and left its members clapping and on their feet for more. The curtain calls were greeted with bows from antics on a water slide only Pilobolus could conjure. Pilobolus made a contribution to this campus November 17 that will long be remembered. The Atlanta Ballet Honors Artistic Director, Barnett by Kimberly Baker Social Council Begins Holiday Season by Louisa Parker .Would you like to laugh, talk, sit on Santa's lap, and eat good food in a festively decorated room surrounded by intelligent, charm- ing people on Dec. 4? Well, if you can abandon your books and cold pizza from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on that Friday night and follow your nose into Rebekah Reception room, you'll join the rest of the Agnes Scott Community at Social Council's Second-Annual Christ- mas Party. This FREE event will feature both a jazz ensemble, in which Dr. Staven plays the sax. and the Glee Club, which will perform and lead Christmas carols. Dean Hudson's office will provide a tree, and Epicure is donating cookies. This year all organizations on campus are invited to help host the party. Mortar Board. CAB, and Christian Association have al- ready agreed to help, and more volunteers are expected. Faculty, staff, and local area alumnae are invited to come and bring their families. Also, children of all ages are encouraged to come sit on Santa Claus' lap. Rep Council will also be lighting the Christmas tree in the quad during this time. Bring a date, your roommate, or yourself, and join the campus community during this special time of year. r~ UNPLANNNED PREGNANCY? CONSIDER ADOPTION! A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Transportation - Housing - Medical Care Counseling - Free of Charge CALL COLLECT 912-228-6339 THE OPEN DOOR ADOPTION AGENCY The Atlanta Ballet celebrated the twenty-five years of service of Robert Barnett as Artistic Director November 12 through 14. The spectacular performances dem- onstrated the strength of the company and the success of Robert Barnett. The program opened with "Re- flections for" which was dedicated to Dorothy Alexander and Mernlee Smith and all who have had a part in the work of the Atlanta Ballet. Barnett choreographed the piece to commemorate the past twenty- five years of the Ballet. The music was "Concerto in E Minor for Harp and Orchestra. Opus 182" by Carl Reinecke and featured Nella Rigell on the harp. "Reflections for" consists of three movements which show the wide-ranging talents of the com- pany. The neo-classical ballet includes both quick steps and slow, controlled movements. The company worked as a team in the seciions that exhibited beautiful, precise partnering. The principal dancers had the opportunity to show their skills as they were featured. The dancers in their lovely, flowing gray costumes showed the beauty of ballet in a fitting tribute to twenty-five years of service by Barnett. The power and excitement of dance completed the program in "Carmina Burana," which showed that ballet is more than just pretty dancing. The basis for this ballet is the writings found in a 13th- century monastery. These songs reveal the worldly thoughts of the monks. They are divided into four groups: "In Snngtime." "On the Lawn." "In the Tavern." and "The Court of Love." The music is by Carl Orff and features a 240-voice chorus. The piece opens and closes with the monks going about their life of worship as they secretly lament their fate, while the great wheel of fortune turns in the back. The ballet then goes into the desires of the monks. The lyrics focus on young love, the tavern, and passion. The dancers effec- tively created the illusion of medieval life. The young maidens watched the gallant knights who later returned to carry off the maidens. The exciting choreog- raphy was spellbounding. All of the dancers performed exquisitely. Nicolas Pacana gave an energetic solo to open the tavern section. Pacana is an extremely talented dancer. Scott Adams was also exceptional in his role as the roasted swan. He performed his part suspended on a pole held horizontally above the stage. He had control over his entire body as he flinched and twisted as the swan was cooked. He showed his great strength as he pulled up and around on the pole. The performances of 'Reflec- tions for" and "Carmina Burana" were breathtaking. The members of the company deserved the standing ovation they received on Thursday night. Next for the Atlanta Ballet is the Christmas classic. "The Nut- cracker." It opens December 4 and runs through Christmas. Page 10 THE PROFILE Monday, November 30, 1987 aVIOTS AND entertain* T Vnnie Packen and \1ikt Shea ask an angel to perform their wedding ceremony. Thumbs Down for Made in Heaven by Beth Mullis and Felicia Wheeler In the spirit of the age old cliche that two heads are better than one, the following review is rendered a la Siskell and Ebert. Close your eyes and imagine that we are two fat and balding middle- aged men with nothing better to do than discuss the social implica- tions of cheap and meaningless movie trivia. Disclaimer behind us. onward ho!" Made in Heaven ascribes to the tried and true philosophy that true love is really destined to be. Kelly McGillis and Timothy Hutton portray two lovers who originally meet in heaven and are given the Glee Club to Give Concert by Amy Lovell The Agnes Scott Glee Club is very active this year. It has already performed for the public on two occasions and is planning more appearances before the end of the semester. On Sunday. De- cember 6. 1987. its members will present a Christmas concert in Gaines Auditorium for the Agnes Scott Community. The concert will progress through the traditional Christmas story. The singers will begin with the period of expectation preced- ing the birth of the Christ Child. They will then progress in song through the events of the Christ- mas story, including the angels appearing to Mary and the shepherds, the journeying to Bethlehem by Mary and Joseph, the rejoicing of both heaven and earth, and the offering of gifts tc the Holy Child. The concert will include quite a variety of musical selections. The program includes many carols, both new and old: for example the Glee Club will begin with the familiar hymn "O Come. O Come. Emmanuel." Works of modern composers such as R. Vaughan Williams. John Rutter. Daniel Pinkham. and Eugene Butler will be featured during the course of the concert. In addition to the traditional American carols, the Glee Club will perform the Bur- gundian carol. "Patapan." the English carol. 'Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day.'" and the West Indian carol. "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy." They will also perform the much-loved Christ- mas tune. "The Little Drummer Boy." in a surprisingly versatile manner. Most numbers will be performed m the original lan- guage of composition, including numbers in German and Latin. The entire Agnes Scott commu- nity is invited to attend this festive occasion. The Christmas concert was formerly a long-standing tradition for Agnes Scott. In addition to the Glee Club, the Agnes Scott Community Or- chestra will appear and perform. All who are involved with the production of the Christmas concert hope that the festivity of the season will gradually become a tradition once again at Agnes Scott trial of searching for each other on earth. Complications arise when they are reborn in new bodies totally unaware of the existence of the other. The challenge? Find each other before time runs out. Beth: (while tossing back a few jujubees) Basically I think the concept is interesting, but it loses something in the execution. The idea that souls are recycled throughout time is intriguing, but the smarm and cliche of destined lovers is rather stale. Felicia: (while munching on some over-buttered popcorn) I feel this movie is contrived and convo- luted. The concept is anything but new and the presentation of the idea was poor, at best. The word that comes to mind in conjunction with this movie is "hokey". The concept: Mike Shea (Timothy Hutton) is a young man who dies on his way to California in an attempt to play Boy Scout. He goes to heaven (of course) and meets with all sorts of strange and wondrous things. First, his "dead" Aunt Lisa (Maureen Stapleton) is chosen to be his guardian angel. The most won- drous thing Mike meets is Annie Packert (Kelly McGillis). They fall in love (how sweet), make love while floating in the clouds, and are married in heaven. How con- trived. Beth: But I think you must admit that there is some merit to the idea that souls continue to exist in the form of different bodies. Felicia: Bah humbug! Love is dead! Especially such syrupy sweet mush like that! Beth: And there were some funny moments that did have the effect of minimal entertainment. The appearance of Ric Ocasek of The Cars as a mechanic was hilarious, and the music of REM and Neil Young gave the musical score a less then ordinary touch. Felicia: The most intriguing part of the movie is the weird man named Emmett (himself). He was re- ferred to as "the man who runs heaven", but unusually enough, he was the only one in heaven who smoked, drank, and swore. I'm not sure what or who he was: God perhaps 9 Rather an unlikely model for such a saintly place. Beth: I liked the atmosphere that director Alan Rudolph created in the movie. The smoking, drinking, swearing God-like character, Emmett, contributed to Alan Rudolph's unique perception of what life in heaven is like. After such creative experiments as Welcome to LA, Choose Me, and Trouble in Mind. Rudolph's unique creative hand can defi- nitely be seen in the context of Made in Heaven. Felicia: I did like the choice of setting. Charleston, especially Middleton Place, was a perfect location for the dream-like atmo- sphere of heaven. Atlanta was also a great choice for the city setting. Great taste in settings, however, does not a movie make. Beth: The biggest problem that I noticed was the lack of substanti- ation for the ethereal puzzles the movie presented. If you're going to have a movie about fantasy, you have to be able to answer all the questions a viewer might ask. Like, if Anne and Mike are des- tined to be together, why the search? Why aren't they just always together? I think the script was a poor attempt to explain the unexplainable questions of des- tiny and fate. Felicia: Exactly! There is no conflict to propel the action of the movie. At several points in the movie. I felt there was no direc- tion: that these two people were simply living their lives, and one day, perhaps, they'll run into each other and "know". This kind of wandering detracts from any other redeeming qualities that might otherwise exist. Beth: Essentially the movie foils itself from the beginning. We know they're destined to be together, but we're supposed to believe that they must search unknowingly for each other all the same. That's a severe flaw in the scenario of the movie. All in all, a definite thumbs down on this ethereal fantasy, Felicia. Felicia: Thumbs down from this anything but middle-aged and balding reviewer as well, Beth. Well, that's all from the movies!! Baryshnikov Stars in New Film, Dancers by Hillary Soper and Jean Wilson If you like ballet or Mikhail Baryshnikov. Dancers is the movie for you. The movie centers around Tony, who is the lead male dancer, and artistic director of an American ballet company which is filming a ballet in Italy. Baryshnikov portrays Tony in a highly autobiographical role. Tony is an aging dancer who has lost the emotional component of his performance. Part of the movie centers around how Tony regains that quality through his relation- ship with a 17-year old corps mem- ber named Lisa. American Ballet Theater corps member Julie Kent portrays Lisa. The ballet in production is Gi- selle. The love story within the ballet is mirrored in the lives of the characters Tony and Lisa. The directors do an excellent job over- laying the ballet and the lives of the dancers The end of the movie is disappointing, but the dance sequences more than make up for it. Franceses (TERR] rehearses "ith Sergeyei (BARISHNIKOV) In Dancers. Unlike White Nights. Baryshni- kov's previous film, the majority of this film is dancing. Baryshnikov more than lives up to his rep- utation as the best male dancer in the world. The supporting cast, which includes Alessandra Fern. Leslie Brown and Victor Barbee. does an excellent job. The film is directed by Herbert Ross, and the musical score is performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Monday, November 30, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 11 ARTS AN ID ENTERTAIN* T Writer Charles Bukowski's Life Comes Alive on the Screen by Beth Huber Barfly is the story of real-life poet and short story writer Charles Bukowski. It is a contem- porary comedy with a gritty edge. The story follows the freewheeling adventures of Henry Chinaski (Mickey Rouke) and his turbulent but tender love affair with Wanda Wilcox (Faye Dunaway), a lonely and frustrated woman who drinks because "there is nothing else left to do.'" The movie begins with a scene at a local L.A. bar in one of the seedier parts of town. Into this bar, named "The Golden Horn," float the characters who make up the fabric of Henry's reality and illusions. Henry is disgusted by the blandness of society.'s treadmill, and has chosen the life of a barfly to enrich his experience. He is drunk most of the time, lives in a dump, and fights with the bar- tender every night; yet, ironically, he has an inner beauty which is occasionally released through his writing while he listens to classical music. Enter Wanda, the disillusioned drunk who "hates people." Soon she and Henry fall in love and begin to structure their lives around their affair. They share the same needs affection and alcohol. They are both afraid of love. In the meantime, a literary editor named Tully (Alice Kriege) has hired a private detective to find Henry because she is so intrigued by him and his poetry. She offers him a place to live and write, and all the alcohol, com- panionship and money he could ever want. The end would be ruined if Henr\ i Mickey Rourke) meets Wanda (Faye Dunaway I at a bar. Henry's decision about whether he would take this offer were revealed. However, Barfly is a very good film which will probably end up being a "sleeper." Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway give some great performances in this film. Their acting lends a very convincing sense of reality to their characters. Barfly will open exclusively at the LefontTara on November 20. SDTto Present Cross-Cultural Show by Beth Land and Gina Greely The members of Studio Dance Theatre are getting into the Christmas spirit as they rehearse and prepare for their annual Children's Show on December 4 at 10:25 a.m. in Gaines Au- ditorium. The theme this year is "Christmas Around the World." so SDT will be performing seven dances representing their rendi- tions of how children in other countries celebrate the holidays. Both old SDT members and fall apprentices will be performing in the show. SDT would like to thank Teresa Ramirez and Nell-Garwood MacEachern for their help with the Spanish and Scottish dances. Other dances in the show include German. American Indian. French. Russian and American. By choosing this theme. Studio Dance Theatre wants not only to entertain the children, but also hope to convey the message that Beth Land and \nn Marie Huff "clown around. everyone can learn from his or her brothers and sisters around the world as they share the joys of Christmas. The program is free to the entire ASC community, so. please come! ASC Senior Heidi Hitchcock Perform Flute Recital by Sarah N. Kegley On Saturday. November 14. music major Heidi Hitchcock performed her senior flute recital. All those in attendance enjoyed the spectacular program of 20th century music, performed in combinations of flute, piano, and mezzo-soprano. The program started with a canzone transcribed by Samuel Barber from a Piano Concerto, a songlike work composed for in- struments. Heidi was then joined by her mother. Dell Hitchcock, mezzo- soprano, and her brother Rick, pianist. The trio performed two American folk songs and two William Blake poems. The music of the poems was composed for the flute, piano, and mezzo- soorano bv Hpidi Thp familw trin was a delight for all. Robin Hensley. ASC staff ac- companist, joined Heidi for the next piece, a sonata by Francis Poulenc. Following the sonata. Heidi, unaccompanied, per- formed '"Syrinx" by Claude Debussy. "Syrinx,'" composed for a Gabriel Mourey play Psyche. evokes the last song of the God Pan at the approach of his death . The last piece was Paul Hindemith's "Sonata for Flute anc Piano." In four movements, the piece utilized the full range of the flute and demonstrated the di- verse range of Heidi's talent. The recital ended with the culmination of the sonata in an exhilarating "March." A lovely reception was prepared by Ms. G. to follow the recital, and friends and family gathered to meet and socialize. Heidi's flute teacher is Carol Lyn Butcher. Heidi will graduate in December. Calendar of Events: December 1 - December 11 Tuesday, December 1, 1987 "CHRISTMAS AT CALLAN- WOLDE" Mansion tours begin. Hours: M-F 10:00am - 2:30pm. 6:30pm -9:30pm; Sat. 10:00am - 4:00pm; Sun. 1:00pm - 9:00pm. Open through December 13. 1987. Call 873-3256. TBA-(MUSICAL): Beehive at the Center Stage Theatre through December 6. Call 873-4300. 7:00pm - 10:00pm- (ART): Gallery art discussion by Terry McGehee in Dana at ASC. Wednesday, December 2, 1987 4:30pm - 6:30pm - (Work- shop): "The Architecture of Frank Gehry" at the High. Call 892-3600 extension 268 to register. 7:00pm - 10:00pm-(WORK- SHOP): "Location Sound" by Greg Linton at the Image Film/ Video Center. 75 Bennett Street. N.W., Suite M-1. Call 352-4225 for registration. 8:00pm-(MUSICAL): Carnival at the Alliance Mainstage through January 2, 1988. Call 892-2414. 8:00pm-(LECTURE): "Mod- ernism vs. Traditionalism in the Machine Age" by Richard Guy Wilson in Hill Auditorium. Call 892-HIGH. 8:00pm-(FILM): ASC Film Series presents Miracle on 34th Street. G-4, Buttrick. Thursday, December 3, 1987 8:00pm-(DRAMA): Deadfall by the Horizon Theatre Company through December 19. Call 584-7450. 8:15-(LECTURE): Economics lecture by Sylvia Nasar of Fortune magazine at ASC. Friday, December 4, 1987 10:25am-(DANCE): ASC's Studio Dance Theatre's Christmas Show. Presser Hall. Call 371 -430. 7:00pm-(DRAMA): The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Alliance Studio through De- cember 22. Call 892-2414. 7:00pm - 10 :00pm -(PARTY): ASC Social Council's Christmas Party in Rebekah Reception Room. 8:00pm-(SCIENCE): Obser- vatory open house at the Bradley Observatory ASC. Call 371-6266. 8:00pm (FILM): The Impossi- ble Voyage and Wings at Rich Auditorium. Call 892-HIGH. Sunday, December 6, 1987 2:00pm-(MUSIC): ASC Glee Club's Christmas Concert in Presser Hall. Call 892-6430. 2:C0pm-(ART): Gallery talkon "The Architecture of Frank Gehry" by Melanie Lambert at the High. Call 892-HIGH 7:00pm-(MUSIC): "MES- SIAH!" sing-a-long at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. 435 Peachtree Street. N.E. Call 873-5427. 8:00pm-(FILM): The Mechan- ical Paradise. Ballet Mechanique, and La Marche Des Machines at Hill Auditorium. Call 892-HIGH. Tuesday, December 8, 1987 12:15pm-(MUSIC): Christmas concert by the Georgia State University Brass Quintet at the Georgia-Pacific Auditorium. 133 Peachtree Street N.E. Call 577- 6940. Wednesday, December 9, 1987 TBA (FUN): Bowling excur- sion with ASC Athletic Association. 7:00pm-(ART): Gallery talkon "The Skyscraper as Symbol" by Maia Konarski at the High. Call 892-HIGH. Thursday, December 10, 1987 8:00pm-(DRAMA): Theatre Gael presents A Child's Christ- mas in Wales at the Mary Gray Munroe Theatre, Emory, through December 23. Call 727-6187. Friday, December 11, 1987 8:00-(FILM): Metropolis and Techno-cracked at Rich Au- ditorium. Call 892-HIGH. Page 12 THE PROFILE November 14, 1987 SPORTS 1987 Soccer Season Concludes by Wanita I B Done and Sheba B Through Well, soccer season's over and no one suffered any major in- juries. Hard to believe, isn't it? We even ended the season with a respectable 5-5-1 record. Considering we often played with the minimum number of players (eleven for those of you who don't know anything about soccer), it is a respectable record. Of those five wins, two were against Brenau and one was against Wesleyan. Freshmen make up the majority of the team, so in the years to come that record should greatly improve. (Yes. that means you have to play next year!) Those freshmen are Jennifer Seebode. Rachel Fletcher, Sarah Crane, Val Fuller, Missy Ritchie. Sally McMillan. Bettina Gyr. Scotti Latimer, and Stacey Langwick. Luckily, though, for the freshmen, there are some out- standing sophomores, Katie Pattillo and Traci Lynn Chapski, to serve as role models. Eleanor Dill is the lone junior who will take out her cleats and abuse herself as well as other players on the field when she is desperately needed. Then there are the two glorious and mighty seniors Sally "Wanita" Mairs and Adele "Sheba" Clements. And in conclusion, those two seniors wish to leave: To R-E-A-D. we leave our alcoholic incentives to spur the team on to victory (It worked for Sally and Adele. Honest R-E-A-D). To Anyone who wants them. Sally's veteran cleats and Adele's new awesome scoring cleats. Soccer team shows unity. Dolphin Club Auditions: Team Enlarges by Four by Carolyn Weaver Dolphin Club try-outs were held November 11 at the Emory Univer- sity recreational center. Several students auditioned, and the club is proud to welcome LeAnn Ransbotham. Stephanie Leonard. Laurel Steeger. Nicole Harrison, and Lynn Langfeldt to the group. The prospective members were asked to demonstrate fundamen- tal synchronized swimming skills: basic strokes (freestyle, side- stroke, breaststroke, and back- stroke), various skulling tech- niques, and a few stunts (such as the kip. ballet legs, and oyster). Dolphin Club candidates are observed by team members who note the candidate's grace and strength (and/or potential for these) and who particularly watch for indications that a candidate is comfortable in the water. At Emory Dolphin Club has been working on strokes, funda- mental maneuvers and positions that provide the foundation for many of the stunts they use. Originally. Dolphin Club had planned to perform their show late in the spring of '88 (instead of the usual late February or early March) since the gym was sched- uled to open in January. However, with the completion date being pushed back until some time in March, the club has decided it is not feasible to produce a full- length show. As of now. tentative plans are to perform a "mini" show at a spring convocation. The club wpuld like to bring back one or two favorite numbers from past years and create a couple of new ones in addition. The Profile needs: * Sports Editor Business Manager Circulation Manager Interested? Meetings Mondays 6: 15 Winship Lobby CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii. Bahamas. Caribbean, etc CALL NOW: 206-736-0775 Ext. 173 M Bctina Gj r gives it her all. To Eleanor, our devotion to engage in practice every day and Moose's ability to abstain from smoking during soccer season (or at least the game). To Katie, we leave our numer- ous trophies and awards for outstanding soccer skills, dexter- ity and stamina. And to the Freshmen, we leave our devotion to soccer and our ability to fail and lose gracefully. And next year - "'Kill those gravy-sucking scumbags!" Dixie Darlings Welcome New Members by Mary Ruth Oliver It wasn't a time for airing out "dirty laundry." although the women who arrived in Walters' basement for Dixie Darling audi- tions must have wondered when they found the Dixies in the laundry room. The Dixie Darling auditions, which took place on Monday evening. November 9, were to have been held in the recreation room of Walters' basement. This arrangement was due to the lack of a tap room during the construc- tion of the new Physical Activities Center. However, the tile in the room is too slick for clogging, and the auditions had to be moved into the laundry room. Despite the strange conditions, the women who auditioned didn't let the Clorox bottles and dirty socks deter them from learning to clog. Ms. Darling, faculty advisor to the Dixies, was assisted by Jill Smith. Mary Ruth Oliver Heidi Wilson, and Karen Wisely as she taught the prospective Dixies basic clogging steps. Much to the surprise of many of the newcomers, they learned to clog to the tune of "Mony. Mony." a popular rock song. Ms. Darling explained that the Dixies like to add a different flavor to clogging by mixing traditional country songs with some pop, Prospective Dixie Darlings audition. rock, and production numbers. This adds variety and interest to the performances, and is a real crowd pleaser. according to Ms. Darling. After about 45 minutes of rigorous clogging and some even more rigorous laughing, the pro- spective Dixies had learned several basic clogging steps and understood the kind of hard work that goes into this type of dance. When the laundry room was finally left in peace, the Dixie Darlings had eight new members: Jennifer Burger. Erin Gaston. Chnssie Lewandowski. Daphne Norton. Jennifer Pearson. Jennifer Pilcher. Susie Rights, and Claire Shippy. The new members attended their first meeting on Monday. November 16, where they were oriented on the policies of the organization. With several spring perform- ances awaiting them next semes- ter, the Dixies are excited about the size of the team, which is the largest they've had in some years. The veteran Dixies can't wait for the newcomers to experience being a part of Dixie Darlings. As Ms. Darling says of each perform- ance, "It's not just a clog; it's an adventure." her I III e toe long" - M1M 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ull> < W \\x\ i as GDC v run i Dsed to y outhtetW > -Cat (Mine m Ilium Residents of Walters Dorm have cleverly recreated the nativity scene. Needless to say, they won the decorating contest held between the dorms. In This Issue: Students Share Christmas Thoughts 1 f Conference at ^ Jl I Carter Center Ghosts: Reality or Illusion Yes Releases New Album Sports^ Season Ends for Kickers THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Issue 7 December 11, 1987 Standard of Living Rises by Lisa Keniry Finding it more difficult than ever to afford those Christmas gifts? According to Sylvia Nasar, principle writer for Fortune magazine, you shouldn't be. Nasar assured the Agnes Scott audience on Wednesday. 23 days before Christmas, that "the aver- age American has never had it so good." Nasar says that both the stan- dard of living and the quality of life has gone up for most U.S. citi- zens. Our 'standard of living' she defines as our material well-being and our purchasing power. 'Qual- ity of life' has to do with the amount of leisure and mobility we have. Despite the "turmoil of the 80s" oil shocks, high inflation, increased unemployment, the stock market crash, etc. our real income is twice what it was in 1952. Prices may have quad- rupled and we pay a higher percentage of taxes than we did Sylvia Nasar speaks on America's quality of life during convocation. Closings Cause Controversy by Hong Tran The student body has lodged many complaints with the admin- istration this semester. The latest concern is the closing of dorms and the dining hall during breaks. This grievance seems insignifi- cant on the surface, yet to those affected it warrants being ad- dressed. Was the administration justified in its decision to close the dining hall over Thanksgiving break? To draw on a broader question, when dealing with the Thanksgiving break, is it necessary to close down an entire campus for what amounts to a four day break? Those directly affected by these decisions those students who had no choice but to remain on campus during the break- realized the economic feasibility of the administration's decision to close all but one dorm. However, the closing of the dining hall was not well received. The students felt that if it was not economically feasible to keep the dining hall open, at least the snack bar should have been open. Many of the students did not have automobiles to go out to eat, then, claims Nasar. but we can expect to live five years longer, the infant mortality rate has dropped by 50%, health care is more accessible, and 1 in 10 as opposed to 1 in 5 people in the 60s are in poverty. "More Americans die from overeating than undereating," claims Nasar. And the poor spend about as much as the rich on food because of aid like food stamps. According to Nasar, the eco- nomic position of the elderly, blacks, and women has also improved. The median per capita income of the elderly, for example, has doubled since 1950. That 10o of our elderly in the 80s, as opposed to one third in the 60s live with their children, is also a reflection of our higher standard of living. And children are no longer the social security of their parents, says Nasar. Nasar also believes that exten- sive economic gains have been experienced by blacks. The black elite is rising faster than the middle class, she cites. And 66% of blacks today, as opposed to 40% in the 60s, have jobs. Women are also better off, she says. 60% of formerly all-male and those that did felt that the cost of eating out was too high. Some suggested that pre-prepared foods which could be refrigerated should have been provided. Some of the students are also concerned about the $10.00 per night charge to stay in the dorm over the Christmas break. One senior, in order to keep her job, must come back to Atlanta two weeks early in January. She said the $70 per week she will pay to stay in the dorm plus the cost of meals will "devour all of my paycheck each week." Editor's note: The Profile has learned that the Snack Bar will be open during the Christmas break. jobs, for example, are now held by women. Women, she ex- plained, are also more likely to get divorced when they want to if they can count on finding jobs and making enough money to support themselves. And yet people persist in believ- ing that 'things' just aren't as good as they used to be. What has changed more than the quality of life, thinks Nasar. is our expecta- tions. "Much more feels like a lot less." Dunson Delivers Message by Julie Hartline and Anne Harris On Wednesday. December 2. Agnes Scott held its annual Christmas convocation. The au- ditorium was sparsely filled, but those who were in attendance had quite an experience. The convocation began with a prayer and a call to worship by the Reverend Miriam Dunson. The audience then joined in the singing of a hymn. Joyful Noise pursued the musi- cal flow with renditions of two Christmas classics. The first number was "Oh Come All Ye Faithful," rounded out by Felicia William's voice-over. Regina Thames sang the verses of "Go Tell it on the Mountain" while Joyful Noise sang the chorus. Following the singing perform- ance, Tanya Savage read two passages from the Bible, both relating to John the Baptist. The scheduled speaker was unable to attend the convocation, thus Reverend Dunson gave a sermon prepared at the last minute. It was an effective sermon, offering a new outlook on an old story. The main character was "Beth," better known as Elizabeth, wife of Zachariah and mother of John the Baptist. In her contem- plations and daydreams she reveals her feelings and concerns centered around her son. Elizabeth was made fully aware of "Mary's Son" when this man was baptized by her own son. The Reverend Dunson completed the sermon by reminding us that Jesus is a gift from God, as revealed in the fulfillment of the Baptism. The participants in this week's convocation then sang a final hymn and all dispersed to return to their respective duties and events. Regina Thames sings "Go Tell It on the Mountain" with Joyful Noise. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, December 11, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline One of the worst parts of holding the editor's chair is that never-ending search for the editorial topic. Those people who are close to me know that I have an extreme distaste for people who "just don't have an opinion,'" but searching for an opinion that people have an interest in is somewhat of a more difficult task than simply having one. As my mind was spinning around, searching for a topic, this constant, lurking thought kept getting in the way of my creative processes. It was my preoccupation with my grades. Wait.... A light bulb came on upstairs. With papers just behind us and exams staring us in the face, who isn't interested in grades? They are constantly in my waking (and perhaps even sleeping) thoughts. My search was over, but my work had just begun. You may be asking yourself, as I was, what exactly are you going to say about these perpetually lurking G-R-A-D-E-S? We all know that we are on a five letter grading system, unless you are an upperclass(wo)man fortunate enough to have a pass/fail course. Well, this is where the work started. First of all, I wanted to know what these grades meant in my life anyway. (I can see it now; every professor's face is tensing up.) I did not say grades weren't important, nor am I downplaying the academic emphasis at Agnes Scott. Standing on my soapbox all semester, I have been yelling about this academic emphasis. Well, now there is something more you should know. As long as you have given it your best shot, whatever grade you come out with is okay. So, you are going to make a C in intro. biology. It's okay. One of the hardest lessons I have had to learn at Agnes Scott is that you can't always be the best at everything. You have to learn to come in second place or to even fail (but gracefully, of course). A large majority of ASC students came from the top percentages of their high schools. They made straight l A"s, were in this and that club, and were popular and highly respected. Now, they may be feeling lost amidst a crowd and envious of those friends who are still back in high school, but I promise things will get better. Freshmen and sophomore years are for weeding out. "Weeding out what," you might ask. Weeding out the things that aren't for you. You're searching for your niche. So, science isn't your forte or you just can't conquer that foreign language, it really is okay. You can't be the best in everything and you aren't expected to be. What is it in human nature that makes people think they are never good enough 9 Granted, Agnes Scott expects a lot from her students, but if you didn't come out with a 4.0 and you haven't quite learned how to budget your time, it doesn't decrease your value as a person. I guess the most important thing is that you don't give up. As a friend once told me, you have to fall down and skin your knees a few times before you get it right. I really feel there is a place for each of us. We just have to skin our knees before we find that special niche. GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The- Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes 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. 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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 "Ronnie in his Shocking fee+ ; -to MoWta M.\ i can slid dance on +hi s skKje! Olit Staff of "O&E &%aflz " flb/jES L T tUOH llCU A Very Happy Holiday Season! Streetbeat: What about that Bearded Man? compiled by Heather Kellev I Aw sum I Susan Quave Class of 1988 "Santa lives because Rudolph hit my car." Alison Mills Class of 1988 "I believe in Santa because I didn't have to have music lessons for about two weeks, ha-ha. [Anyway,] I talked to him yesterday at the mall.' Christy Cechman Class of 1990 "Well, personally I think Santa Claus is real, for the same reason that I still eat Happy Meals and my mom is buying me finger paints for Christmas. And because even if Santa isn't a real man who flies around with Rudolph, the person we think he is and the stuff we think he does is hip." Laurel McDonald Class of 1990 "I suspected, but I never had proof [about Santa Claus]. [I still believe in him], maybe because I haven't grown up yet; I don't want to. It's a part of Christmas.'' Vicki Mills Class of 1991 "[I found out about Santa] when I was four because my dad's beard fell off, [but] there's [still] a little of Santa in all of us." Friday, December 11, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 NEWS Carter Summarizes Peace Initiative by Karen Anderson The Reverend John Bonell and ASC students sing a Thanksgiving Hymn. College Gives Thanks by Dolly Purvis On October 20th the campus community came to give thanks at the annual Thanksgiving Wor- ship Service. The service was led by ASC students Ann Leacock, Cara Cassell, Krista Lankford, Tanya Savage, Kathie White, and Dolly Purvis. Robin Hensley provided organ music for the prelude and hymns. The Reverend John Bonell. Episcopal Chaplain for Georgia Tech, Georgia State and Agnes Scott, delivered the sermon which centered on why we eat salmon at Thanksgiving. He used the struggle of the salmon attempting to swim upstream as an allegory for the individual striving to attain ultimate Judeo-Christian ideals. Former President Jimmy Carter conducted a final summation session of the Carter Center's Middle East Consultation on November 18, 1987 at Emory University. The session, primarily for Emory students, was open to the public. The main goal of the week-long consultation was the promotion and organization of an international conference on the Arab-Israeli dispute. Carter acknowledged that the response for such a conference has been very favorable, but that an immediate barrier to the conference could come from the Israeli government. He said top Israeli officials are divided on the issue of the conflict and their NEWS AROUND THE WORLD LOUISIANA PRISON CRISIS ENDS The 26 hostages held by Cuban detainees at the Alien Detention Center in Oakdale, Louisiana were released on November 29. The 1,000 prisoners freed their hostages unharmed after meeting with Cuban-born Catholic Bishop Agustin Roman of Miami. After their release, the former hostages were examined at a local hospital. No serious injuries were found among them, and they declared that they were treated well by their captors. ALDERMEN ELECTED TO REPLACE CHICAGO MAYOR The City Council of Chicago chose Alderman Eugene Sawyer to replace the late Mayor Harold Washington. Washington, 63, died of a heart attack on November 25, and was buried at a private funeral on November 30. Sawyer, the acknowledged front runner, has the longest tenure of any black alderman on the Council. SHULTZ ANTICIPATES SIGNING OF TREATY Secretary of State George Shultz believes that the latest U.S. -Soviet arms agreement eliminating medium-range nu- clear missiles will be signed with little or no problems. Appearing on November 29 "Face the Na- tion" program, Shultz said he expected the agreement to be signed by President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev during the December 8-10 Washington summit. De- spite fears from conservatives that the Soviets will cheat on the treaty, Shultz stated that the Soviets really have a "slim chance" of doing so. HAITIAN ELECTIONS CANCELED The Independent Electoral Council canceled the November 29th national elections in Haiti because of widespread election- related violence. At least 27 people, including two presidential candidates, died as election time drew near. The elections would have been the first free national elections in 30 years. A military junta, headed by Lt. Gen. Henri Namphy, has governed the im- poverished island nation since President Jean-Claude Duvalier fled to exile in France 22 months ago. The United States im- mediately cut off all non- humanitarian aid to Haiti. The elections were canceled less than three hours after polls were opened early on Sunday morning. ATLANTA PEN SIEGE CONTINUES Cuban detainees are still hold- ing about 90 hostages in the Atlanta Penitentiary. The prison- ers, angered by a U.S. -Cuban agreement which would send 2,700 Cubans back to their homeland, took over the prison on November 23. Five buildings were burned and a Cuban inmate was killed during the initial takeover. Some hostages have been released since the initial takeover. Despite efforts from several Cuban-American leaders, including Miami Mayor Xavier Suarez, a radical faction at the pen has so far opposed all proposals to end the crisis. Compiled by Rene Dennis using the November 30, 1987 Atlanta Constitution-Journal and the December 1, 1987 Atlanta Constitution. CAICIEIEIC CORNER- by Adriane Creety Career Planning & Placement has some wonderful Career Eve- nings planned for spring semes- ter. A few of them are as follows: January 27-Orientation to CP&P On Campus Interviewing, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. February 3-Summer Jobs Work- shop. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. February 70-Strong Campbell Interest Inventory Test. All of these events will take place in the Career Library. Mark your calendars now for these special upcoming events. Don't forget to check the Weekly Calen- dars for any changes. For the 45 to 50 students who will be participating in externships during Christmas break, Career Planning and Placement hopes that the experience will be fun and enlightening, and that it will help you focus your career ideas more clearly. Students interested in partici- pating in spring internships should contact the Career Plan- ning & Placement Office as soon as possible to notify the staff of your interest. You may do so by calling ext. 397 or by stopping by the CP&P Office in Main. The Career Planning and Placement staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and hope all of you have a wonderful, relaxing and safe Christmas holiday! participation in the proposed conference would be "very un- likely under the present coalition government." The Iran-Iraq war was the other main topic of the summation. Carter has been planning another peace conference that would concentrate on the Iran-Iraq dispute. He has been working on support for the conference since last spring. Carter said the U.S. State Department has already stated the conditions that would have to be met in order for the U.S. to participate in the conference. These include: Direct negotiations between Israel and its neighbors. Direct negotiations by "bilateral geographic committees." Palestinians represented in a Jordanian-Palestinian delegation. Participants would have to endorse key U.N. resolutions and "renounce violence and terrorism." While describing the goals of the conference in respect to the participation of the U.S., Carter said, "My guess is that we'll have to wait for another President. We would like to share the results of our conference, the hopes and the options, with some of the candidates, with people like Robert Dole, George Bush or Paul Simon people who are likely to get the nomination." Carter ended his talk by answer- ing in detail various questions from the audience. He reem- phasized his desire to enhance the peace process throughout the Middle East and stressed the need to support dispute resolution by peaceful means within these nations. SPRING SEMESTER PREVIEW MON JAN 25 *Buy Tickets Before You Leave for Christmas 6:30pm Circle K Kyrios; Terrace Dining Area MON JAN 18 WED JAN 27 10:25 am-CP&P Presents: Gaines 8:15pm Kirk Concert. Christopher Parkening. Gaines 8: 15pm Classics Lecture. Sally McEwen: Maclean TUES JAN 19 FRI JAN 29 | REGISTRATION | 10:25am Black History Month Kick-off: Games 7:30pm Travelog: Gaines 1 LAST DAY TO ADD| WED JAN 20 SAT JAN 30 (classes begin 1 9:00am Senior Saturda\ 10:25am-MLK Jr. Memorial Service; Gaines 6:00pm Black History Month Dinner & Dance: Rebekah FRI JAN 22 MON FEB 1 AA Volleyball Marathon 8:00pm Organ Recital. Carol Johnson * SAT JAN 23 THURS FEB 4 A A Volleyball Marathon 8: 15pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band SUN JAN 24 FRI FEB 5 2:00pm Art Exhibit Opening; Dana 8:00pm Observatory Open House Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, December 11, 1987 ATURE5 Ghostly Spirits Haunt the Halls of Agnes Scott? by Linda Florence Halloween is over, but are there still ghosts in the air? Stories of the ghosts who roam this institution's buildings exist. They are passed on from year to year much like tales told around the campfire at midnight. Who are these ghosts? Where do they come from? A little investigative questioning revealed the following: Main has a ghost who inhabits the bell tower. The story is that a girl once hanged herself in the tower, and it is her spirit that still roams the halls. One student reported being awakened by a noise late one night. When she opened her eyes, she saw the apparition complete with long, flowing hair and robe. Another student said she saw the ghost in the hall one night. Still another said, "Oh, I don't believe all that, do you 9 '* The Main "ghost" is not to be confused with the ghost who haunts Dana, even though they both have long hair. The Dana "ghost" is rumored to have been a student wno was working at the pottery wheel late one night. Her long hair got caught in the wheel, and she died. It is her spirit that lives in Dana. Students report hearing the pottery wheels turn late at night. no one there. Those who work in adjacent offices report hearing the elevator late at night or early in the morning. Some say that the ghost who inhabits Main is really the same ghost who took the cyanide. Some say the ghost in Dana was a professor instead of a student. Some say that none of the stories are true. Some refuse to say anything. It is a fact, though, that the stories exist whatever their origin. A trip to the Agnes Scott library revealed much research on the subject of ghosts. There is an entire book devoted specifically to Georgia ghosts titled Thirteen Georgia Ghosts and Jeffrey by Kathryn Tucker Windham. She does not mention the Agnes Scott ghosts. The sequel Jeffrey Introduces 13 More Southern Ghosts was not available for reference. In Dorothy Scarborough's intro- duction to her book Famous Modern Ghost Stories she says, "Ghosts are the true immortals, and the dead grow more alive all the time. Wraiths have a greater vitality today than ever before. They are far more numerous than at any time in the past, and people are more interested in them." Keep in mind this was written in 1921. Ghosts and their stories are prevalent today. Peter Straub's Ghost Story haunted many read- ers. And the movie Ghostbusters was a definite box office hit. Halloween may be over, but exam time is here. Late night studying may be conducive to ghostly visitors. Take heart, not one source reported that any of these ghosts will harm you. The tower in Main The Campbell "ghost" didn't actually die in the Science Hall. She did, however, make her cyanide capsules there. Accord- ing to the legend, after she took the cyanide, she ran to the dining hall (which was then located in Rebekah Hall) and died on the steps. This reporter learned that the Buttrick ghost rides the elevator up and down, up and down, over and over and over. When the doors open, there is (1 - - 1 I * II ! II t nm If j Hi el m 1 m Is this where the ghost in Dana walks? George Bush Prepares Campaign for Presidential Elections by Cathy Thornhill Presidential hopeful Vice Presi- dent George Herbert Walker Bush is the Republican front-runner in Georgia, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Southern Primary Poll. 'George Bush, born in Milton, Massachusetts, on June 12, 1924, is a graduate of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and received three air medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross while fighting in the Pacific during World War II. In 1948. he went on to graduate Phi Beta Kappa from Yale with an degree in Economics. After co-founding Bush-Overby Development Company in 1951, Mr. Bush was elected to the House of Representatives for Texas' 7th District in 1966. He was later re-elected to the House without opposition. During his years as a Con- gressman, he participated in legislative dealings involving problems of excessive govern- ment spending and inflation, defense, civil rights, education, natural resources, and environ- mental issues. Bush also served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Na- tions (1971 - 1973), Chair of the Republican National Committee (1973 - 1974), Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in the People's Republic of China (1974 - 1975), and Director of Central Intelligence. In 1980 he was elected the 43rd U.S. Vice President. As a Presidential Candidate, two important subjects Vice Pres- ident Bush has spoken on re- cently are Rural America and the U.S. Education system. In a statement made on July 31, 1987, Bush emphasized his opin- ion that American agriculture should rely more heavily on market forces while maintaining the family farm and rural lifestyle. In an address to the National Conference of State Legislators on July 28. 1987. Bush discussed the "need for affordable higher education and higher accountabil- ity at the elementary and secon- dary school levels." In "Countdown to '88," Bush is quoted on the issues of technol- ogy, National Defense, and the deficit. He believes, "We must commit to increasing our national investment in research and de- velopment." ' Concerning the topic of de- fense he states, "We must keep the peace... The whole idea behind S.D.I. [Star Wars] is to put weapons at risk, not people... it is both moral and logical to look for a solution that is better than mutually assured destruction." The Vice President also com- mented on national spending: "Our job won't be complete until we get federal spending under control. We should work to bal- ance the budget, not by raising taxes but by cutting spending. And we will fight a tax increase every step of the way." "Countdown to '88" also reports that Bush has "committed himself to improving American education, making maximum use of emerg- ing technologies, aiding economi- cally troubled farmers, and vigor- ously defending freedom at home and throughout the world." Statements such as these seem to be winning George Bush increasing popularity in Georgia. The Southern Primary Poll relays the following figures on Republican candidates: Bush favored 43%, Bob Dole 20%, Pat Robertson 13%, Jack Kemp 7%, Alexander Haig 4%, and Pete du Pont 3%. Editor's note: Information was taken from "Countdown to '88. " Star Search: Astronomy Student Travels to Arizona for Research Opportunity by Louisa Parker While most ASC students churn out papers and cram for exams during the week of December 6th, Jennifer Burger will be 10,000 feet above sea level on Mt. Lemmon. just outside of Tuscon, Anzonia. helping with research on the polanmetry of active quasars. Jennifer will actually be taking data and reducing it. creating graphs, and keeping the 60 inch telescope on the object. In the culmination of her observational class, she will be aiding in Jennifer Burger research that will most likely be published. A little nervous, she feels pressure to do well so that the students that follow her may be offered the same opportunity She is especially excited about working with researchers Dr. Paul Smith of the University of Arizona and Dr. Tom Balonek of Colgate University, whom she met at a recent Active Galactic Nuclei conference at Georgia State. At this conference, Dr. Balonek told Dr. Sadun that he needed a student aide for his research in December, and Sadun suggested Jennifer. "These researchers are so funny and crazy, they'll make the hard work even more fun," Jennifer said. Concerned about the weather on top of a mountain in Arizona in December, she does not think that she has enough warm clothes to wear. "I hope it's gonna snow, but then I would probably get snowed in and miss my exams," she smiled. Friday, December 11, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 flEAYUICIES From Santa to Mistletoe: History Explains Traditions by Jennifer Pearson Remember when you were a wee toddler, nestled all snug in your bed on Christmas Eve thinking about Santa Claus, and wondering how on earth such a fat man was going to fit down your chimney? Christmas was such a magical time people put lights on trees and sang songs on the sidewalk and hung green stuff all over their houses. Now you're all grown up Santa Claus, you've discovered, never did come down your chim- ney. The childhood illusions are gone, but Christmas still holds a sort of magic. There's something different in the air around this time of the year. Something strange but wonderful fills our senses. It changes our perceptions, adding a new dimension to our outlook. We forget our cares and wor- ries, replacing them with good- ness and generosity. We dress ourselves in red and tie bells on our shoelaces. We put trees in our living rooms and wreaths on our doors. Yes, something truly miracu- lous occurs at this special time of the year. Sometimes, in the midst of spreading Christmas joy and wrapping presents, we wonder how in the world all this Christmas stuff got started. We know that Christmas, under the Christian doctrine, is a celebration of the birth of Christ. But where does Santa Claus come in? Was he just some guy, wandering the streets of Bethlehem, who received some godly inspiration to make chim- ney-hopping his trade? And what about Christmas trees and Christ- mas stockings? Where do they fit in the picture? Obviously, there is more going on around December 25 than the recognition of Christ's birthday. In fact, many aspects of Christmas, including the way we celebrate it in modern day America, are mixtures of both Christian and pagan customs. As recorded in Herbert Wer- necke's Christmas Customs Around the World, the official date for Christmas was set in 350 A.D. by Julius I, bishop of Rome. There were a number of pagan rituals that coincided with this event. The Romans, for instance, celebrated the Saturnalia, at this time each year, honoring the god of agriculture by eating, drinking and visiting. Meanwhile, the Persians were celebrating the winter solstice and Northern Europe was acknowl- edging the "rebirth of the sun." Both groups took part in their own ceremonies of feasting and merrymaking. And you wondered why there's always so much stuff to eat during the holidays... A custom which many of us hold dear to our hearts is in fact a remnant of an old pagan ritual. Mistletoe, that wondrous plant that enables a maiden to endure a kiss yet retain her respect, was actually once a sacred symbol to the Druids. And, too, there is a myth which holds that mistletoe was the bearer of the forbidden fruit and that from its wood Christ's cross was made. It comes as no surprise, then, that mistletoe is not found draped from the rafters of churches during the holiday season. HOLIDAY QUIZ by Debbie L. Strickland Test your knowledge of Christ- mas in America with The Profile Holiday Quiz. Answers are on page 10. 1. This year Christmas falls on: a. a Monday. b. a Thursday. c. a holiday. 2. Christmas ornaments and lights are: a. a sentimental and colorful expression of holiday spirits. b. symbolic of the true meaning of Christmas. c. A horrible hazard for pets and small children. 3. A sharp increase in holiday suicides is expected this year because: a. the stock market crash rendered many people financially unable to realize their Christmas dreams. b. many people are separated from their loved ones. c. Dolly Parton will be airing her first Christmas special. 4. Which line is the longest? a. the line at the Delta ticket counter on December 23 b. the line at Great Gifts for Him counter at Macy's c. the equator 5. The holiday season traditionally ends: a. on the day after Christmas (December 26). b. on New Year's Day (Janu- ary 1). c. when all the Thanksgiving leftovers have finally been con- sumed (sometime in March). The Christmas tree, too, holds roots in pagan ceremonies. Long before the birth of Christ, trees were used in worship rites by the Romans, Egyptians, Druids, and numerous primitive tribes. The Christian church adopted the evergreen - specifically called the Christmas tree - as a symbol of Christ bringing new life to the world. As the Bible dictates, when Christ was born, three wise men came to see him, bringing with them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Today, few of us have any use for frankincense or myrrh, much less a clue to what they are. Yet, we, too, come into this season bearing gifts to one another. It is believed that this custom originated in that scene by the manger. However, the exchange of gifts dates back to days long before the birth of Christ, to the rule of Tatius, an early Roman king. Each year, the Romans would gather branches of vervain and offer them to Strenia, the goddess of health, in hopes that she would protect their king during the coming year. Soon, Romans were gathering branches for each other, offering them as symbols of health, happi- ness, and affection. Eventually, the gifts became more elaborate branches were replaced by figs, meal, and money. Today, we still practice this tradition, our gifts are still given as tokens of affection and wishes for happiness. Santa Claus is becoming an increasingly important symbol of the American Christmas celebra- tion. Ironically, little is known about this character's history. Sup- posedly, he is the personification, in American tradition, of the well- loved religious figure Saint Nicholas. St. Nicholas, an early Christian bishop, was known the world over as a generous, kind person with a special liking for children. The Dutch developed their own tradi- tion around this figure by giving special presents to their children every sixth of December. When the Dutch settled in New Amsterdam, New York, they brought along this tradition, adapt- ing St. Nicholas' image by replac- ing his churchly robe with breeches. Washington Irving, in 1809, further altered the saint's portrait by giving him a sleigh in which to ride around in and a robust per- sonage. It was Clement Moore's crea- tion, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," that gave us our modern image of Santa Claus the cherry nose, white snowy beard, and red fur- trimmed outfit. Though our infatuation with Santa Claus is now a ghost of our childhood, we still hang stockings by the fireplace in celebration of the holiday event. This tradition, unlike the others, is said to have been birthed by sheer accident. Many centuries ago, when St. Nicholas was alive, he dropped a purse of money down the chimney of a poor family. It was a Christ- mas Eve gift. The purse did not stop in the hearth, but rolled into a stocking on the floor, where it was discovered the next morning. Christmas is full of traditions- some old, some new. Each family follows its own set of traditions as part of the holiday celebration. Customs are a part of that wonderful magic of Christmas the magic felt in the air and in our hearts, as well. Beeper Connects Students and Staff by Heather Rogers In the event of an emergency, Agnes Scott students now have access to someone on the Dean of Students staff after office hours. The Dean of Students has established a beeper system, whereby a student who calls the beeper number will alert either Dean Hudson, Mollie Merrick, or Karen Green, one of whom will return the call immediately. The emergency beeper system was established this year be- cause Dean Hudson feels that "if students get into a situation of difficulty, it is important for them to know that someone on the Dean of Student's staff is available." Dean Hudson, Ms. Merrick, and Ms. G alternate keeping the Deeper on the weekends. The beeper, which is only activated from Friday at 4:30 p.m. to Monday at 8:30 a.m., is to be used if the student can not reach her RA, DC or senior resident, or feels that the emergency requires the attention of someone on the Dean's staff. The first weekend the beeper was in operation a student used it to notify Ms. G that she was seriously ill and would be going home. Many students have not had to use the beeper system this year. Dean Hudson believes this is Mollie Merrick. Gue Hudson. Karen Green fortunate, and also that this shows that "our system of interdormitory structures is working." The beeper instructions are as follows: 1. Dial 833-7097 from any touch tone phone. 2. After a ring and a beep, enter your phone number and press the # button. A beep or fast busy signal indicates your message was completed. 3. Hang up and wait for someone to return your call. Ms. G wants to emphasize that the student may have to wait a short time for her call to be returned until Dean Hudson, Ms. Merrick or Ms. G can reach a phone. Although earlier this year some students had trouble getting a message through on the beeper, Dean Hudson believes that the system is operating properly now. Every student should have received a wallet size card con- taining the beeper number and instructions in her mailbox. Please contact Ms. G if you need another one. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, December 11, 1987 xVCT aVNID ENTERTAINMENT The "Bi^ Generator" The Last of How It Was by Anne Harris T.R. Pearson's new book. The Last of How It Was, fulfills the promise of his first two works, A Short History of a Small Place and Off For the Sweet Hereafter, without putting an end to the creativity of his ideas. His ideas are actually the people of Neely, North Carolina, a small town not to be found on any map, but alive in all our hearts. Projecting himself and the reader in the actions and minds of the Nee- lians. a tale is told, ranging from the macabre to the hilarious to the embarrassing. There is Daddy, who rolls his own cigarettes and tells all his stories his own way, no matter how high his wife will raise her eyebrows or how much she hisses his name. The narrator, Daddy's son, sits attentively at his father's feet, absorbing all the humor, tension, joy, and sadness of life through his father's tales. Characters from the first two bcfoks reappear in The Last of How It Was, sometimes with a smaller part, sometimes with a i Annual mm EWER til Yes Releases its New Record greater emphasis. There is a continuity in T.R. Pearson's writing which is both comforting and eerie. Time in Neely, N.C. is yesterday but everyone weathers today, at least until tomorrow when they can sit on their front porches and talk about it. There is nothing slovenly or stagnant about the people of Neely, but rather a devastating contemplative attitude. Life, death, the meaning of both; happiness, sadness, the allevia- tion life provides for both, and PR. Cotten's funeral luncheon next Friday at Ellie May's house are all reflected upon. Pearson deals with broad sub- jects in an amusing and human manner. It helps to visualize the small sitting room and Daddy's rocking chair in order to absorb the stream of consciousness writing. The book, entertaining in its humor and stories, provides insight to parts of our psyche which are comfortably kept alive in Neely, N.C. The Last of How It Was can be found at all major area bookstores and, still in hardback, is priced at $17.95 by Heather J. Kelley Yes, the group which was one of the leading progressive rock bands during the Sixties and Seventies is back on vinyl with Big Generator. After a significant personnel change, the group produced 90125 and followed with a greatly successful concert tour. With Big Generator, they keep s with 90125's revamped and mod- I ernized motif, while repeating the g previous album's quality as well, {j As Yes has changed, they have 3 left the acoustic sound of their | earlier days for a more computer- i generated and electric sound. Subsequently, their sound has become more commercial. Those who expect music along the lines of "I've Seen All Good People" might be disappointed. If the present Yes is considered a separate entity from its classic predecessor, however, the differ- ences are more easily accepted. One factor that has remained the same is the excellent vocal ability of lead singer Jon Anderson. With the added vocals of guitarist Trevor Rabin, whose work in all areas has increased in volume since 90125, the vocal area is covered quite well. The album is a cornucopia of vocal harmonies, some even of borderline Manhat- tan Transfer caliber, as in the title song "Big Generator." Trevor Rabin's guitar work is exceptional. The solos in "Shoot High Aim Low" and "Almost like Love" are the most notable. Rabin is also involved in almost every possible part of this record. His talents are put to use for produc- ing, mixing, arranging, and en- gineering the album, as well as writing and performing the music. One could complain that he has spread himself too thin, but if he has, it is a thing to be desired. Rabin's handiwork is an invalu- able contribution to the excellence of the album. For the sake of convenience, the two sides of the album can be given generalized descriptions. The first side is the more commer- cial-sounding side, consisting of pieces of rather similar lengths and steady meters. Side two. on the other hand, is more in the Yes tradition of songs of unusual lengths, paired with sophisticated rhythms and instrumentations. Tm Running" and "Holy Lamb (Song For Harmonic Con- vergence)" are the best examples of this type of music from the old school with their more instrumen- tal approach. These complex songs are the kind that make one wish one had a compact disc player because it takes many listenings just to hear everything that is going on musically. The first side of Yes' latest release is good music, but the second side puts Big Generator over the top. Blackfriars Cast Spring Production by Mary Ann Athens Agnes Scott Blackfriars' Winter Theatre production is an outra- geous comedy by Christopher Durang entitled The Marriage of Bette and Boo. The play deals with the institu- tion of marriage and all of the zany family relations that may follow when a couple "ties the knot." Director Paul Lifton, Assistant Director Susan Barber, and ten talented actors and actresses began rehearsing on November 9 for the upcoming performances in February. Cast members include Jennifer Peluso as Bette Brennan, Patrick Slater as Boo Hudlocke, Meg Bryant as Margaret Brennan, Jeanie Norton as Soot Hudlocke, Julia Valentine as Emily Brennan, and Mary Ann Athens as Joan Brennan. Other cast members are Elbert Morris and Michael Burtz, who have been involved with Blackfriars' productions before, and J. Michael Carroll and Michael Dalle. The Marriage of Bette and Boo will be presented February 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 8:15 p.m. It promises to be a hilarious and entertaining evening of theatre. Don't miss it! Emory Hosts Talks on Ancient Greek Women by Anne Harris On November20and21, Emory University sponsored a confer- ence featuring Classical and Women's Studies. It was entitled "Images of Women in Ancient Greece." The two day event started at 8:00 p.m. Friday night with a lecture by Bryn Mawr College professor Dr. Brunilde Ridway and ended with a lecture by Stanford University professor Dr. Jack Winkler. Each of the four lectures was introduced by a speaker and some included a brief question and answer period. The subjects of the lectures covered a wide range of disci- On Friday, December 5, Social Council hosted the 2nd Annual Christmas Party for the entire campus. Jazz music floated amid the x-mas decor and refreshments, and Glee Club treated the guests to some Christmas music. plines. Literature, art, archaeol- ogy, history, and religion were all explored in their relations to women in ancient Greece. Dr. Ridway spoke on "Women in Greek Sculpture," focusing on the problem of identity between a goddess and a human female in sculptures. Dr. Susan Cole, of the Univer- sity of Illinois at Chicago Circle, discussed "Male and Female in Greek Cult," centering on the role of women in these and citing many examples from Greek cults of many ages. Dr. David Halperin, of the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, addressed the question, "Why is Diotima a Woman?" The lecture, inspired by the Plato Dialogue The Symposium, was introduced by comments from Dr. Richard Parry, professor of Philosophy from Agnes Scott who is on sabbatical this year. Dr. Winkler gave a lecture entitled "The Authoress in the Odyssey: Penelope's Metis and Homer's." A reception honoring Dr. Ridway and initiating the conference was held in Emory's Museum of An- thropology and Archaeology on Friday night. Wine and cheese were served and participants had the opportunity to view the museum. At 3:30 p.m. on Satur- day afternoon a general discus- sion was held, offering an opportu- nity to relate all the topics of the conference in discussion. Friday, December 11, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 AICTS AND ENTERTAIN* T Jellicle Cats Return by Holly Henderson The Award-winning musical Cats opened at the Fox Theatre Tuesday, November 10, and ran through Sunday, November 15. For the third consecutive year, it was performed before sell-out crowds in Atlanta. Cats is based on T.S. Eliot's collection of poems Old Possum 's Book of Practical Cats (1939). Most of the poems in this book have been set to music by Andrew Lloyd Webber with only a few changes in verb tenses and pronouns. Other songs in the show are based on ideas taken from some of Eliot's unpublished works. "Memory", by Trevor Nunn, includes lines from Rhapsody on a Windy Night and other poems of the "Prufrock" period. The show opens with the song "The Naming of Cats" which explains the importance of a cat's name. Through song and dance, the cast tells of a most special .kind of cat, the Jellicle cat. Each song and dance tells the story of a particular Jellicle cat. In this way the characters of the cats are introduced; they include the Rum Turn Tugger, Grizabella the Glamour Cat, Old Deuteronomy, and Mr. Mistoffelees. The night on which Cats takes place is a special night for the Jellicle cats. The Jellicle moon is out, signaling it is time for the Jellicle Ball. At the ball Old Deuteronomy, as leader of the Jellicle cats, must make the Jellicle choice. He must select the Jellicle cat who will be reborn into a new Jellicle life. After her stirring rendition of "Memory." Grizabella is chosen as the lucky cat to be reborn. Cars concludes with "The Ad-dressing of Cats." practical instructions on how to talk to a cat. With their dance movements and costumes, the cast attempted to cultivate the appearance and idiosyncrasies of actual cats. The company's dancing was quite impressive. The solo vocals, particularly "Memory," were beautifully done. Overall, the performance was exciting and thoroughly enjoyable. During intermission the audi- ence was allowed onstage to examine the intricate set con- trived to look like a cat's-eye view of a junkyard. Cars was presented by Cameron Mackintosh, the Really Useful Company Limited, David Geffen, and the Shubert Organization. The tour was under the direction of the Columbia Artists Theatrical Corporation. Santa makes his grand appearance in the Studio Dance Christmas Show. Studio Dance Performs at Northlake Mall by Paige Edwards On Thursday, November 18, the Agnes Scott College Studio Dance Theater gave its first performance of the 1987-88 part of the mall's Holiday Renais- sance Celebration. Members of the company who performed were Ann Marie Huff, Beth Land, Gina Greely, Dawn Goforth, Holly Parker, Julia Davidson, Jenny Boyens, Andri school year at Northlake Mall as Akins, and Nica Poser. Selections included several excerpts from a Fats Waller suite entitled "Agnes Ain't Misbehavin'" as well as other selections from the Spring Concert. The women displayed a great deal of grace and talent, and the many people who watched greatly enjoyed the performance. Calendar of Cultural Events for December 11 -January 14 Friday, December 11, 1987 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. - (ART EXHIBIT) Documenta 8 at the Goethe Institute, 400 Colony Square through January 25, 1988. Call 378-2388. 10:00a.m. - 2:30p.m.- (CHRISTMAS TOURS) "Christ- mas At Callanwolde" at Callan- wolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, NE. Call 873-3256 or 872-5338. 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. -(SCI- ENCE) "Dino-Mania" exhibit con- tinues at Fernbank through Janu- ary 17, 1988. Call 378-4311. 3:00p.m. and 5:00p.m.- (PLANETARIUM SHOW) "Star Of Bethlehem" at Fernbank Science Center through December 29. Call 378- 4311. 7:00p.m. -(SCIENCE LEC- TURE) Dave Tribble presents "Warriors of the Dinosaur World" at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. 7:00p.m. -(DRAMA) The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Alliance Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, NE. Through January 2, 1988. Call 872-SHOW. 8:00p.m. -(DRAMA) Deadfall at the Horizon Theatre, Little Five Points through December 19, 1987. Call 584-7450. 8:00p.m. -(DRAMA) A Child's Christmas in Wales at the Emory Theatre through December 23, 1987. Call 876-1138 or 622-5802. 8:00p.m. -(DRAMA) Carnival at the Alliance Mainstage. Call 892-2414. 8:00p.m. -(DRAMA) A Christ- mas Carol at the Academy Theatre, 173 Fourteenth Street through December 24, 1987. Call 892-0880. 8:30p.m. and 10:45p.m.- (COMEDY) Dom Irrera at The Punch Line, Sandy Springs through December 13, 1987. Call 252-LAFF 8:30p.m. and 10:45p.m.- (COMEDY) Larry Reeb at The Punch Line, Northlake. Call 252-LAFF. 8:00p.m. -(FILM): Metropolis and Techno-cracked at Rich The cast of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Fredericks and Culliver star in "Carnival!* 1 Auditorium. Call 892-HIGH. Saturday, December 12, 1987 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (CHRISTMAS TOURS): "Christ- mas At Callanwolde." Call 873- 3256 or 872-5338. 8:00p.m. -(MUSIC): "The Stockings Were Hung" by the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree St. Sunday, December 13, 1987 1 :00p.m. -9:00p.m. -(CHRIST- MAS TOURS): "Christmas At Callanwolde." Call 873-3256 or 872-5338. 1 :30p.m. -(PLANETARIUM SHOW): "A Teddy Bear's Christ- mas" at Fernbank. 4:30p.m. -(MUSIC): The Shivim Chorale presents 'A Con- cert For Chanukah" at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. 1745 Peachtree Rd, NE. Call 875-7881. 8:00p.m. -(MUSIC): Jazz Vo- calist Bobby McFerrin at the Center Stage Theater, 1374 W. Peachtree St. Call 873-2500. Tuesday, December 15, 1987 8:30p.m. -(COMEDY): J. An- thony Brown at The Punch Line, Sandy Springs through De- cember 20. Call 252-LAFF. 8:30p.m. -(COMEDY): Ron Robertson at The Punch Line, Northlake through December 20. Call 252-LAFF Wednesday, December 16, 1987 7:00p.m. -(GERMAN FILM): Grosse Freiheit No. 7 at the Goethe-institute. Call 892-2388. Saturday, December 19, 1987 1 :30p.m. -(PLANETARIUM SHOW): "A Teddy Bear's Christ- mas" at Fernbank. Sunday, December 20, 1987 1 :30p.m. -(PLANETARIUM SHOW): "A Teddy Bear's Christ- mas" at Fernbank. Tuesday, December 22, 1987 10:00a.m., 11:00a.m., and 1 :30p.m. -(PLANETARIUM SHOW): "A Teddy Bear's Christ- mas" at Fernbank. 8:30p.m. -(COMEDY): Tom Parks at The Punch Line, Sandy Springs through December 27, 1987. Call 252-LAFF 8:30p.m. -(COMEDY): Jaz Kaner at The Punch Line, North- lake through December 27, 1987. Call 252-LAFF Wednesday, December 23, 1987 7:00p.m. -(GERMAN FILM): Kitty and the World-Conference at the Goethe-Institute. Call 892-2388. Sunday, December 27, 1987 6:00p.m. -(MUSIC): "Renais- sance Revelry at Callanwolde." Call 469-0423 for reservations. Tuesday, December 29, 1987 10:00a.m., 11:00a.m., and 1 :30p.m. -(PLANETARIUM SHOW): "A Teddy Bear's Christ- mas" at Fernbank. 8:30p.m. -(COMEDY): Kip Addutla at The Punch Line, Sandy Springs. Call 252-LAFF 8:30p.m. -(COMEDY): John Fox at The Punch Line, Northlake. Call 252-LAFF. Friday, January 8,1988 TBA (STORYTELLING FES- TIVAL): "Olde Christmas Storytel- ling" at Callanwolde through January 10. 1988. Call 872-5338. Monday, January 11, 1988 8:15p.m. -(POETRY READ- ING): "Callanwolde Poetry Read- ing" at Callanwolde. Call 872- 5338. Sunday, January 17, 1988 8:00p.m. -(MUSIC) "Opera and Romance" at Callanwolde. Call 355-8685. Monday, January 18, 1988 8:15p.m. -(MUSIC) Classical guitarist Christopher Parkening at Presser Hall, ACS. Call 371 -6000. Thursday, January 14, 1987 7:30p.m. -(DRAMA) The Se- cret Garden opens at the Alliance Children's Theatre through Feb- ruary 20, 1088. Call 892-2414. Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, December 11, 1987 SPORTS Soccer Season Concludes by Read Covington, Coach The Agnes Scott Kickers just finished a most successful soccer season in which they won five, iost five and tied one match. They have shown great improvement over the last three years as they have gone from no wins to two wins last year to five wins this year. The Scotties registered big wins over Brenau College and Wes- :eyan College, played a good College of Charleston team to a two-two tie. and lead a very strong Georgia State team for 19 minutes oefore tiring. They scored in every match except against Georgia Tech and continued to improve the whole season. This is a team of the future as it is made up of nine freshmen, three sophomores, one junior and three seniors. While the three seniors made terrific contributions and will be missed, the excitement and future is with the freshmen What does this woman have that you don't??? Intelligence? Creativity? Dependability? 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Pattillo, Tracey Sarah Crane, and Stephanie -Xs> *X* _L J house -r- f f et nn.\ ATTENTION STUDENTS! You have one more exam. 1. Which of the following courses can you take in Italy, France, and England? a) Zen 390 and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance 100 b) Bible & Religion 300 and Music 301 c) Comparative European Pastries 221 and Self Control Seminar 2. Where can you earn 6 credits in Political Science and Spanish this summer? a) Argentina b) Uruguay c) both a and b 3. Which of these locations is most suitable for studying German this summer? a) Marburg, Germany b) Dubuque, Iowa c) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4. Where can you study German Civilization and Music (in English)? a) Decatur, Georgia b) East & West Germany c) Austria & Czechoslovakia d) all of the above 5. How can you get the money to study abroad in 1988? a) Get a job and open a savings account b) Ask my parents to give me a Global Awareness trip for Christmas c) some combination of a and b 6. Where does one get Global Awareness applications? a) Buttrick Resource Center b) Physical Plant n c) Hard Labor Creek State Park ^ Thank you! You can go home now. * Past and present students play basketball in the former gym. As of March, this scene will once again be familiar. Prepare yourselves for the new gym and student center. In This Issue: Editorials Your Best Pictionary Career Planning and Placement Features- The Story Behind the building Parkening Entertains Campus Community Students in Action THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Issued % Februar) 5, 1988 ASC Celebrates Black History Month by Karen Riggs February has been designat- ed as Black History Month throughout the nation. Accord- ing to Felicia Williams, vice president of Students for Black Awareness (SBA), the month is a time to educate Americans about the neglected but impor- tant events that make up black history. It is a time when Ameri- can awareness should be in- creased with respect to black achievements in politics, in en- tertainment, and in the Ameri- can culture. The 1988 national theme is 'The Constitutional Status of Afro-Americans in the 21st Cen- tury." SBA will focus its activi- ties on blacks in education and past contributions in various areas. To "kick-off" activities on Agnes Scott campus. Dr. Sondra O'Neil. professor of English at Emory, spoke during Community Hour Friday. January 29. She also spoke at the annual Black History Month dinner on January 30. Dr. Asa Hilliard. a professor from Georgia State University, will give a presentation entitled "Ancient African History." Aided by slides and films, he will share unknown knowledge of blacks in ancient times. Shirley Chisolm will be the ASC Founder's Day speaker. She is the first black female to be a Senator. The Campus Events Commit- tee also presented the Preser- vation Hall Jazz Band in concert on Feburary 4. In addition to the campus activities, the Martin Luther King Center for Nonvio- lent Social Change will sponsor seminars, lectures, and enter- tainment. The Center can be contacted for further details. Ms. Williams expressed her disappointment in the lack of ASC participation in campus Black History Month events in past years. Although the faculty supports the events, she has seen "at most ten majority stu- dents come to the annual din- ner." Because of the impact blacks have had on America. Williams encourages the stu- dents to become involved and to give this month the recogni- tion it deserves. SBA V P.. Felicia Williams, talks uith Professor ONeil after the kick-ott eonvoca- New Staff and New Admissions Video Introduced at Convocation by Peggy Harper At the first convocation of Spring Semester '88. President Ruth Schmidt welcomed every- one back, and gave a summary of Christmas break campus ac- tivities. She commented on her recent five-day trip to Washing- ton D.C. where attended three meetings. At the American Association of American Colleges meeting she learned what other liberal arts colleges around the country are doing. She was one of 37 Presidents of women's colleges who met to discuss the fate of female-only schools. Dr. Schmidt. Chairman of the Women's Colleges Coalition, in- dicated that the heads of the re- maining all-female institutions have "great resolve" to remain female-only. The last meeting President Schmidt attended was the Amer- ican Council of Education, whose 1988 theme is Education in the Nation's Service. She in- dicated that the Council's con- cern is the declining enrollment of minority students at the col- lege level. She commented that nationally colleges are seeing a decrease in minority student en- rollment; "fortunately at Agnes Scott, it has not dropped.'' She then reminded the campus that she has requested that the fac- ulty step up its recruiting of black professors. Dr. Schmidt then introduced the newest members of the Agnes Scott community. FACULTY Dr. George Brown, Director of Global Awareness Ms. Lee Sayres, College Archivist Ms. Alice Hickock. Part-time Instructor. Bible & Religion Rabbi Phillip Kranz. Part- time Instructor. Bible & Religion Mr. Robert Hill, Part-time In- structor. Education Ms. Ramona Bryant. Part- time Instructor. Education Mr. Michael Mears. Lecturer in Political Science (Mr. Mears is the Mayor of Decatur.) Ms. Ann Kreuger, Part-time Instructor in Psychology Ms. Kent Leslie. Part-time Instructor in Sociology ADMINISTRATIVE AND FACILITIES Ms. Tan Hilley. Special As- sistant to the President for Insti- tutional Research Ms. Betty McElvin. Food Service Ms. Mary England* Week- end Switchboard Operator Mr. James Williams. Public Safety Officer Ms. Ruby Perry-Adams. Co- ordinator of Office Services Ms. Elizabeth Magnum. Programmer. Administrative Services Mr. Joe Ellison. Grounds- keeper. Mr. Charles Williams. Groundskeeper Ms. Carrie Ross. Custodial Services Mr. Phen. Painter Ms. Jean Kennedy. Director of the Annual Fund Ms. Mildred Browning and Ms. Lucy Tittle, Secretary. De- velopment Dr. Rickard Scott. V.P.. Devel- opment and Public Relations then gave the audience an up- date on the Centennial Cam- paign. According to Dr. Scott. $1 million was raised during the last three months of 1987, leav- ing $7.5 million to be raised dur- ing the last 18 months of the campaign. Dr. Scott also announced that a new grand piano and eight new practice pianos will be put in Presser. The new pianos are a gift of the Stennus family in Texas. He also announced that Dr. Alice Cunningham has re- ceived approximately $4,510 to fund a summer staff develop- ment program for secondary sci- ence teachers. The final speaker was Ruth Vedvick. Director of Admissions, who spoke briefly about the ac- tivities for Senior Saturday (Jan. 30). Scholars Weekend (Feb. 18-20) and Kaleidoscope (Apr. 7-8) when high school students will visit the campus. Ms. Vedvick stressed the im- pact that current students have on prospectives and expressed her appreciation for the help that current students give the Admis- sions office. She concluded by introducing the new admissions recuiting video saying, "You [the student body] made it." The showing of "Women of Achieve- ment; Women of Promise" ended the convocation. Page 2 THE PROFILE * Friday, February 5, 1988 EDITORIALS By Julie Hartline Since I've returned to Agnes Scott, my mind has been quite preoc- cupied with surrounding events. I've noticed that there is a lot of pain on our campus, and I can't put my finger on why. As I was trying to wiite my editorial, I kept thinking about a poem I keep taped to my mirror. The author is unknown, but the message is loud and clear, and I can't help but feel that it will mean a great deal to many people. Comes The Dawn After awhile you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning And company doesn't mean security And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts And presents aren't promises, And you begin to accept your defeats With your head up and your eyes open, With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child, And learn to build all your roads On today because tomorrow's ground Is too uncertain for plans, and futures have A way of falling down in mid-flight. After awhile you learn that even sunshine Burns if you get too much. So you plant your own garden and decorate Your own soul, instead of waiting For someone to bring you flowers. And you learn that you really can endure . . . That you really are strong And you really do have worth. And you learn and learn . . . With every goodbye you learn. On Campus Recruitment Workshop Friday, February 5 & Monday, February 8 from 3:00-4:00 in the CP & P Library GCPA THE PROFILE GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION The Independent Sludent Newspaper of Agnes Seott 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 Business Manager Vee Kimbrell Circulation Manager Caroline Sigman Circulation Assistants Alisa Duffy. Juha Valentine Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard News Editor Peggy Harper Asst. News Editor Karen Riggs Sports Editor Sally McMillan Photography Editor Mandy Roberts Asst Photography Editor Adele Clements Advertising Manager Wendy Worthy Advertising Rep Sonya Alexander Features Editors Debbie Strickland Linda Florence Reporters Mary Lu Christiansen. Mario P. Oliver. Sarah Jewert. Beth Mullis. Felicia Wheeler, V. Mills. Karen Anderson. Louisa Parker, Sanjukta Shams. Amy Lovell. Heather J Kelley. French Kelsey. Michelle Roberts. Suzanne Tourville. Kim McDonald. Adrianne Creety. Erika Stamper. Lisa Keniry. Phyllis Heaton "The Profile" Agnes Scott College Box 764. Decatur. GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press. Atlanta. GA Typeset by Church Street Type and Publishing. Decatur. GA Editor's Note "The Profile" always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions. Letters to the Editor should be signed, typed double-spaced, and sub- mitted to Box 764. Names will be withheld upon request. Male Students Who Commit 'Date Rape' Found to Have 'Callous Sexual Attitudes' by Kim McDonald Sexually aggressive college males, those most likely to per- pretrate "date rape," generally do not lack social skills or the ability to find dates, a study has found. But they are more likely than the average student to ac- cept violence in their relation- ships, to hold "callous sexual attitudes," and to believe that some women enjoy being raped. These results, presented re- cently by Mary A. Koralewski at the annual meeting of the Soci- ety for the Scientific Study of Sex, should contribute to an un- derstanding of the underlying causes of date rape, a subject Streetbeat: What about Parietals? of increasing concern on many campuses. Ms. Koralewski is a psychologist at Purdue Univer- sity. Ms. Koralewski, who con- ducted the study with Judy C. Conger, also a psychologist at Purdue, says a preliminary sur- vey of 300 male students en- rolled in introductory psychology courses at the Indi- ana University found that 10% had engaged in forced sexual intercourse; 50% have been in- volved in some coercive sexual behavior, such as forced kiss- ing; and the remaining 40% had done neither. A smaller sample from each group was then given a confi- dential questionnaire measur- ing sexual aggression, "rape- supportive" attitudes, and atti- tudes toward women. Ms. Koralewski says that while studies of incarcerated rapists had indicated that such men have serious deficiencies in assertiveness and social per- ception, no such deficiencies were found in the sexually ag- gressive college males. She says the results of her study suggest the treatment of sexually aggressive males should focus more on improving their attitudes toward women and less on their social skills. Another recent study on date rape has found that sexual ag- gression is most likely to occur when the man pays for and drives his date, when the victim or rapist is extremely intoxicat- ed, and when the couple spends Continued on page 3 Complied by Heather Kelley Elsa Jann Class of 1989 I think we have enough hours, because if we have more it inconveniences the people who don't have dates. But I do think we need a place to go during the week. The TV room in Main isn't available [to men.] But I think the new stu- dent center will solve that.'' Karen Green Director of Campus Activities I have been talking to some students about [pari- etals.] They are distressed about Thursday night, reason being that Friday is a class day and their roommates have been entertaining [men] in their room until midnight. This infringes on either their study time or their ability to go to bed. Personally, I always forget and I'm always getting caught in my night-time at- tire!" Ginger Patton Class of 1989 As students who are en- couraged to think indeppn- dently, I feel that we should be able to make certain choices for ourselves. Within a com- munity composed of people with varying views, we need to create a system of parietals in which more than one option is exercised. Each of us should attempt to understand the choices of our schoolmates, even if they differ from our own choices. Mutual respect is a goal toward which we should strive." Sarah Jewett Class of 1989 "I would like to see a sys- tem of graduated parietal hours put into effect at Agnes Scott. It seems only fair that a system be put in place that al- lows for more options than the system now." Jennifer Seebode Class of 1991 "I can see why [the adminis- trators] do [set parietals,] but I think there should be more of them. Either longer hours or Wednesday [hours.] I can see Monday!" Friday, February 5, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS HEALTH NOTES by Mary Lu Christiansen Most of the Agnes Scott Col- lege community has already seen notices of the upcoming AIDS Video Conference to be held February 17th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Gaines. This unique event is being sponsored by CHOICES in cooperation with: Rep Council, Interdorm, Students Working For Aware- ness, Future Health Profession- als, Christian Associations and Student Representatives. The program has also received the unanimous support of the faculty Why the big deal? The big deal is to present a program to the entire community that will give a complete, factual account of AIDS- particularly as it relates to college campuses. The video conference will originate in time in a secluded location, es- pecially in a parked car. Charlene L. Muehlenhard. an assistant professor of psycholo- gy at Texas A&M University, found in a survey of 294 male and 341 female students that most women who had been vic- timized were not on their first date with the person who raped them, but on their fourth or fifth. "It's a myth that most date Classifieds Part-time Home mailing pro- gram! Excellent income 1 Details, send self-addressed, stamped envelope. West, Box 5877, Hill- side. NJ 07205. Typists Hundreds weekly at home 1 Write P.O. Box 17. Clark, NJ 07066. Government Homes from $1.00 (U repair) Foreclosures. Repos & Tax Delinquent Proper- ty. Call (Refundable) 1-518-459- 3734 for your Directory. 24 HRS. Typist Immediate opening. Part-time position. Mornings or afternoons, flexible schedules. Decatur law firm. No legal expe- rience required. 80 wpm accu- rately. Excellent speller. Dictaphone experience pre- ferred but not required. Word processing experience needed. Non-smoker. Good opportunity. Salary commensurate with ex- perience. 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Conference panelists will include: the following: Dr. Richard Keeling Director of Student Health University of Virginia rapes occur on the first date, she says. Ms. Muehlenhard, who pre- sented her findings at the sex society's meeting, says her sur- vey also revealed that miscom- munication about sex was a major factor in dates involving sexual aggression. Both men and women said the men had often felt "led on.*' she says. But the women said that they felt Dr. Peter Fischinger AIDS Coordinator of U.S.P.H.S. Paula Van Ness, Director National AIDS Education Pro- gram for C.D.C. Richard Wolitski, AIDS Project Coordinator California State University at Long Beach In addition to the video panel, we have asked Angel Smith. less responsive to sexual con- tact on dates involving aggres- sive males. This article was printed in the January 13. 1988 issue of The Chronicler of Higher Education. M.N., Patient Educator, Clinician. Grady Infectious Disease Clinic, to attend the conference at Agnes Scott, and be available following the video presentation to answer additional questions and address local concerns re- garding AIDS. Since this video conference offers such a complete program to educate campus communities, attendance at the program will be mandatory for all Agnes Scott College students. Attendance will be taken during the confer- ence by Interdorm. AIDS is a real threat to our society. The purpose of this conference is to educate each member of the community about the AIDS issue so that each in- dividual can make informed de- cisions about personal activities based on fact not hearsay, or outdated, erroneous informa- tion. Date Rape Continued -rtte PESSIMIST ite OPTIMIST All. TH P2SlPWIAl- *NPlPAT5 win, s&f-pesrct... ...ANP #U. RUN (JNOPFOSEP... CPS ...ANP What happens in March besides Spring Break?... Student Body Appointments Positions will be open on The Profile staff. Inquire Today. Your Best Pictionary... Snail Infant Ant Giant Helmet Hay Stack Page 4 -TfHvPROFILH Friday. February 5, 1988 CAREER CORNER Am) Schmidt introduces ka\ (iouh at CP & P Convocation Gough Offers Career Advice by Mario P. Oliver "The Transition from College to Business" was the topic ad- dressed at the January 27th convocation, sponsored by the Executives on Campus and Ca- reer Planning and Placement. The program began with a brief introduction by Gue Hudson, Dean of Students. She an- nounced that the new Wallace Alston Campus Center is scheduled to open February 8th or 9th. Kay Gough. the Manager of Market Research at Southern Company Services, was intro- duced by Amy Schmidt. Director of Career Planning and Place- ment. Ms. Gough received her undergraduate degree in speech and journalism from Mississippi University for Women. She went on to receive her masters de- gree in business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. Since then. Ms. Gough has held numerous posi- tions in communications and marketing. In her speech, Ms. Gough stressed the importance of a lib- eral arts degree. She also offered advice to students interested in entering the business world. In a personal interview, Kay Gough and the Director of Exec- utives on Campus, Kristine Di- vizio. discussed the history of the group. Executives on Cam- pus is an educational program, sponsored by Southern Compa- ny, that was designed to educate students about the corporate world. It originated 10 years ago when Mr. Harley Branch, then President of the company, be- lieved that students needed to know about the company. Exec- utives on Campus now consists of 15 active speakers. They av- erage 40 speeches a year, pre- sented in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississip- pi- When asked her opinion of the presentation. Amy Schmidt replied, "It was marvelous!" She also stated that a copy of the presentation would be available on video, in the CP&P library in the near future. by Adriane Creety WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS Career Planning and Place- ment's weekly Wednesday evening workshops will be held again this semester and will cover a variety of topics. Stu- dents need to sign up in the Ca- reer Planning Library by 12:00 Noon the Tuesday prior to the workshop. Workshops will be held only if seven or more stu- dents have signed up. Please refer to the Weekly Calendar for further details. In the event of cancellation, notices will be posted on bulletin boards in But- trick and the Dining Hall on Wednesday morning. INTERNSHIPS Students who are currently in- volved in a credit or non-credit internship should let Career Planning and Placement know so that they will have accurate records. ON-CAMPUS RECRUITERS Recruitment activities in the Career Planning & Placement Office are not designed just for seniors. Recruiters regularly offer interviews on campus for summer jobs and internships. Stop by CP&P for more informa- tion. In order to participate in any on-campus recruitment activities you need to attend one of three orientation sessions offered by CP&P two of which have al- ready taken place and one re- maining seminar that will be held on Feb. 8th from 3-4:30 p.m. If you plan to attend the Feb. 8th session, please sign up in the CP&P library by 5 p.m.. Feb. 5th. HINTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH For those students starting a job search, there are a number of avenues to take: 1) Partici- pate in on-campus interviews with companies that will recruit on campus. Some of the com- panies are Southern Bell. First Atlanta, Rich's. State Farm In- surance. Post Properties. Ga. State Merit System, and North- ern Telecom, along with many different school districts. 2) Submit resumes along with cover letters to the CP&P Office that can be sent to companies that are involved in resume re- cruiting. These companies are unable to come on campus to interview and are accepting re- sumes. Some companies inter- ested in resume recruiting are: Ga. Power. First Union. Hall- mark Cards Inc.. Macys. and Johnson and Johnson, as well as fifteen others. 3) Work indi- vidually with Career Planning & Placement if you are interested in a career area which is not represented for on-campus re- cruitment, or that is not involved in the resume recruitment progr am. Stop by Career Planning & Placement in order to obtain a copy of the on-campus recruit- ment list and a list of compa- nies interested in resume recruiting, to find out what posi- tions are availableand what type of qualifications are necessary, and to find out the deadline for applying. If you are interested in resume recruiting, see CP&P as soon as possible, as the deadlines for accepting these resumes are very soon. UPCOMING CP&P EVENTS FEB 10th - Strong Campbell Interest Inventory will be given. < FEB 17th - Career & Life Planning Simulation Game for Freshmen. 0^- . its on "//< J \ need' \ met 1 Xi GIRL SCOUTS Camp Concharty Girl Scout Camp on beautiful Pine Mountain, Georgia is now hiring for the summer of 1988 Positions available include: Program Director Waterfront Workers (WSIs & Lifeguards) Camp Counselors Nature, Sports, Crafts and Theater Specialists Contact: Concharty Council of Girl Scouts, Inc. 1344 13th Avenue Columbus, GA 31901 Phone: (404) 327-2646 Friday, February 5, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEWS Evening Classes Added by Lisa Keniry Eight courses in various dis- ciplines are being offered in the late afternoon (5:45 p.m. to about 7:00 p.m.) for the first time this semester. According to Dean Harry Wistrand, spreading out the course day will reduce the amount of course overlap, especially dur- ing the 9:20 and 11 :20 time slots. In addition, the new evening time slots will also re- duce the competition between electives and distribution/major requirements for morning class times. The overall result should be easier scheduling for students. . The Dean's office also felt these new time periods would make it easier to schedule the increas- ing number of jobs and intern- ships in which students are in- volved. They also hope that the new time periods will reduce the number of students who will have to eat "brown bag" lunch- es. A snack-bar dinner has now been added to take care of meal conflicts that may occur as a re- sult of these new class periods. Dean Wistrand indicated that response to the evening classes has been good. Average enroll- ment in the evening courses is higher than that for the same courses taught earlier in the day. He expects to increase the num- ber of late afternoon courses of- fered next semester to ten. Distribution and major require- ments, however, will continue to be taught at the traditional time so that students are not forced to take required courses during the evening. Greenpeace Members Protest by Erika Stamper Apathy is not acceptable to some Agnes Scott students. Greenpeace is an organization composed of citizens concerned with human, animal, and envi- ronmental life. It provides an outlet for individuals who want to actively fight injustices in these areas. Impassioned Agnes Scott students angered by the hazardous toxic waste dump in Emelle. Alabama, went there to protest with Greenpeace. Students were informed of the protest during an informal film room presentation about Green- peace last semester. Green- peace is known for their involvement with the "Save the Whales" and the "Save the Seals" campaigns. According to Kathryn Culli- nan, Emelle, Alabama is a small rural town in a sad state of af- fairs. Site of one of the world's largest toxic chemical Dioxine dumpsite, the 85% black Emelle community is in danger of food and water poisoning. Green- peace believes that Chem- Waste. the company responsible for disposing of the waste improperly, takes advan- tage of the community's igno- rance of the dangers involved. Chem-Waste digs craters into the earth's surface and fills them with the highly toxic Dioxine to get rid of the waste. Fines, to- taling over $11 million, are its only punishment. Although Greenpeace is not yet a campus organization, ef- forts are underway to establish a chapter at ASC. Interested students should contact Kathryn Cullinan at extension 518. Winter Project 1988 by Phyllis Heaton The campus-wide Mortar Board winter project will take place during the month of February, 1988. The project will focus on The Sanctuary Shelter, a night shelter for homeless families. The shelter is located at 1560 Memorial Drive in Decatur. Be- cause of a lack of supervisory staff, the shelter can only pro- vide service to the homeless only Mondays through Satur- days. Volunteers are needed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Interested students should check the schedules posted on the RTC bulletin board in the Post Office. For more informa- tion, contact Pat Grant, Lynn Wilson, Beth Land, Caroline Sig- man or Phyllis Heaton. DON'T QUOTE ME Friday, February 5 at 10:25 Dr. Ayse Carden sponsored by Mortar Board WHAT CAN YOU DO ON MARCH 8 THAT HALF THE WORLD CAN'T DO? 0 In March 8, you have the right to vote and help pick a nominee for President. Almost half the world's people live where the right to vote doesn't exist or is severely limited. You can be different, but you have to "Take it Personally". Register by the deadline on Feb. 8 , so you can vote on March 8. Call your registrar or 404-651 -VOTE. All juniors who plan to complete teacher certification re- quirements at Agnes Scott in the 1988-1989 session should make an appointment with Miss Ammons no later than February 26. Please come to 335 Buttrick or call ext. 224. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, February 5, 1988 fEATURES Agnes Scott Students Soak Up Culture and Sun by Amy Lovell A tan may be an oddity for students returning to campus in January, but there are certainly a few among us who returned to school looking more robust, healthy, and. of course, tan. Whers did they go to escape the icy winter wind? A select few, sixteen students, two professors and their wives to be exact, spent three weeks of their winter break in Peru and the Galapa- gos Islands on an Agnes Scott Global Awareness trip. From December 27, 1987, to January 16. 1988. the students travelled in and around Peru and the Galapagos Islands and studied Peruvian Cultures with Dr. John Tumblin, and evolution and nat- ural history of the Galapagos Is- lands with Dr. Harry Wistrand. The first two weeks in Peru, the group saw ruins of adobe pyramids near Trujillo; they also explored the ruins of Chan Chan, the largest pre- Columbian city in the Americas. In several cases, they observed, visited, and even participated in Peruvian Indian communities. Dr. Tumblin reports that he is "delighted" with the students' eagerness to mingle with the Peruvians outside of group ac- tivities. The first-hand cultural interaction helped them to better understand the essence of Pe- ruvian culture. On New Year s Eve, the group > began the day before 4 a.m. They travelled by plane, bus, and boat to Taquille Island, where, at 11,000 feet, a hike to the Highlands posed quite a problem. Despite altitude ad- justments and extended gaps between meals, the group reached the Quechua Indian Community. The Indians shared their New Year's celebrations with the weary travellers at 8 p.m. instead of midnight be- cause the Americans did not think they could stay awake until twelve. The students were es- Students enjo\ traveling bj boat during their staj in the Galapagos. pecially thrilled that they were able to dance with the Indians as a part of the festival. When the effects of the long day be- came too great, they went to sleep on adobe beds in houses with straw insulation. Later in the tour, the Agnes Scott representation was able to meet with one of our own. They made contact with Nelly Jitsuyu. a 1974 Agnes Scott graduate who is now actively involved in the Peruvian feminist move- ment. Through her interests in the economic situation of the poor in Peru, the group of Amer- icans gained not only valuable information on the feminist movement in Peru, but also a glimpse at an experimental eco- nomic community called a Pueblo Nuevo. The poor in Peru are unable to fight the formal and bureau- cratic government, so some groups attempt to take the law into their hands with their own political and economic solutions. A Pueblo Nuevo is a society of people who have taken over a piece of land and set up an in- formal and wholly cooperative economic system. Some of the Agnes Scott group were able to speak to the leaders of the Pueblo Nuevo and found their philosophies to be Marxist in na- ture. Dr. Tumblin noticed that the Peruvians in the community addressed him as "comrade.'" Such an experience was obvi- ously unique; as Sarah Napier mentioned, it was not the type of place many tourists would have the opportunity to visit . All the students interviewed used the word "incredible" to de- scribe the ruin of Macchu Pic- chu. Even the weather was extrordinary the day of the visit. Sarah Jewett and Carolyn Weaver said that even profes- sional photography could not capture how breathtakingly beautiful the ruin and surround- ings are. The surrounding mountains and countryside along with the ruin and what it stands for are nearly too much for words. Only those who have seen it can fully appreciate its beauty. In addition to studying the people of Peru and their culture, the students also viewed many artifacts from past Peruvian cul- tures. They visited many muse- ums of all types; but perhaps the most peculiar was a muse- Global Awareness Director Named by Sanjukta Shams Agnes Scott College is very fortunate to have Dr. George Brown as the new Director of the Global Awareness Program. Dr. Brown received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the Univer- sity of Virginia. He did his un- dergraduate work at Davidson College, where he received his B.A. in Political Science. He has worked as the Director of Plan- ning and Communications for the Friendship Force and Execu- tive Director of Villa Internation- al. He taught various courses in political science at Capital Uni- versity. Dr. Brown is working to make more students aware of the Global Awareness Program. Currently for the summer of 1988. Global Awareness is plan- ning three trips. They will in- clude visits to countries such as Germany. France. Italy. England, and Argentina. Dr. Brown feels that eventually every student will have the op- portunity to participate in the pro- gram. He is also working on a brochure for students which will list the countries that are being considered for future Global Awareness trips. He believes that this brochure will give the students an early start in plan- ning their future trips, which are available to all Agnes Scott stu- dents. Financial aid is also available for these trips. For the winter of 1989 Global Awareness is planning trips to Czechoslovakia, Austria, and East and West Germany. Dr. Brown invites students to come and talk about their particular country of interest. He feels that "Agnes Scott has a good start in developing a cross-cultural ex- perience." He also feels stu- dents should take advantage o. the Atlanta region, which has a variety of international pro- grams. We welcome Dr. Brown to Agnes Scott as our new Di- rector of the Global Awareness Program. urn which featured a room de- voted to "erotic art." Some members of the group had a chance to speak to the President of Peru on the street when he was leaving a hotel in Trujillo. Students tasted some traditional Peruvian foods which took courage to eat, such as Guinea Pig. Most students in- terviewed even admitted they liked the spicy beef heart Dr. Tumblin persuaded them to try. Students sampled Peruvian nightlife in the bustling city of lima, taking advantage of the un- usually cheap beer. In a disco in Lima, they learned to "Salsa" to extremely long Peruvian songs. Carol Qibbs noticed that many radio stations played more American love songs than native Spanish music. On January 8, 1988. the Mairs perfected the bark of the bull Sea Lion well enough to at- tract a bull while the group was swimming in the Pacific. Krista Lankford nearly experienced the wrath of a mother Sea Lion pro- tecting a cub. Carol Gibbs and Lynn Wilson experienced the sting of some Portuguese Men- of-War. A humorous incident arose from the fact that the students frequently took notes while hik- ing with their naturalist. As a re- sult, they discovered two new species: the shark-feet ground finch and the red-bulled tropic bird. Alas, it was soon discov- ered that they were not new, but just new names for ordinary birds: the sharp-beaked ground finch and the red- billed tropic bird. As expected with travel, there were some inevitable Students were able to observe many birds such as the pink Flamingo. group moved on to the Galapa- gos Islands, which are 600 miles off the coast of Equador. There, the group studied the Galapagos Islands: Natural His- tory Evolution and Charles Dar- win. They enjoyed observing the wildlife, both on land and in the water. They observed ma- rine life mostly by snorkling. One night a guide demonstrated the basics of snorkling for lob- ster. The students shared the water with all types of life from coral and fish to sharks and penguins. On land, they saw species of Marine Iguana blend with lava rock, and they saw large Land Iguanas in many colors. Of the birds they observed, Carol Gibbs thought that the Blue- footed Boobie was the most striking due to its bright blue feet. The group was privileged to see the Waved Albatross, al- though out of season, carry out rituals of courtship and mating. Naturally the trip was not ex- actly straight from National Ge- ographic. Apparently Sally cases of seasickness, stom- achache, and sunburn. Overall, the consensus holds that the trip was an overwhelm- ing success. Dr. Wistrand de- scribed it as "perfect!" He said that every animal and every plant that he wanted students to see, they saw. Dr. Tumblin said, "I couldn't have been prouder of the students" who looked to the new cultures, not with criticism or with condemna- tion, but with interest and with acceptance of alternative lifestyles. The group members were pleased with one another: the students loved the professors and their wives, and the profes- sors thought the students worked hard and were very sup- portive. The last night on their boat, the perfect trip was round- ed off by dolphins which picked up the pace and swam along by the bow of the boat at sunset. As they were leaving Galapa- gos, Sarah Jewett noticed a double rainbow arched across the sky. THE PROFILE STAFF WISHES EVERYONE A HAPPY VALENTINES DAY CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Tram). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean, etc. CALL NOW: 206-736-0775 Ext. 173 H Friday, February 5, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 7 flEAYUICIES Leticia Pate-Evans: The Woman behind the Dining Hall by Linda Florence The blue-eyed woman in an off-the-shoulder ball gown stares straight ahead. She sits framed by the deep orange fan- shaped chair. Her right hand holds the blue and gold fan. Brown hair and pearls frame the pensive face. The description may sound like it comes from a gothic novel, but it is in fact Agnes Scott's own Letitia Pate Evans. Letitia Pate Evans' portrait guards the entrance-way to the dining hall that bears her name. A little digging into Agnes Scott's history reveals both facts and legends. The facts are straight-forward and clear. Letitia Pate Evans along with some of her friends from Hot Springs, Virginia pro- vided the funds to build a new dining hall. The year was 1950. and President Gaines' house had to be torn down first. According to Edward Mc- Nair's book Lest We Forget, five new buildings were constructed in three short years more than have ever been build in a com- parable period before or since. McNair also says that jointly with her two sons, who prede- ceased her. Letitia inherited a large fortune from her first hus- band Joseph Brown Whitehead. Letitia Pate-Evans Dining Hall Agnes Scott was not the only institution or cause this woman supported. She gave liberally to the church, particularly causes sponsored by the Episcopal Church in Virginia. She donated funds to col- leges both in Georgia and Vir- ginia. Institutions such as Emory and the College of William and Mary are prime ex- amples. In addition to the money for the actual building, the founda- tion Letitia established made a further grant to the College. This grant made it possible to air condition Evans Dining Hall. At the dining hall's dedication in November, 1950, James R. McCain spoke on 'The Hall and Its Uses." An article in the Agnes Scott News dated September 27. 1950, sums up McCain's speech this way: "In his speech he expressed the hope that the dining hall not be just an eating place but a place of real Christian hospitali- Robert Bell Receives Promotion by Louisa Parker Winding across the Agnes Scott campus pushing a cart overflowing with packages, Robert Bell leaves a trail of waves and smiles behind him. Dubbed "a pillar of Agnes Scott" by one student, Robert currently delivers and dis- tributes the mail, and works at the window in the Agnes Scott Post Office. However, early this spring he will become the Fixed Assets and Main Delivery Per- son of Agnes Scott's new Cen- tral Receiving Department. This recently-organized depart- ment will receive all incoming shipments from furniture to sta- tionary, catalogue them, record them on a computer, and dis- tribute them. The two excep- tions to this plan will be the Physical Plant's and the Dining Hall's shipments because of the volume of their deliveries. Robert describes his new po- sition as "the man in the field" who keeps track of where ev- erything is and where it is going. Luckily for ASC students and staff, Robert will also continue to distribute the mail to various offices. Robert explains that during his route he tries to greet everyone on campus with a smile to try to make their lives as pleasant as his. His plan seems to be working. "He's so sweet. I've never really talked to him but he always says *Hi.' when he sees me, and we go out of our way to wave to each other," smiles junior Conchi Gonzalez. Married for twenty years to his wife Dorothy, Robert describes himself as "happy-go-lucky." In his free time he likes to cook, especially South American/Car- ribean- style dishes. He also fishes in Florida and the Ba- hamas. Ursula Booch, ASC Post Of- fice Manager and Robert's co- worker for the past eight years, probably knows him better than anyone else on campus; howev- er, according to her, he knows everything about everyone and everything on campus. "Since he visits all the offices on his route, he knows all the gossip and little rumours before anyone else," she says. Mrs. Booch di- vulged Robert's four o'clock transformation: "Before he goes home he puts on a suit and walks out of the Post Office looking like a top executive." An Agnes Scott employee for the past twelve years and a na- tive of Decatur. Robert enjoys ASC's family-like atmosphere. "He has a wonderful sense of humor, and all the girls who work in the Post Office love him," emphasizes Mrs. Booch. When ASC graduate Anne So- phie realized that Robert did not have a place to keep his cart in the Post Office, she made him a space and a sign saying "Robert's Parking Place." What's the only disadvantage of working at Agnes Scott ac- cording to Robert? He hates to see the students graduate each year. "I know they have to go, but you get to know them for two or three years and you want them to stay as long as you do." Politics at ASC: Young Democrats by Karen Anderson The Agnes Scott Young Democrats is a student organi- zation which seeks to inform and involve students in local, state and national politics. Their emphasis is on the work- ings of the political system. Past projects of Young Democrats include involvement at the state level in aiding candi- dates during elections. The club became more involved last year at the state level while attending the Young Democrats Conven- ty.'" It was at this dedication that the portrait was unveiled. Artist William Steene painted it from a photograph of Mrs. Evans taken while she was in Atlanta. The 1950 Alumnae Quarterly calls the building of the dining hall "perhaps the most striking single change in life at Agnes Scott since Main was built." The article goes on to state, "the magnificent Gothic refecto- ry has made meals the occa- sions they should be. The clatter and the babble are gone." The article points out that ev- erything is "right", even down to the dishes that were designed for the building. It is the myths, perhaps, that pique one's curiosity. The most prevalent myth in Mollie Merrick's days as a stu- dent at Agnes Scott was the rumor that no one was allowed to hold a dance in the dining hall. The reason given was a stipu- lation put in Letitia's will that specifically forbade such con- duct in the dining hall. Bertie Bond celebrated the opening of the dining hall when she was a student because it meant no more meals in Re- bekah. Letitia Pate Evans served as a Trustee of the college from 1949 until she died in 1953. When you eat your next meal under "the high arches that add an air of light and warmth to the surroundings." remember there is a woman behind the name that is inscribed over the door. It is Letitia Pate Evans. Letitia Pate- Evans picture hangs in the dining hall entrance Jay Crowned Miss Citadel On December 9 freshman Krysty Lyn Jay was crowned Miss Citadel during the home- coming activities of the Charleston. South Carolina Military School. She is a na- tive of Macon and was initially nominated by her boyfriend. Cadet David W. Redick. He submitted her picture to his company to compete with other nomineees. After being chosen as the company nomi- nee, she was selected as one of five finalists in a campus- wide election. Over a three day weekend Kristy and the other finalists were judged on the basis of their personality, etiquette, and goals. The five judges were especially pleased that Kristy attends an all women's col- lege. According to Kristy, the competition was "a great ex- perience" and a "good way to meet new people." When she has time she hopes to do some modeling in Atlanta, and perhaps compete in another pageant. krist> Lyn .Ja\ after bein^ crowned Miss Citadel tion on Jekyll Island in which they met with Young Democrats from all over the state. This win- ter, members of the organiza- tion attended an Atlanta area meeting of Young Democrats. Representatives for the Demo- cratic Candidates informed the members of the views and poli- cies of the Democratic Candi- dates for the 1988 Presidential Election. Although the organization has not been very active recently, leaders Julie McConnell and Dara Davis hope to plan some activities for club members in connection with the upcoming election. Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, February 5, 1988 FIEaVYHJIRK Student Spends One Week as Extern at Creative Loafing by Heather J. Kelley When I was asked by the edi- tors to write a story on my ex- ternship at Creative Loafing, I was at a loss for words. It was probably the first time that I had had that reaction about the Loaf since my first day working there. The unlucky few who have ac- cidentally asked me. "How was your externship at Creative Loafing?" know what I mean. It was the kind of experience that cannot be explained in a few words. But having to write about my time at CL became a whole new challenge. I like to consider myself a writ- er, but I certainly don't hold the illusion that a few record reviews and an opinion column make me* a features writer. So I tried to think of the things which made January 14-21 so different from the other days of my life. The most logical place to start was at the beginning. My first half-day at the office was a tough one. After waiting in the lobby for fifteen minutes for the managing editor, Cliff Bostock, to arrive, I had worked myself into a fairly tense state. Meeting Cliff did nothing to lessen my anxiety. After a nerve-wracking meeting with Cliff in which I outlined my ca- reer expectations, Cliff promptly sent me to work for Rodger Brown, News Editor. My first job at the Loaf was to research' for Rodger, which means that I called different or- ganizations and companies to request information which Rodger hoped to use in his up- coming stories. One particularly trying experi- ence for me occured when I needed to call Washington, D.C. for some information on public parks. I didn't know how to find the area code for Washington, and I had become frustrated. At that particular moment, Cliff walked by and asked me how I was doing. I told him of my trou- ble, and received a curt, "Well, I guess that's a part of your job, isn't it?" Already I could tell I was being treated more like an employee than a guest. Finally, Tony Paris arrived. Tony is the Music Editor, and served as my sponsor' for the externship. We took a moment to have my second conference of the day, and ended up cover- ing a lot of ground on both musi- cal and journalistic subjects. I asked Tony about the notice- able lack of females in the edito- rial department (in the other departments there were plenty of women) and found out that a lack of female editors usually arises from a combination of job shifting, the qualifications of the current set of job applicants, and the disposition of the hiring per- sonnel. Heather Kelley (Fifth from left) with the editors of Creative loafing After our talk. I continued re- searching and figured out the area code problem without any outside help after all. That small victory left me feeling more posi- tive by the time lunch hour rolled around. After careful deliberation, Tony, Cliff, Rodger, and Steven Beeber, Features Editor, decid- ed that we would eat at Fellini's. Whenever I think back on my time at CL, I consider that after- noon my 'initiation' of sorts. It really was a culture shock for me to be sitting in the pizza place in Little Five Points at a table with five newspaper editors (we were joined by John Thomas. Sports and Happenings Editor) all talking at once. I listened a lot more than I spoke. They told me about of- fice politics, journalistic tech- niques, their varied educations and their numerous previous jobs. That lunch set the tone that persisted throughout my stay at CL. In fact, the CL office is a lot like Fellini's without the pizza. No matter what I did. the atmo- sphere of casual-yet-om- nipresent- insanity remained. In the course of my extern- ship, I proofread, used a type- setting computer, and assisted with page layout. I also took a complete office tour with Debby Eason, Publisher and Editor-in- Chief, transcribed onto comput- er disc a taped phone interview, filed, and even wrote articles for the interoffice newsletter, Aunt Trudy. The uniqueness of the first day persisted until the last. When the week was over. I had learned many valuable things about the operations of a newspaper. And, I have to admit, I consider myself lucky in that I escaped with my insanity intact, as any good Loafer would. CP & P Offers Externships Over Christmas Vacation by Debbie L. Strickland Once again, over Christmas break, the Career Planning and Placement Center offered a number of externships for those students who were interested in spending a week exploring a particular career option. The sponsors ranged from doctors to authors to hotel managers. Twenty-five of the 57 externship sponsors were alumnae, who wanted to share their on-the-job experiences with a current col- lege student. In most cases the student po- sitions were ones of responsibil- ity. Louisa Parker, for example, was involved in all phases of producing the Egleston Chil- dren's Hospital Newsletter, and even wrote stories for it. Melame Mortimer and Janet Kidd. who interned with author Maggie Regetti. contributed to character development and edited copy. Also. Angelia Speir and Susan Zins worked with five different physicians in five different departments including Emergency and Pediatrics. When the externship list was released last semester, not ev- eryone found a suitable position on the list. Many of these stu- dents asked Director of Career Planning and Placement Amy Schmidt to find them an extern- ship. Some, like Heidi Wilson. already had a specific place in mind. Heidi wanted an extern- ship in hotel management at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta. Ms. Schmidt contacted the hotel and arranged for Heidi's week-long externship that involved her in all phases of hotel operations in- cluding the front desk and car parking. Heidi says that "it's a great experience. Everyone needs to do an externship." Another customized extern- ship was created for Lame Miller, who wanted to extern with a guidance counselor. Since she had no one school in mind, Ms. Schmidt called sever- al private schools around At- lanta. Missy Sanchez of Woodward Academy agreed to take Lame for the week and after the externship Lame was certain of her career choice. Not all externships went so smoothly. Many had to be can- celled or postponed until spring break because of inclement weather. Karen Riggs, who was looking forward to externing with the Director of Research for the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging for the State of South Carolina, was unable to take her position due to snow and ice. Why are externships worth a week of one's precious vacation time 9 According to Ms. Schmidt they help students clarify career goals. In addition, most stu- dents really have a good time working side by side with a pro- fessional. Most become friends with their sponsors, who try to show students not only the du- ties of a job, but how they bal- ance their career and their family life. Also, students are sometimes offered summer jobs. Anne Harris, a freshman, externed at the High Museum of Art and was offered an intern position for the summer.lif you are interested in working as an extern during spring break, watch for the Extern-O-Gram, and apply. Decatur's Mayor Mears Teaches Class by Sarah Jewett As the curriculum continues to expand and diversify, new faces are appearing in the classrooms of Buttrick. Among those new faces is Mike Mears, mayor of Decatur and lawyer. He is teaching a class entitled Contemporary Constitutional Issues. The creation of the class is due to Agnes Scott's desire to offer a course that specifically deals with Constitutional issues and Mears' desire to teach in this field of study. His desire to teach this class springs from his interest in the practical applica- tion of the Constitution and his experience with the population's general lack of knowledge about the Constitution. He states. "I've seen so many peo- ple who have the law impact their lives yet have no real un- derstanding of what the Consti- tution says." Mears hopes that this class will allow each student to be- come "a better participant in the political and social process in whatever community that Agnes Scott student eventually ends up." Also, at the conclusion of the class each student will Mike Mears hopefully be able to discuss and analyze Constitutional issues and affect some change if nec- essary. Mears does not claim to be a Constitutional expert, but he is a lawyer who works closely with the Constitution. He has dealt with many criminal cases, in- cluding seven involving the death penalty. He has recently finished with the Jack Potts case, a death penalty case out of Forsyth County, which is now headed for the Supreme Court. Mears is opposed to the death penalty under any circum- stances. As the Mayor of Decatur Mears has been actively pursu- ing two specific goals. First, he has worked hard to help facili- tate the economic redevelop- ment of downtown Decatur. This work is evident in the new shops and restaurants and plans for the new hotel/confer- ence center. Secondly, he has worked to make Decatur an ac- tive member of the Sister Cities International Program. Decatur has two sister cities, both in Burkino Faso. Mears states, "One of the things I wanted to do was to make sure that the city of Decatur had an opportu- nity to show what a community can do outside its own bound- aries." Decatur was the recipi- ent of a Sister Cities International Award for Best New Program. Mears attended the Naval Academy, received his Masters in History from Mississippi State, and his law degree from the University of Georgia. FrkiUW February 5 a . '< GCPA THE PROFILE GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION The Independent Student Newspapei of 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. Editor-in-Chief Julie Hartline Associate Editor Sarah Napier Business Manager Vee Kimbrell Circulation Manager Caroline Sigman Circulation Assistants Tracy McMahon, Jillian Biggers Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard News Editor Peggy Harper Asst. News Editor Karen Riggs Sports Editor Sally McMillan Copy Editor Anne Harris Photography Editor Mandy Roberts Asst. Photography Editor Adele Clements Advertising Manager Wendy Worthy Advertising Rep. Sonya Alexander Features Editors Debbie Strickland. Linda Florence Reporters Heather J Kelley. Mario P. Oliver. Dolly Purvis. Melisa Marino. Adnane Creety. LouiS3 Parker. Wendy Schulz. Cindy Amis Amy Lowell. Lisa Keniry. Michelle Roberts. Suzanne Tourville. Jean Wilson. Susan Wuave. Missy Ritchie The Profile Agnes Scott College Box 764. Decatur. GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press. Atlanta GA Typeset by Church Street Type and Publishing Decatur. GA Editor s Note The Profile always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions. Letters to the Editor should be signed, typed double-spaced and submit- ted to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request. WRt GEORGE BUSH. SO VMAT K )lV W Wt P066EP ft THE IRAN-CONTRA 5CANDAL... WK LABLff A? WEAK, iKffEMMU oi'T of u m. w tint men m mi mmc M W W KICK A LITTLE WIT! AWlMf YOOW GEORGE WSH- 5TANPIN0 TALL/ LETTERS Administration's Motives Questioned Dear Editor: As a student at Agnes Scott for the past several years. I have noticed a trend in the de- cision-making process of our administration. They are con- tent to make their decisions without regard to student con- siderations. It is true that they have listened to our ideas and opinions. However, if they feel strongly enough about an issue, our ideas are ignored. For ex- ample, the student body and SGA protested the closing of the road through campus. De- spite the valid reasons given, the road was closed anyway in order to make the campus more aesthetically pleasing. As a re- sult, the entire college commu- nity has been inconvenienced, and we are still left with the remnants of an ugly road that is not functional. It is my hope that the admin- istration will not only listen to but heed the opinions of stu- dents. I realize that there are times when students do not un- derstand all the possible ramifi- cations of a particular decision. If this is the case, we would like to be informed and not patron- ized. As students, we are con- stantly being reminded that we are no longer girls, we are women. If this is true, then why are our opinions not treated with the same respect as those of other adults? In essence, all I am asking for is respect and not token gestures. It is my opinion that a number of decisions are made on this campus solely for monetary rea- sons. I am not naive and I real- ize that money must be a consideration. However, the happiness of the students should be considered as well. Yet. if the administration must reduce itself to the level of con- sidering money only, they must also realize that dissatisfied stu- dents become dissatisfied alum- nae who do not contribute to their alma mater. Since the initial draft of this letter, an important development has taken place. The adminis- tration has reconsidered the originally proposed academic calendar for 1988-1989 and agreed to the change suggested by the students. Thank you. Nonetheless, there will be many more decisions to be made in the future and I hope that some of our suggestions will be heeded. Sincerely, Alisa A. Duffey Professor Expresses Gratitude Dear Friends: As I am about to resume my duties as a Professor of Political Science at the University of Madrid and General Director of the "Centro de Investication y Formacion Europea" and sink into research projects and the contact with my new Spanish students I cannot but look back and experience a nostalgic feel- ing at the memory of the semester I have just spent with you at ASC as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence. Despite and beyond some dif- ficulties with the accommoda- tion provided, my stay at ASC was a fully enjoyable one. And it was your kindness and friendli- ness that made it possible. I d like to very sincerely thank each and every one for going beyond their way to make it so conge- nial for me. My feelings of ap- preciation run very particularly to the friendly and intellectually motivated students who attend- ed my classes. I also feel partic- ularly honoured by all the Faculty members who in the midst of their busy schedule, had chosen to regularly audit my course, and contribute with their knowledge to make for an enjoyable educational experi- Friday, Februan 19, 1988 - THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Letters Continued" ence, at least for me. Both President Schmidt and Dean Hall had a wonderful way to make me feel at home. My sin- cere appreciation to them. If I were asked to address a message from my transitory po- sition of an insider/outsider, I would say that I see an impor- tant future for your institution as a pioneer of twenty- first-century education if it is able - as I know it can - to be open to new learn- ing dimensions and cooperate in developing a true Global Awareness Institute with other innovative institutions of ad- vanced learning. Since the months to come seem very op- portune - even crucial - such an ambitious but necessary en- deavour should perhaps be a substantial part of the develop- ment foreseen for the coming hundreth anniversary. I know that some Faculty members are not only attuned to this idea but also willing to work for it. But in- novation requires not only good ideas coupled with will power but also the decision to pursue worth-while goals turned into fully sustained priorities. Should such a moment come for ASC. as I firmly desire! the means and contributions of people and institutions would certainly ap- pear. 'AIT that is required is faith, some decisions and a lot of coordinated work. When I arrived in Decatur last August. Georgia and ASC were solely in my mind. You can be assured that the semester I lived among you was not just another international experience for me but that it has truly im- pressed me in more than one way. As a corollary, now Geor- gia and the ASC community are not only in my mind but also in my heart forever for I already feel one more of the family. Thank you to you all. Yours, Cesar Diaz P.S. If someone wonders where they have a friend in Spain (I'll tell you about the cas- tle later), this is my professional address: Departamento De Ciencia PO. Litica Facultad De Ciencias Economicas Y Empre- sariales. Universidad Com- plutense Campus De Somosaguas, Madrid Spain. Korth Clarifies Parking Regulations Dear Editor: There appears to be some misconception about the Park- ing Regulations and times of en- forcement by Public Safety. Although most of this informa- tion is contained in the pamphlet distributed to each vehicle regis- trant, some issues are, appar- ently, not clear. Therefore. I will reiterate these policies as fol- lows: 1. Parking rules/regulations are enforced from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday thru Friday except during Holidays or Break Peri- ods. a. Reserved Spaces in Re- bekah (Students only in all other spaces) b. Main Loop (Reserved) spaces c. Presser Lot (Faculty/Staff only!) d. Alumnae Lot (Staff Re- served/Students only in all other spaces) e. Walters (Dining Hall) [Book- store Reserved. Food Service Reserved and Post Office Re- served/Students only in all other spaces] 2. Senior Resident/Resident Assistant Spaces (ie. Hopkins. Walters and Rebekah) are en- forced with Orange "Warning" Stickers 24 hours per day/7 days per week while school is in sessions, and all "reserved" spaces that apply in #1 . a. All unauthorized parking following issuance of this "Warn- ing" will result in an impound. 3. "Letters of Intent" will be followed by towing on all subse- quent occasions the vehicle is illegally parked. 4. Fire Lanes, Handicap Spaces. Yellow Curbs and any parking which prohibits access to Buttrick or Evans Drive will be enforced with City of Decatur Parking Tickets. a. Vehicles which impede ac- cess within parking lots due to "overextended" parking beyond available spaces are included. b. Vehicles parked within yel- low or white hatchmarks are also included. 5. Parking in the Candler Parking Lot (A) remains avail- able from day to day at the rate of 15-20 spaces at any given time (as monitored daily by Pub- lic Safety). Note: A&H Towing Service (3409 E. Ponce de Leon) has increased their fees from $35.00 or $45.00 (Trucklift) to $50.00 or $60.00 (Trucklift) for all impounds. In addition they have increased their storage fee (per day) to $5.00 from $3.00. This notice was effective 1/1/88. Sincerely, W.J. Korth Director of Public Safety Join the fun! Join the Profile! Positions available: Photography Editor Circulation Manager & 2 assistants Assistant Features Editor Interested? Meetings Mondays at 6:15 in Student Office Center Rnwlinp is mv life, A sister! jme Harris \>V f > w Reb^ kali: liti I s \ It is sort of a J( iwish wait: v is this? I n 1 it yno lelissa Proct er Hartline No proble hlnp rhpps J$ o$ Streetbeat: Campaigning at ASC? Compiled by Heather Kelley Jeanne Booth Class of 1988 Dawn Goforth Class of 1989 Monica Pina Class of 1988 Susie Rights Class of 1989 Aimee Bigham Class of 1990 "I don't think [the elections] are effective. I think the stu- dent body should be more aware of who they're voting for. If [the school] could per- haps introduce all of the can- didates, say at convocation, it might be more effective." 'I think we do [it correctly.] A lot of people who would be in- timidated by campaigns but are otherwise qualified may not run [if we had public cam- paigns.] Plus a lot of [candi- dates] who are involved with other activities don't have time to campaign. But in the future we do need a time when everyone can stand up and say, This is who I am.' " "I think [the election process] has worked well in the past, we've always had competent people in the positions. I think if everyone on the ballot cam- paigned it would go crazy. I can't imagine how they could limit it. I don't know the histo- ry of whether or not people have campaigned in the past; I wish someone would re- search it. It wouldn't be fair if only a few offices could cam- paign, though.'' 'I think that the candidates need more publicity than they have in the current system, but I agree with the way [the election] is done now be- cause there is not a lot of election hype.'' "I think that [the elections] are run correctly, because the people who vote already know the people who are run- ning and will vote for them. People would just ignore cam- paigns, anyway.'' Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, F ebruary 19, 1988 ELECTIONS Presidential Candidates for Student Government Association by Sarah Jewett In the beginning of time, a member of womankind sat down on a rock and pondered the meaning of her existence in the vast political culture of the uni- verse. As a student at Earth University, she longed for the opportunity to voice her thoughts, communicate her con- cerns, challenge the status quo, instigate necessary change, and promote the unity of all stu- dents. But more importantly, she wanted something fun to do on Tuesday nights. Out of the depths of her mind, the radical idea of student government emerged. The era of student power was born 1 I, Sarah Jew- ett. come before you twenty centuries later, as a candidate for President of the Student Government at Agnes Scott Col- lege, with the wish to fulfill the legacy begun in the enlightened era of early Earth. I am running for this position, not because I want to affect some monumental change or achieve some splendid accom- plishment, but because I am ex- tremely committed to the idea that Agnes Scott continue to grow and diversify. I have expe- rienced many changes on this campus since my arrival in 1985. and these have been pos- itive changes, including the con- struction of the new gym and student center, the birth of the incredible Global Awareness Program, and the rise of new student organizations. Agnes Scott has assumed a role as a strong liberal arts college and it has attracted, and continues to attract, an extremely diverse group of students. Culture, race and life experience characterize each of us differently. I want to serve as president to do my part to see that the tremendous re- sources that Agnes Scott has in its students continue to be tapped I have extraordinary faith in Agnes Scott as an institution and I want to see it continue to grow with the students and adapt to the new views and per- spectives of the community. On the advent of our centennial, we need to examine some of the is- sues with which Agnes Scott has been struggling, such as race relations, as well as pan- etals. the option of a minor, the sign policy and the statement of purpose in the Agnes Scott cata- logue. I would also like to reex- amine the guidelines of the Student Development Fund with the intent of broadening the ac- cessibility of its funds, as well as to continue the process of ad- justing the budget for more ef- fective allocation of funds. I was away from Agnes Scott last fall at Washington Semester and I came back with a renewed sense of the uniqueness of our community. I offer you my expe- rience in bringing issues to the forefront through my involve- ment in Rep Council. Waging Peace. The Profile . and The Global Awareness Committee, as well as my dedication to an active student body. Thank you for your thought. by Carolyn Weaver Dear Becky. Hey sis! Just thought I'd fill you in on what's happening with the Student Government elec- tions. I'm running for President of SGA and am extremely excit- ed about next year. In Septem- ber of '88 Agnes Scott will officially begin to celebrate her centennial and the year will be even more packed than it al- ready is with these special activ- ities. As president of the Student Government Association. I would welcome the opportunity to encourage our entire commu- nity to participate in the celebra- tion - after all. it will be the college that will be a century old not this class or that class or this administration or that group. But more importantly, the of- fice of SGA President carries with it the responsibility of being an integral part of the communi- cation network between the stu- dents and the administration, faculty, and staff - and I want to be that part. If I could only explain to ev- eryone what an important role and responsibility the students have at Agnes Scott. I know. I know, people say that all the time, but I'm not sure who really believes it. I wasn't too certain myself until I began thinking about things Rep Council has done and is doing: Rep helped push for the availability of com- puters on campus 24 hours a day (soon to be a reality); the academic calendar for next fall is being altered due to involve- ment of both Rep members and the students as a whole: Rep was actively involved in voicing the students' opinions concern- ing the proposed Mission and Purpose of the College: the Stu- dent Development Fund, insti- tuted several years ago by Rep. has grown to meet the special needs of several people each year and has gained support from the faculty, administration, and alumnae; and, at present. Rep is working hard to introduce a minor program here. I could go on but I think you get the point. The students have contribut- ed a great deal in the past and we have a certain responsibility to voice our opinions and con- cerns in order to create the healthiest academic, social, and intellectual environment at Agnes Scott. Student govern- ment, it seems to me. provides a much needed (and well used) avenue through which students can express their questions, opinion, anger, praise, and con- cern. As a member of Rep Council since the fall of my freshman year. I have been involved with most of these projects and oth- ers like them. I have thoroughly enjoyed working for the campus as a whole. My position as SGA Treasurer this past year provid- ed me with a great deal of expe- rience that would help me in the office of SGA president. Specifi- cally, being chair of both the Student Development Fund Committee and Rep's Budget Committee provided me with useful insight and the skills needed, I believe, to be a suc- cessful campus leader. Well, I've got to run - off to yet another meeting. Love. Carolyn by Mitrina Mogelnicki "Get Fit With Mit 1 " That's been our motto in Inman Hall this last semester as we've been work- ing to develop good nutrition and health programs here on the Agnes Scott College cam- pus. My name is Mitrina Mogel- nicki. or "Mit." and I would like to work for all Agnes Scott women in 1988-89 as the President of the Student Government Asso- ciation. SGA strives to build a better college through new programs and changes better suited to today's world. As the current SGA Secretary and SGA Execu- tive Board member, I have been a part of the team dedicated to improving the academic and physical programs at Agnes Scott College. If elected SGA President for 1988-89. I would like to: -Increase student participation in organizations on campus. -Develop an internationl atmo- sphere receptive to all students -Increase enrollment at ASC -Work with the Dining Hall to develop a nutritional program re- sponsive to various student needs. -Improve student-staff rela- tions through an increased num- ber of faculty-staff-student Elections are now upon us and our minds are cluttered with all of the candidates and which positions they are running for. Making your final decision is dif- ficult. You want to be sure to elect the person most qualified for the position: one who is or- ganized, responsible, and capa- ble of representing the campus as a whole. I am writing this arti- cle in hopes that after reading it one of these decisions, who to elect for Honor Court President, will become easier for you. My name is Aimee Peeples and I feel that I fulfill the three qualities mentioned above. I am presently a Junior Class Repre- sentative of the Honor Court and am the longest-standing Honor Court representative from the class of 1989. Consequently. I have seen the court change and mature over the last three years. This has been a valuable experience for I have seen the court progress year after year; I understand its importance, and know its potential. The Honor Code that we all have pledged to live by is of ex- treme importance to me as I am sure it is to you. Without it, we would not have the countless amount of advantages that we do here at Agnes Scott such as take-home tests, self- scheduled exams, and the Absence Corn- gatherings and activities. -Hear your suggestions and work with you to make our col- lege more responsive to our needs. After three years of working with other students in the French Club. Spirit Committee. Silhouette Staff , Christian Asso- ciation. Athletic Association, Tennis Team, and other various areas. I have a good under- standing of our student body representation. I believe in our worth as stu- dents and the worth of our col- lege. I live in Atlanta and want to help Agnes Scott College grow nationally as a strong, vi- able example of what women can do when they put their heart, mind, skills, and determi- nation into the building of a bet- ter world. by Kimberly Baker When people speak of Agnes Scott, they inevitably mention our Honor System. A working Honor Code is unusual nowa- days. Sure, plenty of schools claim to apply a Code, but it rarely goes past academics. Things are different at Agnes Scott. Here we take pride in our chosen way of life. Every facet of our life reflects it. Visitors re- mark on the openness and friendliness on our campus. I believe this atmosphere is de- pendent on the continued suc- cess of the Honor System. By signing the Honor Pledge each- See HONOR COURT page 4 tiff Candidates for Honor Court Presidency mittee. I want to see ASC con- tinue this wonderful way of living and will strive to keep the Honor System as a part of our commu- nity. Further. I see a need for con- sistency between professors and the rules of the Honor Code. I feel that in order for this system to remain strong, the professors ^ as well as the students need to understand and abide by the same rules. Most of all, I want to see the Honor Court continue to progress not only for our sake but for that of the future Agnes Scott students as well. It is with your votes that I will be able to follow through with these goals, by Aimee Peeples Thank you for your consideration. Friday, February 19, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 5 ELECTIONS Honor Court student commits herself to en- suring that this tradition contin- ues. The Honor Court is charged with the responsibility of enforc- ing the Honor Code. This is achieved through orienting stu- dents to the rules of the school, encouraging students to live by the Code, and when necessary penalizing students who fail to do so. The Honor Court Presi- dent presides over the activities of the Court and serves on the Judicial Review Board. She guides the Court as she seeks to keep the Honor Code operat- ing. The President reflects the spirit of the community and the respect for the Honor System. The Honor System was one of the major reasons I came to Agnes Scott and why I stayed. I love the close-knit community. It means a lot to have faculty who by Anne Leacock When I found out I had to write an article for The Profile for the upcoming elections, I was forced to think about why you should vote for me for President of Interdormitory Council. Not just for the reason that I want the job, but for the reasons that will benefit you, the student, the most. First of all, my name is Anne Leacock and I am a junior Art major. I have been involved with Interdormitory Council for the last two years, first as a Dorm Councilor, and then as a Dorm President. Both years I served on the Judicial Board. Being a dorm counselor gave me the benefit of helping individ- ual students and knowing what they want out of Interdorm. Being president of a dorm has made me learn how to be ex- tremely organized in dealing with all kinds of meetings, cases, and other areas of the job. I feel that all the experience I have accumulated will allow me to handle the responsibilities of president. To be an effective president, one has to be organized, re- sponsible, and most of all, as- sertive. I say assertive because one has to be willing to go out and improve and build on to the present program. I feel that my active participation and perfor- mance over the last two years trust me and give me freedom to work independently. Dorm life is enhanced by the openness. Being able to leave my room open and to go in and out of my friends' rooms makes the dorm feel like home and my fellow students like family. Because of the importance of the Honor System in my life. I have served on the Court as a way of giving something back to the school. I was one of my class' Sophomore representa- tives and currently am Secre- tary-Treasurer. I am responsible for the communication of the Court and for the budget. It is a tough job, but it is worth it. Now I am ready to try my hand at an even tougher job as Honor Court President. I want to help us to continue to grow as a community through the Honor System. The most effective way have proven that I possess these qualities. A specific area I want to work on is to build a stronger dorm council on the individual level. Each dorm differs in personality, and it is up to their respective council to be in tune with that and respond to it accordingly. One point that was discussed among the officers this year is the student body's attitude to- ward Interdorm. I would like to improve our reputation so that we can not only increase re- spect but make the students re- alize that Interdorm is here to help them in the best way we can. More specifically, I want to increase the students' aware- ness of where the rules originat- ed. It is the students who have the ultimate control of what rules they have to follow. It is Inter- dorm's job to make sure that the rules are followed, and make it the best environment it can be. In conclusion, please consider carefully what I have said here. I hope that it is what you are look- ing for in a President for Inter- dormitory Council. Regardless of whether or not you vote for me, just vote. This is your re- sponsibly as well as your choice. by Caroline Lewis I am a junior Psychology major from Jacksonville, Florida, and J am interested in working to accomplish this is by ensur- ing that the students not only know the rules but the reason- ing behind the rules. I feel that the rules associated with the Honor Code can be seen as common sense. By thinking things through we can avoid in getting caught up in worrying about remembering all the tech- nicalities and just work them naturally into our lifestyle. Only then will we have a truly suc- cessful Honor System. I am prepared to take on the load of responsibility that comes with the presidency. I have made some tough sacrifices in the past year as Secretary so I realize what this new office will mean in my life. As I approach my final year at Agnes Scott. I look back fondly on my three years here. I also look forward to an even better conclusion to my college years. as your Interdormitory Council president for the 1988-1989 school year. I would like to begin by pro- viding a brief review of the re- sponsibilities that the Interdorm presidency involves. First, the Interdorm President presides over all of the Dormitory Coun- cils on campus. She makes sure that dormitory policy is ex- ecuted consistently, and she co- ordinates all of the activities that Interdorm sponsors. The Inter- dorm President is also a mem- ber of the Judicial Review Committee. This Committee has many responsibilities which in- clude approving major policies of Representative Council, and presiding over cases involving probation, dismissal, and sus- pension. The Interdorm Presi- dent has the opportunity to meet with the Dean of Students weekly. She also meets with the President of the College, the Dean of the College, the Dean of Students, the President of Honor Court, and the President of SGA monthly. These meetings provide im- portant links between the stu- dents and the administration. It is my hope that the students be- come more involved in and in- formed about the decisions made at Agnes Scott. I have noticed that there is great concern among the stu- dents and the faculty about the administration's apparent indif- ference to student opinion. This concerns me because as soon as students feel they have very little or no input with school poli- cy, they feel less a part of Agnes Scott. One of my goals for the upcoming year would be to improve communication be- tween the students and the ad- ministration. Other issues I would like to see the Interdormi- tory Council address include parietals and the organization and review of precedent. I am currently the president of Inman Dormitory Council and a member of the Interdormitory Executive Board. This board meets weekly to discuss prob- lems and suggestions voiced by the students and members of the administration. I am also a member of Interdorm's Judicial Board which tries cases involv- ing serious dormitory violations and breaches of the alcohol pol- icy. I was a member of the Cata- lyst Committee when we worked on the BYOB policy. My other leadership positions and activities include the follow- ing: Chairman of the 1989 class ring committee, off-campus ser- vice coordinator for Christian Association, Glee Club, and London Fog. If elected. I will limit my activi- ties and off-campus job in order to accommodate the demands of the Interdormitory presidency. Thank you for your considera- tion. by Mandy Roberts Usually I contribute to The Profile through photography. Writing an article is a new expe- rience for me. However, my pur- pose is to explain to you why I should be Interdorm President. I will begin with a little information on my background. My name is Mandy Roberts. I am from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (the natives are the only people without tans). I at- tended Myrtle Beach High School - the same school that you drive by on Highway 17 on your way to the beach. In my search for a college I visited campuses. I came to Agnes Scott twice. My first visit to Scott was in the summer. The buildings had yet to be renovated but I thought that they looked pretty good. In fact, I was impressed that the architecture of the buildings was so coordinated. My second visit, however, was another story; I actually spent the weekend in the dorm with students. I was impressed not by the physical appearance of the dorms (Walters wasn't color-coordinated then) but I noted the atmosphere in the hall, the ambiance between the students. Interdorm is designed to promote an aura of comfort and security, a peaceful coexis- tence. Interdorm is also a liason "between the residence halls and the dean's staff'' (ASC Stu- dent Handbook p. 36). An im- proved communication system between residence halls and the dean's office is my main goal for next year. So what will communication do? What concrete action will be taken? Improved communica- tion opens a realm of possibili- ties. Your ideas can be posed to the administration with the intent of receiving feedback as soon as possible. Communication will also help in your daily life on the hall. If you have a problem you may approach your DC about it. Your DC says, "I don't know. Why don't you see the RA 9 " You go to the RA and she says, "Umm, I'm not sure, have you talked to your DC 9 " I want to eliminate that prob- lem. Well, what are my qualifica- tions? I served as a DC in Inman last year. Currently. I am a DC in Main. I serve on the In- terdorm Judicial Board. The ex- periences of living around both freshmen and upperclassmen have prepared me to deal with situations which range from homesickness to dirty kitchens. I look forward to serving you as Interdorm President in the coming year. Show your concern... It's vour responsibility. VOTE Student Body Elections Tuesday, February 23 8:30 to 4:30' in the Post Office Interdormitory Presidential Candidates Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, February 19, 1988 NEWS by Lisa Keniry Rebecca Reyes talks with students during her \isit to \M Community Focuses On Racism, Sexism, and Classism The millions of Americans living at a subsistence level cannot af- ford to miss work or buy a bus ticket to attend a demonstration. Many, she claimed, cannot even afford the twenty-two cent stamp for a letter to their con- gressperson. Reverend Reyes implied that it does not pay the poor to fight against the modern industrial complex. Poor students who want an education, for example, are often pressured to join the ROTC for funds. Those who conscientiously object to military aggression, says Reyes, risk their livelihoods and educations. The poor are the victims of laws barring eighteen-year-old men who have not registered for the draft from enrolling in college and from receiving fed- eral student aid. These laws have yet to be deemed uncon- stitutional. The privileged participants in social movements who lecture Americans about their "apathy; 1 says Reyes, are blind to the re- ality of injustice and poverty. "Peace is not peace if only a few experience it." she empha- sized, adding that it is a fallacy that the underprivileged do not care as much as the activists about modern-day problems. Reverend Reyes feels that many of the women at Agnes Scott are in a position to initiate change. She expressed, in an interview following the panel on racism, that she hoped students would follow-up the dialogue. Even three or four students working together could make a difference by setting achievable goals toward abolishing racism on campus. In attacking any problem, we must realize two things, ex- plained Reyes. First, we cannot change the world: and second, we can accomplish very little alone. These beliefs, she ex- plained, are rooted in her Chris- tian faith and dictated by her If the Reagan administration's slogan "Feelin' good about America" does not reflect your current mood, you are not alone. Reverend Rebecca Reyes. Campus Minister at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, spent most of her three days at Agnes Scott chal- lenging the optimism of this out- look. "Racism. Sexism and Classism" was the title of her lecture and event series. One of the most powerful moments during Reyes' visit was a panel discussion on racism. Reyes' first action was to display to the faculty, staff, and students what she de- scribed as material evidence of racism on our campus, a flyer depicting "Little Rascals" char- acter Buckwheat. This prompted debate about whether or not it is racist that Agnes Scott has no black faculty members. One after the other, black and white participants rose to voice their opinions about this issue as well as to share feelings of anger and alienation. There were many tears as these students described to the audience what it is like to be the victim of prejudice at Agnes Scott: students moving a few sinks down when you go to brush your teeth in the morn- ing.. .being overlooked in class. ..roommates pressuring you to move out or moving out themselves. ..having straight As in high school, but feeling that your intelligence is not respect- ed in college... At Wednesday's Convocation Reyes described the role that classism plays in delaying the abolition of racism and other forms of oppression. She argued that mobilization for peace and justice is a luxury. Reyes Encourages Change by Dolly Purvis Monday's topic at the discus- sion in the Rebekah Reception Room was "Sexism and High Tech." Reverend Rebecca Reyes listed many alarming statistics regarding the horrify- ing control of labor over women. Many of the farm girls in Third World countries are forced to submit themselves to multina- tional corporations in order to supplement the income of their families. In these scenarios of women abused by labor, men are al- ways the managers, and these young girls are subjected to hours of mindless tedium pro- ducing products to be exported for use in America or other in- dustrialized countries. Their income is not competi- tive with men who serve in the same capacities. They are treat- ed almost like animals in order to make their quotas. After giving the audience a keen sense of the abusive sex- ism that accompanies high tech., Rev. Reyes offered some alternatives for women who, in order to retain any inkling of self-esteem, must try to change their social station. She noted that a grassroots organization of labor is a way for women to mo- bilize themselves against the raw tyranny of the multinational corporations. Also, she encouraged all women to become computer lit- erate, for without knowledge of computers, women will not be able to compete with men as the world enters the information age of the late twentieth centu- ry- This discussion sparked much thought and gave every- one present a new awareness of the misuse of women. On Monday night Rev. Reyes addressed the meeting of the Christian Association. She, along with fifteen students, dis- cussed the rights and responsi- bilities of students in trying to change college policies. Her rhetorical tactic was to ask many provoking questions and then give her ideas concerning the issue. One of the issues that she ad- dressed was the proposed Mis- sion and Purpose of the College. She, concluding from her own research about cam- pus, realized that this issue was still being hotly debated. She asked students to comment on this purpose and why or why not they supported it. No one pre- sent agreed with the statement. Rev. Reyes then explained how students can go about changing the world in which they study. Her main argument was that a college is for stu- dents, not the students for a col- lege. Finally, she noted that everyone must take responsibili- ty for her actions, but action must be taken. Is there racism at Agnes Scott? Panelists address this issiu- in a forum led In Rebecca Reves. conception of the faithful stew- ard. The faithful steward would not expect to eradicate pollution, for example, but certainly would not increase the problem, she maintained. Tangible goals, according to Reyes, include fasting for a day in the name of a specific cause, reading an article on a certain issue, or working in a shelter or soup kitchen. One project can be taken on per week or month and should be well-publicized as well as documented. Documentation, explained Reyes, is crucial because it lends any movement credibility. It can be used as evidence of accomplishment when applying for funds or other forms of sup- port, and it is a helpful model for later leaders of the effort. Reverend Reyes believes that women could potentially exert tremendous influence on public policy. Not only do women make up a iarger per- centage of the population, she stated, but women are better or- ganizers and are crucial vehi- cles for issue awareness. But women who go it alone, she said, are making a mistake. "Women." she emphasized, "must learn to network with other women and to realize that they are not alone." Sophomores Host Parents' Weekend by Melissa Marino From 4:30 p.m. on Friday. February 5th to 9:30 Sunday morning. February 7th. mem- bers of the sophomore class and their parents participated in the traditional Sophomore Parents' Weekend. The Class of 1990 had been preparing for the event since February 1987. The excitement began with registration and a Faculty Tea from 4:30 to 6p.m. on Friday. Later that night, the visitors were entertained with a paro- dy of the Newlywed Game fol- lowed by a slide show. Narrated by Carol Gibbs and Leigh Echols, the show re- viewed the activities of the Class of 1990 during their years at Agnes Scott. Both functions were held in Gaines Auditorium and were greatly enjoyed by all who came. On Saturday morning, the parents attended "classes" given by Drs. Lewm. Scott and Sheehey. After class." Hillary Soper and Pamela Clemmons presided over a luncheon of traditional Canadian dishes, and explained the meaning of the Class of 1990 s mascot. The Mighty Mounties. Saturday evening a ban- quet, catered by Epicure, was held in honor of the parents. The President of the sopho- more class, Katie Patillo, wel- comed all and introduced the speaker, Associate Dean of Students Mollie Merrick. Dean Merrick shared with the audi- ence some of the more hu- morous incidents that have occurred during her past 35 years here at ASC. The class officers closed the ceremony by presenting gifts to the many individuals who provided in- valuable assistance with the planning and the preparation of the weekend. The weekend concluded with a continental breakfast and student-conducted wor- ship service organized by Heidi Wilson. Friday, February 19, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 7 NEWS SB A Hosts Kick-Off Dinner by Sarah Napier Saturday January 30, Agnes Scott's Students for Black Awareness celebrated the be- ginning of Black History Month with a dinner featuring Dr. Son- dra O'Neil of Emory University. The evening began with a prayer by SBA member Felicia Williams and a selection of music performed by the More- house Quartet. April Cornich read a Langston Hughes poem and Dr. Sondra O'Neil was in- troduced. Dr. O'Neil informed the audi- ence that SBA had asked her to talk about black people and the Constitution, but that she felt strongly that motherhood, sister- hood and the black experience was a topic which badly needed addressing. Dr. O'Neil empha- sized that "it's time we started addressing ourselves." The history of the role of black women was the point from which Dr. Q'Neil chose to begin; she asserted that many college students now are not aware of black history. As part of the blacks' struggle for equality, said Dr, O'Neil, black women have traditionally supported men who were in leadership positions. While his- tory provides black women with many role models, Dr. O'Neil stated that she feels that no era is as dangerous as the present one for black women. Frances Harper, Harriet Tub- man, the wives of Booker T. Washington, and Soujorner Truth were all women who, ac- cording to Dr. O'Neil, showed real courage and sisterhood during times of great struggle for black people. Dr. O'Neil emphatically out- lined the problems of contempo- rary blacks, stating that many people want to look away from these problems and focus on the success of the black middle class. The perception that "it's a new America" is one that is rein- forced by television shows, the media and 'token blacks.'" The temptation to be "bought off" with materialism and dreams of being a "buppie" are danger- ous, according to Dr. O'Neil. The choice of which agenda one wants to follow is crucial. Dr. Sondra O'Neil (second from the left), helping in the celebration of Black History Month, \isits \sith friends at SBA din- ner. O'Neil Rebukes Apathy Dr. O'Neil spoke directly to the students of Agnes Scott, The Morehouse Quartet performs at SBA warning them not to be tempted by the promise of "making it" in the white world of companies such as First Atlanta and Geor- gia Power. She pointed out that black women may advance to a certain point and then find they they are making less money and are moving more slowly than their white peers. O'Neil believes that upward mobility can cause a class divi- sion among blacks. She stated that once one reaches a certain point and realizes that one is not going to move any farther, "you will understand the legacy that black people left you. You are not free at all - you have been used to keep your people in bondage.' Dr. O'Neil concluded with the idea that true freedom to be dinner. "upwardly mobile" will come for black women when "a woman can be the President of Agnes Scott, the Governor of Georgia, or the President of Georgia Power." She also reminded the audience that "you will be free when all of South Africa is free." The final words of Dr. Sondra O'Neil brought the audience to its feet: "That is my commitment to black sisterhood, black moth- erhood and the black experi- ence, and I trust, because these women invited me here tonight, that is their commitment also." After closing remarks from SBA President Tanya Savage, the audience joined the More- house Quartet and sang the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Mario P. Oliver To begin the celebration of Black History Month, Students for Black Awareness asked Dr. Sondra O'Neil, Professor of En- glish at Emory University, to speak during community hour on January 29th. Dr. O'Neil's topic was The Role of Women in the Redemption of America. She pointed out that the work of moral righteousness in this country has rested with its women. It was women who pushed for prohibition, and who were the impetus behind the civil war. She cited the success- ful efforts of historic women, such as Phyllis Wheatly and Harriet Beecher Stowe to sup- port this claim. She told of the pressure Ms. Wheatly's owner received to release her from slavery, adding that the 18th century "would have been lost had a woman not collaborated with others." Furthermore, Dr. O'Neil reminded the audience that it was the intellectual ener- gy of women like Harriet Beech- er Stowe that freed the slaves. Dr. O'Neil believes the impact of women can be measured by how women are portrayed in the media. In the modern era, woman's flesh is used to sell products. She urged the women of today to speak up and be heard on feminine issues such as abortion, prostitution, and pornography. "You're neither hot nor cold and you don't know it 1 " she screamed. O'Neil feels it is ironic that "no women are speaking out." Even children are "enslaved in male images of violence." Sup- porting this, she mentioned the brutality and sexism in chil- dren's Saturday television pro- grams. Her final issue was the Con- stitutional status of blacks in America. Speaking especially to the black students in the audi- ence, she emphasized, "[the Constitution] gives you the right to get a degree and be part of 350 years of history. You are a generation at last on an oppor- tunity level equal to white folks." Addressing them as "her daughters," she said they need- ed to used this legacy to wake up America to what is morally right. "Agnes Scott," she asked, "what are you doing to my daughters 9 " She said that the white students in the audience were also her "daughters," not her "step-daughters." O'Neil believes ASC has the potential to produce moral women, but she questioned, "are we producing such women?" CARDEN Continued from ptigf I changes in behavior affect changes in attitudes. Since the Turkish government enforced changes in behavior patterns, it caused the attitudes to change. Second, "if one thinks change is inevitable, one will change. If one feels the lead- ership is providing the impetus for change, one will change." Both these factors, says Car- den, were present in post- war Turkey. Third, she indicated the ne- cessity for providing mutual in- terdependence. As society works towards a goal, it must recognize that everyone is in- volved. Because the changes in Turkey affected the entire society, everyone was in- volved, which made them si- multaneously involved in the feminist movement. The fourth point is that change can only occur if soci- ety has a likeable model. Ataturk was well liked, and he was sensitive to modeling. Dr. Carden explained that he adopted a girl to point out that neither blood lines nor a male heir was important. When she grew up, Ataturk sent her to the Air Force Academy where they trained her to be a com- mercial pilot. He was furious and told them he had sent her there to be a jet pilot, so she was sent back and became Turkey's first female air force pilot. Dr. Carden then related the stories of two women, her grandmother and her mother, to show the difference be- tween pre-war and post-war attitudes. Her grandmother never received a formal edu- cation. She married at 26 (considered "old for her gener- ation") because "her father would not give her to anyone." Her grandmother had never seen the man she was to marry. When, later in life, her husband decided to take a second wife, she could not question his right to do so. She was very upset but never showed it or allowed her chil- dren to speak ill of the woman. Dr. Carden's mother (who was present during the lec- ture) was born the year Turkey received its independence. Unlike her mother, she re- ceived formal education. At age thirteen she went, alone, to "the big city" of Istanbul to continue her studies. She met her future husband at school in the United States, complet- ing college as an Agricultural Engineer. They were married in a civil ceremony. But, said Carden, her moth- er always put the role of moth- er above the role of Agricultural Engineer. She came in from work and imme- diately began to cook and clean. Dr. Carden related that even she would follow her mother around the house as- sisting her while her father sat in a chair reading. According to Carden this was because the generation before had taught their daughters this be- havior. The differences in the atti- tudes of these women, Carden believes, express the extent of equal rights for women in Turkey. "The experiment was effective only in regulating the public life of women," she said. Although 50% or more of the Chemists, Chemical Engineers and Doctors in Turkey are women, "remnants of the old days still exist especially in the roles within the family. Women were superwomen who did everything." Dr. Carden ended her narra- tive with an evaluation of the feminist movement in Turkey today. She indicated that the issues are similar to those cur- rently faced by women in America that of individual rights. Today, Turkish women are asking, "can the sate tell me what to do?" Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, February 19, 1988 NIEWS Career Corner by Adriane Creety JUNIOR JOB SEARCH Attention Juniors: Now is the time for you to begin preparing for your job search. If you start now. you should be in good shape by spring semester of your senior year. To help you get started. CP&P will be sponsoring a Junior Job Skills Workshop on Feb. 24th in the Career Library from 6-7:30 p.m. Don't miss it! SUMMER JOB INFORMA- TION The Career Planning & Placement Office has been re- ceiving a lot of summer job in- formation. Summer job listings are regularly posted on the clipboards in the Career Library: information about available jobs with temporary agencies, camps. National Parks and with the Federal Government are filed in binders on the shelves in the Career Library. For those of you interested in a summer job overseas, the CP&P Library has the 1988 Directory of Overseas Summer Jobs. Please stop by the CP&P Library in Main in order to find out the many differ- ent options available to you for summer employment. Upcoming Events: FEB 24 - Junior Job Skills Work- shop from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Ca reer Library. MAR 2 - Strong Campbell Inter- est Inventory Results from 6- 7:30 p.m. in Buttrick G-25. Nell-Garwood MacEachern practices in the renovated dance studi< NEWS IN BRIEF Alston Center Opens DEALER CLAIMS HE national peace conference. A DRUG DEALER CLAIMS HE AIDED NORIEGA Convicted drug smuggler, Stephen M. Kalish, told a Sen- ate subcommittee that he gave Panamanian leader Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega cash and gifts as bribes to overlook his operations in Panama. Ac- cording to the subcommittee. Kalish gave Noriega over $650,000. Kalish stated that the bribes started in September. 1983 with $300,000. The con- troversial Noriega, who is under investigation by law enforce- ment authorities, has denied participating in Kalish's drug smuggling operation. FLAG CONTROVERSY STIRS IN ALABAMA Alabama State NAACP Direc- tor. Thomas Reed, has threat- ened to personally take the flag down from the state capitol in Montgomery. The controversy is over the inclusion of the confederate "stars and bars" in Alabama's state flag. The "stars and bars" first flew there in 1961, under segregationist state leadership. Governor Guy Hunt has refused to have the flag taken down, and has ordered that Reed be arrested for tres- passing if he attempts to contin- ue with his quest on February 2. when the Legislature opens. MUBARAK VISITS WHITE HOUSE Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak visited President Reagan at the White House on January 28th. The two leaders discussed the violent distur- bances in the Gaza Strip. An Egyptian official stated that Mubarak plans to link a pro- posed six-month cooling- off pe- riod with a peace plan he seeks to introduce as an end to the Arab-Israeli crisis. The pro- posed cooling-off time, ap- proved by the President, would include a freeze on Jewish set- tlements, international guaran- tees of Palestinian rights and the movement toward an inter- DOCUMENT: WALDHEIM OPPOSED KILLINGS A professor at the University of South Carolina at Columbia has discovered a document which states that Austrian Presi- dent Kurt Waldheim "was trou- bled" by indiscriminate killings of civilians during his military service in World War II. Histori- an Robert Herzstein found the document in Munich last year. He states that Waldheim's op- position to the killings was based on practical reasons rather that moral issues. In 1986. Herzstein found evidence of Waldheim's alleged Nazi past. SWINDALL MUM ABOUT INVESTIGATION U.S. Congressman Pat Swindall refuses to comment on a money- laundering probe in- volving a Republican Party offi- cial and a businessman' from whom he attempted to arrange financing for his new home. Swindall. a Republican, has said that he is honoring a feder- al investigation by not com- menting on the issue. Indicted with laundering $150,000 in cash are 28-year-old Tonia Lansing, who was elected vice- chairwoman of the Fifth District Republican Party last year: and Charles LeChasney. a former At- lanta business consultant who met Swindall at a fundraiser in 1986. Ms. Lansing pleaded not guilty to the charges on Febru- ary 4. Rep. Swindall himself is not considered a target of the investigation. The above report was com- piled by Renee Dennis using the January 29. 1988 issues of The Atlanta Journal. The New York Times, the February 5. 1988 issue of The Atlanta Con- stitution, and The New York Times. by Karen Riggs The long awaited opening of the new student center arrived on February 8th. Housed in what used to be "the gym," and the "old infirmary." is the new Wal- lace M. Alston Center. The two buildings, renovated at a cost of $2.3 million, will provide a vari- ety of facilities to make student life more enjoyable at Agnes Scott. The student center will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. seven days of the week. The campus' main information desk and the office of the Direc- tor of Student Activities are lo- cated on the main level just inside the entrance. Also on this level are mirrored areas for aerobics and dance and three racquetball courts. Two mirrored dance studios have been renovated, and Mari- lyn Darling's office moved next door to them. Downstairs a snack-bar, with expanded food services, has re- placed the pool area. The seat- ing space for this facility has been expanded to include a patio overlooking the amphithe- ater. Three student lounges will be available, one of these com- plete with a television, another with a stereo. The third is a large, open area which opens onto a patio area overlooking Winship. A laundry facility and showers for both men and women have also been added to the downstairs area. The "infirmary" building adja- cent to the "old gym" completes the Alston Center complex. Now renovated, it contains offices for student organizations such as Interdorm, SGA. The Profile, and77?e Silhouette. Three stu- dent meeting rooms have been provided, as well as a meeting area for the faculty. According to Dean Hudson, the trustees decided to dedicate the center to Wallace M. Alston, third president of Agnes Scott. Alston was intensely interested in the students and student life. Friday, February 19, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 9 Students Recall First Semester Fears and Fun by Amy Lovell Life at Agnes Scott, like at other schools, has its odd mo- ments. A random sample^ of stu- dents took a stroll down memory lane to relate some out-of-class incidents, mostly from that semester so dear to students here at Agnes Scott: the first. Freshmen who were insecure and possibly a bit shy avoided at all costs the use of names. The more bold and those with elephant memories called new classmates by name, always knowing that they could try a re- liable. "Jennifer." "Michelle." "Sarah," or "Beth." There are always those who invent names they feel appro- priate in order not to have to re- member. The residents of second Winship might remem- ber such titles as "Ethel and Irma," "Wilma." and "Darcie the D.C." An unnamed freshman in Walters called her D.C. "Tweet- er." The Agnes Scott alphabet soup always provides conver- sation for new students. What is the difference between an R.A. and a D.C? What is Rep Coun- cil and why are they all in SGA. too? Who are SBA. SWA. CHIMO. CAB. CA. RSO. or RTC 9 Are they kin to IHOP. TCBY. P by C. or the DQ 7 Just who was Let it i a Pate Evans, anyway? Where is Gaines Hall? Is it near Presser? Friend or foe, a roommate usually stirs special memories for students. Apparently, some ambitious and enthusiastic prospectives chose roomies on Scholars' Weekend. Perhaps they knew not what they did: perhaps they are now fast friends forever. Pre-select- ed roomies aside, what was your first impression of your Kimberh Baker catches roommate Rebecca Bradlej taking a stud) break. roommate? Well, "we got along really well at first, then. . . ." Many stu- dents report that the biggest problem was the initial lack of communication. "She will MOT talk to me 1 " Names withheld, some first impressions included. "Ooh 1 You don't want to print that!" "I think I'm going to like her we wear the same size." and "Good grief. I'm never going to get to use the phone." One current freshman was surprised to discover her new roommate's morning routine: "Why did she get up so early to wash her hair and then go back to bed 7 ' What did you do your first weekend at Agnes Scott? As di- verse people, one would expect diverse answers. Most students participated in the freshman excursions: the Braves game, the train ride. Six Flags, a picnic, etc. The rest of the list is both subtle and sur- prising: giving roomie a home perm, going to Athens, eating Gorm's ice cream, partying at Emory, playing broom hockey at Stone Mountain, experiencing Little Five Points, doing (gasp 1 ) laundry, going to -a band party at a fraternity at Tech. going out with the old reliable boyfriend. One Tech enthusiast reports. "What did I do? Probably noth- ing because Tech wasn't in school yet." Sometime, somewhere when you least expect it. you are bound to meet Georgia Tech. $ There again, the first impres- t sions are amusing. "Gee. they aren't that friend- | ly." "Well, you know. it's. . . ." t Td never met more odius. sim- I plistic. and technical guys in my entire life." "I loved it!" The sanctuary of withheld Seniors Take Memories with Them by Louisa Parker What will the seniors remem- ber about Agnes Scott in a few years, after they have acquired a respected reputation, that all- important promotion, and a few gray hairs 9 Karen Moore remembers se- nior investiture. "I could feel the hundreds and thousands of women who had done this be- fore me." Karen appreciates how Agnes Scott takes time out to officially honor seniors and their families. "It's like a reward at the end of a long tunnel." she says. She emphasizes how special this ceremony is: not many col- leges have a ceremony to initi- ate future graduates; they just hand out caps and gowns be- fore graduation. Karen con- cludes that senior investiture is one of the ASC traditions that Agnes Scott should definitely keep. Sitting at the Spanish table sharing crazy stories, laughter, and a strong sense of loyalty between friends is Beverly Gar- cia's cherished memory. She relates. "We're listening to typical gossip about Sharie's boyfriend for the one hundreth time. Sharie is presenting yet another soliloquy on how she hates leaving us as she backs away from the table and is late to class once again. We turn our backs on her and tell her to leave already. Mila's bionic mouth is going, while Mariah is dancing, storytelling, and mim- icking someone at the same time. Conchi is discussing her obsession with her thighs and her new-found love of jogging." That's my happy memory." she summarizes. Paige Prater remembers the very first day she came to Agnes Scott. "The first day when we drove up it was cloudy Vee kimbrell. Kathnn Deane, Vimee Peeples, and Man Ruth Oliver yo to their first lech yame. names results in more amusing stones. For example, one student started a fire in her room in Inman when she draped a towel over a lamp. She felt very calm and reassured when the fire alarm did not sound. Another unnamed witness admitted to extinguishing her own trashcan fire with her contact solution (still no fire alarm). One weeknight in a room in Walters, there might even have been a friend of a friend of a roommate who was male who was visiting at about two in the morning. Road trip anyone? Sometime in four years, if you're lucky, you might participate in one. You could trip as close as Athens, or as far as Philadelphia. Most students here have some funky, off-the-wall memo- ries to share. Even after one semester, one can feel very far removed from those scary, in- timidating, or amusing first im- pressions from that first semester. In addition, we can all smile on those days and re- member that we lived to tell about them. Seniors Ross Hall and Julie Hartline process in to be invested. Roommates Mila Davrla, Sheltn Threlkel party. and raining. The campus was covered with people unpacking their cars. It was so crowded. Then we went up to my room.' Dorothy Mead's pose for her senior portrait had never been attempted before and may never be again. She remembers it vividly. On a cold day, wearing a long denim skirt, a sweater, and hose, Dorothy stood in the alumnae pond with her hand on the fountain, posing for her por- trait. "The photographer loved it. He couldn't believe I was seri- ous. People from the Alumnae House stared out of their win- dows and clapped, and Inman residents cheered." Felicia Wheeler recalls the Dana Theatre at midnight in the springtime. and Manch Roberts attend Christmas "Meg Bryant and I were re- hearsing a Shakespearean scene on the outdoor patio of the theater. We could smell the freshly-cut grass. Because we were acting outside there was no echo and it was like perform- ing in front of a huge audience although no one was there. I had invited Claire Guitton to our rehearsal, and she had to climb over the gate to the the- ater to sit down on the grass and watch. "Even when we walked inside the building there was this sense of voyeurism, of people watch- ing through the windows. It was impossible not to think of Natasha, the theater ghost." By taking a moment to stop and reflect, reminiscing may ensue. Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, February 19, 1988 FIEaVYUIPIES Independen t Study Projects Allow Diversity in Curriculum by Debbie L. Strickland There comes a time in a woman's academic career when she must delve deeper into a specific subject than most courses allow. This is the time for the senior year independent study project. These projects are developed in consultation with a faculty advi- sor and can be either a semester or a full year long. Linda Florence, an RTC. full- time receptionist, and mother of three, has been working on a unique creative writing project since last fall. She is preparing a collection of publishable short stories and poetry. Dr. Bo Ball has been advising her on the fiction portion of her project, while Dr. Steve Guthrie has been working with her on the poetry. When she is fin- ished, her manuscript will be bound and placed in the perma- nent collection of independent study projects in McCain Li- brary. Linda's project has involved not only a great amount of writ- ing, but also "a lot of reading of fiction, poetry, and previous stu- dents' independent studies." She has learned about "differ- ent authors and styles." and has learned to discipline myself be- cause I don't have" regular class meetings and scheduled papers and exams. Most impor- tantly, she has "learned a whole lot about the creative process within me." Her independent study pro- ject fits into her other activities as a writer. She has been writ- ing a regular column for a local Linda Florence prepares creative writing manuscript. newspaper and is a member of the Southeastern Writers' Asso- ciation. Linda's post-graduate plans are sketchy at the moment, but she would like to go to graduate school and obtain a master's degree in creative writing. She hopes to work as a journalist, but her dream is to write fiction and poetry professionally. Another student working on a year-long independent study project is Caroline Sigman, a psychology major. Her project is tentatively titled "The Relation- ship Between Sex-Role Identity and Homophobia." Using the BEM Sexual Inven- tory and homophobic test she hopes to correlate traditional "June Cleaver" attitudes with a fear of homosexuality. A "June Cleaver" type woman is one who earns a "high fe- male" score on the BEM. She is likely to be a future homemaker and a traditionally feminine woman. The opposite type of woman is one who earns a "high male or high androgynous score." This type "identifies herself as a woman outside of traditional role constraints." According to Caroline's hy- pothesis these women will not fear homosexuality. Caroline has been working in- tensely under the guidance of Dr. Ayse Carden to produce a paper that will ultimately be pre- sented at Emory, Georgia Tech, Agnes Scott, and (though it's not yet definite) The Carolinas Psy- chology Conference in April, Underage Students Drink Recreationally by Heather J. Kelley In colleges across the coun- try, a large percentage of under- age students are drinking recreationally. For whatever rea- sons, many college students under 21 enjoy consuming alco- hol with little or no concern for the illegality of the practice. Rather than from a blatant disregard for the country's laws, however, underage students often choose to drink for rea- sons that are more complex, and, to them, justifiable. According to Georgia law, the last time a 19-year-old could legally drink alcohol was September 29. 1985. and the last time a twenty-year-old could drink was the same date a year later. Now that all the younger legal drinkers of the mid '80s have aged past the effects of the so-called "grandfather clause," it is. in most cases, ille- gal for a student to drink throughout three-fourths of her college life. The root of underage drink- ing among college students is that, although the laws have changed in three years, the atti- tudes and resulting behavior of those affected have not. One reason the alcohol phi- losophy of college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not have changed is the mixed signals that American govern- ment and society send out. No definite public standards of "adulthood" are maintained to help stabilize the already con- fusing late teen years. An American youth can drive alone at 16; see a Restricted movie at 17; vote, enlist, and be held criminally and financially li- able at 18; yet cannot purchase or consume an alcoholic bever- age until age 21 . Many students see the re- sponsibility that has been put on them by age 18 as justification to drink as well, since alcohol is another one of the privileges and responsibilities of adult- hood. The desire to experience al- cohol's intoxicating effects is not experienced solely by those 21 and over, either. Many under- age people desire the loss of in- hibitions and concerns which alcohol provides, and would go about drinking regardless of any law. Additionally, alcohol's place in society goes beyond its role as a restricted beverage. Many events and facilities are no longer legally available to younger college students be- cause alcohol is served at them. For example, of the dozens of restaurants, clubs, and com- plexes regularly offering live music in Atlanta, only about eight also allow people under 21 to enter. And, except for the four local teen clubs, just two area dance complexes admit people under the drinking age. Unfortunately, the teen clubs do not provide the atmosphere that most college students de- Caroline Sigman takes a break f rom her independent study. where other undergraduates will be presenting papers. According to Caroline, a psy- chology independent study project is especially arduous because one has to do "a lot of work with people and then pro- duce a paper," which has "got to be perfect." But her work has given her a "great research ex- perience" that will give her an edge when she enters graduate school next fall. Not everyone chooses to do a year-long project. Angela Howard, a French and English major, began her project on Proust this semester. Her tenta- tive topic is "The Role of the Object in 'A la Recherche du Temps Perdu'. This project is an in-depth continuation of the work she did in the 20th Century French Novel Class and in a Special Study class she did last year. She is reading the Proust in French and reading critical works in both French and En- glish. Her 40-50 page paper will be written in French. How does one go about set- ting up an independent study project? In the spring, qualified juniors automatically receive applica- tions. Those who are interested write a page-long, detailed pro- posal and find a faculty advisor. Most proposals are accepted unless they are too narrowly fo- cused. According to these three students and others, indepen- dent study has numerous bene- fits. It allows a student to hone in on a specific area of interest and gives her valuable research and writing experience that can be a great help in graduate school. sire; they are generally populat- ed by younger teens, and are similar to one another in their musical formats and atmo- sphere. The lack of variety in legally available entertainment is one of the reasons that many underage students are prompted to find themselves fake IDs. If a favorite or popular group is playing at a certain club, stu- dents desire to gain entrance to that club by whatever means, even if those means are illegal. Once in the bar of their choice, students then have unlimited ac- cess to alcohol. The temptation to drink is strong; in the spirit of their ac- complishment in getting in, un- derage students might then buy an alcoholic beverage. If there were more business- es offering live music and/or so- cializing opportunities that allowed 18- to 20-year-olds ac- cess, the increased choices might be enough to make that aspect of underage drinking ob- solete. It is unfortunate that dry rush comes only once a year, be- cause that one week in Septem- ber is an excellent example of non-alcoholic, yet stimulating, entertainment and social activity. After rush, however, most fraternity parties at Georgia Tech and Emory serve alcohol. These parties are not always strictly regulated, and alcohol is quite easily available to anyone who desires it, including under- age students. Until the government sets logical and consistent societal standards of adulthood, or until the owners of entertainment complexes become less restric- tive of their clientele, underage drinking will not be combatable on an individual level. Only after outside influences are stabilized can the real dan- ger that certain age groups pre- sent by their drinking be determined. Friday, February 19, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 11 Hopkins Hall Inspires Campus for Half a Century by Linda Florence How about a little Agnes Scott trivial pursuit? ! Who was the first employee in 1899, and at a salary of $600.00 per year? Who came to Agnes Scott at age 29 intending to stay in De- catur only a year, and left 49 years later? Who was "for almost half a century the epitome of every- thing the college stood for and sought to accomplish?" If you answered Nannette Hopkins to all three questions, you scored a perfect 100. According to Edward Mc- Nair's Lest We Forget, Dr. Gaines, Chair of the Committee on Teachers, went to Virginia to secure the services of a male principal of what was then called the Decatur Female Seminary. The man turned him down, but highly recommended a Miss Nannette Hopkins. As the story goes. Dr. Gaines immediately went to Nannette Hopkins and offered her the job as principal. She accepted. McNair noted it remarkable that the position be offered "to a person of whom he (Gaines) had no firsthand information. She (Hopkins), in turn, accepted a job in a school which then ex- isted only in the minds of a few interested supporters/' The facts of Nannette Hop- kins life read like a resume. Date of Birth: December 24. Hopkins Hall, built in 1953, was dedicated to Nannette Hopkins 1860 (the year Lincoln was elected). Father: Physician. Graduate: Hollins Institute (which later became Hollins College). Teacher: Louise Home School and Valley Seminary in Waynes- boro. Future Plans: To go to Bryn Mawr or to Vassar to complete undergraduate degree. Field: Mathematics. Her detour to Decatur. Georgia and Agnes Scott College turned into a life-long career. Nannette Hopkins saw Agnes Scott change and grow at a pace that has not been matched since. She became Dean of the College in 1906. It was only after her retire- ment in 1938 that the office was divided into what it is today, a Dean of the College and a Dean of Students. The Quintessential Hopkins De b Quiz by Cindy Amis 1. What does "quintessential^" mean 9 a. Purely b. Your English professor doesn't think you know what ^he is talk- ing about. (You do know who your English professor is, don't you 9 ) c. Huh 9 2. When / was a student at Agnes Scott . . . oops, sorry. 3. What is the correct age for a mid-life crisis? a. 55 b. I can't deal with that question. I'm having a lot of problems with my identity and I can't help feel- ing that life is passing me by. c. Huh 9 4. What is a prophylactic 9 a. A form of birth control. b. A Christmas tree decoration. c. I'm not sure. I think it's a kind of flying dinosaur. 5. What is the purpose of a fire drill 9 a. To ensure the safety of the students in case of a fire. b. An excuse to party down in the parking lot and wake up the residents of the Ritz-lnman. c. To get me up in time for class. 6. What is the best title for a country song? a. I don't know any country songs. b. "If You Were a Computer, You'd Be User-Friendly" c "Tra Le La Le La Triangle" 7. How do you spell "Hopkins " 9 a. H-O-P-K-l-N-S b. R-O-L-A-l-D-S c. I can't spell. 8. What is a dog 9 a. A domesticated carnivore. b. What I keep in my closet. c. D-O-G Scoring: If you answered mostly "a." you are repressed and conform- ist. Go live in Inman or Rebekah. If you answered mostly "b." you are sardonic. You will be happy and feel at home in Hopkins. If you answered mostly "c." you are permanently brain- damaged and/or hung over. You, too. belong in Hopkins. The eulogies delivered at the time of her memorial service in 1938. and 15 years later at the dedication of Hopkins Hall, de- scribe a woman of strength as well as graciousness. In the Alumnae Quarterly Dr. D.P. McGeachy spoke for the Board of Trustees when he said, "We see sunlight and quiet sil- very waters and the fresh per- fection of violets and spring flowers. There was never any- thing crude or unfinished about her." He went on. "There was a gentleness about her that was unique in that it was the gentle- ness of strength." Alumnae remarks focused on her "quiet dignity, whose spirit was graciousness. and whose sympathy and understanding reached out abundantly to all who stood in need of her help or counsel." And finally, the faculty tribute spoke of how she "'blended the past and the present, preserving tradition that enriched the life of the campus and yet welcoming innovation that stimulated it." Carrie Scandrett took over as Dean of Students when Nannette Hopkins retired. Ms. Scandrett was first a student under Nan- nette Hopkins and then an em- ployee in her office. In a speech titled, "My Personal Impression of Miss Hopkins." she gives a glimpse of the per- son behind the facts and figures and eulogies. Ms Scandrett describes "the Sunday morning breakfasts of waffles and coffee" and the "mid-morning cup of coffee in re- sponse to the tap on the radiator from Miss Miller, whose room was just over the office." The November 2. 1938 Ag- nostic reports that she (Hopkins) had arranged the assignments of rooms and roommates for more than 7.000 students. And what is more remarkable, the majority of these girls remained roommates, at their own re- quests, throughout their entire four years." When Hopkins Hall opened in the fall of 1953, the publicity boasted that it housed fifty stu- dents and was "the most mod- ern'' residence hall on campus. The total cost? $227,205 and that included furnishings and landscaping. For years Nannette Hopkins' portrait "dominated" the lobby that was decorated with items left to the College by an associ- ate history professor. Today Hopkins residents de- scribe their "modern" dorm as "groovy," "unique." "a place where each person is allowed to be herself," "fun," "friendly." "re- laxed," "a little eccentric." and "a small, family atmosphere." In its dedication, the 1939 Silhouette sums up Nannette Hopkins with, "In a quiet, unas- suming manner she accom- plished wonders, for she was guided by one idea the im- provement of Agnes Scott College." If you want to play your own game of Agnes Scott trivial pur- suit, take a campus poll. Your question? Who was Nannette Hopkins 9 " See if the answers add up to the portrait the research paints. Let me know what you find out. Hopkins residents enjo\ small, famih atmosphere. Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, February 19, 1988 ARTS AN ID ENTERTAINMENT The Marriage ofBette and Boo Examines the Problems of a Traditional Marriage The cast of / he Marriage ofBette and H<><>: From left: Man Ann Athens, Julia Valentine, Ja\ Michael Carroll. IVIeg Bryant, Patrick Slater, Michael Palle, Jennifer Peluso, Jeanie Norton, and Elbert Morris. During the 1950s, Betty Friedan wrote her poignant book, The Feminine Mystique. This book discussed the life of the idealized homemaker: per- fect children, a perfect hus- band, and perfect cabinets. The women, though, were living un- perfect. unhappy lives. Friedan attempted to understand the complexities behind these dis- satisfied, disappointed women and to make their situations less of a mystery. The Marriage of Bette and Boo echoes the theme of Friedan's book. The story, as told in retrospect by the son, Matt (Michael Burtz), centers around Bette Brennan (Jennifer Peluso) and Boo Hudlocke (Patrick Slater) and their families. Bette and Boo marry with all the dreams of an early fifties couple. Bette wants lots of chil- dren (named after characters from favorite movies and chil- dren's stories). Boo is satisfied with fulfilling the traditional au- thoritarian "man-ot-the-house" that his father, Karl Hudlocke (Elbert Morris), has always been to his wife, Soot (Jeanie Nor- Student One-Acts Hold Promise The production staff of this year's dynamic student directed productions is holding auditions for several plays. These plays represent a full gambit of the- atrical opportunity for the Agnes Scott campus. Each spring theatre students produce an evening of one-acts and a children's play in relation to their studies in stage direc- tion and production. This year's choices range from the poignant to funny, realistic to fantastical. Heading the playbill is Thomas E. Fuller's adaptation of the beloved children's story Cinderella . Directed by senior Meg Bryant, this production will bring to life the fantasy that chil- dren of all ages hold dear to their hearts. Hopscotch by Israel Horovitz will start the evening of one- acts. Senior Beth Mullis directs this play about two lovers who reunite after twelve years of separation, only to confront bit- terness and disappointment. Approaching Lavender by Julia Beckett Crutcher chroni- cals the dilemna that two sisters face when their father wishes to remarry within the Catholic church. Sometimes irreverent and always witty, this play will be directed by junior Heidi Staven. Ending the evening of one- acts is Graceland . Ellen Byron's hilarious portrait of two devoted Elvis fans who fight to be the first tourist to enter his mansion. Graceland. Directed by senior Jeanie Norton, this play con- fronts, with well-crafted insight, the fanaticism of those who worship "the King." "We're really excited about the productions this year. There's a variety of great roles, and we hope to see lots of new faces, as well as old ones," comments Norton. Every Agnes Scott student is eligible to audition for the many women's roles which cover a full range of ages. Auditions for the all-student directed produc- tions will be held at 7:30 in the Winter Theatre on February 29 and March 1, with call backs on March 2. Production dates for the one- acts will be April 8 and 9. Cin- derella will run April 28. 29. 30, and May 1 . Voice Recital February 23, 1988 Featuring: Soprano Rowena Renn Baritone Gerald Whittington Flutist Carol Lyn Butcher Pianist Rohm Hensley 8: 15 p.m.. Presser Hall ton). The American dream soon starts to sour, however. After their first child Matt. Bette and Boo suffer through a series of miscarriages. Bette becomes more and more of a nag to Boo. Boo. like his father before him. goes on to become an alcoholic. Eventually Bette and Boo sepa- rate and are later divorced, de- spite Bette's strict Catholic upbringing. The reasons for the failure of Bette and Boo's marriage are examined by their only child Matt. Matt renders the some- times sad. sometimes funny story of his parents' lives togeth- er. At the end of the play. Bette and Boo are reunited and. in a very touching scene, they are shown free from the strains of the "perfect" American couple. They are, in the end. only human. Jennifer Peluso and Patrick Slater are excellent as- the clash- ing personalities of Bette and Boo. Peluso wonderfully depicts Bette's gradual disillusionment with her life as a housewife. Slater offers an equally poignant portrayal of Boo. His slow alcoholic decline is tragic and touching. The other members of the cast also gave noteworthy per- formances. Mary Ann Athens and Julia Valentine were won- derful as Bette's sisters, Joan and Emily. Jeanie Norton was also excellent in her role as Boo s mother. Soot Hudlocke. Tom Deardorff (Paul Brennan) and Elbert Morris (Karl Hud- locke) both executed skillfullly their roles as the fathers of the bride and groom. Michael Dalle's bacon-imitating priest was hilarious and Michael Burtz was good as the neglected, per- haps neurotic, son Matt. Meg Bryant did a good job as Mar- garet Brennan. Bett's mother. Mention should also be made of the set. which perfectly echoed the storybook premise from which Bette and Boo works. Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Marriage of Bette and Boo for a job well done 1 Exhibit Deals With Women in a Changing Era by Anne Harris Upon entering the formidable Atlanta Arts Center, one must follow several arrows and walk through a narrow, white hallway in order to enter the gallery of the Atlanta College of Art. Upon arrival, from January 27 to March 5, the exhibition "Her- story: Women and the Constitu- tion" can be viewed. Representing women artists from all over the United States, the exhibit deals with the topic of women's roles in the era of the Constitution and. as a con- sequence, in the era of today. This Profile reporter, with the help of The Profile's Arts and Entertainment co-editor, was fortunate to meet and talk with two Los Angeles artists. Ruth Snyder and Harriet Zeitlin. Ruth Snyder explained her piece as representative of her mother's struggle to raise nu- merous children through to col- lege as well as to become a United States citizen - goals which were achieved single- handedly. Harriet Zeitlin's piece conveys the message of the impact that even one woman can make a difference. In a collage pattern, she shows women solitary in their fields: the first woman graduate of MIT, Sandra Day O'Connor, Georgia O'Keefe, and others. Feelings towards the Consti- tution, as portrayed in the art works, ranged from celebration to animosity. Some showed women participating actively, making a difference, whereas others showed women being oppressed by politics some- times stemming from sexual power plays. Many medias were represent- ed in this very interesting show. Painting, collage, gouache, sculpture, photography and even quilt material were used to convey the exhibition's mes- sage; women in formative poli- tics. i Artists Snvder and Zeitline display their works. Friday, February 19, 1988 THE PROFILK Page L3 aVNID ENTERTAINMENT Robbie Robertson and Guadalcanal Diary: Music with a Message by Missy Ritchie The following two albums have absolutely nothing in com- mon except for the fact that I happen to like them. The first thing one notices about Robbie Robertson's new self-titled album is that it sounds like Peter Gabriel - which is not all bad musically, but if Robert- son is going to take on the style of the artist he's acquired to help him, he might as well go back to playing The Band music. I appreciate the fact that he doesn't want to rest on past achievements, and I like the ef- fect of this new music, but rest- ing on someone's present achievements (though Robert- son would deny it) isn't much better. The participation of Bono Vox of U2 on the album is re- vealed not only in the music, but in the style of the jacket cover as well. Now that that's out of the way. I can concentrate on what I like underneath this commercial veneer - which is not a small amount. There's an intensity here that seems to pull you out of yourself and into its power, almost like a magic spell (even if it is the same spell Gabriel used on his SO album) and weaves you further and further into its web, caressing you oc- casionally with moments in his words that touch the moments in your heart. Suddenly it tight- ens and explodes and drives its message into you - then quietly returns and continues to pull you along. If the music starts to drag a little, the lyrics stand like a rock to back you up. I can't decide if the religious symbolism is just thrown in to look intelligent, to be cool with the hints of things from our collective musical pasts, or a desperate attempt on my part to find huge mean- ing in all of this, but I do think there is a definite message in here somewhere. He makes re- peated references to the color blue and to not being the same person anymore. It's as if he's reaching, or growing, or has grown, showing us the process, and calling on us to do the same. Bono's voice has an extra edge in "Sweet Fire of Love." which sounds ever so much like U2. But the combination of U2's energy and intensity works beautifully with Robbie's lyrics as Bono and Robertson re- spond to each other in a strong urgency that recalls "Bullet the Blue Sky:" "Didn't we break the silence/ Didn't we fear the storm/ Didn't we move the earth/ Didn't we shoot for the sky Didn't we fall together/ Didn't we die for love.'' "Some- where Down Crazy River" re- Johnson Performs Works of Women Composers by Susan Quave On Monday. February 1 . Dr. Calvert Johnson treated his au- dience to an evening of musical delight in a recital of keyboard music by women composers. In Maclean Auditorium. Dr. Johnson began with Suite II in G by Elisabeth - Claude Jacquer de la Guerre, a child prodigy whose harpsichord composi- tions were published in the sev- enteenth century. This piece features the use of "style bnse" which resembles the sound of pieces on the lute. The recital continued with Dr. Calvert Johnson Sonata 3 in E by Cecilia Maria Bathelemon. Sonata 4 in A by Ann Valentine, as well as Sonata 1 in D . During the Val- entine sonatas. Dr. Johnson was accompanied by Carol Lyn Butcher on the flute. Dr. Johnson dramatically con- cluded the first half of the recital with the compelling piece Fan- tasy composed by Ellen Zurilich. Zurilich was the first woman awarded the Pulitzer Prize in music composition. In this piece. Dr. Johnson revealed Zurilich's mastery of harpsi- chord composition, as well as the versatility of his own ability on the instrument. The second half of the recital included organ works by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel. Mrs. H.H.A. Beach, and Jeanne Demessieux. The performance was concluded with an allegro assai variation of Go Tell It On The Mountain by Emma Lou Diemer. Throughout the recital, Dr. Johnson displayed style, tech- nique, and understanding of the pieces an understanding which each composer would have found completely delight- ful. His virtuoso ability was ap- parent as well as a love for his art. A candle reception of elegant German desserts and coffees directly followed the enlighten- ing and remarkable perfor- mance. calls a Lou Reedish mood from a kind of a late, late night radio thing. "I followed the sound of a jukebox coming up from the level. . . " "Oh this is sure stirring up some ghosts for me. She said. There's something you've got to learn is not to be afraid of it.' I said, 'No. I like it, I like it. it's good.' She said 'You like it now but you'll learn to love it later. " The use of the styles of other musicians is not a bad choice at all. In fact, it works quite well in many places. I just wish it wasn't so obvious. Instead. I wish he had used the elements from other artists involved with the album (U2, Peter Gabriel, The BoDeans, Terry Bozio) to subtly combine them with his own efforts to add more depth and texture or wholeness to his music. This makes him seem a little less in control. But maybe he has more control than we think - what better way to attract people to your work than to give them something they already know and love? I'm happy to discover that the initial seduc- tion, which isn't completely with- out its own merit, does not leave you empty and used when it is finished, but rather breathless and spinning after being unwrapped by its power. Like Robbie Robertson, un- derneath the somewhat com- mercial veneer of 2 X 4. there is a definite intensity to Guadal- canal Diary's third album. But instead of weaving you into its trance, it goes straight to the center of you - hard, driving, ur- gent, immediate, haunting - you can't help but follow it. At first I was disappointed that it wasn't 1986 s Jamboree, even though the Diary's passion and unique- ness seeped through. But after getting past the hang-up and underneath, this album stands very much on its own. The music comes out in full force, and after listening to the lyrics, we get down to what I like most about this band. Always commenting on the paradox of human nature; Guadalcanal Diary strips right down to the core, the truth of the situation - and they are not afraid to give it to you. Whether speaking about society in general, in part, or di- rectly at you, good or bad. you get the essence of it right be- tween your eyes. "Know that this is nothing new/ You find someone to drag you through/ See yourself about your best/Find that you have failed the test." Sometimes cynical, uplifting, passionate, biting, sarcastic, di- rect - at worst the lyrics are pen- sive. But almost always they are just as driving and urgent as the music. They can be so certain in uplifting you and in the next sec- ond they'll rip you to shreds, then sympathize for things gone wrong. "Take all your troubles/ Put them in a pile/ Light one fire with reason/ Watch it rise Lis- ten to the single voice singing Lifting in an ever growing song And I, I see life without anger I see life altogether/ I see life go on forever." Then. "You got your name written on your shirt it s Mr. Look-At-Me-I'm-Hurt/ You'd better drop that sorry scheme, close your eyes and get down on your knees/ Say please." The musical highlights. "Litany (Life Goes On)." "Let the Big Wheel Roll." and "Lips of Steel" just epitomize what seems to be urgency, tighten- ing, rising and constantly ex- ploding over and over again. "Lips of Steel" sounds like Hen- drix and Zeppelin meet the Cure and Massive Arm Linkage with the swirling and devastating non-stop guitar. Incredible. And when the music does let you rest, it also allows you to experi- ence the subtler power of the lyrics. The power of each member's persona is embedded in the music and the message. Whether slow and trance-like or immediate and direct - these two albums have both. This spirit and power is passed through to us. So I lied. Maybe they do have something in common... Please send any comments, ideas, cool albums or money to Box 432. (ha, ha). Jgattonal College )oetn> Contest --Spring Concours 1988-- open to all college and university students desiring to have their poetry anthologized. CASH PRIZES will go to the top five poems: $100 First Place $50 Second Place $25 Third Place $20 Four,h $20 Rfth Deadline: March 31 CONTEST RULES AND RESTRICTIONS: 1 . 2. 5. 6. 7. 8. Any student is eligible to submit his or her verse. All entries must be original and unpublished. Poems previously printed in student publications are acceptable. All entries must be typed, double-spaced, on one side of the page only. Each poem must be on a separate sheet and must bear, in the upper left-hand corner, the NAME and ADDRESS of the student as well as the COLLEGE attended. Put name and address on envelope also! There are no restrictions on form or theme. Length of poems up to fourteen lines. Each poem must have a separate title. (Avoid "Untitled 11 !) Small blackand white illustrations welcome. The judges 1 decision will be final. No info by phone! Entrants should keep a copy of all entries as they cannot be returned. Prize winners and all authors awarded publication will receive a certificate ten days after the deadline. LP. will retain one-time publication rights for accepted poems. Foreign language poems welcome. There is an initial $3 registration fee for the first entry and a fee of one dollar for each additional poem. All entries must be postmarked not later than the above deadline and fees be paid, cash, check or money order, to: INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS P.O. Box 44044-L Los Angeles, CA 90044 Page 14- THE PROFILE Friday, February 19, 1988 x ARTS aVNID entertainment Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern Star in New Comedy by Jean Wilson Bacon and McGovern as newleyweds lake and Krish Briggs. She's Having A Baby is the latest John Hughes effort. In- stead of dealing with teenagers, however. Hughes delves into the adult world. The results are surprising, and the movie is de- lightful. The story centers around a young couple, played by Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern. who get married and begin a life together. The problems of grow- ing up and facing responsibility are the core of the movie. At several points throughout the movie, when faced with ei- ther a difficult decision, or the predictability of life in the sub- urbs. Jake, played by Kevin Bacon, experiences surrealistic visions. These visions, such as | the neighborhood men. equipped 5 with lawnmowers. and their 2 wives, equipped with lemonade. performing a "chorus line" rou- J tine, are delightful not only be- ~ cause of their absurdities, but also because of their subtle Ramones' Sol d-Out Show "Exciting" by Michelle Roberts and Suzanne Tourville The sign on the door read: "NO CAMERAS' NO BOTTELS' [sic] NO WEAPONS! Somehow, we knew it was going to be an interesting evening. We plowed our way through the smoke, the leather, the chains, and the skinheads to our seats, where we could observe the Ramones concert the proper way circus style. One can always judge a con- cert by the type of music which is played prior to the perfor- mance. So interpret this one for yourself: a thrash version of Olivia Newton John's country hit of the 1970 s HAVEYOU- EVERBEENMELLOW?! (Yes. you read the title correctly! It's all one word in this case.) The Ramones have been around for fourteen years now (that's 98 years if you're a dog. folks'), and they are just as fast and LOUD as ever. In fact, we estimated the volume at 130 decibels. They made their debut in May 1976. and their effect on the fluffy disco music of the sev- enties is summed up by Rolling Stone : "The Ramones, four leather-jacketed reprobates from the glue-sniffing, acid- dropping teen milieu of Forest Hills. Queens, landed on this flabbed-out scene like a boulder on a box of sugar-cream dough- nuts." We caught the Ramones at a sold-out show at Center Stage Theatre. They've toured the east and west coasts as well as seven European countries in the past three months, and they haven't slowed down a bit. The Ramones are a night- marish vision of black leather and hair. Lead singer Joey Ra- mone is a towering toothpick who resembles a bug from Hell with his glowing red glasses and long black bangs. Our sen- timental favorite is Johnny Ra- mone. a Buster Brown look-alike and jolly little fellow among the craziness. The Ramones are almost as intriguing (or terrifying, depend- ing on your view) as their audi- ence, which was. as a matter of fact, decreased by about 20% as ten body builder security guards plucked out anyone who neared the stage at a rate of about one every three minutes. To truly appreciate the Ra- mones. you must "let yourself go" and let the music fulfill the urge to be radical. Early Ra- mones is truly mindless with a pounding rhythm, which provid- ed a good workout for the head- bangers who attended the concert. (It would be perfect music for Scottie aerobicizers in the new Alston Center aerobics room') Throughout the years, the Ramones have gotten pro- gressively more hard-core punk, but they are still fun to listen to. The concert itself was excit- ing for a Ramones fan. The band successfully combined the old and the new songs, but many of the old songs were fla- vored by the new "speedmetal" approach. In typically frantic fashion, the Ramones played such favorites as "Rock and Roll High School." "Sheena is a Punkrocker," "Mama's Boy." and "I Wanna Be Sedated." as well as singles from their current album, Halfway to Sanity. The concert culminated in a rousing rendition of the ever- popular "Pinhead" ("Gabba Gabba Hey Gabba"). Experiencing the Ramones is something everyone should do at least once. . . sans weapons, of course. Squeeze and 1 0,000 Maniacs Play at the Fox Theatre by Wendy Schulz The sweeping Arabian Nights majesty of the Fox Theater was filled with exuberant drum riffs and soaring guitar chords as the 10.000 Maniacs proceeded through their pre-show warm- up. Nathalie Merchant, the Mani- acs lead singer, lay curled up on the stage while last minute ad- justments were made to equip- ment. An hour before showtime, the Maniacs ran through a short well-honed rehearsal, much to the delight of the volunteer ush- ers crowded in the orchestra pit. The Maniacs took the stage promptly at 8:15 and played a brilliant thirty minute set while the 4500 fans were seated. Merchant, a dynamic performer, lead the band through a spirited set that included "What's the Matter Here 9 ", the anthemic "Jack Kerouac." the uptempo lament "Like the Weather." and the gentle ballad "Campfire Song." After a thirty-five minute inter- mission, the English group Squeeze came onstage. Their ninety minute set was punctuat- ed by various comments to the audience and encouragements to "sing along, clap along, or just stomp in your spot". Old classics like "Take Me I'm Yours". "Goodbye Girl". "Is That Love" and "Pulling Mussels (from the shell)" were mingled with newer songs from the truth in regards to life. Through- out the movie Jake questions whether or not he made the right decision by getting mar- ried. As Jake struggles with him- self, the couple gives into pressure from their parents and decides to have a child. After months of visiting doctors and frustration, his wife becomes pregnant. The use of the soundtrack throughout the movie is effec- tive. During the labor scene, as Jake sits in the waiting room reminiscing about the happy times, the use of Kate Bush's song "Woman's Work" intensi- fies the mood and increases the emotional content of the scene. As the credits begin rolling, people off the street, and sever- al television, screen, and sports stars begin suggesting names for the baby. Many of their sug- gestions are creative. All in all. the movie is a de- lightfully funny escape. During the week, should your room- mate begin to growl at you as a result of stress, take her to see this movie. You'll still be laugh- ing when you walk back into the dorm. W9 Jake poses for a wedding picture with his best friend ( \lec Baldwin). Preservation Hall Jazz Band Delights Agnes Scott by Amy Lovell On Thursday, February 4. 1988, the Agnes Scott College Events Committee presented an evening with the Preserva- tion Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans. The title "concert" im- plies a passive audience, and even though we as an audi- ence may have been shy at first, we found it hard to sit still once caught up in the style of original New Orleans jazz. While there was no pro- grammed order of performance, the seven band members worked as one to create a flow- ing concert. These seven men were not simply making music, they lived and breathed New Orleans jazz. Such smooth, mellow jazz could only come from musicians who personify New Orleans and original jazz. The man who played the trum- pet and led the band won the audience early with his quick wit and winning smiles. During the "St. Louis Blues," the audi- ence came to understand why the trombone player was dubbed "the 80-year-old teenager." During the first half of the show, the audience participated passively, only clapping their hands and tapping their feet. The atmosphere was that of a concert. Following intermission, the atmosphere shifted to that of a festival and the audience was much more involved. Neverthe- less, the variety of performance was so that all were moved by the soulful rendition of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee." The climax of activity oc- curred when the group struck up "When the Saints Go Marching In." The audience rose to its feet, clapped, tapped, and swayed, until in the final chorus- es the musicians came down and played among the audience members. There were some who could stand passivity no longer and formed a tram in the aisles behind the band leader. Some audience members wound up on the stage with the band at the end of the number. An experience such as an evening with Preservation Hall Jazz band is not easily de- scribed to someone who did not attend. However, an evening such as this in which many com- munity members let down their hair and "boogied down" to- gether will not soon be forgot- ten. Babylon and On album. The set closed with "Black Coffee in Bed." which lasted for eight min- utes and involved the audience in the singing of a four part har- mony. Squeeze cheerfully came back for two encores; the first included a rousing version of "Annie Get Your Gun", and the second was a sing along of "Tempted" that continued until the lights came up. 14 Friday, February 19, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 15 1CT$ AN ID ENTERTAINMENT What's Happening Around Atlanta The Road to Mecca at the Alliance Theatre FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1988 9:00am - 9:00pm (ART EXHIB- IT):"Undercurrents" continues at the Dalton Gallery, Dana Fine Arts Building. ASC until March 2. Call 371-6247. 10:00am - 5:00pm (ART EXHIB- IT):"Amencan Herstory: Women and the U.S. Constitution" con- tinues at the Atlanta College of Art Gallery in Woodruff Arts Center until March 5. Call 898-1157. 10:00am - 5:00pm (SCIENCE): Nikon's "Small World"' exhibit continues at Fernbank Science Center until March 6. Call 378-4311. 10:00am - 5:00pm (ART EXHIB- IT):'American Women of the Etching Revival'' at the High continues until May 9. Call 892-HIGH. 10:00am - 5:00pm (ART EX- HIBIT):"200 Years of Swiss Painting. 1730 - 1930: From Liotard to Le Corbusier" at the High continues through April 10. Call 892-HIGH. 10:00am - 5:00pm (ART EX- HIBIT):"Fun in the Great De- pression" continues at the High until March 27. Call 892-HIGH. 10:00am - 5:30pm (ART EX- HIBIT): Works by Duane Michaels on exhibition at the Fay Gold Gallery. 3221 Gaines Hill Place until March 2. Call 233-3843. 11:00am - 5:00pm (ART EX- HIBIT):"Arts in America: Turn of the Century" continues at the High. Georgia-Pacific Center until May 6. Call 577-6940. 11 :00am - 5:00pm (ART EX- HIBIT): "First Person Singular: Self Portrait Photography 1840 - 1987" continues at the High. Georgia-Pacific Center until March 4. Call 577-6940. 3:00pm and 8:00pm (SCI- ENCE): "Death of the Di- nosaurs" continues at Fernbank until February 28. Call 378-4311. 8:00pm (DRAMA)The Road To Mecca continues at the Alliance Mainstage until February 27. Call 892-2414. 8:00pm ( DRAMA ): Aunt Dan and Lemon presented by the Horizon Theatre Company. Little Five Points through March 12. Call 584-7450. 8:00pm (DANCE): The Alvin Alley American Dance Theatre at the Fox through February 21. Call 873-4300 or 564-9527. 8:00pm - 9:30pm (LITERA- TURE): Friday-Nite-Live pre- sents Jeffrey Moore in a Book Binding Demonstration and Dis- play at the Oxford Book Store, 2345 Peachtree Road, NE. Call 262-3332. 8:15pm (DRAMA).The Marriage of Bette and Boo by the ASC Blackfriars in the Winter The- atre. Dana through February 20. Call 371-6248. 8:30pm (MUSIC/DRAMA):Ordo Virtutem presented by Seed and Feed at the Trinity United Methodist Church through February 27. Call 378-0595 be- tween noon and 5:00pm. 8:30pm and 10:45pm (COM- EDY): Jimmie Walker at The Punch Line. Sandy Springs until February 21. Call 252-LAFF. 8:30pm and 10:45pm (COM- EDY): Bruce "Babyman" Baum at The Punch Line. Northlake until February 21. Call 252-LAFF. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1988 11:00am and 2:30pm (DRAMA): The Secret Garden by the Al- liance Children's Theatre at the Alliance Theatre. Call 892-2414. 2:00pm (STORYTELLING): Dr. George G. "Gil" Watson at the Wren's Nest. 1050 Gordon Street. NW. Call 753-7736. 2:30pm (DRAMA)The Road To Mecca at the Alliance Main- stage. Call 892-2414. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1988 2:00pm (FILM): Olivia DeHavi- land in The Heiress - part of the "Women Hollywood Legends" series at the Jimmy Carter Li- brary. Call 331-0296. 2:30pm (DRAMA):The Road To Mecca at the Alliance Mam- stage. Call 892-2414. 3:30pm (ORGAN TEA): A tea to benefit the restoration of the organ at Callanwolde by Dr. (iirl in Hluc h\ Frieseke at the d \ Pacific Center Alliance Studio, the Alliance Theatre until March 12. Call 892-2414. 9:15pm (SCIENCE):"Stars. Galaxies, and Southern Skies' at Fernbank. Call 378-4311. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1988 8:00pm (FILM WORKSHOP): Bill Brown at the Image Film Charles Laughlin's self-portrait at the GA Pacific ( enter i . mm ^-r :. Venice, 1S79 b> Prenderurast at the GA Joyce Johnson. Call 872-5338. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1988 8:00pm - 9:30pm (MUSIC): Re- hearsals for openings in the Shirim Chorale at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. Call 875-7881 for an appointment. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1988 8:00pm (MUSIC): Mitzi Gaynor at the Fox through February 28. Call 252-8960. 8:15pm (MUSIC): Voice recital by Rowena Renn, Gerald Whit- tington, Carol Lyn Butcher, and Robin Hensley in Presser Hall, ASC. Call 371-6294. 8:30pm (COMEDY): Don Gavin at The Punch Line. Sandy Springs until February 28. Call 252-LAFF. 8:30pm (COMEDY): Ronnie Bullard at The Punch Line. Northlake until February 28. Call 252-LAFF. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1988 7:00pm (FILM): Louise Brooks in Prix De Beaute (The Price of Beauty) at the Goethe-Insti- tute. Call 892-2388am or 26&-9 123pm. 7:00pm - 10:00pm (FILM WORKSHOP): "Scoring Music for Film and Television - part 2" by Bill Myers at the Image Film/Video Center, 75 Bennett Street, NW, Suite M-1. Call 352-4225. 8:00pm (DRAMA): TBA at the Pacific ( enter Video Center. Call 352^225. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1988 7:00pm - 9:00pm (ART EX- HIBIT):"Geological Landscapes" by Jose Santamaria opens at Callanwolde. Call 872-5338. 8:15pm (MUSIC): Swiss tenor Sylvan Muller accompanied by American pianist Rosetta Bacon at 101 White Hall, Emory Uni- versity. Call 892-2388am or 266-91 23pm. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1988 2:30pm (DRAMA)The Secret Garden by the Alliance Chil- dren's Theatre at the Alliance Theatre. Call 892-2414. 4:00pm and 8:30pm (DRAMA): TBA at the Alliance Studio, the Alliance Theatre. Call 892-2414. 8:00pm (FILM WORKSHOP): On film and video installation and performance at the Image Film/Video Center. Call 352-4225. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1988 2:00pm (FILM): Marilyn Monroe. Lauren Bacall. and Betty Grable in How to Marry a Millionaire - part of the "Women Hollywood Legends" series at the Jimmy Carter Library. Call 331-0296. 2:30pm and 7:30pm (DRAMA): TBA at the Alliance Studio, the Alliance Theatre. Call B92-2414. 7:00pm - 9:00pm (FILM WORK- SHOP):"Screenwnting" by John Dennis at the Image Film/Video Center. Call 352-4225. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1988 7:00pm - 9:00pm (FILM WORK- SHOP):"Film Budgeting and the Production Process - part 1" by Bill Thompson at the Image Film Video Center. Call 352-4225. 7:30pm (BIRTHDAY BASH): A leap year birthday celebration at Fernbank for those with birth- days on February 29. Call 378-4311 before February 26 to RSVP. 8:00pm (SCIENCE) :"Celestial Clockwork" planetarium show at Fernbank through March 1. Call 378-4311. 8:00pm - 9:30pm (MUSIC): Re- hearsals for the Shirim Chorale at the Atlanta Jewish Communi- ty Center. Call 875-7881 for an appointment. TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1988 10:00am - 5:00pm (ART EXHIB- IT) :Rodin's the "Burghers of Calias" opens at the High and continues through October 2. Call 892-HIGH. * 7:00pm - 10:00pm (BASKET WORKSHOP): Round Service Basket Workshop at Callan- wolde until March 2. Call 872-5338. 8:00pm (COMEDY): Avner the Eccentric presents "If You Can*t Succeed Every Time. Learn To Fail Magnificently" at the Acad- emy Theatre through March 20. Call 873-2518. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1988 1:00pm - 10:30pm (AUTO EX- HIBIT): The Atlanta Internation- al Auto Show at the Georgia World Congress Center through March 6. Call 395-9696. 7:00pm - 9:00pm (FILM WORK- SHOP) -."Editing : A Basic Overview" by Maxwell Silvera at the Image Film/Video Center. Call 352-4225. THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1988 12:15pm (ART EXHIBIT TOUR): Tour of "First Person Singular: Self Portrait Photogra- phy 1840 - 1987" at the High, Georgia-Pacific Center. Call 577-6940. 7:30pm (MUSIC): ASCs Joyful Noise gospel singers in Presser Hall, ASC. Call 371-6247. 8:00pm (ART LECTURE):"The Expatriate World of Mary Cassatt" by Nancy Mowll Mathews in Hill Auditorium, the High. Call 892-HIGH. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1988 8:00pm (FILM):Small Hap- piness: Women of a Chinese Village at the High in Hill Audi- torium. Call 892-HIGH. Page 16* THE PROFILE Friday, February 19, 1988 SPORTS Competition in Winter Games Begins by Sally McMillan It is 1988 - an Olympic year. This February the Winter Olympic Games will begin in Calgary. Canada. With the boy- cott of the 84 Olympics, the United States won most of the winter and summer events. With many more athletes from coun- tries that have been strong op- ponents, the competition will be much tougher. Even so, many superb athletes are preparing for the Olympics and will put up a strong fight to hold on to the gold. The following athletes are some of the top competitors for the Winter Games. Tamara McKinney will be striving for the gold in Alpine Ski Racing. She has won eighteen World Cup races during her nine years of international com- petition. In 1983, she won the overall World Cup Champi- onship and last winter just missed winning the World Cup slalom title. This year she is going for her first Olympic medal. A very strong contender in Alpine Skiing is the Swiss Pirmin Zurbriggen. If he wins the gold medal, he will be the first man in history to win five medals in skiing. He is profi- cient on the high speed down- hill, the super-giant slalom, running gates in the slalom, and the giant slalom. Despite his fame, he is considered one of the most modest racers on the World Cup circuit. Josh Thompson is a favorite in the Biathalon. an event that combines marksmanship and cross-country skiing. He proved his skill when he won the silver medal in the twenty-kilometer event, becoming the first Ameri- can to ever win a medal in the biathalon. One woman is expected to win the 500 meter. 1000 meter and possibly the 1500 meter Speed Skating events, especial- ly since she has already won the World Championship. Her name is Bonnie Blair, and she is easily recognizable by her low- to-the-ice skating style that is now her trademark. Because of her past accomplishments, she is almost a sure bet to win an Olympic gold. Two women battle for the Fig- ure Skating title: Debi Thomas and Katarina Witt. In 1986 Debi became the World Champion and the first black woman to ever win a major skating title. Her style is jazzy, daring and distinctive. She is physically powerful and easily zips through maneuvers such as triple jumps. Her major opponent for the gold is Germany's Katarina Witt. Katarina won the 1984 Olympic gold. She has been at the top of the skating scene ever since by winning two World Champi- onships against Debi. including the 1987 World Championships. Because neither woman wants to lose to the other, each will be trying her best to outdo the other. Brian Boitano is one of the leading contenders for the Men's Figure Skating title. He is trying to perfect one of the most difficult moves, the quadruple jump. Last year he lost his world Classifieds Part-time Home mailing pro- gram! Excellent income! Details, send self-addressed, stamped envelope. West, Box 5877, Hill- side. NJ 07205. Typists Hundreds weekly at home' Write P.O. Box 17. Clark. NJ 07066. Government Homes from $1.00 (U repair) Foreclosures. Repos & Tax Delinquent Prop- erty. Call (Refundable) 1-518- 459-3734 for your Directory. 24 HRS Typist Immediate opening. Part-time position. Mornings- or afternoons, flexible schedules. Decatur law firm. No legal expe- rience required. 80 wpm accu- rately. Excellent speller. Dictaphone experience pre- ferred but not required. Word processing experience needed. Non-smoker. Good opportunity. Salary commensurate with ex- perience. Call 371-1200. Exten- sion 800. Monday through Friday. 3-5 p.m. Receptionist Immediate openings. Decatur law firm. Part time positions, flexible hours. Mornings or afternoons. Non- smoker. Must have excellent telephone skills. Good opportu- nity. No experience necessary. title to Brian Orser. Boitano is especially determined to see that he does not lose again, so there should be quite a show- down between the two. Gunde Svan has dominated the Nordic ski-racing scene since 1984. when he won the first of his three World Cup Championships. Svan has been winning com- petitions since the age of twelve and has continued winning, es- pecially in the international cir- cuit. In the 1984 Olympics, he won two gold, a silver and a bronze medal. With a record like this, he almost has the medal in his hand. Editor's note: This article was compiled from the February 1 988 Seventeen . Spring Soccer Starts Anyone interested in playing soccer this spring needs to con- tact Sally McMillan at extension 808 for information. If no one is there, please leave a message on the answering machine. Tentative Soccer Schedule for Spring Season Saturday, February 27 Oglethorpe(home) at 3:00 Sunday. March 27 Ogle- thorpe(away) at 2:00 Wednesday, March 30 Sewanee(home) at 4:00 Friday. April 8 Brenau (home) at 4:00 Saturday, April 9 Auburn (away) TBA Saturday, April 16 UGA (away) at 1 :00 Friday, April 22 Brenau (away) at 4:00 Tennis Team P repares for Season by Sally McMillan The Agnes Scott tennis team began practice for their spring season. Starting the first week of February, attendance was poor due to cold weather. Prac- tice is now going well, however, and each member is working hard to prepare for the upcoming matches. The team is expected to prac- tice for two hours on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays and one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For the first couple of weeks the team works on conditioning and drills. Each player must build up her run- ning endurance to one mile be- fore practice and then must run quick sprints. Later, the players will begin competing against each other to determine the rank of each player. These rankings will match each woman up with an opponent of equal skill in tournaments. Two players said that prac- tices and tournaments would be difficult because they will be playing teams which have scholarship players. They feel that the team as a whole works well together, and this will give them- a little advan- tage in tough tournaments. Part of this good teamwork comes from knowing all the other play- ers well. There are a few new players on the team, one being a German exchange student, but most of the women played together in the fall. The first game of the season is February 29. and tourna- ments in Savannah and Jack- sonville, as well as one against nearby Emory University, will soon follow. We support the ASC tennis team and wish them well this season. Come Visit the New Student Center Play Raquetball rackets provided 8:30 a.m. - 1 1 p.m. all week Congratulations to those women who made the spring tennis team: Mitrina Mogelnicki Silka Necamp Jill Owens Susan Simmons Claire West Laura Perry Sharon Murphy Tao Tu Call 371-1200. Extension 900. Monday through Friday, be- tween 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Three Agnes Scott Students looking for house to rent or housesit for summer. Will water plants, feed pets. Call Sarah at 371-6619 or Megan at 371- 6614. Housing-Need a place to live this summer? 1 bedroom apt. on Avery Street. $250/month. Utili- ties included. Non-smoker. Call Jerry 373-7083. CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii. Bahamas. Caribbean, etc. CALL NOW: 206-736-0775 Ext. 173 H GIRL SCOUTS Camp Concharty Girl Scout Camp on beautiful Pine Mountain, Georgia is now hiring for the summer of 1988 Positions available include: Program Director Waterfront Workers (WSIs & Lifeguards) Camp Counselors Nature, Sports, Crafts and Theater Specialists Contact: Concharty Council of Girl Scouts, Inc. 1344 13th Avenue Columbus, GA 31901 Phone: (404) 327-2646 In This Issue: Features Concert Benefits Atlanta's Homeless (Page 8) Editorials Arts The Final Stop Sign (Page 2) Ironweed Proves Disappointing (Page 10) K 1 if i 1 News Students Fast for Peace (Page 4) Sports Strategies for Raquetball (Page 12) Congrats to Our New Leaders! Winners in the recently held student elections are pictured from left to right: Sarah Jewett, SGA president; Aimee Peeples, Honor Court president; and Mandy Roberts, Interdorm president. THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Issue 1 0 March 4, 1988 Chisholm Discourages Complacency toward the Constitution The Honorable Shirle\ Chisholm speaks for Founder's Day Convocation. by Peggy Harper The Founder's Day Convocation on February 24th featured The Honorable Shirley Chisholm as the guest speaker. The packed auditorium included many visitors, including elementary students from two nearby schools. Mrs. Chisholm's topic was The United States Constitution and Black America. President Ruth Schmidt opened the convocation with a brief history of why we celebrate Founder's Day and introduced Mrs. Chisholm. "At a time during which the country's been celebrating and examining its Constitution, and in a month designated as Black History Month, it's a privilege to have as our speaker today the first black woman elected to the Congress of the United States and the first woman, and the first black, to run for the United States presidency." Mrs. Chisholm was born in Brooklyn but was raised in the West Indies. She attended Brooklyn College, graduating Cum Laude, and received a MA from Columbia University in 1952. An elementary school teacher by trade, she was twice elected to the the New York State Assembly and was elected to Congress from Brooklyn in 1968. She resigned as Congresswoman in 1981. In 1971 Mrs. Chisholm became a candidate for President. Although she had 152 delegates committed to her, she decided to withdraw and support George McGovern. "Shirley Chisholm has long been a voice for civil rights, for the rights of women, and for peace." said Dr. Schmidt. Mrs. Chisholm said it was "a privilege, an opportunity and, in a sense, a kind of obligation" to be at Agnes Scott. Her desire was that the subject would result raising questions and encouraging dialogue, especially "for those persons who might have sunk into a state of complete complacency." She reminded the audience that the founding fathers had not intended that "We the people" should apply to all the people. She reiterated Justice Thurgood Marshall's controversial comment that the writers of the Constitution specifically included the phrase "the whole number of free persons." By doing so they excluded negro slaves from all rights. The Southern states, however, were allowed to count each slave in order to determine how many representatives they would have in the new Congress at 3/5 each. Justice Marshall, Mrs. Chisholm said, must not have understood that the 3/5 compromise was necessary to resolve the situation of the day. "But is this very foundation, and the willingness to compromise which often threatens to undermine the individual freedoms which are unique to the American political system. And this situation, of course, is complicated by the fact that the legacy of slavery made racism endemic to American society. Therefore, we should not be at all surprised when the rights of racial minorities from time to time are sometimes sacrificed for the greater good of the national community. Moreover, when economic interests intervene, the rights of minority groups, not only in our country but also abroad, are often ignored." Mrs. Chisholm held the audience spellbound as she told of attempts by blacks to acquire constitutional rights and of the decisions by the courts in the land to impede the process. She reminded her listeners that the northern states were not as economically committed to slavery as were the southern states. But even in the north, it was not until 1804 that these states began to abolish the slavery. Mrs. Chisholm argued that the decision not to abolish slavery was "a political one, rather than one based on the moral principles which had driven the same colonists to fight for their freedom and their independence from England." She pointed out that it was economically feasible for the Northern states to continue legal slave trade. They benefited not only from the transportation of slaves but also from the goods the slaves produced once here. Therefore legal slavery continued in America for another one hundred years. "But more importantly, the institution of slavery was secured as the primary source of wealth for the southern states." The fact that the groups originally excluded by the Constitution are now finding protection from it, Mrs. Chisholm said, can be traced to the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments which were added after the Civil War. She believes that these three amendments were "basic additions additions to the Constitution [and have] helped to make this Constitution such an important document." "In spite of the fact that certain segments of the American society were not included in that document, the very powerful amendment making processes have really helped elaborate this document and to enable this document (See Chisholm, page 5) Mission and Purpose Raises Controversy by Lisa Keniry Change from the quarter to the semester system involved more than revising credit hours. According to Dr. Behan, the Chair of the former ad hoc Semester System Steering Committee, the switch involved evaluating course content, distributional requirements, and ultimately the purpose of Agnes Scott College. One result of this deliberation was that biblical literature was dropped as a requirement. This course, according to Behan, was symbolic to the Board of Trustees of Agnes Scott's spiritual mission as suggested in a quote from the original charter, included in the current purpose statement: Agnes Scott was founded for the purpose of "establishing, perpetuating, and conducting a liberal arts college for the higher education of women under auspices distinctly favorable to the maintenance of the faith and practice of the Christian religion." Subsequent to dropping the mandatory religious literature course, the Board of Trustees appointed an ad hoc committee to explore how the mission of the college was being carried out. According to Nancy Sibley, chair of the committee, the Board felt it necessary to redraft the Mission Statement in such a manner as would reflect the college's Christian heritage. "The college always has been and will continue to be built upon a Christian foundation," she said. Upon the ad hoc committee's invitation, the Executive Committee appointed faculty members Sandra Bowden, Miriam Drucker, Richard Parry, Malcolm Peel, John Pilger, and Patricia Pinka to participate in the redrafting. Various faculty committee members wrote sections of the draft statement which was compiled and edited by Trustee Dr. Alston. The Board then invited students and faculty to comment in separate open meetings on the proposed revision. The result, according to Sibley, has been an unprecedented level of interaction between the Board and the students. There has also been a great deal of controversy. Many students and faculty were offended by "buzz words," believes Sibley. Words like "Chris- tianity," "Jesus Christ." and "faith," have connotations for many students and faculty that differ from those of the Board. As a result, says Sibley, what appeared to be a free and open statement to the Board, was viewed as limiting and close- minded by many in the college community. The third paragraph of the draft statement seems to have aroused most of the controversy. It reads as follows: "Agnes Scott College stands in (See Mission, page 4) Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, March 4, 1988 EDITORIALS The Final Stop Sign by Julie Hartline It has been over nine months ago that someone first asked me what I was going to write my last editorial on. Laughing at "the time. I remember questioning if that day was ever going to come, and now that it is here, I can hardly believe it. So what am I going to write my last editorial on? Anything and everything. First. I want to talk about Agnes Scott in general. I have a friend who is constantly telling me that there is something mystical about this campus. I have to agree with her, and one of the reasons, I think, our campus has such an appeal is because of the professors. It takes a special kind of person to make you eager to learn and to motivate you to do so. I feel fortunate to have had those kind of professors. Many of the professors I have had over the last three years have an overwhelming abundance of knowledge and know how to share it with students in an exciting way. I am so thankful for that. However, these professors still have a concern for you as a person. They take it into consideration when everything about your life may be falling around your feet, and they let you know they understand. I owe a special thank you to a special group of people up on 3rd Buttrick (you know who you are). You have supplied me with the support to make it through this year, and you will always carry a special place in my heart and mind. One thing that does concern me, though, is the lack of communication between administration, faculty, staff, and students. We all fulfill important aspects of Agnes Scott, and it concerns me that we function in such divided ways. On many occasions if we will take the time to notice, we are fighting for the same things, but there is no unity. The faculty wanted to change the 1988-89 calendar as much as the students, but there was no joining of forces. We need to work on putting our heads and our energies together so that Agnes Scott can achieve the things which are most beneficial and most profitable to her. Speaking of profitable, another issue which is constantly brewing on our campus is that of monetary motivation. Realizing that money is an important part of any institution, I also realize that there are other things of importance. For one last time, I am going to emphasize academics. In our second century, I beg and plead with the entire campus community not to forget what we are all about, and I'll leave it at that. I am going to miss working on the newspaper in a funny sort of way. I am excited about an extra 25 to 30 hours a week, about embarking on a whole new part of my life, and about taking some time for myself in my last days at Agnes Scott, but there is still something missing. The Profile is of extreme importance to me, and I hope it is to you also. It allows a means of communication between the campus community that no other organization or function can offer. Cherish it Agnes Scott, and work with it. Over the last year and a half, the newspaper has seen a lot of changes and a lot of improvement. For those who don't know, the 1987 staff won six awards at the annual Georgia College Press Association Awards Banquet (in comparison to two in 1986 and one in 1985). The newspaper has achieved a new look over the last year. The last issue was The Profile's first 16 page issue. Something of even more importance is that as the paper changes editors in March, it will not assume a whole new look as it has done with every new editor in the past. There is still room for improvement, but we have reached a point of stability. However, I can't take all the credit. The Profile functions without an advisor of any kind, faculty or administrative. When we print "The Independent STUDENT Newspaper of Agnes Scott College," we mean it. This puts an extreme burden on the person carrying the editor's chair because she is oftentimes the one most associated with the newspaper. I often wonder how I've kept my sanity through this last year, but all I have to do is look around me in the computer room on a Wednesday night or in The Profile office on the weekends. I have one of the most devoted and admirable groups of people working as my staff. I want to publicly recognize them. I want to thank Mandy Roberts and Adele Clements, photography editors, for those nights in the dark. Peggy Harper and Karen Riggs, news editors, have done an incredible job of organizing a staff of writers and getting the news reported. You have gone beyond the weekly convocations and have dealt with the issues. Jennifer Burger and Angie Shapard. arts and entertainment editors, have improved the arts section immensely. You have presented Atlanta's events from the perspective of students and not from that of press releases, and let's not forget that you have helped me put Albany on the map. My thanks goes to Debbie Strickland, features editor, for sticking around for my whole time with the newspaper. She's seen a lot of changes and has come up with some good ideas. Her co- editor. CONGRATULATIONS to Agnes Scott's Independent Student Newspaper 1st Place Layout and Design Excellence 2nd Place Improvement Award 2nd Place Features Campus Community Service 2nd Place News Campus Community Service 3rd Place General Excellence 3rd Place Editorial Excellence A very special thanks to all our readers! GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes 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 Business Manager Vee Kimbrell Circulation Manager Caroline Sigman Circulation Assistants Tracy McMahon, Jilhan Biggers Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard News Editor Peggy Harper Asst News Editor Karen Riggs Sports Editor Sally McMillan Copy Editor Anne Harris Photography Editor Mandy Roberts Asst Photography Editor Adele Clements Advertising Manager Wendy Worthy Advertising Rep Sonya Alexander Features Editors Debbie Strickland. Linda Florence Reporters Heidi Wilson. Bettma Gyr, Mitrma Mogelnicki. Beth Mulhs, Michelle Roberts. Felicia Wheeler. Sally Mairs, Amy Gottsche. Jill Owens, Louisa Parker. Sanjukta Shams. Heather Kelley, Hong Tran, Nica Poser, Erika Stamper, Faye Archibald, Tressa Stanley, Mario P. Oliver, Lisa Keniry The Profile Agnes Scott College Box 764, Decatur, GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press, Atlanta, GA Typeset by Church Street Type and Publishing. 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 Linda Florence, has also been quite an asset to The Profile. She brought in with her the knowledge and experience of working with a weekly community newspaper, and she will leave with a tremendous amount of my respect. She's involved in a lot, and she carries it all off so well. Anne Harris, a freshman (I know you hate that), was the copy editor for this school year. Your knowledge is impressive. You know where you stand in my eyes. A special thanks goes out to all my friends who have filled in the odd job positions which I couldn't get anyone else to take. You saved my life. I also want to thank certain members of the administration, especially Joyce Fallin and Susan Little. They have been supportive daily. To my friend Tracy, I give thanks for proving to me that there is actually someone out there as loyal and as honest as I think I am. I know you think I've forgotten, but you are tops in my book, Sarah Napier. Receiving little recognition, Sarah has been by my side since the day I took over as editor. As I leave the editor's chair in her hands, I have one piece of advice: Remember the world is full of dorks (only kidding). Those days that you think you just can't keep going and you're giving up hope, remember there is someone out there who is keeping you in her thoughts daily and who has every faith in your abil- ity. You'll carry it off fine, Snap(e), and thanks for helping me do so. Take care of yourself, Agnes Scott. I'm outta here! Beachfront Condo available for rent March 5 (Sat) to April 2 only (Easter weekend) Small-sleeps 4 max. 1 st Floor. Right on the ocean at Daytona Quiet Privacy uncrowded. Pool Jacousi, Sauna. Full Kitchen-Microwa v e -Dsw r, Cable AM/FM Cassette Phone Private Patio.Cheap! $240/3 nights (Min) $480/Wk. $120 deposit. Hurry this is Spring Break! Call Tom Solon 904-673-4815 Friday, March 4, 1988 THK PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS School Daze Causes Controversy by Janet Singleton (CPS) Director Spike Lee's first film a low-budget sex farce called She's Gotta Have It made him famous. But when the now- successful Lee returned to Morehouse College, the Atlanta school from which he graduated in 1979, to shoot his second movie, he wasn't very well- received. In fact, he was asked to leave. Lee says it was because the film now being released across the country is about class and color divisions among students at a black college. Morehouse administrators say it was because Lee wouldn't tell them what the movie, called School Daze, was about. "We asked him what the film was about," recalls Dr. Hugh Gloster, then Morehouse's president, "but he wasn't inclined to tell us. After the film was being shot, we began to receive reports concerning what it was about from the students." He didn't like what he heard: School Daze, it turns out, is set at a fictitious black southern college called Mission, where the students divide themselves into cliques of lighter-skinned "wannabees" as in "want to be whites" and darker skinned, lower-income students called "Jigs." It all sounded "downgrading" to Gloster, who then told Lee to get off the school grounds, and the ban on filming the movie was extended by the five other presidents whose schools share the Atlanta University Center (AUC) campus. "He wouldn't show it;" AUC Chancellor Dr. Charles Merideth said of Lee and the script, "we couldn't see it, so we said it couldn't be shot." Lee speculated, "I had nothing to gain by letting them read the script," adding he thought its subject would be enough to provoke the presidents into exiling him. Lee insists School Daze is accurate, that Morehouse was socially divided along skin tone and class lines when he attended. "We exaggerated it (in the film), but there were cliques." Gloster disagrees: "It (happens) in black society, yes, but not among our college students." Merideth also concedes that "a long time ago there were fraternities and sororities for light- skinned people only, but nothing would suggest that's operative today." "It's a lie," asserts Dr. Calvert Smith, president of Morris Brown, another AUC college. "You're not going to find that kind of differentiation on these college campuses." Campus residents themselves are not sure. "There are cliques," observes Janet Jones, a senior student at Spelman, Morehouse's sister school, "but I don't think it's a matter of skin tone as much as socioeconomic background." Spelman freshman Tracy Williams doesn't see divisions of any kind, noting her circle of friends is a diverse group. Classmate Stephanie Brown thinks "there are (cliques), but it's not really obvious. Most of the light-skinned girls hang with light- skinned girls, and the dark- skinned girls hang with dark- skinned girls. But it's not as if they don't like each other. They just don't hang together." Morehouse senior John Atkinson disagrees. "It doesn't matter how light your skin is. Everyone is of one race. We stick together. That's how I see it." "Spike's main aim is to make films and make money," Gloster says. "Our concern is to protect our schools while he x s doing that." "His portrayal was sensational in an effort to make money," Smith adds. "I hope he gets rich, but not at the expense of black institutions." Lee ultimately did move the filming off Morehouse grounds although he finished shooting at other parts of the AUC campus because of a previous binding agreement he had secured. Merideth called it "an amicable resolution" to the problem, but Lee, on tour to promote School Daze, remains angry. "It wasn't as if I was somebody who didn't know the history of black schools and was coming down there to hurt them," he says. The Profile Staff wishes you a happy and safe Spring Break! Vee Play zirl, short and lard ML P zu zu, lemem Jmee % Will Someoi ie please < LetS Than -3n ally in? ks! I Inman V; k Happy Watch Lov 21, Sarah J! out Georgeto\ z Roomie '% X Streetbeat: Minors As an Academic Option? Compiled by Heather Kelley Alisa Duffey Class of 1989 Holly Henderson Class of 1991 Susan Barber Class of 1990 Felicia Perritt Class of 1988 Amy Lovell Class of 1990 "I feel minors would be beneficial because they would allow students to have two concentrated fields of study without having a double major." "Yes, because some courses are related but require so many hours that a double major would be out of the question. It would be good to be able to have the minor because then you would get credit for taking a lot of courses that relate to the major." "The school that I was at before had minors, we could also double major. I had a double major. I know from that experience that it's hard to get a double major because you have to meet the requirements of both departments. With a major and a minor you can place your concentration in one major field, but you can also develop your interest in another field. I think [minors] give students a better chance to develop their interests in different areas." "I think we ought to have minors instead of double majors. Double majors are too difficult to complete on the semester system. Schools on semester systems have majors and minors, schools on quarter systems have double majors." "Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! I have varied interests, many of which I would like to make into majors. Needless to say, this is not possible. For me it would be very practical to opt for a minor, or two, or three. . Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, March 4, 1988 ASC Participates in National Video-Conference by Faye Archibald & Tressa Stanley On Wednesday, February 17, the Agnes Scott community participated in a nationwide videoconference on AIDS. The conference was aimed at educating students about the painful reality of AIDS. What is it? How do you protect yourself from it? Who has it? These were some of the questions raised during the conference. The program was live via satellite from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The program was moderated by Mr. John Criswell, co-anchor of the ABC-TV Affiliate in Dallas, Texas. The program was separated into four segments. The three panelists in segment one were: Peter J. Fischinger, M.D.. AIDS Coordinator for the U.S. Public Health Service; Richard P. Keebling, M.D., Chairman of the AIDS Task Force, Director of the American College Health Association, and Director of Department of Student Health at the University of Virginia; and Paula VanNess, Director of the National AIDS Information/ Education Program at the Centers for Disease Control. This portion of the program was titled "AIDS THE FACTS.'" AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) has infected approximately 1.5 million people since 1981, and by 1991 between 5 and 10 million people will have been infected, scientists believe. Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS and ARC (AIDS- related conditions). It isn't very strong, and cannot survive long outside the body. This is why the myths about catching it from toilet seats, coughs, sneezes, and eating utensils are false. Also, it is only present in high concentrations in blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. It is present in tears, saliva, and mucus, but only in minute amounts. Forty percent of the people infected with HIV will acquire AIDS; and another forty percent show signs of ARC. In segment two. we were able to hear the tales of ARC patients. One was a former intravenous drug abuser who acquired it by using contaminated syringes. The other victim acquired it through sexual contact. In this segment the subject of testing was covered. One test is the Elisa Test for Aids. It looks only for antibodies. Therefore, it can produce false positives, but rarely false negatives. It doesn't look for the AIDS virus itself. The Western Blot Procedure eliminates the false positives from the Elisa Test. There are other tests still under development, including a Virus Antigen Test, and a home test. The panelists were skeptical about the home test because of the importance of counseling victims. The Federal Government thinks that it is more important to educate, than it is to test. This is because they believe that if people are aware, they will take precautions. In the third segment the panelists were Richard Keeling, and Paula VanNess, from section one, and Richard Wolitski, Campus Projects Coordinator of the AIDS Education Project at California State University , and Founder & President of SAFE, Students for AIDS Facts and Education. This segment was titled "AIDS: TOCUS ON EDUCATION,"' and discussed what is happening on college campuses to battle this epidemic. Also, they discussed strategies for AIDS awareness and education in college settings. At the end of each segment there was a 20 minute time slot allowed for questions. Sophomore. Susan Haynes was the only Agnes Scott student able to ask a question. There were two questions she asked. First. "Are surgery patients routinely tested for AIDS; and if so. are surgeons notified of the results?" Her second question was. "What is safe sex for lesbians?" The overall student response to the telecast varied from tolerant to bored to disappointed. It had been advertised to CAREER CORNER- by Adriane Creety Attention Freshmen; Career Planning & Placement would like you to have the opportunity to participate in the Career Life Planning Simulation Game which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 17th. Due to insufficient sign-up, the workshop was cancelled, but is re-scheduled for Wednesday March 23rd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The evening should be a lot of fun as well as profitable. Please remember to sign up in the Career Library in Main before noon, the Tuesday preceding the workshop. If at least seven people have not signed up by that time CP&P will be forced to cancel the workshop. Please do not allow this opportunity to pass you by again 1 There will be a Junior Resume Clinic held on March 30th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Career Library. Juniors need to begin to realize that their job search is near, and should get started as soon as possible. As a reminder to rising juniors and seniors, the Governor s Intern Program will be coming to interview for summer and fall internships on March 23rd. Interested students should come by to pick up an application form and a brochure on the program. J.C. Penney will be conducting mock interviews on April 5th and 6th from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students will be paid $25 for each day they participate in the program. Students may sign up for one or two days, as space allows. Interviews will be held downtown. An individual critique of your interviewing skills will be provided at a later date when a J.C. Penney representative visits the campus. Interested students should come by Career Planning and Placement in Main, in order to obtain an application form and to sign up for these interviews. Sign up sheets have been posted for interviews with Rich's, Jefferson Pilot and Northern Telecom. These companies will be interviewing one day during the week of March 14th. Interested students should come by CP&P in Main to sign up as soon as possible. Do not forget that there are always video tapes available in CP&P on resume writing and interviewing skills. You may stop by CP&P in Main any time between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Mondays, and between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, to view these tapes at your leisure. students as being different. It was suppose to deal with AIDS as an issue relevant to college students, but, according to students interviewed, it did not. Seniors Renee Caudill and Beth Leonard expressed disappointment because "we thought the majority of the program was going to deal with college students. . . and reactions and changes on college campuses. They talked maybe five minutes on college students." Sophomore Dana Wagnon was "unimpressed because [the telecast] didn't tell me anything that I didn't already know and it was boring." Freshman Jana Rogers said "I was already familiar with the material but for an uninformed person it might have been helpful." Susan Haynes' comment was "it was pretty good, but it could have gotten a lot more specific. It just showed how little they know [about AIDS]." Waging Peace Sponsors Fast by Nica Poser Waging Peace sponsored its first campus activity of the year last week. The members held a twenty-four hour fast to raise money for the hungry abroad, specifically Ecuador, India, and Africa. Each member was sponsored by financial donations. The money raised is being sent to Heifer International, an internationally recognized organization, for distribution in these areas. They will distribute the funds through organized programs, such as providing goats for farmers in Ecuador, dairy cattle for milk to starving families in India, and camels for herders in Africa. The thirty people participating raised approximately five hundred dollars through the fast, which began on Wednesday, February 17 (a tricky night for a large number of the participants who attended the "At Home in Atlanta" benefit concert at Center Stage and were tempted by the announcer's constant invitations during breaks in the entertainment to "grab a Coke, or some popcorn, or a beer") and Angela Howard, Sarah Jewett, Louisa Parker and Lisa Kenir\ solicit sponsors for fast. lasted until the following evening. The organization also put together a petition in support of the ratification of the US-USSR INF treaty and was able to gather 120 signatures here on the ASC campus which will be sent to Senator Sam Nunn and Representative Wyche Fowler demonstrating support of the agreement. Further plans include bringing several speakers to the campus, as well as other active^ programs. The members of Waging Peace are very thankful for the support of the campus community in making the fast and the INF petition two very successful events. Mission (cont'd from pa^e 1 ) the broad stream of faith and learning which affirms that God is truth, that whatever is true and beautiful and good is related to the Creator of heaven and earth, and that the life of the mind is the service of God. This faith maintains that truth is not solely an accumulation of facts about special fields of knowledge, but a view of the whole of reality, which encompasses its meaning and purpose, and leads to wisdom. The Christian faith, which continues to inform the mission and purpose of Agnes Scott College, affirms that God has revealed ultimate truth in the person and work of Jesus Christ. To know the truth is to see things as they are in the light of how they ought to be, and to desire that which constitutes a responsible life." Also controversial has been a statement in paragraph five that "The dialogue between faith and learning at Agnes Scott not only encourages a free quest for truth, but creates an atmosphere of appreciation and respectful tolerance of religious diversity and pluralism." At the open session for students held on January 27, a fairly representative group of students were unanimous in criticism of the draft statement. One student commented that she would rather see the mandatory religious literature course reinstated rather than see the draft statement published as written. There were several nods to the suggestion that the current mission statement be maintained as written. Alisa Duffey. an active student participant in the session, believes most students were not against reflecting Agnes Scott's Christian heritage and purpose in the Mission Statement, but rather, were critical of the semantics of the draft statement. Students were pleased by the Board s receptiveness at the open session, says Alisa. Most students, it seems, went away with the feeling that their opinions had been taken into consideration. Trustee Nancy Sibley, vouches that the students' and faculty's opinions have been "digested." Although it has no obligation to do so, the Board will reconvene in April to revise the draft statement. "How we choose our words," says Sibley, "will be interesting." Friday, March 4, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEWS Severe Cold Causes Damage To Inman and Campbell Prospective scholars visit the dining hall. 1988 Honor Scholars Visit ASC Campus by Erika Stamper At Agnes Scott, February means a lot more than groundhogs and hearts and roses. For three days, Agnes Scott students can look forward to prospective "scholar" students sitting in their classes and sleeping in their beds. Over one hundred high school seniors from various states were on Scott's campus February 18- 20 competing for the annual Agnes Scott scholarships. The prospectives did not have the time to get the jitters about the scholarship interviews. Their itinerary was packed. After they registered at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18th, the prospectives were given tours of the campus. Although the weather was quite dreary, the students were in awe of the campus' gothic beauty. The prospectives assembled in Maclean Auditorium for orientation at 4:30 p.m. Serving one of its "multi-purposes," the multi-purpose room in the Student Center was the desig- nated place for the Scholars' Reception held at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Immediately following the reception, a Scholars' Banquet was held in the Rebekah Reception Room at 7:00 p.m. Wanting the prospectives to have some idea of the average students' social life at Agnes Scott, Interdorm sponsored a Couch Potato Night in each residence hall. Prospectives who wanted a little more adventure wandered around the campus trying to find some. Most of them ended up in the Student Center. On Friday, February 19, the schedule was as full as the previous day's. After 8:25 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. classes, the prospectives attended the community hour featuring Career Planning and Placement in Maclean Auditorium. Between 1:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., some students had interviews. Those students who had another day of anticipation, used that time to attend the Departmental Sessions, the Career Planning and Placement Open House, the Academic Comput.ng Center Open House, and the Global Awareness/Study Abroad Open House. Later that evening, the pro- spectives tasted a bit of the Atlanta night life when the buses drove them to the Symphony at the Memorial Arts Center. Some prospectives saw more of At anta than they expected when their gracious hostesses escor ed them to their favorite college hang-outs. While some students remained on campus Saturday for interviews or late plane flights, others departed this glorious campus bright and early that morning. Even though brightly decorated signs on the room doors read "Welcome," that was not how some students felt. Scholars' Weekend seemed a bit too "overwhelming" for some students. In that particular week, professors were paper-and- exam-happy. Students found it difficult to function in the presence of prospectives. This particular attitude shared by several students, was strictly under currents for the general response from the prospectives was highly positive. Rebecca Batchelder from Massachusetts said, "[This visit] really made me want to come here." CHISHOLM (Continued from page 1) continue to really bring about the necessary changes, changes that one always has to deal with in a dynamically changing society. But these three additions certainly did serve as the basis, for the first time in the history of this nation, for the inclusion of all Americans under the protection of this basic document the Constitution of the United States of America." But, she said, it was not until the Twentieth Century that the "full impact of these amendments" was felt. Throughout the post-civil war era the legal system denied the words of the amendments. In 1883 the Supreme Court voted against the 1875 Civil Rights Act, saying that blacks should "assume the rank of near-citizen and cease to be the special favorite of the laws." She reminded the audience that in 1896, in the now famous Plessey vs Ferguson decision, one of the Justice's said that the 14th Amendment could not be interpreted to remove color bar- riers or to enforce "social as distinguished from political equality." Mrs. Chisholm commented that "from this doctrine, from this decision, came the doctrine of "separate but equal'. ..which would not be knocked down until 1954 with the Brown vs Board of Education decision." This "separate but equal" doctrine was not only applied to blacks, but later in the 19th century was also applied to His- panics, Chinese and other mi- nority groups. Even in the 20th century, Japanese citizens of America found that "citizenship did not protect them." This she said is a "clear example of economic interests intervening against individual freedoms." Even, Chisholm said, the emancipation of the slaves was not a moral decision. It was a "by-product of what had to be done to save our union." Mrs. Chisholm directed the last part of her talk to "the beautiful young people I'm always glad when I see an audience filled with young people, because you're the next generation. We have to bequeath to you some kind of legacy for you to carry on. Sometimes we're not always successful, but we're trying." "I'm always glad when I see an audience filled with young people, because you re the next generation." She said that even though the history of the country is filled with "iniquities and grievances that yet have to be corrected," we must understand how it is that this nation has be able to continue to work towards making the Constitution a reality for all the people in America. by Mario P. Oliver Severe cold weather, at the beginning of spring semester, caused flooding in both Campbell and Inman. Both incidents occurred on the same weekend. The flooding in Campbell was initiated by open fume hoods in the ventilation system. Inman's basement was inundated with mud and water, resulting from broken pipes in the fire sprinkler system. The Campbell ventilation system is designed to remove chemical fumes from the chemical storage room. When in operation, fresh air from the outside is pulled into the system through the fume hoods by a fan. However, before this fresh air passes through the system, it is heated by a coil containing hot water which comes from a boiler in the mechanical room. The boiler has a thermostat which turns it on when the temperature in the mechanical room drops below 55 degrees Farenheit. The fume hoods however, are not automatically opened. They must be "switched on." The outside temperature dropped to 8 degrees Farenheit that weekend. Coincidentally, the fume hoods "had been left on," according to Jim Hooper, Director of Physical Plant. The temperature in the mechanical room was still above 55 degrees Farenheit. As the fan sucked in the cold air, the water in the heat coil froze, causing it to burst. The cold air also caused the temperature in the mechanical room to fall. When the inside temperature fell sufficiently, the boiler turned on automatically. The heated water reached the broken coil, "The most wonderful thing is the ability of the document to be flexible. ..not to be doctrinaire. ..not be have made in concrete." She credits the amendment making process for keeping the document "flexible." She compared the United States to other countries of the world saying, even though this nation has had "all of the different kinds of movements to really have some kind of bearing on our consciousnesses, that we have never, and I don't believe we ever will, sink into some kind of anarchistic state because of the United States Constitution that rises to the occasion every time in order to sort out all that needs to be sorted out." In closing she implored the audience to understand that the Constitution must be protected, but also that as a nation we cannot afford to allow ourselves to reach a "state of complaisancy and quiescence where we would push, push iniquities and grievances arising in this society under the melted the frozen water, and flooded the second floor of Campbell. Fortunately, no damage was caused to the building, furniture, or equipment. To prevent a reoccurrence, along with replacing the coil, the system was rewired so that whenever the fume ducts are open, the boiler will be on. This will insure that there will always be hot water in the coil. The Inman problem, according to Mr. Hooper, can be traced to the air compressor in the fire sprinkler system. He indicated that he was unsure if it was "old age or wear" that caused it to fail. This compressor controls the flow of water to the sprinkler heads. When the compressor failed, water was allowed to enter the pipes leading to the sprinkler heads. These pipes are located under Inman's porch. Because the sprinkler heads are protected by a heat sensitive seal, no water exited into the building. Instead, the water stayed in the pipes. The frigid weather froze the water in the pipes, causing them to break. When the water defrosted, it collected under the porch. The pressure from the build-up caused a leak in the basement wall. As a result, several inches of mud and water seeped into the basement. A newly installed alarm unit can now detect such a fault in the fire sprinkler system. This alarm will alert the Mechanical Supervisor, Stan Johns, in his office. If a problem should occur over the weekend, he can be notified, by a terminal hooked up to the main system, in his home. Also, the air compressor has been insulated to aid in the prevention of a reoccurrence. proverbial rug and hope to God that said grievances would disappear. Eternal vigilance we all know so well is the price we have to pay for liberty." "Someday, somewhere, somehow, and in some fashion, all of us will be brothers under one God. Thank you." After a long standing ovation for Mrs. Chisholm, Dr. Ruth Schmidt introduced Mrs. Betty Scott Noble, George Washington Scott's great- granddaughter, who presented a gift to the college from an anonymous donor. The gift was a ceremonial medallion containing the Seal of the College. Assisting Mrs. Noble with the presentation was Mr. L. L. Gellerstadt, Chair of the Board of Trustees. He explained that the medallion also contains the names and terms of office of all the presidents of Agnes Scott College. After Convocation, many of the audience gathered in the lobby of Presser to buy copies of Mrs. Chisholm's book, The Good Fight, which she personally autographed. Page 6 THE PROFILE Firday, March 4, 1988 Professor Louise McKinney: Originator of Book Award by Louisa Parker What Agnes Scott faculty member was a full professor at Agnes Scott for forty-six years without an academic degree, lived on the Agnes Scott campus for seventy-four years, and helped originate the book award on campus? English professor Mary Louise McKinney accomplished even more than these brief statistics imply. Fresh out of State Teacher's College in Farmville, Virginia, which did not grant degrees, twenty-two year old Louise Mc- Kinney joined the ASC faculty in 1891 when the college itself was an infant of two. She soon became one of the college's most treasured assets. According to author of Lest We Forget Walter Edward McNair. in addition to being "a demanding and inspiring teacher," Professor McKinney was also a chaperone, housemother, Registrar, and Chairman of the Admission Committee for many years. ASC President James Ross McCain credited Professor McKinney with playing a major role in winning Agnes Scott "a great reputation for fine, dependable work" and the place as the first college or university in Georgia to be a member of the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges in 1906. He also noted that when the west end of Main was divided into classrooms the southwest corner room, number twenty-four, became Miss McKinney's room and a legend. Today Louise McKinney's portrait hangs in McKinney Date Parlor to implant in us at least a vague appreciation for, as President McCain put it, the "thousands of students [who] found inspiration there.'' These students did not forget Professor McKinney. according to McNair, since she continued to live on campus until her death at age ninety-seven. Years after she retired, alumnae would "flock to her house on Alumnae Day to renew their friendship with her." She was also always thinking of her students. Professor McKinney and her colleague Professor Preston began Agnes Scott's book contest in the fall of 1931 to stimulate reading and book collecting among ASC students. Inspired by the famous Philadelphia book collector Edward Newton's contest for Swarthmore College seniors, these women offered fifty dollars to the student who collected during the year "the most interesting and discriminating Robert Frost works showcased in bookshelves dedicated to Louise McKinney Student Participates in Georgia Citizen Assembly by Hong Tran From the late 1950s to the mid- 1960s, the ideology of the liberal consensus saturated American thought. Characteristic of the liberal consensus was the majority view that everything at home (in the United States) was basically all right. All that was necessary to resolve some of the minor problems in existence was increased government spending. The liberal consensus emerged as a result of the United States' emergence from World War II as a victor and superpower, and as "everyone" experienced economic mobility. In the mid-1960s the liberal consensus fell apart. The Civil Rights Movement and the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War were the impetus to the growing disillusionment with happenings at home and abroad. Godfrey Hodgson argues in his work America in Our Time that "we took this anamolous period (the post-World War II period) of prosperity too much as a normal." Today we seemingly face another period of consensus thought. The consensus of the MISS USA WINS $250,000 ON CBS-TV MISS GEORGIA USA PAGEANT 1989 NO PERFORMING TALENT REQUIRED You can win fame and fortune as Georgia's representative in the nationally televised Miss USA Pageant next spring. The search for Miss Georgia is on. State finals will be November 19 & 20 in Atlanta. If you are single and be- tween the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 1, 1989. you may qualify. For FREE entry informa- tion, send your name, address, age and telephone to Miss Georgia USA, National Headquarters, P.O. Box 676. Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 or phone TOLL FREE 800-525 -5025. DONNA RAMPY Miss CrorgU USA 1988 Portrait of Louise McKinney hangs in Main. personal library and who reveals real understanding of her books." After Professor McKinney's retirement, members of the faculty collected a permanent endowment of $1,000,000 dollars for the award and renamed the prize the Louise McKinney Book Award. Mr. McNair considers Professor McKinney one of the founders of Agnes Scott: ". . . she was one of the earliest . . . who charted the course and established the standards and integrity of the College. She stands in the front rank of Agnes Scott greats." MISS GA RECEIVES EUROPEAN TRIP 1980s, however, is not one of false optimism. Rather it is earmarked by pessimism. All the people to whom I have talked are generally disillusioned with the host of presidential candidates in the campaign of 1988. Is there some validity to this mood of pessimism, or is the American public simply ignorant of the qualifications and achievements of the men in quest of the exalted White House address? On January 23rd and February 7th I had the unique opportunity to participate in one of eleven Georgia Citizen Assemblies conducted by the Roosevelt Center for American Policy Studies. For this project the Center recruited over five hundred citizens of diverse backgrounds from around the state of Georgia to participate in "in-depth discussion of policy issues that our next president will face and to formulate questions for the presidential candidates." These questions will be addressed to the candidates during their scheduled debates in Atlanta on February 24 (Democrats) and 28 (Republicans). The reason that most of the participants gave to explain their interest in taking part in the Citizen Assemblies stems from a desire to learn more about the presidential candidates. They also want to gain some insight into the issues that the candidates are addressing, or to focus on issues that the citizen representatives thought should be more thoroughly reviewed and discussed by the candidates. Each participant in the Citizen Assemblies was initially mailed a packet containing information to provide them with a crash course. The topics dealt with agriculture, Central America, the budget deficit, the global spread of nuclear weapons, international trade, long-term health care, U.S. - Third World relations and working families. Along with the crash course curriculum, each participant reviewed a "resume" from each of the contending presidential candidates. The Citizen Assemblies were conducted in two sessions, each lasting about three hours. Each participant was assigned to a room to address a single policy issue. For the greater part of the three hour interims we debated among ourselves as to how we viewed the U.S. as it presently stood on a specific policy issue and in what direction we thought the U.S. was headed in its policy goals. Each session ended with each of the participants formulating questions on the debated issue to submit to The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, which is in charge of organizing the slate of questions to be discussed by the presidential candidates during their Atlanta debate. Perhaps the mood of pessimism is justified. Perhaps it is not. From my experiences in the Citizen Assemblies, however, I feel that the groups of people who were concerned enough to take part in the Roosevelt center's project are representative of a growing concern among citizens to identify and elect public officials on the basis of their stands on issues, rather than merely through name recognition. Perhaps I'm guilty of false optimism? GIRL SCOUTS Camp Concharty Girl Scout Camp on beautiful Pine Mountain, Georgia is now hiring for the summer of 1988 Positions available include: Program Director Waterfront Workers (WSIs & Lifeguards) Camp Counselors Nature, Sports, Crafts and Theater Specialists Contact Concharty Council of Girl Scouts , 1344 13th Avenue Columbus, GA 31901 Phone: (404) 327-2646 Inc. Exploring the Winship Walters Woodruff Connection Friday, March 4, 1988 * THE PROFILE Page 7 rEATURES m i Entrance bears name of Frances Winship who accepted it with a brief speech "paying tribute to her years of generosity." A portrait of Mrs. Walters was unveiled. The portrait along with a piece of tapestry done by Mrs. Walters was to hang in the "new Infirmary." According to accounts of the ceremony in the Agnes Scott News, the Infirmary was "planned and erected after a long and thorough study of the best college hospitals in the country." It provided ample space for 'limes of epidemics as well as for normal periods." The space in front of the Infirmary was to become the Winship Garden when funds for landscaping became available. Today Winship Hall stands vacant, waiting for renovation. Walters Hall holds a full quota of current students, plus an Walters. occasional guest in its "special suite." And the Frances Winship Walters Infirmary? The beds and nurses and physical education directors are gone. The facility has been renovated and is now officially part of the Wallace Alston Campus Center. It provides meeting rooms and work rooms for student organizations as well as office and lounge space for faculty. And the Winship Walters Connection? Well, Robert Woodruff's mother was a Winship, making Frances Winship Walters his aunt. And so perhaps it is now the Winship Walters Woodruff Connection. At any rate, no matter how you connect it, Agnes Scott comes out ahead. Just look around. Play Sparks Controversy by Linda Florence Look around at the Agnes Scott campus. Three buildings and one garden bear the name of a Walters or a Winship or both. What's the connection? George Winship served Agnes Scott College as Chair of the Board of Trustees for 18 years. When he took office in May, 1931 , there was no Presser Hall, Infirmary, Bradley Observatory, Evans Dining Hall, Hopkins Hall, Campbell Science Building, or Walters Residence Hall. When he died in 1956, not only were there these new buildings, but Main, Inman, and Rebekah Scott had been totally renovated. And, the assets of the College had increased from $3,500,000 to $12,500,000. The adjectives used in Dr. Ed McNair's Lest We Forget "steady, dependable, modest, and retiring" paint a solid picture. McNair's description goes on to say, "His own character gave meaning to his efforts in character-building for others." In the summer of 1 963, Winship Hall was dedicated "in honor of the Winship family and particularly in grateful recognition of the distinguished service rendered to Agnes Scott by the late George Winship." The Hall housed 146 students and 3 residents, and included a "large, well-appointed reception area." Total cost, including furnishings, was $700,000. George Winship was born in Atlanta in 1884. He attended Atlanta public schools, Emory College in Oxford, Georgia, and Georgia Tech. The biographical information lists service as President of the by Debbie L. Strickland When a student first moves into her dorm room, she is confronted by cold tile on the floor, dingy barren walls and a rather awesome emptiness for such a small space. Most students quickly rectify this situation and decorate. Some attempt to cover almost every square inch of the walls with a dense, eclectic assortment of advertisements, posters, calendars, and practically anything else. Others are more selective and have a story to tell about each of the items that adorn their walls. Cindy Amis, a sophomore in Hopkins, belongs in the former group. Although she says her room is "primarily decorated with filth" there are many treasures to be found on her walls. In one corner of her room, she displays posters of the Grateful Dead, the Beatles, Arlo Guthrie, and Bob Dylan. This is the corner where "the Sixties have never died." Cindy says that it is "sad" that there are so few artists of the Eighties worth hanging up. She Y.M.C.A. for five years as well as an Elder in Central Presbyterian Church. The information does not list a direct connection with Frances Winship Walters. Speculation is that they were cousins. The facts are that they share a common, somewhat unusual, name; were both born and raised in Atlanta; and both gave years of service to Agnes Scott College. Dr. Ed McNair calls Frances Winship Walters "the second founder of Agnes Scott." Her legacy of over four million dollars was the single greatest gift Agnes Scott had ever received. Born in September, 1878, just six years before George Winship, she was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winship. The Winships were pioneer leaders in the growth of Atlanta. Mary Frances Winship attended the Agnes Scott Institute for two years. In October, 1900, she married George C. Walters. After his sudden illness and subsequent death in 1914, she remained a childless widow for forty years. In a memorial tribute by James Ross McCain printed in the Winter, 1955, Alumnae Quarterly he talks of "the perfection of that union. ..proved by the years of widowhood in which she remained loyal to his memory." McCain says that after losing her "life-mate, she gave herself to thoughtfulness of others and to aiding worthy causes." Although many of her benefactions were anonymous and not known even to her closest relatives, Frances Walters' record of giving to Agnes Scott speaks clearly: says that she appreciates "things that are out of style like peace and love." Also, like many other students she has a poster of James Dean, the legendary Fifties star of movies such as Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. Cindy has never seen an entire James Dean movie but was attracted to the "troubled and mysterious look" on his "terribly good looking" face. Cindy is also fond of posting her favorite quotes, although she admits that she is partly succumbing to a need to "show off." In her room she also has a map of the universe ("I like to know where I am"), a goldfish tank, and her own original artwork. Next door to Cindy is Suzy, a junior who also has a poster of James Dean as well as several sensual Calvin Klein ads and a life size poster of Mikhail Baryshnikov. She admires Dean's "beautiful eyes and sensuous face" and the "sleek lines" of Klein. In both these students' rooms advertising has become a form of artwork. Further down the hall lives sophomore Missy Marino, whose decor is sparse but meaningful. 1920, 1st gift, $1 ,000, to establish the George C. Walters Scholarship. (Later augmented to $5,000) 1940, $50,000, to set up the Frances Winship Walters Foundation at Agnes Scott. Two contributions to the erection of Hopkins Hall. Provision for the McCain Entrance to front campus. 1949, $180,000. to build and equip an infirmary. Elected to the Board of Trustees in 1937, six years after George Winship, she remained on the Board for 17 years. In 1947, she was elected Vice- Chair. McCain points out that while she "did not often take part in discussions and never entered debates, she read and studied with utmost care all information about the College." McCain calls her diligence "remarkable." Frances Walters' decision to make Agnes Scott her residuary legatee came after studying the Development Program for raising ten million dollars by 1964 (the College's 75th Anniversary). She divided her bequest into two equal parts. She stipulated that 1/2 of her own gift should be matched before coming into the College portfolio. McCain pointed out that this "shows not only her devotion, but practical concern that her gift might stimulate others in joining this forward movement." If not directly connected, Frances Walters and George Winship did participate jointly in the dedication of the Frances Winship Walters Infirmary in June, 1949., Records show that Frances Walters made the formal gift of the building to George Winship, Along the wall beside her bed several hats, many of which were gifts. Her hats range from a fedora to a black and white checkered cap, which she wears to pick up her spirits when she's blue. Missy also has a James Dean poster, which her sister gave her because she is a fan of his movies. She likes to enter her room and find him "there, looking me right in the face." To Missy and many others James Dean represents "a million and a half things" including "youth" and "rebelliousness." To college students a dorm room is more than just a room. It is a home, and these and other women here endeavor to surround themselves with a comfortable decor that expresses who they are and what they believe in. CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean, etc. CALL NOW: 206-736-0775 Ext. 173 H by Jill Owens Could you ever justify killing a person because you had once killed a roach? Is there a difference? Can society advocate the aggressive advances our armies make to protect our way of life? After all, that roach was killed so we could pursue a way of life from such pests. Is there a difference? The Horizon Theatre Company recently presented a play that raises such seemingly absurd questions. The play Aunt Dan and Lemon provokes thought about human nature and our own capacity for evil. The audience is challenged to listen to what people are saying and * to react. It is a controversial play that has made some people so angry that they have walked out. The Theatre held a special preview to benefit Amnesty International on February 17. Several members of the Amnesty International chapter of Agnes Scott attended the performance. Wallace Shawn, the playwright, tries to startle the viewers and get them involved. He wants the audience to take a harder look at themselves and society. In his preface to the play, Shawn equates the idea of a play to a world in a microcosm. It is a "self-enclosed world for the audience to examine. It is an opportunity to look objectively at a group of people, to assess them, to react to them. . .." Shawn confuses his audience by introducing Aunt Dan in a manner which causes the audience to like her immediately. She seems open-minded and intelligent. Despite this initial appearance, at the end of the play the audience sees how warped her rationalization is. Aunt Dan is not the biological aunt of Lemon; she is just a dear friend of the family, .and a professor at Oxford University. Lemon is a grown woman looking back on her childhood. Her memories are full of long talks with Aunt Dan. Aunt Dan would talk to Lemon honestly about an assortment of topics that are usually kept from the children's ears sex. alcohol, murder, and prostitution. Lemon is fascinated by and in love with Aunt Dan. The play is about influencing people, rationalizing one's ideas, and listening to others. It is a challenging play and an enlightening experience. Students Decorate "Homes" of Their Own Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, March 4, 1988 rEATURES Paralegals Receive In-Depth Training Indigo Girl Emily Saliers performs at benefit. Benefit Aids Homeless by Cindy Amis "Our house is a very, very, very fine house." Unfortunately, for many Americans this musical statement is laced with irony. For some of Atlanta's children, however, "Our House" will become a reality, thanks in part to the generosity of Atlanta musicians. Wednesday, February 17, a benefit concert called "At Home in Atlanta" was held by the likes of Caroline Aiken, Michelle Malone, Kevin Kinney, and the Indigo Girls. Proceeds went to Our House, a shelter for homeless children opening in Decatur. Gracing the stage along with the "headliners" were Rache Alpert, Angela Motter, Gerard MacHugh, most if not all of Drivin' N Cryin' and a kind of New Wave mime formerly associated with the Butthole Surfers. Michael Stipe of R.E.M. couldn't be there but sent his regards and his platinum copy of Document, which was auctioned off for $600. The jammin' for charity lasted until the wee hours (about 1 a.m.) and stopped despite protests from the audience. Bathed in the glow of generosity and good music, Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls said during their set, "This feels amazing." By far the most telling statement of the evening, however, was made by the Reverend Joanna Adams, director of the Our House project, who said "the fastest growing segment of the homeless are children under the age of 6. It is our national shame." Illegal Drinking Explored by Heather J. Kelley Although the underlying problems of illegal drinking among college students may be universal, specific problems, and their solutions exist on the Agnes Scott Campus. Who better to approach concerning the subject of underage drinkers on campus than the students themselves 7 Some underage drinkers at ASC were willing to anonymously comment on their reasons, circumstances, and opinions concerning alcohol. The reasons that students gave for drinking varied. Many drink alcohol for purely sensory purposes. "I like the taste, and I can get a buzz," one Scottie said. Another comment was. "I don't think drinking should be illegal, because it makes it a forbidden fruit. When I go out to drink, it's not to get drunk, it's to enjoy the taste of alcohol." Yet another student said. "I don't enjoy drinking' as much as the taste of the drink." Others, however, have reasons for drinking which relate more to its effects. "I drink because it loosens you up. You don't feel so inhibited around strange and different people. It helps you make friends. If you don't take it too far, then you can really have a good time," one student admitted. Another proposed that "the pressures of school do not necessitate drinking; insanity does. But, hey, school. ..insanity. ..what's the difference?" One student declared, "I see drinking as my reward for all the s I take daily." The "because it's there" reason was given by some underage drinkers. "We can get alcohol anyway," she said, "so it's no big deal." Another student claims that "every ID that's out there has been around for a long time. It's been passed down from class to class, from friend to friend. All you have to do is ask and you'll find one." "If people want to drink." one student stated, "they are going to drink." Some students said "It's more of the social aspect." They drink because it gives "a party atmosphere." Summing up the reasons is one statement which reflects many Scott students' opinions: "I don't know; it's fun." A number of underage Agnes Scott students expressed feelings of anger and indignation over the fact that they cannot legally drink, and. additionally. are discriminated against because of that fact. "The only thing that by Sanjukta Shams The Lawyer's Assistant Program, offered by the National Center for Paralegal Training, is a program designed to help men and women receive an in-depth study of law and the legal proc- ess. The program is approved by the American Bar Association. Students with good academic records, baccalaureate degrees, or employer sponsors are qualified to enroll. Professionals train students within three months to work at various law firms, banks, corporations, and other government agencies. Students are able to choose a specific area of legal practice including litigation, corporations, real estate and probate, and general practice. The Center offers both day and night courses to allow students flexibility. Students are also able to reside in privately owned and managed apartments. The approximate cost of the program is $3000. For students with good academic standings, scholarships are available. Sandra Allen, an RTC at Agnes Scott, was the Vice-President and Administrative Director for twelve years. She feels that the paralegal program is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in law to receive a quick legal training. The litigation program trains students to assist in interviewing clients and witnesses. Students learn to summarize and arrange materials for trials and other proceedings. The corporations program trains students to assist in preparing articles of incorporation and bylaws. Students also learn how to maintain corporation minute books and stockholder records. The real estate and probate program helps students prepare closing statements in connection with the acquisition or sale of property. Students also learn to deal with various real estate businesses/ These three programs are available for day students. The evening program, general practice, is designed to train students to work in small firms or other legal service organizations. Students interested in law and legal services who are eager to start work may find this program an alternative to law school. The National Center for Paralegal Training is located in Atlanta, Georgia and is willing to assist any student who would like to pursue a career in law. Rules of the Road Reviewed With the newly passed legislation to increase the speed limit from 55 mph to 65 mph, the Georgia Safety Council has some helpful hints to keep in mind. 1. While there has been a tolerance by the Georgia State Patrol of individuals exceeding the 55 mph speed limit, there will be NO tolerance allowed for individuals exceeding 65 mph. 2. With the posted speed limit raised on rural (state highways and local roads) but not on urban roads, you must be prepared to make adjustments in your speed as you approach and leave these areas. 3. Since many drivers are not used to driving at higher speeds, it is imperative that you maintain at least a 4 second following distance from other vehicles. Increase your distance to at least 6+ seconds in bad weather or unusual conditions (such as pulling a trailer). 4. Keep your car in good mechanical condition, especially the brakes, horn, turn signals, and tires. 5. When traveling at high speeds, plan your entrances and exits on the interstate so that you will be able to smoothly merge into and out of traffic. Use your turn signals to warn other drivers of your intentions. 6. If you travel slower that 65 mph (or the speed of traffic), move to the right lane. 7. Remember that it takes longer to pass another vehicle at 65 mph than at 55 mph. 8. Wear your seat belts at all times. It is one of your best defenses against serious injury and/or death if your are involved in an accident. bothers me about the drinking age is that we ought to be allowed in bars," a student commented, "We can't go dancing or anything." A similar statement was made by one Scottie who said that, "You can't participate in the music scene or anything. Just because the adults have to have alcohol, it cuts off the youth who should be participating [in the current music scene.]" Along a related vein is the complaint made by one student: "There are underage clubs for everyone under the sun with the exception of homosexuals. To associate with a kind of people that will accept me for what I am, I have to go to gay bars, and if I'm in a bar with people that make me comfortable, sure, I'm going to drink." Many Scott students hold the opinion that the U.S. government did not logically determine the drinking age in the first place. "I don't understand why you can go out and buy a car, you can buy a house. ..[you can] get a mortgage on your house, but you can't buy a beer in public." Considering the fact that all college students, by virtue of their acquired age, are consenting adults, many students expressed discontent that they are not allowed the privilege of drinking alcohol. "We're at college," one student said, "We don't live with our parents anymore. If we're responsible enough to live on our COirM toe l* own, we're responsible enough to drink." Similarly, "...If you're a college student, you can get into a frat party and drink, then go out on the road and drive; then why can't you go in a bar?" was one student's complaint. A few students avoid the problem altogether by finding alternative forms of entertainment. Some of the alternatives mentioned were ice skating, movies, band parties, pictionary, the High Museum, and Stone Mountain Park. One student said she could become "amused just watching the inebriated party-goers." One Scottie professed that, "I just spend lots of time with my boyfriend." Another student said that, "Rather than alcohol, I amuse myself with safe sex." Non-drinking Scotties have replaced their need for alcohol with a number of creative alternatives. It is apparent that the situations of Agnes Scott students under 21 are greatly varied. The opinion of each Agnes Scott student, no matter how personal, probably reflects the opinion of similar college students elsewhere. With a greater overall understanding, perhaps the complex problems created by the drinking age issue can one day be eliminated. Friday, March 4, 1988 * THE PROFILE Page 9 aVICTS AND ENTERTAIN* T Students Prepare to Take On Their Roles as Directors by Beth Mullis For over a decade the theater department, in conjuction with the Blackfriars of Agnes Scott College, have presented a program of student directed productions. The student directors have been studying the craft of direction under Becky Prophet, Assistant Professor of theater, since before the fall of 1987. Now, after intense script study and nerve-racking auditions these directors are ready to present the best of their work. This year's playbill features the children's play Cinderella by Thomas E. Fuller, and three one- act plays: Graceland by Ellen Byron, Approaching Lavender by Julia Beckett Crutcher, and Hopscotch by Isreal Horovitz. The veteran director of the group is Senior Theater major Meg Bryant who brings to the stage the children's classic Cinderella. Meg directed her first play in last year's evening of one-acts when she presented Langford Wilson's Thomas Vulgaris. Since the children's play presents such a tremendous challenge, incorporating both children and the audience into the production and usually being a much longer script than a one act, the theater department decided two years ago that only a student with previous directing experience should take on the project. Meg is excited about the challenge, "I chose to do the children's play because it will give me the opportunity to work on a larger script and become more involved with all the different areas of production." At present Meg is also working on an independent study project designing a set for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. She is no stranger to the Winter Theatre stage. She has appeared in a variety of productions in the past, the most recent of which is Margaret in Chrisopher Durang's The Marriage of Bette and Boo. Senior Theater major Jeanie Norton will direct the hilarious yet poignant Graceland. This play chronicles the fight between two crazed Elvis fans over who will be first to enter his mansion. Jeanie is a well-known actress on the Agnes Scott stage. She has been seen is a number of productions including Crimes of the Heart, All The Way Home, and, most recently, she appeared as the loopy, brokendown Soot in The -Marriage of Bette and Boo. Jeanie found her script this summer when she saw a production of Graceland. "I'm crazy about this script," she comments, "and I look forward to working on a play from the other side of the footlights." Approaching Lavender, directed by Junior Theater major Heidi Staven, presents the story of two sisters who struggle with such timely issues as divorce and remarriage in the Catholic Church. The majority of Heidi's theater experience has occurred behind the scenes in the Winter Theatre. Most recently she assistant- directed and stage managed Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors and worked on the properties and lighting crews for The Marriage of Bette and Boo. Ending the evening of one- acts will be Hopscotch directed by Senior History major Beth Mullis. This play examines the relationship between two ex- lovers and the resulting bitterness in their reunion after twelve years. "What appeals to me about directing is the satisfaction of pulling pieces together from a variety of media into a final product," comments Beth. Beth's Agnes Scott theater experience has been limited primarily to the stage in several different productions. She was seen most recently in Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. Student productions in the past have come from a variety of subject matters and types of theater. This year's productions are relatively mainstream, although past plays have ranged from the surreal to the realistic. In 1980, a student conducting an independent study theater project chose to direct a The Swingle Singers Swingle Singers Plan Lively Program The Swingle Singers will appear in concert Tuesday, March 22 at 8:15 p.m. in Agnes Scott College's Presser Hall. Tickets for the concert, which is open to the public, are $8 for general admission and $6 for students and senior citizens. Reservations are recommended. The Swingle Singers are eight vocalists trained in the Great British vocal tradition. With a style drawing upon early English music, big band jazz, and their classical backgrounds, the Swingles transcend musical boundaries, blending styles and genre as smoothly as their voices. The Swingle Singers' repertoire ranges from Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" to Gershwin's "Fascinatin' Rythm," successfully combining the most enduring of classical with the most dazzling of contemporary music. They have an uncanny ability to imitate musical instruments as well as to provide their own sound effects with their voices. In performing the "1812 Overture," for example, the Swingles' voices approximate cannons and cymbals, and during a Cole Porter tune, one of the singers duplicates the sound of tap dancing feet. For ticket information call: 371-6430. Future directors of one-acts discuss plans. controversial play entitled Uncommon Women which examined the relationships of several women who attended an Ivy League women's college together. Aside from the inevitable comparison to Agnes Scott, the play contained gratuitous profanity and some graphic scenes of the female experience. During the opening night's performance, President Perry and his wife walked out of the production at intermission, along with the Dean of the College. Professor Jack Brooking, the faculty advisor for the student, received a phone call after the production demanding either severe cuts in the script or a cancellation of the production. While none of these productions contain nearly as much potentially objectionable material, they certainly follow in the tradition of effective theater. "We have four outstanding scripts and four directors with wonderful potential," asserts Professor Prophet. The chance for students to direct plays is an important part of the Agnes Scott theater curriculum. "This experience represents the chance for a student to apply everything she has learned in acting, text analysis, sticking to the confines of a rehearsal schedule, and dealing with people. . . to the production of live theater," says Professor Prophet. This year's one-acts will premier on April 8 and 9 at 8:15 p.m. in the Winter Theatre of Dana. Admission is free. The children's show will run from April 28 through May 1 at a variety of times. Specific reservations can be obtained by calling the box office. ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN by Anne Harris "The Atlanta Botanical Garden was established in 1977 to develop and maintain plant collections for the purposes of display, education, research and enjoyment." Thus reads the promise of the Botanical Garden, one of Atlanta's most beautiful and blossoming secrets. Located in Piedmont Park at the Prado, it is actually much like a museum, only of nature's visual art, not humankind's. The three major galleries are the gardens, the Storza Woods and the Gardenhouse, with a fourth one, the Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory, opening in late 1988. With the expansions the Botanical Garden has in mind as it enters its second decade, come plans to fill up thirty acres of land with ecological beauty and curiosity. A Fountain Terrace, a Great Lawn, an Arbor, Designer Gardens, a Children's Vegetable Patch, a Vegetable Garden, a Cutting Garden, three Secret Gardens, a Rock Garden, a Pedestrian Promenade, a Hillside Shrub Collection, a Maze and an Aquatic Plant Pond are all proposed for the near future. Already in existence are the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Fragrance Garden, as well as the Storza Woods (one of five hardwood forests left in the city) and the Gardenhouse, an educational facility and visitors' center. The pleasures of the ABG do not encompass merely aesthetics. Super Sundays, Country Christmas, Annual Fall and Spring Plant Sales and the Annual Garden of Eden Ball are just a few of the activities sponsored by the Garden. The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a beautiful place to visit, meander in and appreciate. For more information call 876-5858 or write P.O. Box 77246, Atlanta, GA. 30357. Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, March 4, 1988 ARTS AN ID ENTERTAINMENT Interchords and Time and Tide Present Bold New Music by Michelle Roberts You are alone on a warm, deserted beach, staring into the horizon as the clear green waves splash rhythmically upon the shore. Now, you are dancing with a handsome stranger on a dark, elegant dance floor, the city lights a blur through the huge picture windows. For the price of two albums, you can be transported to both of these worlds. These amazing records are Eleanor's Interchords and Basia's Time and Tide. It is not likely that you have heard either of these young, talented women, and it is also likely that you will hear much more from them in the future. The two are incredibly similar they each write and produce their own music, neither is American, both go by their first names, and, judging from their album covers, both could easily be models. Despite all the similarities. Eleanor and Basia's styles could not be more diverse. Eleanor Academia's album is immediately unusual because it contains only six songs. Between each song there are snippets of by Felicia Wheeler I began this review by reviewing my list of universal movie truths. Universal Movie Truth Number One: Meryl Streep is a beautiful and extremely gifted actress. Universal Movie Truth Number Two: Jack Nicholson is an equally talented (but granted, not beautiful) actor. These things aside, I embarked upon my lonely journey as movie review critic. \ronweed is a new release by Tri-Star Pictures in association with Home Box Office. Ironweed was written and adapted to screenplay by William Kennedy. The movie takes place in Albany, New York during the depression. Jobs are scarce, many people are homeless, times are tough. Amidst this turmoil we meet Francis Phelan (Jack Nicholson). Phelan has left his family after an accident in which his son has been killed. He becomes an alcoholic wanderer who lives his conversation between Eleanor and her interviewers, Cyndi Lauper and Earth, Wrnd & Fire guitarist Al McKay. A somewhat bored Cyndi and an interested Al ask Eleanor about her instruments, lyrics, background, etc. While the information is interesting, I'd rather hear more of the music itself. The interview belongs on the album sleeve, especially since she sounds very nervous and is redundant in her explanations. Eleanor's production company is Jungle Wave Productions, Inc., and she calls her music "jungle wave": "Jungle wave is the integration of all the forces around us. It is ancient, traditional ideas and music fjungle') mixed with a modern way of doing things ('the changing wave')." The focus of her music is intensely spiritual. This expression may seem trite, but overall Interchords is a "feel-good" album. Eleanor considers feelings to be more important than the words themselves. Cyndi queries, "Where d'ya get your ideas for a song? In da showah?" Eleanor wisely ignores this and concludes, "We can't really call life one day at a time. Phelan is surrounded by others in similar situations, who, for one reason or another, lead the lives of vagrants. Phelan is not alone, however. His derelict companion is Helen Archer (Meryl Streep), a highly educated woman turned alcoholic who finds herself in the streets of Albany with Phelan and others like them. In a series of touch-and-go meetings. Phelan and Archer drift through life; sometimes there is joy, sometimes there is grief. Mostly, though, there is just survival. The movie reveals more and more pieces of Phelan's past life. The viewer learns about his youth, his former life as father, and of his many adventures as a vagabound. Archer's life is known only through her relationship with Phelan. Toward the end of the movie. Phelan rejects the opportunity to return to a settled life and continues his existence as a wanderer. the music our own because it's all out there in the great universe and it comes through us, but just some of us have the opportunity to be open vessels to pull the music down." Al and Cyndi vehemently agree, and I personally wish that Cyndi had left "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" somewhere out in the universe. Eleanor uses traditional Filipino instruments, many of which could not be brought into the U.S. because of their rarity and expense, to develop her own sound. "Adventure," her first single, sounds like "Olivia NewtonJohn Discovers Ancient Filipino Instruments," but "One Dot World" is a sultry blend of jazz, disco, and reggae topped with her clear, exotic voice. "Bahala Na," which literally means "leave it to God" and has become a slang expression for "whatever," is a beautiful, simple lullaby. "I'm Human" is, unfortunately, a catchy song; not only are the lyrics insipid ("I just want to be so, so human" repeated incessantly), but her own spoken introduction really made me laugh. Eleanor may have taken the spiritual thing too far when she proclaims: "I'm \ In accordance with the Universal Movie Truths, Nicholson and Streep both give excellent performances as Phelan and Archer. Nicholson portrays Phelan as a repentant, sensitive, yet street- wise bum who carries the burdens of his life as best he can. Streep's depiction of Archer is also insightful, but at times heavy on the technical side. The mannerisms she uses to enrich the character of Archer are wonderful, but are occasionally overwhelming. Aside from this small detail, however, Streep, as usual, gives a powerful performance. Talented actors and actresses, however, do not a movie make. The script of Ironweed is weak, at best. Kennedy seems to have tried to echo the wanderings of the characters in the script. As a result, the movie meanders along with the same lack of purpose as the characters seem to suffer. Sometimes here, Human' relates everything a human being experiences. . . It's solid, it's there, it's saying, *Hey. I'm human, and I'm glad I'm human.'" Well gee. it does beat being a goldfish! I don't know how to categorize Eleanor's sound, but neither does Al McKay. He enthuses, "As more of the U.S. gets to be familiar with jungle wave, I think you're going to have a huge audience. It's just a good sound; it's a good feeling. You can't really compare it to anything that's out now." On the other hand, Basia (pronounced Basha) Trzetrzelewska could be featured on American Bandstand "It's got a good beat, Dick, and it's easy to dance to!" But don't hold this against her. The title track of Time and Tide is outstanding. Written by Basia, it is soulful and sentimental and shows off her powerful voice and range, reminiscent of Alison Moyet. Of course, I can't resist lyrics like, "We've got time, baby, there's no rush/ There's gonna be a better day for us/ Hang on and I'll wait for you/ Our love will always stay as good as new," especially among gorgeous piano by Anne Harris Hollywood has now done it: a commercial product becomes a concept. With John Waters' new movie Hairspray, this statement is a frightening reality. Set in 1963 it deals with the experiences of Tracy and her best friend (both "hair-hoppers") in the fast-paced life of TV studio dancing and fighting racism. The film is tacky, loud, vibrant and positive. Starting out with very subtle racist comments and situations, Waters eventually hits the issue of segregation vs. integration head-on. . . on the dancefloor of a popular TV show. (Just what would Dick Clark say?) Hairspray is studded with entertaining and surprising stars. Debbie Harry is hilariously effective as the ferocious wife-of- a-politician-mother-of-a-perfect- child and Sonny Bono, as her husband, reminds us yet again how well the wimp image suits him. Ric Ocasek appears for an all- too-brief two minutes as a Beatnik Cat and Pia Zadora is too-cute-for-words as his companion. Divine, a gigantic transvestite, sometimes there, often turning up nowhere. The seeming aimlessness of the movie may be reflective of the recent trends in television. Television shows such as Molly Dodd are leaning toward glimpses into the continuing lives of the characters. There are no starting or finishing points to these shows; they are simply "a day in the life" essays. and saxophone. Basia's songs are more relationship oriented than Eleanor's. Her frustration in the electronic "Freeze Thaw" ("When you change your mood with every move/ What am I to do with you?") changes to strength in "From Now On" which sounds like early Beatles: "I can't make you love me anymore. . . but I don't mind, I don't mind/ I bet your combination won't be hard to find." In "How Dare You," she angrily asserts, "Infatuation made me blind/ How dare you talk to me like that?" Songs like "New Day for You" and "Astrud" are haunting melodies, and on "Promises" and the happy "Miles Away," Basia sounds eerily like Karen Carpenter. Her voice is truly lovely and strong, but at times the nasal repetitions of "da da da da" and "ay ay ay ay" are irritating. The fact that both Eleanor and Basia are unknown in the American pop scene emphasizes the originality and inventiveness of their work. I'm sure that, being human, you'll appreciate Eleanor and Basia more than a goldfish would. is, in an absurd way, the star of the show. John Waters has always directed "Divine films," as they are called, and this one appears a little less gross than most. Nevertheless, there is still a very noticeable lack of aesthetic appeal in Divine's fat arms and greasy face no matter how cleanly his eyebrows are plucked. Divine's other role in the movie is a shocker and makes it difficult to title him "talented" or "a vulgar spectacle." The plot is relatively uncomplicated pudgy girl meets fame and love on a TV studio danceroom floor and ousts snobby girl from top position yet the sub-plot (or perhaps it was meant to be a main-plot) concerning black/white racial tensions throws a more serious light on the movie. This duality is what makes the movie hard to recommend. How seriously or jokingly can you deal with a satire of hairspray mixed in with a moment in the history of racism? Hairspray is good for an empty Sunday afternoon. It is definitely entertaining (there are some incredible dance sequences) and, if you can see beyond the absurditites, it can be thought- provoking. Ironweed follows this recipe and it fails. Perhaps it is a neurotic need for a sense of completion from which I suffer. Judging by the success of such shows as Molly Dodd (Molly who?), however, I think my intuitions serve me right. Unless you are an avid Nicholson or Streep fan, my advice is to wait until HBO brings Ironweed \o cable. Helen (Meryl Streep) and Francis (Jack Nicholson) greet Oscar Reo, a singing bartender in Ironweed. Streep and Nicholson Redeem Ironweed John Water's New Movie Is Tacky and Positive Friday, March 4, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 11 aVIOTS and entertain* T Beloved Ex plores Woman's Life by Anne Harris of these characters, Sethe's Toni Morrison feels very After having spent several months under the critical eyes of publishers and readers, Toni Morrison's newest book Beloved can now deservedly be called a classic. Juxtaposing an ex-slave woman's past with her present, Morrison deals with the topic of truly binding human emotions and their consequences. The heroine's story is told from several points of view: her own, her daughter Denver's, her mother-in-law Baby Suggs', her friend and fellow-sufferer from their days on a Kentucky plantation, Paul D's. Through all incredible and often horrifying experiences are told in vivid and personal detail. Morrison's story-telling ability is at its most complex and rewarding in this novel. Sethe's story is traced through people, events, and emotions while the past and present merge and conflict. Beloved herself is a manifestation of Sethe's past whose state of reality is left to be determined by the reader. Morrison's technique demands a certain amount of suspension of disbelief, but real-world details seem unimportant compared to the rich, almost folkloric texture of the story. strongly and seriously about this book. In a PBS interview she recounted how she has been inspired to write the novel. Apparently the main events are drawn from an actual occurence which Morrison read about in an old newspaper clipping. Her goal was to paint a background for the incredible circumstances and results of the newspaper story. Beloved touches upon many subjects and by the time the reader has finished, hearts, love, motherhood, slavery, desperation, sisterhood, and survival are all looked at through Toni Morrison's sparkling, intelligent, and knowing eyes. What's Happening Around Atlanta MONDAY, MARCH14, 1988 10:00am - 3:00pm (ART EXHIBIT): Paintings by Jose Santamaria on display at Callanwolde until March 25. Call 872-5338. 11:00am - 5:00pm (ART EXHIBIT): "Benny Andrews: Portraits of . . ." at the High, GA-Pacific Center continues until June 10. Call 577-6940. 11:00am - 5:00pm (ART EXHIBIT): "Arts in America: Turn of the Century" at the High, GA- Pacific Center continues through May 6. Call 577-6940. 8:15pm (LITERATURE): Callanwolde poetry reading by poet Anthony J. Harrington at Callanwolde. Call 872-5338. TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1988 10:00am - 5:00pm (ART EXHIBITS): at the High Museum "Masterpieces of the American West: Selections From the Anschutz Collection" continues until May 1 . "Rhodin's the Burghers of Calias" continues until October 2. "200 Years of Swiss Painting, 1730 - 1930: From Liotard to Le Corbusier" continues until April 10. "American Women of the Etching Revival" continues until May 9. "Fun in the Great Depression" continues until March 27. * Call the High Hotline at 892- HIGH for further information. 8:00pm (DRAMA): Steel Magnolias continues at the Alliance Mainstage until April 9. Call 892-2414. 8:00pm (MUSICAL): Chita Rivera and the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes star in Can- Can at the Fox until March 20. Call 876-4300. 8:00pm (SCIENCE): "Celestial Clockwork" planetarium show at Fernbank continues until June 5. Call 378- 4311. 8:00pm (COMEDY): Avner the Eccentric's "If You Can't Succeed Every Time, Learn to Fail Magnificently" continues at the Academy Theatre through March 20. Call 873-2518. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1988 4:30pm 6:30pm (TEACHER WORKSHOP): On "Masterpieces of the American West" by Carol Graham Beck at the High. Call 892-HIGH. 8:00pm (ART LECTURE): "The West of the Imagination" by Dr. William H, Goetzmann in Hill Auditorium at the High. Call 892- HIGH. THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1988 8:00pm (DRAMA): Theatre Gael presents Juno and the Pay cock through March 26 in the Mary Gray Munroe Theatre, Emory. Call 727-6187. 8:00pm (DRAMA): Callanwolde One-Act Play Series through March 27. Call 872- 5338. 8:00pm - 9:00pm (ART COURSE): "The Artful Traveller" at the High through April 7. Call Turn Him Loose Bill! by Remington, American West Show 881-0650 to register. FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1988 Times TBA (ART EXHIBIT): Juried Student Exhibition at the Atlanta College of Art Gallery, Woodruff Arts Center until April 16. SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1988 8:00pm (MUSICAL): The Atlanta Jewish Community Center's Teen Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. Call 875- 7881. 8:00pm (ART LECTURE): "The West of the Imagination" by Dr. William H. Goetzmann in Hill Auditorium at the High. Call 892- HIGH. SUNDAY, MARCH 20,1988 1 :00pm (MUSICAL): Cinderella at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center by the Teen Theatre. Call 875-7881. 2:00pm (GALLERY TALK): "19th Century Sculpture" by Ellen Dugan at the High. Call 892-HIGH. 3:00pm (FILM): The Lengendary West in conjunction with the Anschutz Collection at the High. Call 892-HIGH. MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1988 7:00pm - 10:00pm (DRAMA WORKSHOP): Classes for beginning and advanced actors Mondays and Tuesdays until April 5 at the Academy Theatre. Call 873-2518. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1988 10:00am - 11 :30am (ART CLASS): "A Short History of European Gardens" at the High through April 12. Call 881-0650 to register. 8:00pm (DRAMA): The House of Bernarda Alba previews at the Academy Theatre. Call 873-2518. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1988 12:00 noon - 1:00pm (DRAMA): Lunchtime Theatre presents Dunelawn by the Alliance Theatre School Intern Company at the Alliance Mainstage. Call 892-2414. 7:30pm (MUSIC): "Michael Doucel and Beausoleil" in the High Museum Atrium. Call 892- HIGH. 8:00pm (DRAMA): The House of Bernarda Alba opens at the Academy Theatre and continues through April 17. Call 873-2518. 8:00pm (F\LM):Long Gone in Rich Auditorium at the High. Call 881-0650. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1988 8:00pm (FILM LECTURE): by George King on documentary films at the Image Film/Video Center, 75 Bennett Street. NW, Suite M-1. Call 352-4225. 8:oopm (FILM): Sakharov in Rich Auditorium at Woodruff Arts Center. Call 881-0650. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1988 12:00 noon-1 :00pm (DRAMA): Mandela in Rich Auditorium at Woodruff Arts Center. Call 881-0650. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1988 8:00pm (FILM): The Last Innocent Man in Rich Auditorium at Woodruff Arts Center. Call 881-0650. SUNDAY, MARCH 27,1988 2:00pm (GALLERY TALK): Ted Field speaks on "20th century American Artists in Masterpieces of the American West at the High Museum. Call 892-HIGH. 2:00pm (GALLERY TALK): "20th Century American Artists from the Anschutz Collection" by Ted Field at the High Museum. Call 892-HIGH. 3:00pm (FILM): Paul Klee and Gian-Battisa Piranese. Henry Fuseli in Hill Auditorium, the High Museum. Call 892- HIGH. MONDAY, MARCH 28,1988 7:00pm-9:00pm (DANCE CLASSES): Spanish Dance (flamenco, classical, and folk dance) classes by Gena Esparta through March 30th at the Academy Theatre. Call 873- 2518. TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1988 8:00pm (DRAMA): The Normal Heart previews at the Alliance Studio. Call 892-2414. 8:00pm (LITERATURE): James Dickey, poet and author, lectures in Woodruff Auditorium, McElreath Hall, the Atlanta Historical Society. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1988 8:00pm (DRAMA): The Normal Heart opens at the Alliance Studio and continues through April 16th. Call 892- 2414. THURSDAY, MARCH 31 8:00pm (ARCHITECTURE LECTURE): Architect Joshua Weinstein in Rich Auditorium, Woodruff Arts Center. Call 892- HIGH. Mme. Amiet by Cuno Amiet, Swiss exhibit P by C Undergoes Makeover by Sally Mairs and Amy Gottsche We know you've heard of "P by C," but have you ever eaten there? Pizza by Candlelight, located a stone's throw, a hop, skip, and a jump from Hopkins (Home of the Debs), or on the corner of Candler and East College, is under new management. Pizza by Candlelight serves Italian food pizza, spaghetti, lasagne, INCREDIBLE garlic bread, antipasto and other specialty salads, and much, much more! Beer (for those who are 21 years old) is only $1.00 per glass, and $4.90 for a 64 ounce pitcher. Bring your ASC I.D. and you'll get a 10% discount on whatever you order. The prices are excellent. For example, a 16 inch (large) pepperoni pizza is only $8.80, and P by C currently has a special. If you buy one large pizza, you get the second large pizza for $3.95. Pizza by Candlelight also delivers. To top it all off, Pizza by Candlelight accepts personal checks, VISA, and Mastercharge. If you choose to dine in the restaurant, you might even be waited on by an Agnes Scott student. Presently, P by C employs Eleanor Dill, Sally Mairs. and Amy Gottsche as part-time waitresses on the weekends. Next time you have a hankering for pizza or lasagne or fresh vegetables from the Farmer's Market on the salad bar, stop in at Pizza by Candlelight; or give them a call and place a to-go order. We'd love to see you there! Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, March 4, 1988 SPORTS Students Ski at Sugar Mountain by Bettina Gyr and Mitrina Mogelnicki The excitement of the ski trip began the minute we all piled into the van and left the ASC campus on Thursday, February 11, headed for Sugar Mountain, North Carolina. Eloise Lindsay, president of Athletic Association and coordinator of the ski extravaganza, got behind the wheel while everyone else tried to rest or study. (The key word is TRIED!!) In Toccoa, Georgia, we stopped to pick up an old Scottie, Heather Warnock. Eloise continued to drive into the late hours of the night on the crazy, winding mountain roads. A few campers (namely Sarah Kegley and Corinne Picaut) could not handle the combination of mountain air, snow and Eloise's imitation of "Speed Racer." Thus the OREO Syndrome began. . . "I just can't look. ..this is unbelievable. . . PASS THE OREOSM" (In stressful situations Oreos can be quite soothing.) We finally made it safely to our condo at the top of Sugar Mountain in North Carolina. On Friday morning we woke up to a cold, cloudy, snowy day, yet we were all eager to face the challenges that lay ahead of us. Bundled up from head to toe, we all trooped down to the ski shop to rent our ski equipment. We found the walk to the ski slopes to be quite difficult, since walking in ski boots sort of resembles walking with your feet in cement blocks! We were daring enough to begin at the intermediate slope, and we all made it down the mountain relatively pain-free. Now the fun part began. . . the CHAIR LIFT!! Believe it or not, the chair lift can be more difficult than the actual skiing itself. Without good timing, one may Heather Warnock, Silke Neikamp , and Mitrina Mogelnicki enjoying the slopes Dixie Darlings Perform by Heidi Wilson Once again Agnes Scott's clogging team, the Dixie Darlings, is hard at work practicing for the upcoming festivals in which the group will perform. Made up of twelve members, the Dixie Darlings clog to both old and new sounds. Some of their numbers include routines to old favorites such as Bobbie Sue by the Oak Ridge Boys and Far From Over by Survivor. Their newest routine is to a new song written and sung by John Schneider called Trouble. Choreographed by the group's advisor, Marilyn Darling, the number contains old and new steps and should be quite a crowd pleaser. The Dixie Darlings will be clogging on March 19 at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon and again on April 30 at the Cotton Pickin' Festival in Gay, Georgia. The Dixie Darlings usually draw large audiences and are always a well-received organization from Agnes Scott. There are several new members this year, and the new doggers have made great progress in learning the routines. This is notable because some of the new Dixie Darlings are clogging for the first time. The Dixie Darlings are now practicing in their old, but newly refurbished, tap room in the Alston Student Center. It has been freshly painted, and the walls are now lined with mirrors which help in learning the routines. The new facilities combined with the fresh faces on the squad are sure to make this the best year yet for the Dixie Darlings. Responsible babysitters wanted days, evenings, weekends in my Emory area home. Just have own transportation. Call 636-3308 after 6 p.m. miss the chair or even forget to get off at the top! Eloise freaked- out when she saw the huge slope, so she decided to just keep her seat and ride back down. This is a NO-NO' The chair lift stopped for Eloise and the lift operator had to come out to assist her HOW EMBARRASSING! Eloise, as well as Bettina and Heather, pulled yet another incredible stunt; these strong, talented and athletic ASC women (with the help of the chair lifts) managed to create unusual shapes with their ski poles. Eloise's straight poles became two geometrically perfect 90 degree angles (see Eloise for further details). Corinne was also inventive and artistic on the slopes. She insisted on falling head-first down the mountain, thus making "snow angels" all the way down! Susan Simmons, Corinne's faithful companion, added a few more holes to her jeans by trying Athletic Association ski trip participants to imitate her friend. Silke, Mitrina and Heather were the only ones brave enough to ski the very difficult "black" slopes, but Sarah and Bettina were also able to do quite well at the top of the mountain. Even Susan and Corinne were courageous enough to go to the top. Megan Wallace preferred to remain near the bottom of the slopes on "Easy Street." She became quite an expert skier. . . now if she could just remain on her feet while standing in line for the chair lift! On Sunday morning we all sadly departed from Sugar Mountain, this time with Mitrina was behind the wheel. We pulled back into the ASC campus just in time for dinner with Letitia Pate Evans, and a long night of studying. After a wonderful weekend of fun in the snow, we regretfully faced our school work once again. As an afterthought... let's do it again soon! Racquetball Tips for the Beginner by Adele Clements Racquetball: the new sport at ASC. Due to campus renovations, there are three racquetball courts located in the old gym, otherwise known as WACC (Wallace Alston Campus Center). I have noticed that only a small portion of the campus community knew how to play racquetball before the courts were made available. So for those of you, like me, who have just learned, or for those of you who want to learn. I would like to share my newly- acquired knowledge of the game. First, what is appropriate attire for racquetball? There isn't any specific way to dress for this game. Shorts and a t-shirt are most comfortable, but I have seen students play in blue jeans. A word of advice, though, Converse bright fluorescent orange high tops do give added ankle support for those lunges and turns during an active game. They also tend to blind your opponent. Second, what are some strategies to use in the game? One should aim low and for the corners. Unless your opponent is Speedy Gonzales in disguise, those shots are some of the hardest to return. A third pointer is to manage to have friends stand in front of the viewing glass with large smiles and noses pressed against the window pane, so that you are assured of having the server's concentration broken. The rules are simple and you don't have to chase the ball over the fence. In short, racquetball is delightful. There are several excellent reasons why one should take part in this athletic trend. The first is obvious it's good exercise. Second, it's an excellent way to vent frustration. There is nothing quite like hitting a small blue ball against a wall as hard as possible while pretending that it's either your ex- boyfriend's face or the professor's whose test you just flunked. Third, you might possibly have fun. Those who have picked up a racquetball racquet and played for an hour, come off the court red-faced, exhilarated, and in need of a shower. For those of you who aren't interested in my personal anecdotes, here is some serious stuff. You can play anytime you want; there are racquets and balls conveniently located at the information desk and sign-up sheets so that you are assured of a court when you so desire. If I were you, I wouldn't try to play with Claire, who has a habit of aiming at the server. Classifieds Part-time Home mailing program 1 Excellent income! Details, send self-addressed, stamped envelope. West, Box 5877, Hillside, NJ 07205. Typists Hundreds weekly at home 1 Write P.O. Box 17, Clark, NJ 07066. 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Just be intelligent and goal- oriented with an interest in the sciences especailly medicine and healthcare. Must be willing to commit two years. If interested and qualified, please send name, phone, and box number to the Emory University School of Nursing, Office of Admissions (interoffice mail) or call 404-727-7980. All responses will be ackowledged. In This Issue: lull tori ills- Professors Discuss Health Hazards (Page 2) Vnr.v- Pope John Paul II Visits Campus (Page 3) Features- The Men of Agnes Scott (Page 5) Arts Dana Hosts Pictionary Exhibit (Page 6) Sports ASC Kickers Win Championship (Page 7) Happy April Fool's Day! Ha, Ha Very Funny . . . Photo b\ Caroline Lewis THE LOW PROFILE Volume 74 Number 1 1 April 1, 1988 The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Rebel Sunbather Guitton Dies Photo h\ Caroline Lewis \n angrj Guitton is taken into custody bj Public Safety. Campus Liberals Revolt by M.D. Ceased Much commotion was raised in the dining hall at lunch on Tues- day. March 15 when the profes- sors of the Political Science de- partment began chanting. "No more Conservatives! No more Ron! Socialism! Socialism 1 Rah 1 Rah! Rah!" As Cathy Scott en- couragingly waved yellow and red pompoms, the liberal stu- dents began to rally around them in support. Ten minutes later, as most of the students were swept into a leftist fury, picket signs began to pop up all over the campus with "Die, Reagan! Die!" and "Left is Right!" written on them in red ink. The students yelled, "We want Jackson!" until Dr. Scott dropped her pompoms and declared her candidacy for the presidency. Amid cheers and cries of high glory, the liberal students carried her on their shoulders to the Robert Woodruff Quad (A.K.A. Bob Quad). Disaster then struck the jubilant crowd at the final location of their festivities. It appears that several stu- dents were still carrying their lunches with them in hopes of an impromptu sitin. Most regretfully, several selfproclaimed Republi- can students were in the dining hall and were dragged into the Quad behind the screeching crowd. These unfortunate students were pelted with weekold biscuits and corncobs from the Letitia Pate dining hall after being cor- nered against the wall. This event left one student dead, and three injured. The name of the deceased is the only one which has been dis- closed thus far. Sophomore Melissa Marino yelled, "Nuke the whales!" just prior to her untimely demise. Implicated in the inci- dents were Dr. Tommy Sue Mont- gomery and Senior Amy Gottsche. At her arrest, Ms. Gottsche commented. "I could tell by the way that Marino girl danced that she was conservative!" Dr. Mont- gomery gave no comment but began singing, "I like to live in America" as she entered her cell. Obviously, the events of the day had taken a toll on her mental ca- pacity. One of the injured students, who shall remain anonymous be- cause of her political beliefs, was interviewed two days later in the Infirmary, where she was still waiting to be seen by a doctor. As she plugged one of her wounds with a towel, she commented, "Some people believe so ardently in the freedom of choice that they will kill anyone who doesn't agree." The other two injured Re- publicans nodded their assent and began chanting "Better dead than red!" by Pearl Kardatzke A week filled with disturbances peaked with the death of Claire Guitton. Claire, who was well- loved by fellow students, had been accused of activities pro- moting terrorism and of maligning the Agnes Scott image even as she faced her death. Clad in bright orange high tops, cut-off jeans, and a newly ob- tained Springsteen t-shirt. Ms. Guitton had her first encounter with the law last week. Venturing out onto the roof one sunny after- noon. Guitton was asked to ab- stain from roof sun-bathing activi- ties. The misdemeanor escalated when Claire armed herself with a green water pistol and continued to sunbathe between classes. Accompanied by a number of supporters, Guitton was known to enjoy that time to relax. The relaxation ended with the arrival of a Physical Plant worker. Instructed to nail her windows shut, the worker fled when Ms. Guitton, armed, confronted him. Knowing the fight was over. Guit- ton remained in hiding for the next couple of days. Possessing a warrant for Quit- ton's arrest, the Decatur Police Force and the Agnes Scott Public Safety ended the search. She was found hiding underneath last month's dirty laundry. Seeing no escape. Guitton charged for the window. An offi- cer interfered with her leap to freedom, and caused her to tum- ble to her death. While falling she could be heard yelling. "I just got- ta be me!" Whether or not the interfering officer will have charges brought against him is still in question. In the meantime Guitton's parents are suing Agnes Scott for liability purposes. Ms. Guitton's funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. She is survived by her parents, her brother, and many fellow terror- ists fighting for the right to sun- bathe on the roof. Students Leave ASC for Latin Lovers A group of 16 students trav- eled to Peru and the Galapagos Islands over Christmas break as part of the Global Awareness^ Program. The group, lead by Dr. Tumblin and Dr. Wistrand, stud- ied Anthropology and Marine Bi- ology. Students also had the op- portunity to learn about the people of this foreign land. The travelers learned of the impor- tance of cross cultural communi- cation skills. Dr. Tumblin speaks with pride of the students' eagerness to em- brace the culture and people of Peru, "I was so impressed with the students' willingness to go right out and talk to people! Our second night in Peru they were all out dancing with our charming tour guides! They even man- aged, despite a complete igno- rance of Spanish, to order large quantities of beer and request their favorite songs at the disco!" Students found that communi- cating with people who do not speak English, especially men, was easier than they expected. Said Carolyn Weaver. "There is a universal language which all peo- ple speak: the language of love!" Carolyn also commented that of- ten talking was not even neces- sary; much communication can Carolyn and Nino practice communication happen with body language. As the trip progressed, several students seemed to focus their studies entirely on practicing their new-found communication skills. Sarah Jewett, Carolyn Weaver, and Laura Grantham became particularly expert. Their area of study? Arturo, Nino and Carlos. While the others were at home reading about the lives of the In- cas, these students were learning about the lives of these three lucky tour guides. Dr. Tumblin be- gan to express concern when Carolyn, Sarah, and Laura were spending their evenings in the discos and their days sleeping, but he never imagined that the outcome would be as severe as PhotO h\ Sarah Jewell In candlelight. the disappearance of these three students. Tears come to John Tumblin's eyes as he speaks of the inci- dent. "One day they were just gone, all that we know of their whereabouts is from a note they left with the hotel manager. The note said that they had decided to marry their Latin lovers and move to a small Peruvian village called Yucay. Here they planned to meet up with a famous hotel owner named Antonio who would help the young couples open a romantic inn which would feature traditional Peruvian foods and drinks. . ." Even now, months af- ter his return from Peru. Tumblin becomes overcome with emotion and is unable to go on. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, April 1, 1988 EDITORIALS THE YIELD SIGN by Im A. Bum Agnes Scott's centennial year promises to be one full of activity and cel- ebration. The college calendar for next year is already filling up with excit- ing events. Our campus community is one that is enriched by many active, exciting organizations led by talented and dedicated students, fac- ulty and staff. Agnes Scott is unique among institutions of higher learning in its ability to provide a committee, a club, a lecture or activity to fit almost every students' needs. Are you an international student who wants to be a doctor and is com- mitted to world peace and the plight of Icelandic whales? You could meet all these interests simply by joining Chimo. Future Health Professionals. Waging Peace and Green Peace. We even have committees which rep- resent ideas, such as the President's Committee on Diversity. There is, however, a disturbing element to all of this activism; we seem to have lost sight of the importance of true collegiate apathy and laziness. Whatever happened to the days of eating lunch for three solid hours so that you could see or gossip about all of your friends in the dining hall? Remember hiding behind the milk dispenser while the professor whose class you were skipping walked by? What about watching television for days, your feet propped up on a stack of unopened text books with a slice of pizza and a beer in hand? Or how about lying in the middle of the quad on a beautiful spring day con- templating the meaning of life rather than the 25 phone calls you must re- turn before your next meeting? We all know that we are supposed to appear as if we are working hard as we search for our ultimate career and pursue academic and extracur- ricular adventures. Have we forgotten that this should only be a facade? Behind the textbooks and the meetings we should be having "the best years of our life" Four years of uninterrupted fun and laziness! During this semester I have been appalled to see students emerging from the library on Friday afternoons only to trudge to the dining hall for a bland dinner followed by more studying. Others are so overwhelmed by their activities and jobs that they have an average of eight meeting daily and must have two phones and an answering service to keep up with all the details. I have one friend who must carry a type-written schedule of her life, blocked off into 15 minute intervals, at all times. Where is the spontaneity and joy of carefree youth on our campus? I'm sure that such students will graduate with impressive resumes and G.P.A.s. but they will also have coronary heart disease and have to take several years off to re- cuperate. We need to start rewarding students for dropping classes and commitments, not for challenging themselves. The other day as I left a class which I am taking at a neighboring Uni- versity, I overheard one of my classmates say to his friend, "Aw !#$! I made a 26 on my mid-term!" The other student replied, "No problem man. let's skip class, get trashed and watch TV.!" Now that's college! CA President seen in house of ill repute Should she be impeached? GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Students Newspaper of Agnes Seott College The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published monthly 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 Sarah Napier Associate Editor Jennifer Burger Business Manager Vee Kimbrell Circulation Mnager Alisa Duffey Circulation Assistants Tracy McMahon. Jillian Biggers Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Anne Harris News Editor Peggy Harper Asst News Editor Karen Riggs Sports Editor Sally McMillan Copy Editor Melissa Proctor Photography Editor Mandy Roberts Asst Photography Editors Caroline Lewis. Mitrma MogelnicKi Advertising Manager Wendy Worthy Advertising Rep Sonya Alexander Features Editors Debbie Strickland. Heather Kelley Reporters Charay Norwood. Debbie Sirban. Shannon Gibbs. Beth Mullis. Rebecca Bradley. Cindy Amis. Carolyn Weaver. Caroline Sigman. Hong Tran. Mis- sy Marino. Mario Oliver. Louisa Parker. Karen Anderson. Katie Patillo The Profile Agnes Scott College Box 764. Decatur. GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press. Atlanta, GA Typeset by Church St Type and Publishing. Decatur. GA. Editor's Note: The Profile always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions. Letters to the Editor should be signed, typed double spaced, and submited to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request LETTERS Professors Point Out Poisonous Hazards Dear Editor: We are absolutely ecstatic that Agnes Scott is cleaning up the air in our buildings by limiting those noxious cigarettes to closed of- fices and a few other places. We feel, however, that these rules are overlooking many other critical health hazards; chiefly among these are hairsprays and cheap perfume. These deadly fumes are con- stantly wafting through the halls, making our eyes run like rivers, out noses that tingle and drip, and creating the most awful headaches. They are an insult to our entire systems, as well as an offense to our sense of decency and elegance. Therefore, any pol- icy which controls them as we now limit smoking would be a great service to the community. Even as we are composing this we are probably being poisoned by chalk dust, by pencil graphite, by the ink from leaking ballpoint pens, by asbestos, pesticides, and grass clippings: this is just the beginning. Perhaps we should consider bringing in a con- sultant to discover what they all are. It's terrific that we can pass rules about these things; after all, actually to ask people to cease and desist from such activities can be very awkward and con- frontational, and most impersonal . rules apply to everyone equally. So we are most pleased that our community is now taking thought for those health hazards which af- fect any one of us instead of leav- ing us to cope with the problems on our own. Sincerely. Dr. MacEwen Dr. Cabisius Dr. Ammons What Do You Get If You Cross . . . DR. ELFSTROM + DR. SCOTT? A lifetime at the White Dot Lounge doing imitations of Jean Kirkpatrick. DR. JOHNSON + DR. PINKA 9 Many red turtlenecks. CHIEF KORTH + ANYONE? Arrested (or at least you get a ticket). THE POLI-SCI DEPARTMENT + THE ADMINISTRATION 9 A schizophrenic. KATE MCKEMIE + DR BERT? I don't know sounds like S&M to me. HU- but it AIMEE PEEPLES + THE IN- FIRMARY 9 A booming business. SALLY MAIRS + TRACY MCMAHON? Someone who no longer looks for a BAC but rather an ABC(Alcohol-Blood Content). ELEANOR DILL + THE COW- ARDLY LION 9 Someone who sings. "If I Were Queen of the For- est". DR. "DOGMEAT" DAVID BE- HAN + DR. TOMMY SUE MONT- GOMERY 9 Someone who goes into "absolute apoplexy" if you salt in a "no-salting zone", v THE RESULT OF THE PREVI OUS MIXTURE + THE FORMER EDITOR OF THIS PAPER 9 Baby teeth. ROB THIES + DEAN HUD- SON 9 A six foot long smile that is never in its office. Friday, April I, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 3 NEWS Pope John Paul II Canonizes Members of Centennial Class by Mary Magdalen Escorted by several members of the Centennial Class, Pope John Paul II scurried off the MARTA and headed toward Agnes Scott. Stepping over the sidewalk imprint "Agnes Scott Convent." he proceeded under the tunnel to Agnes Scott Hall. After touring the dorms (Wal- ters was bypassed for some rea- son), the library, and the new stu- dent center, the Pope was lead to the pride of ASC--a crystal Olympic sized pool-prepared for his eyes only from the former Alumnae Pond. Next he was taken to Dana Fine Arts Center where he stood pondering for several minutes- after which he was treated to a repeat production of Bette ano Boo (arriving just in time to see Bette's swaddled child dropped to the floor and pronounced dead). The Pope was invited to dine in Leticia Pate Evans Dining Hall where Chianti Classico miracu- lously flowed out of the iced tea machine. Over a steak-um he blessed all future partakers of the Schmidt Hits the Town cuisine, after which he secluded himself in his Alumnae House suite to prepare the following morning's convocation. The next morning, seventeen students and many more faculty and staff sat scattered around the back of Gaines Auditorium. "I cannot see you but I can hear you," the Pope hinted, but the murmurs continued and only a few moved to the front. "Silencio." he shouted, but it had no effect. He commented that it was so loud that he would have to con- clude the Convocation before it had commenced. Somehow, above the noise, the Pope man- aged to continue: "I am here to further laud the Centennial Class of Agnes Scott College, the Class of 1989. In fact, to canonize the class and its members who, upon their death, will enter sainthood for their outstanding achievement in community spirit as well as their voracious living . . ."--the rest could not be heard due to the tumultuous applause and will forever remain a mystery. The Pope took flight of the honored campus by way of the stairs in the Woodruff quadrangle which, he revealed, would take on particular significance directly before the Day of Judgment. She's conservative In day, but President Schmidt dances the night awaj at At- lanta's h<>it est clubs. by Rona Hudscap President Ruth Schmidt recent- ly left her home at 213 South Candler Street for a night out on the town. After warming up the evening stage-diving at the Metroplex. Dr. Schmidt cruised down to the Little Five Points Pub to catch a few Indigo Girls tunes while shooting the breeze with several ASC students. Wrapping up the set with Schmidt's rendition of "God of the Marching Centuries," she and several Scotties jumped into the Presidential limo and went to Club Rio where the President had some P.R. work to take care of. Donning her medallion. Ruth was undoubtedly queen of the dance floor. Eyewitnesses said "Michael Jackson needs to take a back seat to the smooth moves and motions of Ruth Schmidt." Called over to David Bowie's pri- vate room. Schmidt proved that work and play can co-mingle. The crowning touch of the evening was an early breakfast at the Majestic. The Profile is accepting submis- sions for the Mr. May Centerfold to appear in our next issue. Submit photos to Box 764. Get in shape Now! Cartoon b\ \ngie Shapard Brown Plans Local Awareness Trips by E. A. Poe Dr. George Brown. Director of Global Awareness, has an- nounced that the 1988-89 pro- gram has been expanded to in- clude seven new "Local Awareness" trips. He believes that the students will find these new trips extremely worthwhile educationally, while not taxing their budgets. The seven new programs fol- low: Mathis Dairy and Elementary Kine Milking (6 interdisciplinary credits in women's studies). A three-week old-new gym/new-old gym tour to be held over Christmas break (3 credits in art/architecture). Micro-Galapodic study at Zoo Atlanta (6 credits in biology). Accompany Dr. Guthrie on the John Coltraine World Tour (as a substitute for Music 204 to meet distributional requirements). Join Dr. Ames for Dodger's Baseball and a 6-pack of Gui- Photo h\ Adele Clements The all-new dining hall ASC Upgrades Cuisine by Patricia Palate ^^nange^Tave^t^Te^TTa^en just don't feel as if I am being pre- pared for the real world." de- manded an Agnes Scott student recently. Therefore, after much consideration and the revamping of the budget, the Agnes Scott food service has been improved in response to students' needs. Scotties are met with strains of Mozart and accompanied to the table of their choice. Roses await each student at her seat and she is immediately served a cocktail as she selects from the luscious menu. She may choose a variety of French, Italian. Russian, Indi- an. Ethiopian. Cajun and other in- ternational or domestic dishes. If not satisfied with the menu (which changes hourly) a crew of the great chefs await to create the dish desired. After dessert and aperitifs each student is escorted to her dorm. Never fear! A missed meal can be arranged twenty-four hours a day. This even includes prompt room service complete with a sil- ver platter. For this service one only needs to call 371 -FOOD. In the event of planning a din- ner party, this same number can be phoned for catering services. Just inform the service as to how many people will be attending the party and indicate the kind of menu the hostess would like. By the way, the costs will be billed oh. . . . who cares about the cost. Daddy. I am sure, will take care of it. ness Stout every Saturday (12 credits in P.E. due to the long season). Observe Media Director, Lin- da Hilsenrad. on her weekly trips to the Dekalb Farmer's Market. Transportation provided by ASC Vans, Inc. (6 credits in sociolo- gy additional credit given for en- tertaining her kids.) Art of wearing great, big ear- rings. (3 credits in theatre; class to be conducted by Sally MacEwen). Spring Fling by Sally Social After Black Cat. anxious "party dogs" sit around twiddling their thumbs awaiting . . . Spring Fling. Spring Fling is the annual formal which celebrates the festivities of spring primarily mating. To bet- ter set the mood this year. Social Council decided to hold the semi- formal at the posh resort. Heart of Decatur Inn. The Heart of Decatur was cho- sen not only for primal reasons but also economical ones. The rooms are very reasonably priced and an elegant dinner is available from the Dairy Queen located right next door. By the way. Dairy Queen will offer a special "meal deal" to all Scotties and their dates attending Spring Fling. Although some students have questioned the lack of a large dance floor in the ballroom, the resort has had the parking lot in the middle of the hotel resurfaced and redecorated to accommodate the event. So. that's the scoop on Spring Fling. Oh yeah, remember Social Council's little note: if there is a raid during the formal, ignore it' The Decatur vice-squad knows of Agnes Scott's impeccable virtue. Page 4 THE PROFILE - Friday, April I, 1988 Comfort and Creativity Are the Key to Spring Fling Fashion by Amy Lovelace Worried about finding that per- fect outfit for Spring Fling? Since everyone has a date, or two. the common question now is what to wear. Hopefully after these help- ful hints you can create your own fashion statement and be the envy of the ball on April 16. The new word in fashion this spring is variety. The world of snappy dressers has finally oust- ed those nasty conformists and ushered in the new era of "what- ever-floats-your-canoe.*' With this in mind, keeping also in mind your own sense of taste and fashion, here are some sugges- tions for that perfect spring en- semble: Fashion hint number one is for all you traditional ASC lazies. Comfort is the key here. Wear nothing that ties, buckles, but- tons, snaps, or fastens. Absolute- ly nothing should restrict your mobility or put a damper on your evening in the spotlight. The hip look of comfort involves boxers by your favorite designer, a T- shirt by the same or a compatible designer, and sneakers (high- tops for variety if you like). No ac- cessories are necessary with the hip look of comfort, nor an elabo- rate hairdo. Your fashion state- ment is "if it feels good, wear it." On the flip side of the com. hint number two is for you ladies out there who simply cannot resist a chance to go the full nine yards. For you, the ultimate fashion is in the nine-yard evening gown. You don't need to buy one you, or at least your roommate, already owns it. Dig into your closet or trunk and look for these features: enough fabric to cover Chicago, soft plaids or floral prints, ankle to floor length, and a ruffled or lacy yoke and/or bodice. A good fabric to look for is flannel. Afraid of a cool evening 9 Nev- er to worry, you probably have a matching wrap. Feel free to add your own personal accessories, but don't forget the sponge-roller- type hair accessory and the white, creamy make-up. Your fashion statement is "A sweet, old-fashioned girl." Fashion tip three is all the rage in Pans this spring: long johns in designer solids and prints. We're really getting back to basics now. The hip thing with this ensemble is agelessness. This look affords you the most opportunity to make ( rerald ( ). Whitfington and his \s ili- photo b> ( arnlini' I tM is Dome to Cover Campus by Amanda Hopkins Vice president for Financial Af- fairs Gerald Whittington an- nounced yesterday that the Col- lege will construct a dome over the central campus. Whittington said that The Dome is one of two final compo- nents of the campus restoration. "We have found that it is not cost effective over the long term to continue vacuuming the side- walks and grass areas of the cen- tral campus," he said. He also cit- ed pollution, railroad noise, and pigeons as contributing factors to the Administration's decision. The Dome will cover the area bounded by East College Av- enue. South Candler Street. East Dougherty Street, and Mc- Donough Street. The Dome will be completed within two years. "We had hoped both would be ready for the Cen- tennial." Whittington said, '"but you've got to realize that these are major projects." Whittington said he hoped that enclosing the central campus within The Dome would lead to an improved sense of community. He claims the plan will also lead to lower utility costs and eventual tuition reductions. Reaction to The Dome has generally been favorable. Most students who were interviewed said they support anything which leads to a greater sense of com- munity. "Anything that keeps us closer together and protected is welcome." said one student. Faculty members greeted The Dome with mixed reactions. "I support community at Agnes Scott." said one. "and the close- ness The Dome will bring is con- sistent with what Agnes Scott has always stood for." Other mem- bers of the faculty, along with some students, expressed con- cern about parking. When asked about parking. Whittington said all parking lots would be outside The Dome. Those within The Dome area will be dug up. "We need to bring trees and grass to our communi- ty." Whittington said. He refused to deny a rumor that a parking fa- cility for administrators would be dug under the central campus. "There might have to be hermeti- cally sealed compartments for cars which belong to the college officers." he said, "but they will be few." He declined to state a num- ber. a statement. Variety is yours. You even have the unisex option with a lap-over fly when shopping in the men's department; however, you will likely find less designers this way. For a more feminine touch, try adding a petticoat or some lace socks. It is best not to wear shoes which would detract from your en- semble, but if you must, wear only true hare footwear. Your fashion statement will be "I am timeless; I am woman." This spring by far the most popular and most practical option is nudity. You have no worries of losing accessories or spilling spaghetti on your gown. Your shoes certainly would not pinch or cause blisters. You are free to channel all your creativity into hairstylmg and make-up. You make the ultimate fashion state- ment: "If you can't wear some- thing nice, don't wear anything at all." Now that you have all the in- side information, be creative in your selections, and be sure you are confident in your choice. Re- member the hot tickets are vari- ety, comfort, and agelessness. Fashion has always been around. Best wishes to you for a smash- ing evening. cartoon b> \ngieahapkrd Boonies' History Rich with Tradition by Leslie F. Orget The game is Clue. The playing board is the Agnes Scott campus. Choose your player. There's Professor McKinney, Miss Nan- nette. Mrs. Walters, or Colonel Schmidt. Each building on cam- pus represents a "room" on the board. Diagonal connections are allowed only between Winship and Walters or Evans and Hop- kins. Trips to the Gazebo must be planned early. Extra turns will be given if you use the Candler Road/Parking Lot Connection. But just where is the Candler Road Parking Lot 9 According to Bill Korth. posses- sor of all parking place knowl- edge, the Candler Road Parking Lot is located directly across from Winship Hall. The problem." said Korth. "is that the lot stays empty." An in- vestigation revealed the following: Rumor has it that back in 1965 a student challenged a professor to a drag race down Candler Road. The professor was held up at a Civil Rights demonstration down at the Capitol and didn't make it back in time for the race. So the student took on a security officer instead. In the middle of the race com- ing straight down Candler Road at 90 m.p.h., the student swerved to miss an opossum crossing the road and crashed into the Can- dler Road Parking Lot. Although no one was hurt at the time, students say her ghost watches over the lot. In his book. Remember This Now, Wallace McPain describes the lot as "beautiful, spacious, and in keeping with the Agnes Scott tradition." McPain continues. "The lot is surrounded by trees. . . in an ef- fort to preserve the gothic beauty Gerald Whittington Resigns to Accept New Position by Roberta MacLeher Gerald O. Whittington. long time Vice President of Business and Finance at Agnes Scott Col- lege has announced his resigna- tion effective June 1 . 1988. In an announcement during Convocation, while holding a hand-delivered telegraph from Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Miruster Margaret Thatcher.. Wrut- tmgton acknowledged his ap- pointment as head of the Royal Exchequer. After the convocation, while be- ing congratulated by members of the ASC community, Whittington was overheard to say, "Old Betsy and the Iron Hen probably need some help in boosting their econ- omy and I'm just the man for the job'" No one is sure if. as part of his new job. he was guaranteed a parking place in front of Big Ben tor- his- flashy Camaro. and peacefulness of the campus." One article reports that trustees, faculty, administration, and staff all participated in the dedication of the lot by driving their cars in one by one until the lot was full. Buffy the Clown stood at the entrance to the Lot to direct traffic and hand out balloons. The highlight of the event, ac- cording to the news article, was the unveiling of the portrait of the new facility. "There has never been a more beautiful parking lot or a more fit- ting tribute." said the President. The portrait, painted by one of the trustees and donated to the Col- lege, hung in the public safety building for years. A recent search revealed that the portrait is missing. People speculate that it can be found with Wahoo. Reward money is available if the portrait is found and returned unharmed. "Its val- ue is immeasurable," said Korth. Plan now to visit the Candler Road Parking Lot and make your own connection. Do it today. Attention License Plate Owners Students who applied for Cen- tennial license plates may pick them up in the Office of Public Relations. Students are'advised that "Schmidt Happens" bumper stickers are not an official em- blem of the Centennial Celebra- tion and are not approved by the college Friday, April 1, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 5 IflEAYUIRIES The Men of Agnes Scott College Appear in New Calendar by P. Kaboo Because of the ever-increasing need for funds as Agnes Scott's Centennial Celebration ap- proaches, a new source of rev- enue has been decided upon for the 1988-89 school year. Possi- bly as early as November, the of- ficial "Men of Agnes Scott" school calendar will be presented in a special dedication convocation. At that time, all the calendar men will be introduced and the calendar will be made available to those students 21 and older. As a special preview. The Low Profile was given portions of the profiles for Mr. March, Mr. June, Mr. September, and Mr. October. The Centennial planning com- mittee has expressed the hope that every student will own one of these gorgeous limited-edition calendars, designed by our own ASC publications staff. So until November, read here and enjoy! Gus Cochran, Mr. March Goals: to save Nicaragua to find a dog that will stay healthy Ambition: to grow back into his pants after drastic weight loss in Sweden and to acquire a taste for tofu Favorite Sayings: ". . . I'm real- ly sorry, Tommy Sue. Maybe next week I'll find it. . ." "My wife made me ask this, but does anyone baby-sit?" "Richard Parry usually teaches this part of the course. . . you could ask Ed, he knows more about that than I do." Harry Wistrand, Mr. October cartoon b\ Shjpard Significant Accomplishment: doing great imitations of the sala- mander, the ground squirrel AND the frigate bird Likes: Mexican anything liter bottles for 80 cents listening to the B-52's on long train rides peeking at moon shots from the Galapagos adventure Favorite Saying: (by him)"Blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop top..." (about him)"The dean's seen my a*s, he's called me a pr**k!" Steve Guthrie, Mr. September Dislike: cable TV Goal: to send his son to Julliard on a kazoo scholarship Secret Desire: to discover doc- uments proving that Chaucer played baseball Favorite Saying: "I'm weird, but I'm not malicious." Alberto Sadun, Mr. June Hobbies: making his own "bev- erages" playing a mean game of tennis organizing faculty orgies Significant Accomplishment: being the hippest thing to hit Club Med Favorite Sayings: "Some things are almost infinite." "Your life is predestined, but you're also pre- destined to think it's not." Students, Faculty and Staff Gather to Learn More About Common Cold jyiiil . L photo b\ Mand> Roberts Students attend national teleconference on the common cold. by Cindy Amis The other day (this reporter is not good with dates) there was a national teleconference at Agnes Scott about, urn, oh yeah, "The Common Cold: A Campus Cri- sis 9 " This reporter was asleep throughout most of the confer- ence but does remember some of it. At the beginning, before the conference began, there was a test pattern on the screen with lit- tle numbers below it. This re- porter was confused at first but soon figured out that the num- bers were a countdown to the Big Moment when the conference was to begin. As the countdown wound down, certain Agnes Scott stu- dents (who shall remain name- less because this reporter does not know who they were) were heard to shout, "Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three 1 Two 1 One!" like it was a basket- ball game or something. This re- porter thought that that was really inappropriate. After all, the com- mon cold is serious business. Be- sides, their timing was off. be- cause the conference began before they got to "One!" The first segment of the tele- conference consisted of a panel of experts opinionating about the Common Cold Problem. One said that there was substantive evidence that Vitamin C induced some sort of resistance to the common cold, and the other said that since Vitamin C is flushed out of the system regularly, it is important to have a daily source of it. The token woman panelist said that there was no evidence that chicken soup had any effect on the common cold whatsoever. Then all the panelists started talk- ing at once and it was hard to un- derstand them. This reporter gathered that the highest risk group for the common cold con- sists of overachiever types who go to class even when they're sick and spread the disease to other students. Since this re- porter only goes to class when she has nothing better to do. this reporter felt much better about it all. Apparently, there was a part where students called in and asked questions, but this reporter was asleep. The next part I oops, this reporter remem- bers was a sufferer from the Common Cold Related Complex saying, "Yeah, id all started wid jus' a little sdiffle, you dow? I wed to the doctor ad he told be dat it's idcurable by boderd bedicide. ad he couldd't do a thig for be. Den he charged be eighty-five bucks." The sufferer from CCRC then paused and looked at the cam- era, pleading, "Wod't subbudy go to bed wid be? Please?" This re- porter isn't sure about that last part, since this reporter fell asleep again. When this reporter awoke, everybody was gone. New Schedule Announced Teacher's Pets Produce Rare Canine Illness by Bow. W. Wow ASC English Professor Pat Pinka has a side which few stu- dents know about. Local psychol- ogists have labeled it the Pinka Pekingese Puppy Fetish. This condition has been developing for several years now and makes it- self manifest in the lavish affec- tion showered upon two such pets. Triple P Fet as it is commonly called is not easily discernible but once it is has been spotted it is very noticeable. Dr. Pinka loves her pets dearly, showering them daily with hugs, kisses and rubber toys. When questioned, May Ling, one of the two Pekingese puppies residing in the Pinka home, commented. "I could do without the rubber toys but the steak and champagne dinners are great. The new jacuzzi has been very pleasant so far, but the masseuse is quite in- experienced." Straight from the sunny land of the Orient, Pekingese puppies have been revered by humans for generations, but Dr. Pinka has crossed all boundaries. The Pekingese-puppy size Alfa- Romeo and week-ends in Ja- maica in the Pekingese-puppy size houses are but examples. This summer the puppies will en- joy a tour of Europe and a seat on the next space shuttle is in the works. This canine attachment is not particularly unhealthy and can even be quite a lot of fun. The habit can be rather expensive, however, no price can really be put on the incredible feeling one gets when that little tongue emerges from that little squashed-up face and proceeds to slobber all over your own. Fall Semester August 26-Residence Halls open 2:00 am August 29- Registration 8:00am-9:00am August 29-Classes begin 9:10am September 12-classes can- celed for Rosh Hashanah September 21-classes can- celed for Yom Kippur October 10-Canadian Thanks- giving Holiday residence halls close 2:00am October 11-residence halls open 8:00pm October 26-October 31 class- es canceled for Black Cat Week November 8-Election Day classes tor-meet at the polls November 24-Thanksgivmg holidays begin residence hall close 12:00pm November 27-residence halls open 4:00am November 28-exams en- velopes due December 16-classes end December 17-reading day December 18-December 24- Exams December 24-residence halls close 6:00am Spring Semester February 14-residence halls open 6:00pm February 15-classes begin for spring semester February 22-George Washing- ton's Birthday no classes February 22-exam envelopes due February 27-March 3-classes canceled for Cold Teleconference March 15-no classes for Hullu- vit Day April 22-Apnl 30-Spring Break Holidays May 13-reading day May 13-May 19-Exams May 20-Armed Forces Day ob- served-commencement to be A Special Thank You to Angie Shapard for Her Artwork Page 6 . THE PROFILE Friday, April 1, 1988 aVICTS aVNID entertain* T Dixie Darlings to Dance for USSR photo courtesy of Dixie Darlings Dixie Darling' members prepare to clog Soviet-Style. Funicello Filming at ASC by Bik E. Nee Spring will be a little different at Agnes Scott this year. A leak from the Public Relations Depart- ment has reached a few people who know that Annette Funicello will soon be coming to ASC to star in a feature-length film. The Profile thought it only right that the Agnes Scott community be enlightened to this upcoming oc- currence. Ms. Funicello chose Agnes Scott over numerous other col- leges. Her reasoning was simple: "I found Agnes Scott girls to have a very heightened sensitivity to Skippy Peanut Butter, which is a very important concept to me." All students will receive a compli- mentary case of Ms. Funicello's favorite peanut butter. The story of Buttrick Beach or Bust is a touching and moving one. Frankie Avalon, who will be here on campus (Annette without Frankie is almost as pitiful as An- nette without Skippy) for filming, will touch Annette in various places, and she will move to avoid him. Love and the romantic setting of Agnes Scott will con- quer the young lovers and they will run away to Besieged Berke- ley Beach. Life for students will be a little different during filming. A sand pile will be brought into Buttrick to create a dune-like effect down the main stairs. Students will be asked to clamber up and de- scend from the gargoyles in order to get to class. The only other re- quirement involved will be the permanent adornment of bathing suits by all Agnes Scott commu- nity members. This is necessary to add that final touch of authen- ticity for the beach scenes. Ms. Funicello was drawn to Buttrick because of its unusual style. "I've never worked on a Gothic beach before," she com- mented, "and I must say I'm quite excited about the prospect." Buttrick Beach or Bust should be a rewarding and unforgettable experience for all involved. Restaurants Offer Variety by Eat-dith Here Spring has sprung at ASC and with it comes Spring Formal a night you will always want to re- member (unless your date runs off with your bes; friend!). While you're hunting for that elusive perfect date. here are a few restaurant suggestions to help you plan for that special evening. The Varsity, which is conve- niently located next to Georgia Tech. is reputed- to be "The World's Largest Drive-in." Spe- cializing in chili hot dogs and frosted orange drinks, the Varsity has reasonable prices on all en- trees. Other items include ham- burgers with chili and homemade onion rings. You and your date will be able to enjoy a delicious meal for around ten dollars (de- pending on how many hot dogs he eats.) Reservations are not re- quired, but be prepared to wait in line a while. Step back into the fifties and dine at The Majestic on East Ponce De Leon. You can sit at the formica counter on swivel stools or snuggle up to your date in a comfortable booth, and you may even be served by a bubble- blowing waitress with a beehive hairdo. You'll eat great burgers and french fries no matter where you are seated. Prices are afford- able, and you'll get away not spending an arm and a leg. No reservations are required. For those of you who have datesfrom Emory. Everybody's Pizza is located across from their campus. Start your meal off with a huge Everybody's salad and then eat the best pizza you've ever tasted. Or try one of their specialty dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs. Follow your meal with a delicious ice cream dessert. Prices are affordable (around fifteen dollars for both of you) and no reservations are required. Skip's Chicago Dog stand is another alternative to an expen- sive meal. Located only a few miles from the college on East College in Avondale, Skippies (as those who have eaten there know) serves great Chicago dogs with the works. Other specialties include Cheddar cheese dogs by Tip E. T. Toe Dixie Darlings will soon expand their duties to include those of diplomatic attaches. Scheduled for a tour of East Block Russian countries, they will be able to meet and share with many impor- tant Communist figures. The weather should be reasonable (15-30 degrees Celsius) during the Darlings' three week stay. In accordance with Slavic tradi- tion, the Darlings have opted for bear skin skirts and wooden clogs. Beaver fur caps will be op- tional. An additional bonus will be the expert advice of Mrs. Gor- bachev, who clogged her way through her freshman year of col- lege at Lenin University, where she met her future husband. Mr. Gorbachev himself is very excited about the Dixie Darlings' arrival. In a recent telephone in- terview he voiced his sentiment: "I love healthy women. Russian peasant women are healthy. My wife is healthy. Nancy Reagan- she's not so healthy. I think health and clogging are definitely linked to one another. Less time should be spent in bars drinking vodka, and more time should be spent on the village square clogging." Men's clogging groups are being started in many Moscow and Leningrad suburbs, all with Mr. Gorbachev's emphatic approval. President Reagan also sup- ports the Darlings' endeavor. A firm believer in sharing cultural pleasures, the President hopes that this trip will establish a tradi- tion and that he can send his cov- eted Men's Knitting League to Russia soon. Nancy Reagan joined her husband in his enthusi- asm and has commissioned the Men's Knitting League to knit nose-warmers for all the girls. She also made a request for clog- ging lessons, hoping it would per- haps improve her health. Traveling accommodations will include horses and carriages and perhaps even a taxi or two. Rus- sian carriage and taxi drivers are known for their friendliness and speed, so the long ride from the Ukraine to Siberia should be very enjoyable. This unique opportunity was made possible partly by the col- lege's Centennial Campaign World Public Relations Fund and a donation from Waging Peace, who fasted for 92 days to make this possible. Pictionary Art Draws Attention by U. Drawnow The Agnes Scott art world will soon be treated and excited by an unprecedented exhibit. The Dana Building will be the proud host of the ASC Spring Break Pictionary Exhibit from April 1, 1988, until July 17, 1993, when it will possibly be replaced with a Trivial Pursuit Exhibit. Many local and national artists are happily relieved to see that this new art form is finally obtaining recogni- tion. The organization of National Individuals for Pictionary (NIP) has been planning this show for almost three months. When Pic- tionary was officially recognized as the smash hit of the Christmas season, NIP thought it inevitable that the popular game would be the focal point of many a Spring Break vacation. "The game has room for many variations." commented one avid player while on the dunes of Fort Lauderdale. Florida, "it requires mental, physical and stress-cop- ing abilities, but they never have to be weighted the same. I am very happy that these abilities will be more exposed with the com- ing of this exhibit." This individual is currently working on a proposal to make Pictionary the Official Game of the 1988 Olympics. NIP first talked to Agnes Scott in the middle of February about the possibility of this show. ASC, always one for enlightenment of any kind, decided it was high time its students were the recipients and Italian sausage sandwiches, all at reasonable prices. Seating is limited inside, but you can enjoy the warmer weather at a table outside. No reservations are required. These are only a few places to help you make plans for a memo- rable Spring Fling without break- ing your budget (remember tuition is going up 1 ) Explore At- lanta to find other great inexpen- sive restaurants. Bon Appetite 1 and maybe even originators of a new art movement. "There is something truly delightful," said one student, "about looking at a piece of art work and not knowing if you are dealing with a map of Europe or genitalia." The show promises to be a success and will benefit many. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Fund for Oppressed Pic- tionary Players (FOPP)-a group with many branches in Central America and the Soviet Union. A sample of the art work in- volved in this exhibit is shown be- low. Note the confident contours of the drawing--this artist obvi- ously knew what he or she meant to convey. The little area of black marks in the left-hand corner re- veal the artist's intensity as he or she was obviously pounding the table trying to get his or her part- ner to guess correctly. The an- swer of Camel should come as no surprise to an Experienced Pictionary Appreciator (EPA). Pictionary art by budding artist photo In \1;ind\ Kohirls Disney Discos with Style by Will U. Boogie Remember that great hit of the '80s "Disco Duck" with the Don- ald Duck Impersonator? Well, here is the real thing: Mickey Mouse Disco features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and other of your favorite Walt Disney characters singing nine of your favorite tunes. This is a great album either to dance or aerobicize to in the new Alston Student Center. "Disco Mickey Mouse." the title track has a pulsating beat that makes you want to get up and move. Minnie and Mickey impressively display their talent and versatility as per- formers. My personal favorite on the al- bum is an up-beat version of "Zip- A-Dee-Doo-Dah'" This is not the same old stuff you heard as a kid. The new version, while keeping the light, carefree attitude of the words, has a great new beat. This is a hot album on which Mickey and the gang display mu- sical talents none of us knew they possessed. As Madonna once said, "you can dance-for inspira- tion," and Mickey Mouse Disco really makes you want to dance. Donald Duck is in rare form on "Macho Duck." This intense song presents Donald's lifestyle in a new light. "It's a Small World" is another old favorite with a fast beat and a great sound. Your tongue gets tired singing along with "Chim Chim Cher-ee." but the meaning of this song makes up for the difficulty. Overall, this is a definite five star record. The technology in- volved was obviously demanding and the soothing yet chipper beat is enough to make any ASC stu- dent's all-nighter much more fun. Friday, April 1, 1988 * THE PROFILE * Page 7 SPORTS Students Fight for Tanning Beds by Sally McMillan There is a new organization on campus that greatly appreciates and enjoys all the new facilities such as the basketball courts, the swimming pool and the aerobics room. They do think, however, that the administration needed to have their priorities straight when they put in racquetball courts. Not many people know how to play racquetball, and so many nights every court is empty. Rac- quetball is also a very active sport, and after long nights of studying, who has energy to play? This organization has therefore decided a much more reasonable idea would be to replace the rac- quetball courts with tanning beds. For this reason, they are calling themselves S.A.R.C. Students Against Racquetball Courts. The rationale is that two to three tanning beds can fit in the place of one racquetball court, meaning there could be six to nine beds in that space. It was also suggested that only two of the courts be used for beds and the third have a whirlpool and sauna installed. All of these cater much more to a woman's needs and would not be as strenuous, while still helping her to have a beautiful, dark body. * S.A.R.C. has taken this idea to the administration where it has been initially discarded because of cost. The administration is now reconsidering the project be- cause of the campus wide sup- port it has received. The administration has decided it is very important for the stu- dents to be happy with the new facilities, as well as the philan- thropists of the college. If the plan goes through, they will use some of the Centennial Campaign money to partition the courts and buy the beds. Al- though the construction would not begin until the summer, many students are eagerly awaiting the opening of these new facilities. S.A.R.C. says that we should not count on the beds being there next year, but they feel it is en- couraging that the administration has given their plan a second consideration. We all wish S.A.R.C. luck and hope to see tan, shapely bodies all year long. ASC Kickers Stun Soccer World by Katie Patillo The Agnes Scott College soc- cer team has been having an ex- traordinary season. Their record against such teams as Duke, Wake Forest. N.C. State, and Berry is 10 and 0. They have also recently won the National Cham- pionship held in North Carolina. Each of the women on the team has been given three thou- sand dollars a year for equipment expenses, and the rest of their tu- ition for the year is being funded by the school's new scholarship program. When traveling to away games, the team is driven in the deluxe motor coach with the team doctor following behind. There has also been an addi- tion to the track and field for the team. A full stadium set of bleachers has been installed along with lights for night games. The bleachers will come in handy because of the -overcrowding at recent home games. When asked to comment on the team's success, Coach Cov- ington said. "I feel that in the next couple of years we will move into the men's division of soccer be- cause the competition is so ridiculous. It seems as though more schools could get at least eleven players together to have teams. Seeing as ASC has only five hundred students and can get thirty players has me sur- prised at other colleges." Coach Covington has been the ASC coach only a few years and has already received many lucrative offers from professional teams for his services. The team's next game is away on Saturday, April 9 at Florida State University. The team will be staying for one week to prepare before the game. Good luck to the ASC Kickers! Athletic Association Hikes Oakview Park by I. B. Fitt The Athletic Association has again made a journey. This time their destination was Oakview Park. Their goal was to hike from one side of the park to the other. This was no easy task, however, because the park is so filled with trees that it makes traveling diffi- cult. It was for this very reason the Athletic Association chose the park. It posed a challenge! On Sunday the small group of members rode to one end of the park where they left the car and began their journey. They tried to have a picnic in the middle of the park, but there is a small road nearby into which some of the students repeatedly fell. There were quite a few near misses, but no one was seriously injured. A small car pile-up occurred when one car tried to avoid a stu- dent, but there were no injuries. UNPLANNNED PREGNANCY? CONSIDER ADOPTION! A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Transportation - Housing - Medical Care Counseling - Free of Charge CALL COLLECT 912-228-6339 THE OPEN DOOR ADOPTION AGENCY The trip did not last long but was a delight to all of those who went. Everyone agreed that the park was beautiful but that some of the landscape may need to be changed to become a slightly better habitat for more species of animals. The Association has decided to make this hike a monthly event because of the beauty, location, and accessibility of the park. All of those who went were inspired by the trip and are encouraging others to join them on the trip next month. CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING. M/F Summer & Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean, etc. CALL NOW: 206-736-0775 Ext. 173 H A Dolphin Club performance Dolphin Club to Bear All by U.R. Nude With the opening of the Robert W. Woodruff Physical Activities Building, the Dolphin Club has been busily preparing for their up- coming performance on Friday, April 8 at 10:25am. Scheduled numbers include "Yesterday", "Chim-Chiminey" and "Moon River." The Dolphin Club is composed of seventeen members who are trained by their coach, Ms. Manuel. Prior to the opening of the new pool, they practiced at Emory University and Dekalb Community College. Now all the Dolphins are very excited about swimming in the new facility at ASC. Ms. Manuel, however, did speak of a situation that might cause a slight problem. "The money budgeted to be spent for costumes has unfortu- nately been spent on color-coor- dinated, ASC monogrammed towels for the men's and women's dressing rooms. The Dolphin Club will therefore be performing in the nude." Joan McGuirt, Dolphin Club President, expressed her feelings optimistically by saying. "Perform- ing naked will give us a certain artistic freedom that our shows have always lacked, and it will further enhance the beauty of synchronized swimming." All other members surprisingly agree with Joan. This exciting news has rapidly spread outside of the Agnes Scott College community and a very large turnout to the program is expected. The Dolphin Club has already received an invitation to perform at Georgia Tech. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to support the Dolphin Club by attending this exciting event on Friday, but come early to be assured a good seat. Basketball Bounces Ahead by Ima Tu Tall Agnes Scott College is proud to announce that the 1987-1988 Basketball team has been select- ed to play in the WNCAA tourna- ment this spring in Peoria, Illinois. "We had no doubt that they would be selected after their 60- 27 victory over Chapel Hill's un- defeated men's basketball team last week!" exclaimed Coach Manuel, "I really think their height is an advantage." The members of the new team are Captain. Sally Bonita Mairs, Cat Martin, McGroove McGinnis, Carol "Kick Me in the" Ashmore, Keisha Fleet, Debbie "Dribble" Wilson, and Hannah Little. Dribble Wilson, the star player of the team, has been offered a twenty million dollar contract with the Boston Celtics. Debbie has originated what is to be known as the Wilsonette Slamdunk. This is the complicated move in which Wilson is catapulted by a team- mate to the level of the rim at which time she slamdunks the ball. This move requires extreme levels of skill and finesse. Accompanying the team to Peoria are ball managers Claire Girth and Amy "Gotta" Gottsche, cheerleaders Gabby Gooey Hud- son and Karen Green Grabsome. The sponsor of this team is Ada Aleman. STUDENTS & ALUMS! SPRING IS HERE! CAN SUMMER BE FAR BEHIND? Register now and start working at interesting temporary jobs immediately or you can wait until school is through. We have many assignments with top companies in the Atlanta area at top pay rates! Experience the world of business... meet new people... and earn money, too! "Take a break with Uniforce" call or come in today! UNIFORCE TEMPORARY SERVICES 3145 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta, Ga 30305 365-8990 On Saturday, March 26th, Agnes Scott celebrated the opening of the Robert W. Woodruff Physical Activities Building. Among the day's high- lights were speaker Joan Benoit Samuelson and a 5K run. photo b> Mand> Roberts photo b) Mand\ Roberts THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Issue 1 1 April 1. 1988 ASC Global Awareness Co-Sponsors Mid-East Seminar at Carter Center by Karen Riggs In hopes of increasing the awareness of the general public, the University Center of Georgia sponsored a Middle East Semi- nar titled "A Search for Under- standing." This one-day sympo- sium held on February 25 attracted experts in the areas of religion and ethnic identity to the Carter Center. The idea that through the understanding of a group's background, a greater understanding of goals and pur- poses can be achieved was emphasized throughout the day. The symposium opened with Rabbi Arnold Goodman who spoke on the Jewish perspective of religion and politics. Basing their actions and beliefs on the Halacha, or God's law. the Jews offer three interpretations of its in- volvement in Jewish law. The first interpretation, according to Good- man, is that all government is corrupt and therefore the State of Israel should not exist. The second interpretation ap- pears to express the Halacha in all forms of Jewish law which must be imposed on all people. Goodman said the third view was that the Jewish law should influ- ence only select institutions such as education. According to Good- man, high standards are placed on Israeli soldiers with respect to Palestinian demonstrations. The Halacha also scrutinizes bills in Parliament. Professor Adeed Darwisha presented the Moslem perspec- tive. According to Darwisha the Western image of the Moslem is one of violence and hostility. However, he feels that this image results from Moslem use of reli- gious justifications for anti-gov- ernment actions. The "devoul Moslem will accept nothing but the Shar'ia" as his law. Therefore, the Moslems do not separate reli- gion from politics. Islam encom- passes both spiritual and secular aspects of life, as well as social relationships and social obliga- tions, says Darwisha. As a result. Islam has become an influential political force. It acts as a legitimizer of political actions and policies, as well as a destabi- lizer. The fanaticism of the Islam- ic movement, however, is dying. For example, in 1980-1981 Iran had to close the doors to people volunteering to go to war. Now they use coercive means to at- tract citizens to the militia. The Iranians are losing faith in the causes, says Darwisha. "What Westerners should learn from these cycles is that Moslems on the whole aren't especially given to religious or political fanaticism. Most are practical folk who as- cribe to interpretations that work in their lives." The fact that the religion of a group helps establish identity was the topic of the afternoon ses- sion. Other aspects influential to identity, and therefore politics, in- clude language, common history, and customs. "Ethnic difference provides the passion if not the outright cause of conflict. In it are rooted the fears, the hopes, the expectations of the people who are in conflict." Professor Fuad Moghrabi pre- sented the Palestinian feeling of lack of identity in the Middle East. He felt that the only way for peace was to have the Palestini- an personal identity recognized and the government identity viewed equal to that of the Is- raeli's. 'Ninety-three percent of the Palestinians say they en- dorse Yassir Arafat and the PLO as their representative'' said Moghrabi. Further, he felt that George Shultz and the United States have nothing to offer the region and. therefore, refuse to meet to negotiate. Conflict persists between the Shi'a and Sunni Moslems accord- ing to Professor Khalid Duran. Each represent different interpre- tations of the Koran. As a result, they disagree in the amount of re- ligious involvement in policies, theologies, and rituals. These dif- ferences further divide "identity" among the Islamic groups. Speaking about the Sephardic Jews, Professor Aron Rodrigue indicated these individuals are re- garded in lower esteem by the Moslems. The reason for this, he said, is that they came from many distinct cultures and regions. These Jews united as a result of Moslem pressure. Former President Jimmy Carter shared some of his pro- posals for settling the Middle East unrest. According to Carter, Sec- retary of State Shultz feels that an international conference work- ing toward granting Palestinians rights within the boundaries of UN resolution 242 would be ben- eficial. However, he feels that "the more meaningful initiatives have to come in talks between Is- rael, the Palestinians, and the neighboring Arab nations under the auspices of the U.N. Security Council. Both Agnes Scott students and faculty attending the symposium found the conferences very bene- ficial. "It increased my awareness of the Middle East situation. I think it was very beneficial, and I hope that Global Awareness will give students similar opportuni- ties again in the future." said Debbie Sirban, class of 1990. When asked this question. George Brown. Director of Global Awareness, said that a similar symposium was in the making to address the issues in Central America. A tentative date for such a conference is November, 1988. photo h> Caroline l ewis Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Inducts New Members by Missy Marino Phi Beta Kappa announced the induction of new members from the class of 1988 at convocation on March 23. The Agnes Scott chapter, chartered in 1926, holds the honor of being the ninth chap- ter formed in America. Dr. John Tumblin. President of the Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in Georgia, introduced the speaker. Dr. Elizabeth Fox-Gen- ovese. Professor of Women's Studies at Emory University. She received her B.A. from Bryn Mawr and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard. Her topic was "So- cial Order and the Female Intel- lectual." Dr. Fox-Genovese contrasted the views of Margaret Fuller and Louisa McCort, who wrote on the question of how women should attain equality. She stated "the subordinance of women to men is the last bastion of organic rela- tions," adding that, "once women were acknowledged as individu- als, did not justice dictate that women be given the same rights as men?" Following Dr. Fox-Genovese's speech. Dr. Katharine Kennedy introduced the Class of 1988 Phi Beta Kappa members. These new members are Lee Elizabeth Adams, Nancy Margaret Bryant. Angela Mae Gottsche. Angela Marie Howard, Dana Tate Keller. Krista Valerie Lankford. Margaret Elizabeth Leonard. Marukh Mavalvala. Joan Parker McGuirt, Lori Shay Tinsley, and Betsy Wy- att Wilson. In This Section: / eaturcs Mortar Board Taps New Members (Page I 2) News Students Present Papers (Page 9) Arts Glee Club Tours Europe ( Page I I ) Friday, April 1, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 9 NEWS Rally for Homeless Held in Atlanta by Hong Tran The National Coalition for the Homeless sponsored a one mile march from the Civic Center to Woodruff Park on February 27, 1988. This "National Rally for the Homeless," timed to coincide with the Democratic and Republican debates held in Atlanta, attracted nearly 8,000 people from all over America. The focus of the rally was to generate national attention to the issue of "homelessness in Ameri- ca." Mixed among the signs de- manding justice and support for the homeless were placards pro- moting the various Democratic presidential candidates sched- uled to address the crowd. Leona Smith, Secretary/Trea- surer from the Delaware Coalition for the Homeless, made the point that "something's wrong out there. . . as long as money is spent for war instead of jobs our struggle continues. . . we're homeless but we're not helpless." While Ms. Smith received sup- portive applause from the crowd, the presidential candidates were not as well received. Senator Paul Simon's voice was drowned out by the crowd's relentless chanting "Whaddaya gonna do?" The crowd was more supportive of Lenora Falani, a candidate from the New Alliance Party, who announced her bid for the presi- dency at the rally. Ms. Falani incited the crowd as she shouted "homelessness is an offense. . . it's obscene. . . that a nation as rich as ours allows peo- ple to go without a home." Among the host of speakers to follow were Democratic presiden- tial candidates Richard Gephardt, Albert Gore, Michael Dukakis, Gary Hart, and Jesse Jackson. Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, REP RAP- Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph Lowry and Mitch Synder, Presi- dent of the Community for Cre- ative Non-violence, also spoke. Synder was recently the subject of a television movie about the plight of the homeless. The crowd, composed of homeless people bussed in from various states and sympathetic supporters, included several Agnes Scott students. They blamed the Reagan administra- tion and the Republicans for the problem of homelessness, and the absence of the four Republi- can presidential candidates helped emphasize their point. The general opinion of the crowd was that the initial step to- ward solving the problem of homelessness was to get a Democrat in the White House in 1988. The crowd's favorite candi- date was clearly the Reverend Jesse Jackson. by Karen Anderson President Jewett called the March 22 meeting to order. Dianne Dombush gave the de- votion. Roll was called. Carolyn Weaver made a mo- tion to accept the proposed Ori- entation Council constitutional changes. Megan Wallace sec- onded the motion. A vote was taken. All in favor with one ab- stention. The motion passed. Mandy Roberts proposed to amend Article VII, Section 3. H of the S.G.A. Constitution. The change would require all officers of Interdormitory Council to have at least one semester of experi- ence on Interdorm. Special cases may still be considered for a posi- tion on Interdorm by a majority recommendation from the previ- ous Interdormitory Council small group. Sharon Wallace made a motion to postpone the proposal for a week. Megan Wallace sec- onded the motion. A vote was taken. All in favor. The motion passed. Thao Tu announced that peti- tions will be open on Wednesday, March 23 for various committee positions and various unfilled elected positions. Committees open for petitions are listed and described in the Student Hand- ' book. Carolyn Weaver and Mini Abraham discussed student votes on faculty committees. A proposal has been made to allow students voting privileges on Aca- demic Standards. Curriculum, and Second Century Commit- tees. The proposal also included the possibility of student partici- pation on Absence Committee. The new chairs of the S.G.A. committees are Food Committee, Thao Tu; Budget Committee, Megan Wallace: G.S.A., Eliza- beth Ivie; Petitions Committee, Thao Tu; Publicity Committee. Mini Abraham. Please contact these students if you have questions or sugges- tions about their committees. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. Dr. Douglas Oldenburg Speaks at Table Talk: New Trends in Theological Education by Anne Harris On March 1. 1988. the Faculty Tabletalk featured Dr. Douglas Oldenburg, President of Columbia Theological Seminary. The topic concerned new trends in theological education. Dr. Old- enburg has had a long career in the ministry and has now moved into the area of theological edu- cation. Dr. Oldenburg cited several possible challenges to students and theological education in gen- eral. He noted that the student population is changing; there are now more women (almost 40% of the student body) participating in the Seminary than ever before. There are also more second-ca- reer students, a large portion of whom have families. Within this second-career situa- tion, Dr. Oldenburg cited several sources of stress: family, financial balance, study habits and general pace in lifestyle. A concern for him was a tendency he saw for students to come to Seminary out of a need for a therapeutic model in the ministry. This situation could threaten to turn Seminary into group therapy, according to Dr. Oldenburg. Curriculum changes include a stronger emphasis on spiritual formation and development and less on cognitive learning. This would mean less classroom ex- perience in that area and more in chapel worship and pastoral care. The importance of a global community has also reached Columbia Seminary. By the time they graduate, three-fourths of all students will have spent time in a third-world country under very dif- ferent physical and cultural condi- tions. Dr. Oldenburg also saw a need for a renewed emphasis on the evangelism and lay education as- pects of pastoral care. Both of these are important for the contin- uing education quality of pastoral care. On the General Assembly level a major study of all theological in- stitutions is under way. Funda- mental questions concerning the country's ten seminaries will be posed. Some of Dr. Oldenburg's per- sonal concerns included the qual- ity of candidates up for the min- istry, the placement of women in churches upon graduating, fund- ing, and the church's tendency to back away from social issues. ' All of these trends, concerns, and developments have reper- cussions for aspiring Seminary students. Nevertheless, Dr. Old- enburg still sees the ministry as a very worthwhile option for a col- lege graduate; "Despite all its faults and weaknesses it can still be an effective way to bring wholeness and fulfillment to the individual and peace and fulfill- ment to the society.'' Photo h\ Caroline Lewis Aim Gottsche and Stevie Barkholt/ are two students who presented papers. Students Present Papers by Mario P. Oliver The Asian Studies Consortium of Georgia, in association with the History Department of Spel- man College, sponsored an un- dergraduate conference on Asian Studies on February 27, 1988. Stephanie Barkholz, Amy Gottsche, and Peggy Harper sub- mitted brief summaries of the pa- pers they each wrote after their Global Awareness trip to Taiwan. All three submissions were cho- sen. "The Role of Export Processing and Trade in the Republic of Chi- na" was the title of Stephanie's paper. Amy's paper was entitled "The Two Key Components of Successful Economic Growth and Development of Taiwan, The Republic of China." Finally, Peg- gy's paper was "Economic Growth and Development on Tai- wan: The Progeny of an Ideologi- cal Marriage." Professors from Spelman, West Georgia College, and the University of Georgia also attended. Dr. Rosemary T. Cunningham represented Agnes Scott. The conference, held on the Spelman College campus, was divided into two sessions. The three ASC students presented their papers during the morning session. After the presentations, Dr. Thomas Ganschow, a History professor at the University of Georgia, made comments and of- fered suggestions. One student from West Geor- gia College, and one from Spel- man also took part in the confer- ence. Their papers, presented during the second half, dealt with history and education in Japan. -ANNOUNCEMENTS- RA Openings There will be several openings for Resident Assistant positions in the residence halls for the 1988-89 session. Applications may be picked up in the Dean of Students' Office in Main. They will be due in to Mollie Merrick by April 11 so that the decisions may be made by room drawing on April 20. The RA position in- cludes peer counseling, hostess desk supervision, and resident hall maintenance. Any one inter- ested in working in this capacity in urged to apply. Main Loop Parking Changes With the exception of the Dean of Students (D.O.S.). the Presi- dent, and the visitor spaces of the Main "loop." all other spaces have been re-designated as "Ad- ministrative Staff." All designa- tions have been repainted (to include the curb) with larger let- tering to be more visible. The hours of enforcement (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and days of enforcement v ivi- 1 , except holidays or "Dreai< periods") have not changed. Dekalb County Chosen for "Glad Bag- A-Thon" Dekalb County has been cho- sen as one of the 50 cities and counties in the nation to partici- pate in the "Glad-Bag-A-Thon" project sponsored by The Glad Wrap and Bag Company. The dates are to be announced soon. All cities in the county have been asked to become involved in this event. The Decatur City Commission and the Decatur Clean and Beau- tiful Task Force are working closely with Dekalb Clean and Beautiful to help make this event a success. The Commission is seeking the help of garden clubs, neighbor- hood organizations, churches, schools, and businesses to be- come involved in the city-wide clean-up project. Each group may select its own clean-up day as well as the area in which you want to work. Trash bags, hats, and tee shirts will be available. Agnes Scott will be participat- ing in this event in April. Please look for upcoming information. If you have questions call Penny Wistrand in the Development Of- fice at 484 or Sarah Jewett at 619. Page 10- THE PROFILE Friday, April 1. 1988 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Junior Jaunt Talent Show Draws Crowd and Support for Hospital / ; - % lb mi Vdele Clements leads the pear trees once again. by Shannon Gibbs Although February 25 was a chilly night, many members of the Agnes Scott community braved the cold so as not to miss the an- nual Junior Jaunt Talent Show. The proceeds of the show, which was held in Gaines Auditorium, will benefit Henrietta Egleston Hospital for Children. Thanks to all of those who participated in or attended the show: it was a great success. The Junior Class raised money well over the amount ex- pected. The show this year was called "Amateur (Immature) Night at ASC" and included only comedy acts yet the evening began on a serious note as the Juniors showed a short video about Egle- ptiQto by Caroline Lewis ston Hospital. The video was very touching and informative and en- abled the participants in the com- edy show and the audience to learn more about the organization which is benefiting from the pro- ceeds of this year's Junior Jaunt. As the participants (comedi- ans) returned backstage to get ready to perform. The Senior Class held a drawing for the prizes included in the Junior Plots of One- Acts Provoke Thought by Beth Mullis For over a decade the Theater Department of Agnes Scott Col- lege has presented the work of student directors in a program of one-act plays. The tradition con- tinues this year with the produc- tions of Graceland by Ellen By- ron. Approaching Lavender by Julia Beckett Crutcher. and Hop- scotch by Israel Horovitz. Run- ning for a limited two night en- gagement on April 8 and 9. the presentation of these plays repre- sents the end product of many months of work by the directing students. Graceland, directed by Senior Theater Major Jeanie Norton, presents the hilarious yet poignant confrontation of two crazed Elvis fans who fight to be the first to set foot in the Grace- land Mansion. One of the fans is Bev (Marsha Michie) who seems to think that double-knit polyester is the most fashionable fabric and that Dolly Parton wigs are chic. She is the Elvis fanatic's fanatic, as she knows more Elvis trivia than anyone and has been the first to enter every memorial in his honor. Her opponent is mild-man- nered Rootie (Jennifer Peluso) whose desire to be the first visitor to Graceland is somewhat less crazed. Instead, it approaches the mystical. Rootie somehow believes that by entering the King's memorial she will be able to make contact with her dead brother, a devoted Elvis fan. Both women, with similar goals but different motivations, meet in a situation that allows them to come to respect each other be- cause of mutual devotion to the King of Rock and Roll. Directed by junior Theater Ma- jor Heidi Staven. Approaching Lavender examines the relation- ship between two sisters and one step-sister-to-be who are brought together by a remarriage in the Catholic Church. Jennifer (Daphne Burt) and Abigail (Julia Valentine) play two sisters who were raised in the Catholic Church have come to witness their father's remarriage to anoth- er Catholic woman. Aside from their having to de- nounce their Catholicism in order for their father to remarry, they must endure the presence of Wren (Mary Ann Athens), a flighty but beautiful, young so- cialite step-sister. Tempers flair and irreverences are muttered and rescinded, as these three try to make sense of Catholic traditions in the midst of modern-day practices. Hopscotch, directed by Senior History Major Beth Mullis. pre- sents the story of two former lovers who meet for the first time in fourteen years. As they discuss their relationship they encounter much bitterness and anger as Will (Gene Elliot) has returned to make amends for leaving Elsa (Felicia Wheeler). Set in a park where Elsa is playing hopscotch, the play fea- tures the music of Paul Simon, to whom Horovitz dedicated the Play- Wrought with the anxieties of love gone wrong. Hopscotch is presented as a mystery story to the audience, the end result be- ing one of shock as we discover the truth of Will's and Elsa's rela- tionship. The three one-acts will be pre- sented April 8th and 9th at 8:15 p.m. in the Winter Theatre. Ad- mission is free. The 1988 Agnes Scott Writers' Festival will be held Tuesdy, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13. Guest writers Michael S. Harper, poet, teacher, and editor Anne Rivers Siddons, novelist and essayist Memye Curtis Tucker, poet and teacher Jaunt Raffle, sponsored annually by the Senior Class. The Class of '88 did a tremendous job in orga- nizing this year's raffle, with prizes ranging from "Ice Cream for Ten at Mollie Merrick's'" to "Champagne and Caviar for Two." The luck of the draw was with Sophomore Pam Clemmons as she raked in numerous prizes. Soon thereafter the curtain rose, the lights came on. and the show began with Dolly Purvis as M.C. The first act included Se- niors Kathie White. Krista Lank- ford and Amy Gottsche. These three presented a hilarious paro- dy on the future of Agnes Scott. Following this act Claire Guit- ton. Eloise Lindsay, Katie Hagar. Christy Noland. Sam McClintock and Vee Kimbrell performed their satirical number "No Parking on the Campus." Next came Dolly Purvis read- ing of the "Top Ten Songs of An- tiquity." including Oedipus singing "We're Once. Twice. Three Times Related." Following this, Katie Patillo, Al- lena Bowen. and Kim Lamkin performed their version of "Peanut Butter and Jelly." As the next act was getting ready behind stage, Dolly Purvis entertained the crowd with her "What Ifs . . ." including "What if Malcom Peel went to a Rolling Stones concert 7 " The next act included Mandy Roberts. Molly McCray. and Erica Zilinskas as an airband singing "Respect." Next Mary Ann Athens, Meg Bryant, and Jeanie Norton were surprising and funny while singing "Going to the Chapel" as three pregnant women. Following this act the audience enjoyed "Lets Move the Pear Trees Again." a number first seen in the Black Cat Production last fall. In this number were Dolly Purvis. Adele Clements. Allison Adams. Dee Agee. Alisa Duffey. Gwen Haug. Carolyn Weaver. Sarah Napier. Shannon Gibbs. and Anne Leacock. Walters Dorm was well repre- sented as a group of its residents acted out "The Three Little Pigs" with Amy Lovell whistling the sto- ry. The performers included Leigh Echols. Holly Henderson. Vivian Saker. Amna Jaffers, Shannon Price. Carol Gibbs. Laura Weaver. Margaret Murdock. Christy Dickert. and Andri Akins. The next to the last act was a synchronized swimming number dedicated to Miss Manuel, the Dolphin Club's coach. "Swim- ming" were Dolphin Club mem- bers Carolyn Weaver. Shannon Gibbs, Carol Gibbs, Dee Agee, Lee Ann Ransbotham, Francis Scrivener, Mary Ann Athens, and Conchi Gonzalez. In the last act Dolly Purvis pre- sented Peggy Thompson, the Ju- nior Class Advisor, with a wooden flower from the dining hall. The show ended with a curtain call and Dolly Purvis the M.C. receiv- ing a cream pie in the face (again). Fun was had by all! Swingle Singers Present Humorous and Varied Show by Anne Harris All the way from London. Eng- land, via Colorado, the Swingle Singers performed at Agnes Scott on March 22. Beginning with the William Tell Overture and con- cluding with a Finnish drinking song for a second encore, the Singers treated the ASC-Atlanta audience to an evening of remi- niscent and varied tunes. This talented English group did a lot more than sing. Dance, play, and quips of wit were all part of the show, and these extras made the difference. As a result, the players enjoyed themselves as much as the audience. The Swingles are a completely professional group when it comes to singing. Their technique is very unique in that it exercises rigor- ous control while covering a wide range of sounds. Diction is cru- cial, especially when dealing with non-words such as sounds for a medieval instrument or the "she- woo-bah" of a Beatles tune. Formed by Ward Swingle, who still advises the group, in the 1960s, the Swingles were based in Paris for a few years before calling London home. Since then, they have made several record- ings and have traveled world- wide. It took the audience very little time to warm up to the Swingles' good spirits. A Bach fugue was impressive in its intricacy and the guitar sounds of the South Ameri- can pieces were hard to believe. Fingers started to tap in recogni- tion of the rhythm of the Beatles song Got To Get You Into My 1 Life, but no one moved during the rendition of The Fool on the Hill so melancholy was Helen Massey's beautiful soprano rising above the other seven members' velvety sound. Gershwin. Manhattan Transfer and, yes. even Peter Gunn were all sung through the Swingles' vo- cal interpretations. Andrew Bush- er crooned Somebody's Rockin' My Dreamboat with special inten- tion to make the "girls" swoon. The Swingles continued their variety with a beautiful, peaceful version of Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune and a very jazzy, almost soulful rendition of Lady Madonna by the Beatles. The audience heralded the per- formance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with applause and cheers. The anticipation was jus- tified: church bells, canons, cym- bals and even fireworks were in- cluded. The audience rose to its feet in admiration and delight. Following the two encores. Flight of the Bumblebee and The Sakkijarven Polka, the Swingle Singers left Gaines for a recep- tion in Dana. Tuesday night's performance was the Swingles' second at Agnes Scott and was made pos- sible for the College Events Se- ries by the Arts Council. Friday, April 1, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 11 AICT AN ID IENTIEICTAINMIEN' From Gaines to Notre Dame: Glee Club Tours Europe by Anne Harris From the familiar scene of JFK International Airport in New York City to the slightly perturbing walk through the Red Light District of Amsterdam, the Agnes Scott Glee Club enjoyed a whole realm of experiences on its World Tour of Europe over Spring Break. Through the work of a travel agency, the choir, made up of 45 women, had the opportunity to sing in three European Gothic cathedrals. Due to renovations and misunderstandings, however, two of the three performances had to be rearranged. Choir Di- rector Rowena Renn and the group's trusted tour guide Oliver found other cathedrals in Brus- sels and Amsterdam. Singing in Notre Dame in the city of Paris was a mystical expe- rience for many. "Think of the thousands of Christians who have walked these steps before you," said Mrs. Renn before the performance. The acoustics of Notre Dame lended themselves just as beauti- fully to the solo as the group sound. Pieces such as "Pie Jesu," by Andrew Lloyd Webber from his Requiem, carried a mood with them which enchanted the audience and almost allowed the Glee Club members not to notice how very cold it was in the all-stone cathedral. Benjamin Britten's modern piece "Missa Brevis" presented an interesting contrast as did the Negro Spirituals "Ainf A That Good News" and "What a Morn- ing." The variety of the music held the audience and even in- creased it as people from the streets wandered in and sat down. Because all of the perfor- mances were in cathedrals, the Glee Club was not able to sing any secular music for an audi- ence. This situation was amend- ed, however. On the last night of the trip following a parody-skit of the trip, everyone sang selections from the program's secular music in the dining hall of an Amster- dam hotel. Joyful Noise Performance Offers Music and Fun photo b> Caroline Lev Joyful Noise members rehearse for their spring concert. by Caroline Sigman On the evening of Thursday. March 3, the Joyful Noise of Agnes Scott College filled Press- er Hall with what was, indeed, a joyful noise. To start the evening off, Dr. Ron Byrnside. Joyful Noise's faculty sponsor, intro- duced the group and their talent- ed director-pianist, Nathan Grigs- by. The music then began and what music! Selections included such gospel favorites as "Fix Me," fea- turing student soloist Lauri White and "Rise Again," featuring stu- dent soloist Dara Davis. Both stu- dents gave outstanding perfor- mances. The harmonies of the choir poured beautifully over the audience as Nathan's fingers flowed effortlessly over the piano keys. After a few songs, the choir took their seats and Nathan's sis- ter, Patricia Grigsby delivered a moving rendition of the gospel piece "Faith," accompanied by Nathan. Following the cheers and applause for Patricia, Nathan played a smooth instrumental while the choir and the audience continued to listen, awed by the spirit of the music and the gift of the young man before them. The choir then took their place on stage once again to sing "This Day," a meditative piece based on the Lord's Prayer. Another guest soloist was to grace the stage next, as Ben- jamin Marshall shook the rafters of Presser and made the audi- ence and choir tremble with the power of "Center of My Joy." Once again. Patricia Grigsby took the stage and, accompanied by the choir, delivered a truly heartfelt "You Are Everything to Me." The last piece of the evening featured another student soloist, Felicia Williams, singing the up- beat and promising "Trust and Believe." Felicia's performance was seemingly effortless, and yet Members found the European cities themselves enchanting and exhausting. Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam were all viewed from the coach with the help of a pro- fessional tour guide. "Lily," from Amsterdam, was by far the most enthusiastic about her city. "Lis- ten my darlings," she said in her deep Yugoslavian accent, "and never forget that Frans Haals was the first impressionist painter!" The stay in Paris was length- ened by half a day so that mem- bers could take in more muse- ums or shopping, according to their inclinations. Very many members were disappointed upon discovering that the workers of the much-acclaimed Musee D'Orsay were on strike. The Gal- leries LaFayette, however, were a plentiful source of viewing and temptation. Quite a few Glee Club mem- bers had run-ins with those infa- mous European Men. Their abili- ty to speak English made conversation flow easily, and some members have heard from had a strength which was felt throughout the hall. Joyful Noise is a gospel group whose membership is open to the entire campus community as well as to Agnes Scott alumnae. There are no auditions held, yet the quality of the sound which reaches the ears of all who come to listen is excellent. The choir owes a tremendous debt to Nathan Grigsby. whose gifts of music and teaching inspire mem- bers to give their all and enjoy doing it. Members of Joyful Noise in- clude Carol Ashmore, Dara Davis, Angela Howard, Kathryn Malody, Karen Moore, Nela Nanayakkara, Anna-Lena Neld. Suzanne Pesterfield, Tanya Sav- age. Caroline Sigman, Amanda Smith. Princeanna Walker, Lauri White, and Felicia Williams. For those who attended, the evening was a delight. The music was wonderful and the perform- ers obviously had great fun with the entire event. Summer Employment Inter- ested in sharing skills and being paid while doing it? Spend the summer at Camp Pine Valley. Available positions: Waterfront. Program, Counselors, Arts. Con- tact: Mary Upchurch, Pine Valley Girl Scout Council, 1440 Kala- mazoo Dr., Griffin, GA 30332. (404) 227-2524. Still don't have a major? You only know that you like people and have an aptitude and^ inter- est in the sciences? You want a career that offers advancement, good salary, job security, profes- sion image? Try nursing. It's the profession of the 90's. And its available here. Emory University School of Nursing, Office of Ad- missions, phone 404-727-7980. b\ l.inda Roberts The (ilee Club performs in Brussels, Belgium. their new friends since returning to Atlanta. A trip to China is a possibility for the Glee Club's next overseas trip. The enthusiasm needed is definitely there on the part of the members. "I would go again in a second," said Mandy Roberts, "especially if I could bring my Mom." Apparently the only drawback was returning to Atlanta to find mid-terms and papers waiting at the other end after a whirlwind- paced trip. The Glee Club still has a busy season ahead with its Spring Per- formance on April 14 and its par- ticipation at Commencement in May. Junior Jaunt Update by Rebecca Bradley Junior Jaunt has kicked off its fund raiser with a boom. The Ju- nior Class has already received as much as $800.00+ from both the individual class projects and donations from the Board of Trustees. Alumnae, and our own college President, Dr. Ruth Schmidt. We are proud to an- nounce that this total makes us nearly half way to our goal of $2000.00, which should be reached by April 5 at our "Evening of the Arts at Agnes Scott College." This project is to raise money for Atlanta's Egleston Children's Hospital. The children of Egleston range in age from three months premature birth to seventeen years. The medical care ranges from prenatal intensive care to kidney transplants. Egleston has Classifieds- Homeworkers wanted! Top Pay! C.I. 121 24th Ave., N.W. Suite 222 Norman, OK 73069. Part-time Home mailing pro- gram! Excellent income! Details, send self-addressed, stamped envelope. West, Box 5877. Hill- side. NJ 07205. Typists Hundreds weekly at home! Write P.O. Box 17, Clark, NJ 07066 Government Homes from $1.00 (u repair), foreclosures, Repos * Tax Delinquent Property. Call (re- fundable) 1-518-459-3734 for your Directory. 24 Hrs. Responsible babysitters wanted days, evenings, weekends in my participated in major research through the years as well as help- ing many children live normal and long lives. The work of such an establishment is irreplaceable. Agnes Scott is helping Egleston both by donating money and by educating people about the im- portance of such a hospital. Tuesday. April 5 marks the cul- mination of this year's Junior Jaunt. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Dana Fine Arts Build- ing with a student art exhibit. The evening will continue in Gaines Auditorium with performances of numerous college groups at 8:15 p.m. The program includes Black Friars. London Fog, Studio Dance, a selection from Porgy and Bess, and Dr. Cal Johnson on the organ. Tickets will be available at the following rates: students $3.00. faculty and staff $5.00. and off- campus supporters $10.00. Emory area home. Just have own transportation. Call 636-3308 after 6 p.m. Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, April L 1988 College Recognizes Newly Selected Mortar Board Members by Carolyn Weaver Photo b\ Caroline Lev\is The 1987 -'88 HOASC chapter of Mortar Board tapped new members from the Junior class on Tuesday evening, March 1. 1988. Interested students from all classes gathered in front of the student center around 8:00 p.m. to see who had been chosen. As the 1987 -'88 board processed from Rebekah Scott Hall, singing the Mortar Board anthem, stu- dents formed a large circle on the bricks just outside the old gym. The Seniors, wearing their robes and carrying lighted can- dles, continued singing as they walked into the center of the cir- cle and moved in a smaller circle of their own. After each member spotted her own "tappee." the group stopped walking and pro- ceeded with the ceremony. Mortar Hoard members Lori Hnsley, Lynn Wilson, and IU'th Leonard process in to tap nevs members. Lemonds and Grigsby Direct Music at ASC by Louisa Parker Notes ringing through the halls, rhythms being beaten on floors, and melodies echoing across the quad are as integral to life at Agnes Scott as knowing that you have to crawl out of bed and get to class. What's the source of all this music? Two men behind some of the music of Agnes Scott are William Lemonds. Director of the Agnes Scott Orchestra and Nathan Grigsby. Director of Joy- ful Noise. After directing and teaching music at the University of the South for three years and at Emory for twenty-four years. William Lemonds became Direc- tor of the Agnes Scott orchestra last fall. "Born and bred in Okla- homa," Lemonds received his un- dergraduate degree from Okla- homa University, earned a Masters degree in voice and or- gan at Westminster Choir Col- lege of Princeton University, and was granted an honorary Doctor- ate degree at Missouri Valley College. His former wife Jean Lemonds taught voice at Agnes Scott, and they nave two daugh- ters, a son. and six granddaugh- ters. Lemonds' interest in music be- gan in the fourth grade when he started to sing in the church choir. Over the years, many of his instructors have greatly influ- enced Lemond s life and his mu- sic, including Larry Harber. one of his professors at Oklahoma Uni- versity. "You can't always say thank-you to these special peo- ple." stresses Lemond. "so you just have to try to pass their mes- sage on to your students." Since he is now Professor Emeritus at Emory University, people often ask Lemonds what it feels like to be retired. Laughing. Lemonds answers that being or- ganist and choirmaster of St. James Methodist Church. State Director for the Metropolitan Opera auditions, and Director of the Agnes Scott Orchestra keeps him as busy as he was before, just with less pressure. What Lemonds enjoys most during the ASC Orchestra re- hearsals every Sunday night is the opportunity to work with stu- dents, an activity he has missed since retiring from his duties at Emory. His only regret is that he wishes that the orchestra could rehearse three to four times a week; the students' academic schedules are too hectic to squeeze in any more rehearsal time. Since Agnes Scott is too small a college to produce an orchestra made up of only ASC students, the Agnes Scott Orchestra is also a community orchestra. Lemonds notes that this provides Scott stu- dents with the opportunity to play next to seasoned performers. He emphasizes that the most impor- tant aspect of the orchestra is that it gives students the opportu- nity to continue to cultivate a skill that they have been developing since grade school. He also as- serts that the orchestra, in addi- tion to Agnes Scott's music de- partment, which is very student-oriented and which hires private instructors for its students' benefit, will attract talented stu- dents to ASC. Lemonds is particularly excited about the Orchestra's May Day Concert: A Salute to Beethoven. On May Day at 6 p.m. the Or- chestra will perform Beethoven's 2nd Symphony in Gaines Audito- rium. Flying back after his perfor- mance with the Rio de Janeiro Symphony earlier that week, Mr. Will Ransom will play with the Or- chestra. Completing his second year as the director of Joyful Noise, Nathan Grigsby smiles. "Music is me. It's what I love." Involved with gospel music since he was in tenth grade and music in general since he was a child, he earned both a degree in Instrumental Mu- sic Education and his first oppor- tunity to direct a choir at Florida A&M University, and he has been directing ever since. Although the trumpet is his instrument, he has taught himself piano and accom- panies Joyful Noise and other groups he directs. He is the Min- ister of Music at Welcome Friends Baptist Church and holds workshops for other church choirs. In fact, he was holding a work- shop for Evergreen Baptist Church's choir to celebrate their church's anniversary when Agnes Scott student and Joyful Noise member Felicia Williams ap- proached him about coming and listening to the group practice. Felicia explains that when Joy- ful Noise started a little over two years ago they were basicai., singing hymns a cappella. "We wanted to get into more diversi- fied gospel and needed a piano player, so Dr. Bynside suggested we look for a director," Felicia ex- plains. Grigsby originally volunteered to direct the group's rehearsals of at least once a week and much more often before performances: however, Dr. Bynside requested some compensation for him from Student Government for this year. Grigsby enjoys being able to work Beth Leonard. President of the '87 -'88 board, was the first to step out, walk around the circle, stop in front of a junior, and an- nounce the new member's full name. Beth then lit a candle for the new member and the two walked around the circle and shared a spot in the inner circle with the other Mortar Board members. Tapping proceeded in this manner with each senior member of Mortar Board an- nouncing the name of a new ju- nior member. Parents of the 1988 -'89 Mortar Board had been contacted prior to the tapping ceremony and were invited to attend the cere- mony as well as the Mortar Board convocation the following day. To ensure that the Juniors would not suspect that they had been elect- ed, the parents were kept out of sight while being able to view the ceremony from the windows of the student center. After the ceremony, parents and new members were invited to a reception given by the senior board. Wednesday morning's convo- cation was held in honor of both the old and new Mortar Board members. Julianna Winters, an alumna of Agnes Scott, spoke about life twenty years from now. While remarking that one never knows what the future holds, she left the audience with the words a teacher once told her. "Put a smile on your face, keep dancing, and don't look at your feet." Congratulations to all the new members of Mortar Board, and thanks to the 1987 -'88 board for all their hard work this year. At Mortar Board initiation on March 21, the new board elected the following officers: President, Carolyn Weaver; Vice President, Dianne Dornbush; Treasurer. Carolyn Lewis; Secretary. Mitrina Mogelnicki. Nathan Grigsbj leads Joyful Noise rehearsal from tin- piano. Photo bj < 'itrollni 1 1 with talented students: "It's a real- ly good environment. I feel that I can teach them any kind of song and they can learn it." Since he is used to rehearsing two to three hour's at a time, he regrets that Joyful Noise's rehearsal time is only an hour. He explains that al- though the members are busy and have to leave, he loves re- hearsals and wants them to last. He encourages other young women who are interested in gospel music to join, emphasizing how serious and dedicated the group is to getting their message across in song. A bowler and a ping-pong play- er in his spare time. Grigsby com- ments. "I'm not Quincy Jones or Elton John, but I do what I can," adding, "I do what I do from my heart, and that's more important than anything else." Students Hear Women Leaders Speak by Charay Norwood and Debbie Sirban Women gathering together for common study and sharing is not an unusual event for Agnes Scott students. However, when we at- tended a national conference of women on "Women and the Con- stitution: A Bicentennial Perspec- tive." we found it a completely dif- ferent experience. Our professors were Rosalynn Carter. "Lady Bird" Johnson. Bar- bara Jordan. Geraldine Ferraro. Sandra Day O'Connor, and Cor- retta Scott King. Other speakers included Rosa Parks. Bella Abzug. and our own Ruth Schmidt. Our fellow classmates were college professors, judges, politicians, and other students. During the two-day conference, we learned about women's roles in shaping our Constitution. We also gained a greater awareness of the need for more women's participation in current national affairs and politics. Women's rights and issues are still being neglected. Women are also not using their potential to make the necessary changes. The leaders stressed that women need to exercise their right to vote, to run for local and national offices, and to report acts of discrimination. The state of women's rights is not accept- able until the Equal Rights Amendment is a reality. As the Honorable Barbara Jordan stat- ed, "Life is too short and too large to hang out a sign 'For Men Only. ' As we eventually leave Agnes Scott for the "real world," we need to be aware that it is still a man's world, but that this will not be the case for very long. As stu- dents, we should take advantage of our opportunities for women's studies and participate in the leadership roles available to us. We should vote in all elections and put women into more power- ful offices. One day soon, we will share an ideology that states, "All men and women were created equal." In This Features Issue: Clements Joins Peace Editorials Arts- Professor Challenges Mission and Purpose Guide to Spring Fling J_yllllllg \l clgC lyjj News Sports Brown Speaks at Chimo Convocation Seniors Triumph in (,rage ^) Vnllpvhflll fP^op 1?^ vuncyuciii d^c i z, ) Juniors strut their stuff at the talent show as part of capping, ASC's traditional rite of passage. Photo by Mandy Roberts THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Number 12 April 15, 1988 Woodruff Athletic Complex Dedication Culminates Campus Renovation Projects \ by Katie Pattillo The grand opening of the Robert W. Woodruff Physical Ac- tivities Center was held on Satur- day, March 26, 1988. The guest of honor and featured speaker at the dedication was Olympic Gold Medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson, who was accompanied by her husband, Scott, and five month old daughter, Abigail. Ms. Benoit entered the 1987 Summer Olympics as an under- dog due to a knee surgery, but she came away with the winning time. She is also the holder of the American record in the Boston Marathon. Ms. Benoit discussed the on- going fight to increase the num- ber of Olympic events for women and told of the struggle for the women's marathon, held for the first time during the summer of 1987. She also told the audience that because of the competition for scholarships, and the pressure on recipients to perform, college athletics can sometimes get in the way. She said that American young people share an overall disappointment with the Olympics. Benoit thinks these feelings may stem from the way recruitment and scholarships are handled for collegiate athletics. Other speakers during the opening were President Ruth Schmidt; L.L. Gellerstedt, Jr., Chairperson, Board of Trustees; Boisfeuillet Jones. President, Robert W. Woodruff Foundation; Dr. Kathryn Manuel, Chairperson, Physical Education Department; Gue Hudson, Dean of Students; and Sarah Jewett, SGA Presi- dent. After the speeches, the "fun" began. Ms. Benoit lead about 250-300 people in a 5K run through the Winnona neighbor- hood. For those not up to this much activity, a "fun run" was held on the track. A synchronized swim- ming and diving show was held in the new 25 meter olympic-size pool. The Emory Diving Team and the Cobb Aqua Ribbons, a teenage swimming club, were some of the participants. Specta- tors watched from the second- floor viewing gallery. The new pool's unique design reduces the number of waves, making it easier for competitive and synchronized swimmers. In addition, it is equipped with a 3 meter and a 1 meter diving board, starting blocks, and an un- derwater PA system. The facility also contains facul- ty offices for the physical educa- tion department, locker rooms for men and women, a regulation combination volleyball/basketball court, and a weight room. The construction of the Robert W. Woodruff Physical Activities Building marks the completion of the campus renovations which began in 1985. SCOTT 3, Photo by Mandy Roberts President Ruth Schmidt speaks at the opening of the Physical Activities Building. College Assists in Paper Conservation Effort by Lisa Keniry 0mM Runners In the 5k race. Photo by Mandy Robert! Wait, don't throw it away! If it is regular white paper and about the weight that comes out of the PCs or heavier, you can recycle it. Robert Thies, Director of Ad- ministrative Computing, has found a company which will pay Agnes Scott for its recyclable pa- per. The company, Recycall Corpo- ration, sends bonded security people to pick up the paper. They then shred, bale, and finally ship it in sealed containers to the recy- cling paper mills. Agnes Scott pays a $2.00 rental fee per month for each of two recycling bins which are lo- cated in office services on But- trick's lower level. Recycall Cor- poration pays the college $6.00 per 100 pounds for green-lined computer print-out and $2.50 per hundred pounds for 20-lb-bond. The greater the fiber content of the paper, the more it is worth. In any case, the monetary profit for the college is obviously small compared to the other benefits. By recycling, Agnes Scott is di- verting waste from landfills, pro- tecting natural resources, and saving energy. According to Pat Callahan, a Recycall Corporation consultant, this is a gesture which Atlanta sorely needs because "Atlanta is not doing recycling well." Callahan believes that because Atlantans pay only $30.00 per ton for land-filling, as opposed to $110.00 per ton in New York, Atlanta has not yet made recy- cling a priority. If Atlanta contin- ues to grow at its present rate, he says, it will find itself in the same waste storage predicament in ten years that New York now faces. Even the Environmental Pro- tection Agency in Atlanta does not recycle. Ten years ago it au- thorized a quality assessment of Atlanta's recycling needs. The study found that the costs of a major recycling program would, at that time, outweigh the benefits for Atlanta. This study is now out- dated, according to Callahan, in part because it was done before computer paper replaced key- punch cards. Agnes Scott can potentially save 27 trees, 41 0 gallons of fuel, and 10 cubic yards of landfill space each week, believes Calla- han. He estimates that each day the average student throws away ap- proximately half a pound of recy- clable paper. Academic depart- ments waste an average of one pound of paper per day. To meet the recycling goal at Agnes Scott will take community effort, maintains Callahan. He thinks that students could run the program themselves, with the en- dorsement of management and faculty. Bill Washburn, Academic Com- puting Specialist, has already agreed to provide a recycling bin in the computer room. Ursula Booch, Post Office Manager, will allow a bin to be placed in the post office on a trial basis. Bins could eventually be stationed at convenient locations throughout the school. Page 2 THE PROFILE - Friday, April 15, 1988 EDITORIALS THE STOP +.3. SIGN by Sarah Napier Stress is one of the basic facts of college life. We learn about it from our very first days at Agnes Scott from wise seniors, big sis- ters and concerned advisors. We are informed of its inevitability and of various methods of dealing with its symptoms. By the time we are juniors, we are accomplished at identifying several cate- gories and subcategories of stress: academic stress, personal stress (friendship related or romance related), extracurricular stress, and finally the classic "what am I going to do with the rest of my life?" stress. These stresses, which have a tendency to occur simultaneously, can leave a student feeling hopeless and swamped with academic work and personal problems. It is during times like this when we tend to become intensely focused on ourselves and our problems. It seems to take all of our time and energy just to take care of our own needs. Agnes Scott is a small and relatively self-sufficient community which focuses on the growth and development of the individual student. It is easy to become isolated from the larger world and function inside the microcosm of Agnes Scott. While the activities of SGA or the latest convocation may be fresh in one's mind, the political and social problems of the world are distant and do not affect our daily lives. During times of stress this isolation often becomes more intense. While college should be a time of relative self-focus, it should also be a time to learn about and contribute to the world. Agnes Scott provides us with many opportunities to do this, but when the stress sets in it is easy to become self-absorbed. The problems of college life are serious and can feel over- whelming, but I think it is important to put them in perspective. I recently had several experiences which led me to this conclu- sion. During a particularly bad week I was feeling tremendously sorry for myself. How could life and Agnes Scott be so unfair as to ask me to do so much work? After dragging my caffeine-filled self through a dreary Thursday, I decided to take a break and read sev- eral weeks of untouched Newsweeks. What I read shocked me. 4,000 people had died in Iraq as a result of cyanide gas. Several Israeli civilians had been killed. New York City faced a growing problem of homeless people with AIDS. Atlanta housing projects were experiencing the terror of "crack wars." 16-year-old high school students who carried machine guns could make $200 selling crack. How could 4,000 lives have ended while I wept of the injustice of experimental psychology? While reading Newsweek was not the relaxing study break I wanted, it woke me up to how lost in my own problems I had become. This may seem a rather simplistic example of how limited a stu- dent's perspective can be, but it helped me to gain control of the stresses I was experiencing. I know that I have not been magically "cured" of my egocentrism. In several weeks, or even days, I may moan and complain once again. For the time being, however, I have a better sense of how small the problems of a college stu- dent can be compared to those of many of the world's people. Yes, we all experience pain and stress, but most of us will never feel the pain of starvation or the terror of war in our own country. As students and as a community we should take as many opportu- nities as we can to look at the world around us and to try to under- stand others' lives and problems. GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Students Newspaper of Agnes Scott College The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published monthly 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 Sarah Napier Associate Editor Jennifer Burger Business Manager Vee Kimbrell Circulation Manager Alisa Duffey Circulation Assistants Tracy McMahon. Jillian Biggers Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Anne Harris News Editor Peggy Harper Asst News Editor Karen Riggs Sports Editor Sally McMillan Copy Editor Melissa Proctor Photography Editors Mandy Roberts. Adele Clements Assistant Photography Editors Caroline Lewis. Mitnna Mogelnicki Advertising Manager Wendy Worthy Advertising Rep. Sonya Alexander Features Editor Debbie StncKland Asst Features Editors Heather Kelley. San|ukta Sims Reporters Karen Anderson. Mary Lu Chnstiansen. Mike Mears. Adnanne Creety. Katie Pattillo. Joy Howard. Lisa Keniry. A Kimberly Osias. Enca Stamper, Amna Jaffer, Mitnna Mogelnicki, Amy Lovell. Linda Florence. Cindy Amis. Ginger Patton, Beth Mullis. Bettina Gyr. Claire West, Jeniifer Seabode The Profile Agnes Scon College Box 764. Decatur. GA 30030 Pnnted by Chapman Press. Atlanta. GA Typeset by Church St Type and Publishing. Decatur, GA Editor's Note: The Profile always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions. Letters to the Editor should be signed, typed double spaced, and submited to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request LETTERS History of Controversial Quote Examined Dear Editor: According to an interview re- ported in the March 4 Profile arti- cle entitled, "Mission and Pur- pose Raises Controversy," the original Agnes Scott charter is said to contain the quote that Agnes Scott was founded for the purpose of "establishing, perpetu- ating, and conducting a liberal arts college for the higher educa- tion of women under auspices distinctly favorable to the mainte- nance of the faith and practice of the Christian religion." The sup- posed existence of this "mission and purpose" quote in the original charter appears to be a basis for the former biblical literature re- quirement and for present at- tempts to re-draft the Mission Statement to define explicitly how the college's purpose should be carried out. Being curious to read the above quote in the original char- ter, I went to the College archives on the second floor of McCain Li- brary. An examination of files un- der "ASC History" and "Charter" revealed no records of early char- ters. I was beginning to feel that the original charter no longer ex- isted. Dr. Ed McNair's history of Agnes Scott, Lest We Forget, does contain a reproduction of the charter of Agnes Scott's pre- by Karen Anderson The following are excerpts from the minutes of the March 29 and April 5 meetings. The subject of Interdorm's pro- posal was once again discussed. The proposal would add a stipu- lation to the SGA Constitution that one semester of experience on Interdorm would be required for all Interdorm officers, with special exceptions being made by an Interdorm small group. Mit- rina Mogelnicki made a motion to table the proposal until next fall. decessor, The Decatur Female Seminary. This charter does not contain the above quote; it does state, however, that the seminary was established for "the moral and intellectual training and edu- cation of female youth." Being further curious to see if the original charters of Agnes Scott Institute or Agnes Scott College contained the quote, I went to the Dekalb County Court- house to determine whether any records of these existed. Since the old courthouse had burned in 1916 there was a possibility that they did not. The staff of the Superior Court were very helpful in retrieving large, old charter books from warehouse storage and in mak- ing copies of relevant pages. The saga of the original ASC charter is as follows: The court granted the Decatur Female Seminary charter on August 27, 1889. On November 4, 1890, the court granted amendments to that charter to increase the number of trustees to six and to change the name to "The Agnes Scott Insti- tute." On April 10, 1897, the court granted various amendments which modified the corporate or- ganizational structure. On May 12, 1906, the court granted the following amendment: ". . . that the name of said corporation be changed to that of 'The Agnes Scott College,' and in that name it shall have and enjoy and exer- cise all the rights, powers, privi- leges, and restrictions conferred upon it in the original and amend- REP RAP- The motion passed. Rep discussed the topic of stu- dent votes on faculty committees. Mini Abraham made a motion to accept the proposal of student votes on these committees. Car- olyn Weaver seconded the mo- tion. A vote was taken. All in fa- vor. The motion passed. Rep also discussed the possibility of hav- ing a student presence on Ab- sence Committee. Carolyn Weaver made a mo- tion to approve the proposal of student votes on faculty commit- tees. Megan Wallace seconded the motion. A vote was taken. 19 in favor, 1 opposed, and 0 ab- stentions. The motion passed. ed charters, under which the said institute has heretofore been con- ducted." The "mission and purpose" quote which began my search does not appear in the original charter or amendments to it which established Agnes Scott College. A document in the Col- lege archives indicates that this quote was added as an amend- ment to the charter in the 1920's. I think that the moral of this in- teresting historical search is that an institution becomes what we make it. To know what was meant by "the moral and intellec- tual training and education of fe- male youth" we would have to know what was in the minds of Masters Kirkpatrick, Wood, Davis, Houston, Ramspeck, and Mason who incorporated the De- catur Female Seminary. One in- terpretation might be very restric- tive; another very broad or liberal. These diverse tendencies are ap- parent in many religious organi- zations today. In my own opinion, any philosophy which even hints at restricting diversity and inquiry by students and faculty would have very adverse consequences for the future of the college. Per- haps the original purpose was, in- deed, to establish an atmosphere wherein one could scale the peaks of mind, soul, and heart by the free pursuit of any line of in- quiry. Sincerely yours, Tom Hogan, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Psychology Nominations were taken for S.G.A. representatives to various positions and a vote was taken. The new Rep members of elec- tions board are Mini Abraham and Dianne Dornbush, the new assistant treasure is Christy Dick- ert, and Holly Henderson is the elected member of Catalyst Com- mittee. President Jewett gave a report of the current retreat information. The four groups attending retreat will be Rep Council, Honor Court, Interdorm, and Orientation Coun- cil. Other groups wishing to at- tend must petition to Rep by April 25. Friday, April 15, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Mears Discusses the Real Winners of Super Tuesday Primary by Michael Mears, Mayor, City of Decatur The time has come for all of us to take a very close analytical look at just who really won the Presidential Primary in Georgia on March 8, 1988. Obviously, the numbers tell us that Jesse Jack- son received the majority of the popular votes cast and he also gained the most delegates, but who really won the election in Georgia? And, in at least four oth- er Super Tuesday States across the South? First of all, we must acknowledge that any analyses of Super Tuesday has to go beyond just the personality of Jesse Jack- son and in reality it must also go beyond the political message that Jesse Jackson carried to all of the states involved in the Super Tuesday election. Jesse Jackson's candidacy and yes. his victory in Georgia, was more than just another politi- cal contest; it was, in fact, a reaf- firmation of all that this nation has said that it stands for and all that this nation has said that it can be- come. When the final votes were counted on March 8. 1988, a message was finally sent loudly and clearly throughout this coun- try that a black man can indeed be a viable candidate for the Presidency of the United States. The message of the poet Emma Lazarus which is on base of the the Statue of Liberty became a reality on March 8. 1988. This na- tion is at last truly a haven for the poor, the wretched, the poor of spirit, the homeless, and the op- pressed. This nation is at last, in- deed, a land of opportunity. What Super Tuesday tells us in a re- sounding way is that this nation is, in fact, not just a theory, a promise land. A promise land not just for blacks; not just for Hispan- ics; but for all people. What Super Tuesday said was that this nation can, in fact, open its arms and its heart to all people and that it can, indeed, make opportunity avail- able, regardless of a person's col- or; regardless of a person's reli- gion; and regardless of a person's standing in life. That's what Super Tuesday told us but it also had another message and that message is that there were more than just po- litical winners on Super Tuesday. The real winners on Super Tues- day were those individuals who have given their hearts, their for- tunes, and their lives to ensure that someday in this Country a Jesse Jackson would have the opportunity to become President of the United States. Super Tuesday, March 8, 1988, was the time to remember June 12, 1963, when Medger Evers, a NAACP field Secretary was shot to death in his own home in Jack- son, Mississippi, killed hours after President John F. Kennedy had asked Congress to pass what was to become the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Super Tuesday, March 8, 1988, was the time to remember June of 1964 when Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, two young white men who were work- ing with CORE and their friend, James Chaney, a black Mississip- pi civil rights worker was arrested by the police in Philadelphia. Mis- sissippi. They were never to be seen alive again. In August of that year, their bodies were found buried in an earthen dam near Philadelphia. Mississippi. Super Tuesday, March 8, 1988, was the time to remember Febuary 18, 1965 when Jimmie Lee Jackson, a twenty-six year old black man was shot to death by Alabama State Troopers dur- ing a peaceful demonstration in Marion, Albama. Super Tuesday, March 8, 1988, was the time to rmember March of 1965 when Ms. Viola Liuzzo, a white mother of five, was driving back to Montgomery, Alabama to pick up a group of civil rights marchers. That night on a lonely Alabama highway, Ku Klux Klan thugs murdered her and left her lifeless bodv in the car in a road- side ditch. We must never allow the names of the real winners of Su- per Tuesday to be erased from the annals of our social history, from our consciousness, or from our thoughts. Super Tuesday must be proclaimed as a victory for the Michael Schwerners, the James Chaneys, the Andrew Goodmans, the Viola Liuzzos, the Medger Evers, and the Jimmie Lee Jacksons of the Nation. We must proclaim as winners all those individuals who gave their lives to the movement that made the results of Super Tuesday possible. We have to go back and put this Super Tuesday elec- tion in the context of what was going on in this Country in the '50s and '60s and 70s. We must remember that those thugs and murderers who buried Michael Schwerner, James Chaney, and Andrew Goodman in that lonely earthen dam in Mis- sissippi in 1965 were not able to prevent the ultimate victory of what those young men died to obtain. Michael Schwerner. James Chaney, and Andrew Goodman have come back today as the real victors in this election. And, we must also know that somewhere the spirit of Medger Evers and Viola Liuzzo must be celebrating the grandest victory of all. The Victory of knowing that they didn't die in vain. The spirit of Jimmie Lee Jackson can now be hoisted on the shoulders of the Super Tuesday voters and carried forward as a victor be- cause the cause for which he gave his life prevailed and was victorious on Super Tuesday Fi- nally, that spiritual mountaintop occupied by Dr. Martin Luther King and the other martyrs of the Civil Rights and Human Rights Movements must have been a joyous place, indeed, when the votes were counted on March 8, 1988 because those martyrs were the real winners of the elec- tion held on that day. This article originally appeared in the March 16 issue of The Dekalb News Sun. by Mary Lu Christiansen, CRNP It's that time again springtime in Atlanta! Sun-worshippers and Azaleas appear at about the same time. Unfortunately, the warning for the sun-worshippers remains the same. Protect your- self from the harmful effects of the sun painful burns, prema- ture aging, and skin cancer. Most college students are not too concerned with premature ag- ing. Unfortunately, the results of overexposure to the sun, dam- aged skin tissue and wrinkled and leathery skin, often appear at an early age. This damage can re- HEALTH NOTES suit in skin cancer. Approximately 400,000 cases of skin cancer are reported annu- ally to the American Cancer Soci- ety, with 27,000 cases occurring in Georgia. Georgia has a higher regional average due to its elevation and longer periods of sunshine. Avoid prolonged exposure during the peak sun hours, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. when the sun is most in- tense. Always wear a sun screen with an SPF of 8 or higher, de- pending on your skin type. Fair and light skinned people are more susceptible to the sun's damag- ing rays and need more protection. The choices committee has re- ceived 62 completed evaluations which were distributed followinq the recent AIDS video confer- ence. The overall rating for the conference was 60% good-excellent, 16% average, and 24% fair-poor. The three segments of the con- ference were rated separately, but to conserve space here, the ratings were combined and show that 80% rated the segments av- erage-excellent. The question and answer peri- od received the following ratings: 48% good-excellent, 23% aver- age, 27% fair-poor. When asked if they felt that the conference was too long, 68% re- sponded yes. Some of the re- spondents felt that they knew much of the information which was presented in the conference. Streetbeat: Mission and Purpose Reflective ofASC? compiled by Heather Kellev Teresa Ramirez Class of 1990 The purpose of the college was to have those kinds of Christian values inter-related with academic work, but as the college has changed and grown over the years, [stu- dents] don't really perceive this college as a fundamentally Christian college. Instead, it's become a place of academic excellence. . . Although [Agnes Scott] was founded [with tradi- tional Christian values], that spirit of Christianity is. . . not as alive. The Committee on Community Diversity helps us to understand the differences. . Jill Barkholtz Class of 1990 "[The proposed statement] doesn't make any sense to me because it's saying 'we want you to have no religious affilia- tion, we welcome you,' but then it keeps pounding and pounding on the belief in Je- sus Christ. If you have a differ- ent religious affiliation, you might not believe in Jesus Christ. . . they're almost con- tradictinq themselves, because why would they want some- body who didn't have those beliefs, if [Christianity] is what they're trying to uphold? It doesn't make sense. . ." Betsi Johnson Class of 1991 "This school was founded on a Christian tradition, morals, and faith, but I don't think that today this Statement of Mission and Purpose fits what this school is doing at all. By reading this [proposed statement], I would perceive this school as being much more stringently religious than it is,. . . it makes it sound like [Christianity] is the main thing we stress. They do stress morals and faith here, but not as stringently. . . I think we need diversity on the campus. . . I'm afraid that this [proposed statement] might turn a few people off as to what this school is all about." Louisa Parker Class of 1989 "I don't think it reflects Agnes Scott as it is. . . Agnes Scott is a group of young women who want to learn and to study; . . . part of going through college is looking at your own Christianity, [it's a part of] growing up and being on your own. . . I think they ex- clude some people who are here. Also, Agnes Scott en- courages international stu- dents. . . who I'm sure are not Christians, so I don't think that represents them. . . I don't think it's fair for the statement of the college to be so specific about certain beliefs of the Christian faith." Marsha Michie Class of 1990 "I think that the overall State- ment and what it says is not so bad as the conservative Chris- tian overtones in the state- ments. . . It doesn't say that Agnes Scott's sole purpose is the furthering of the Christian faith, but the statements in [it] about the Christian faith and especially the affirmation that God has revealed ultimate truth in the person and work of Jesus Christ,' make it seem as if Agnes Scott's whole purpose is to further this faith, and that's a bad thing." Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, April 15, 1988 NEWS Internationalizing ASC Enhances the Educational Experience photo b> C aroline Lewis Chimo member (L-R, front to back): Niromi Wazawa, Zeynep Yalim, Evren Dagdelen, Anna-Lena Neld, Naurin Khan, and Amna J after. by Sarah Napier Most of us associate the name Chimo with Agnes Scott's Inter- national Student Organization, but at convocation on Wednes- day, April 5. students learned that it also means "hello" in an eskimo language. The Chimo sponsored convo- cation featured Dr. George Brown, ASC's new Global Aware- ness Director, who spoke on "Bringing the World to Decatur, Georgia: Internationalizing the Campus Environment." Convocation also included an interesting game in which stu- dents were assigned different countries such as Pakistan, Africa and China and could only speak to other students who were also assigned to those countries. Zeynep Yalim, the President of Chimo, began the convocation as she explained the rules of the game. Dean Ellen Hall then intro- duced Dr. George Brown. Brown admitted that he was apprehensive about speaking at convocation because he is a newcomer to Agnes Scott, having only been in his position since January, and because he remem- bered the dreaded "mandatory" convocations at his alma mater, Davidson College. Brown spoke of many reasons that our Global Awareness Pro- gram is of such vital importance to the idea of a liberal arts educa- tion. The lives of people in the by A. Kimberly Osias On Tuesday March 29, Rabbi Philip N. Kranz of Atlanta's Tem- ple 'Sinai led a model Seder in the faculty dining room. The Seder, a "festival meal," began at 5:00 p.m. and ended at 6:20 p.m. It provided the Agnes Scott Com- munity insight into the sacred fes- tival of Passover. Passover, or "Pessah" in He- brew, is the festival which marks the onset of harvest time in the Holy Land and also commemo- rates the flight of the Jews from Egypt under Moses. The festival lasts seven days for Conservative and Reform Jews and eight days for Orthodox Jews. The Jewish people were freed from bondage in Egypt to proclaim and work for the liberty of all people. The traditional Passover sym- bols were at the mock Seder: the salt water symbolizing tears, the parsley symbolizing spring, the shank bone of the lamb symboliz- ing the pastoral spring sacrifice, the boiled egg symbolizing re- birth, and the unleavened bread or matzoh symbolizing the slav- ery and the freedom of the Jews. In Egypt there was little time to bake real bread, so matzoh, world today are linked, explained Brown, citing as evidence the fact that it is cheaper now to fly to London than to San Francisco, and that the fate of people in one country is often directly linked to the fate of those in another. "Learning about the world beyond our international and culutural boundaries is an essential part of the liberal arts." While obviously it is possible to exist in isolation from the world, said Brown, it is difficult to be- come truly educated if one lives in isolation. To be internationally aware should be essential to any student. Brown emphasized this point saying, "learning about the world beyond out international and cultural boundaries is an es- sential part of the liberal arts." Agnes Scott is becoming a col- lege which is increasingly "inter- nationally aware." Last year, Brown pointed out, 75 students and 13 faculty members traveled abroad as part of the Global Awareness Program. Study in another country can add a new dimension to a stu- dent's education. Brown empha- sized that "to study abroad can provide a unique kind of growth which is unleavened, had to do. Hence, it is called the bread of af- fliction. In accordance with tradition, a simple meal of baked chicken, bitter vegetables (broccoli and carrots), and Charosset (a mix- ture of apples, nuts, and honey) was served. Everyone recited selected pas- sages from the Torah, the He- brew Bible. Rabbi Kranz is teaching a course in Basic Judaism this semester and plans to return to Agnes Scott next fall. He has also taught at Georgia State Universi- ty. Holy Week Service by Karen Riggs In celebration of the Easter season and in remembrance of Christ's resurrection, the Christian Association sponsored a Holy Week service. Reverend Miriam Dunson and President of CA Dolly Purvis lead the worship service. Joining together in the reassur- ance of faith, the audience partici- pated by reading responsively and with the singing of hymns. Af- terwards Dolly led the prayer of and education." When one travels to a new cul- ture it is important to expand one's knowledge through ques- tioning. Brown equated this to the constant "whys" of a young child. This kind of curiosity can help us to grow as students and people. Brown pointed to the many re- sources in Atlanta, such as the Carter Center which can con- tribute to an international experi- ence in our very own city. Even Decatur has an international con- nection with Burkino Faso in Africa. Brown discussed the possibility of internships overseas that would give students international working experiences. In the fu- ture every Agnes Scott student may have the opportunity to inte- grate study abroad into her edu- cation. "Agnes Scott is an international campus" said Brown. Agnes Scott also has the potential "for being a community that expects to find the world at its doorsteps and knows what to do with it when it does." The international students of Agnes Scott are a tremendous resource, said Brown, and have literally brought the world to our college. These students are here to receive an education, but they can also, according to Brown, give us an education. All one has to do is ask. Brown challenged the students of Agnes Scott asking, "Do we know these students?" The 20 international students of Agnes Scott represent 14 countries from around the world. confession and the assurance of pardon. Joyful Noise under the di- rection of Nathan Grigsby added to the service by singing two spe- cials, "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" and "There Is No Greater Love." The featured speaker of the day was Dr. Joseph Roberts from the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta. His sermon was based on the parable of the rich young ruler, Mark 10:17-22. In this pas- sage of scripture a ruler ap- proaches Christ and asks Him "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" In response, Christ tells him to sell all of his riches and to give to the poor. The "Unavoidable Question" that Roberts emphasized was this one, "What must I do to inherit everlasting life?" Roberts felt it was important that we invest our resources. Whether it be time or money or intellect we each should try to make a difference in the world, to make a contribution. If we do this then perhaps we can leave changes behind us; and it is because of these changes we will be remembered or, in other words, keep on living. He chal- lenged the students in particular to step out of academics from time to time and to be aware of what is going on around them. The service was closed with these thoughts and with a bene- diction of inspiration, "Go in Faith, Hope, and Love!" Brown offered the image of a mo- saic, which is rich with diversity but also represents a whole, to explain the importance of an in- ternational campus. Brown also offered an anec- dote in which a man said to his wife as they were traveling to Japan, "We're not foreigners, we're Americans." To understand what it is like to be a foreigner and a minority is an important component of an international ex- perience, according to Brown. Brown concluded as he quoted Shakespeare, who understood the importance of "seeing the wonder of the world abroad." A reception followed in the lob- by of Gaines during which the au- dience had a chance to experi- ence the difficulty of communicating when many peo- ple do not speak the same lan- guage. Improve your grades with hypnosis. Remove anxieties from tests. Improve memory and concentration. Increase motivation to study. First two sessions for the price of one. CALL CASTLE HYPNOSIS 476-0140 "The Amis Race from a Peaceful Perspective" William H. Withrow, speaker Monday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. McKinney Date Parlor sponsored by Waging Peace STUDENTS & ALUMS! SPRING IS HERE! CAN SUMMER BE FAR BEHIND? Register now and start working at interesting temporary jobs immediately or you can wait until school is through. We have many assignments with top companies in the Atlanta area at top pay rates! Experience the world of business... meet new people... and earn money, too 1 "Take a break with Uniforce" call or come in today! UNIFORCE TEMPORARY SERVICES 3145 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta, Ga 30305 365-8990 Holy Week: Students Experience Varied Traditions Friday, April 15, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEWS IN BRIEF NEWS Peace Corps Sponsors Workshop in Atlanta GM WORKERS REFUSED BONUSES For the second year in a row, hourly and salaried workers at General Motors will not receive any profit sharing checks, but 5,000 top GM executives will be given stock worth $178.3 million. Though yearly earnings for GM rose 24%, a spokesperson for the company said they were not enough to improve the profit sharing prospects for rank-and- file workers. In contrast, Ford Mo- tor Companies' hourly and salaried employees are expected to pocket profit sharing checks averaging in excess of $3,000 each. The reaction among the 8,200 employees at GM's two metro Atlanta plants was general- ly subdued. Some employees, however, expressed bitterness regarding the situation. GEORGIA COLLEGES WARNED OF DEADLINE Georgia is one of six states or- dered by the U.S. Secretary of Education to present acceptable desegregation plans by Decem- ber 31, 1988. Civil rights groups, especially the NAACP Legal De- fense and Educational Fund, protested the warning, which they termed as weak. These groups complained that the department had dropped almost all efforts to enforce educational civil rights. In. Georgia, compliance violations cited include failure to enhance the three public traditionally black colleges, Fort Valley State, Al- bany State, and Savannah State and failure to integrate Albany Ju- nior College and Albany State College. STAR GEORGIA STUDENT MAKES THE GRADE Atlantan Brian Hooker, who maintains a 4.28 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), is considered to be one of the city's most outstanding stu- dents. In addition to academics, the Benjamin E. Mays High School senior is President of SGA and an officer in several other organizations. The aspiring engineer has already been of- fered more than $600,000 in scholarships and is currently preparing for the Westinghouse Science Talent Institute Competi- tion. He credits his divorced mother and other older, scholasti- cally excellent black students for encouraging him to become a high achiever. McDonald s, gmand sears plan giveaway The McDonald's Corporation, General Motors' Oldsmobile Divi- sion, and Sears, Roebuck & Company will launched a big giveaway promotion on April 1, 1988. The campaign offers cars, cash, food, and clothing as prizes and is based on McDonald's suc- cess in 1987 with a Monopoly game promotion. Though GM and McDonald's officials refused to comment on how much the promotion was worth, a Detroit- based trade publication indicated that the McDonald's-Oldsmobile part of the deal is worth $110 mil- lion. THREE MINORITY CONTRACTORS INDICTED A black Atlanta businessman and two white construction firm owners were indicted on March 24 by a federal grand jury for al- legedly plotting to cheat the gov- ernment in contracts awarded to minority businesses. The con- tracts are worth nearly $6.5 mil- lion. David Parrish and two out- of-state businessmen Calvin Shuler ancf William Ted Phillips, Sr. were indicted on conspiracy and mail fraud charges. Accord- ing to the indictment and U.S. At- torney Robert Barr, a minority firm. Southeast Grading, received three high-priced "non-negotiat- ed" construction contracts. They then resold them to white-owned firms for profit. The contracts were awarded through the Small Business Bureau (SB) Section 8(a) program. Parrish's attorney called the accusations 'totally un- The above report was com- piled by Renee Dennis using the February 11 and 12, 1988 and March 25, 1988 issues of The At- lanta Constitution and the Febru- ary 12, 1988 issue of The New York Times. the cappees participated in. On Monday night, some cappees had the pleasure of gallivanting around Atlanta on a scavenger hunt. April 5th was no normal crazy day at Agnes Scott. Typically, all students participate, but on Tues- day the juniors won the crazy award. Keeping the Salvation Army well in business, the juniors flaunted their attire ranging from lost tourists to a nine months pregnant bride. Bizarre activities kept the com- munity entertained as the juniors announced their devoted love and admiration to the senior class. On Wednesday, the day of capping, the cappees went on the traditional bus ride. In previ- ous years, the bus took the cappees to Tech or Emory for a "humiliating" experience. This year, however, the destination was unknown. After the bus ride, the capping dinner was held in the dining hall. The following cer- emony remains a secret. Although the capping activities were a bit looney, the juniors seri- ously showed their love and dedi- cation to the senior class and of course, to fun. Rising juniors should begin to bury their shame and await their turn for "capping." Most Memorable Moment of Capping: A Stripper Being Chased through the Dining Hall by Energetic Juniors by Joy Howard On Saturday, March 26, Missy Ritchie, Daphne Burt, Dusty Hill, and Joy Howard attended the Peace Corps Opportunities Workshop held in the Atlanta Re- gional Office. Though the advertisement in Southline read "Office With a View," the students attending were told that the best they could hope for would be thatch-roofed huts. Speakers at the workshop in- cluded former Peace Corps vol- unteer Orlando Mayfield who of- fered his perspective on the Peace Corps experience. His Senegalese wife offered the perspective of the host coun- try. Other parts of the seminar in- cluded a viewing of the movie The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love and a segment on how to put together a competitive application. By Adriane Creety FINAL CAREER EVENING The last career evening sched- uled for the 1987-88 school year will be held on April 20th from 6- 7:30 p.m. in the Career Library in Main. The workshop is entitled "Now What? Making It on Your Own," and is co-sponsored by Career Planning and Placement and the Financial Aid Office. Top- ics to be discussed include: re- paying student loans, establish- ing credit, locating apartments, preparing for a job and under- standing fringe benefits pack- ages. Booklets with information will be handed out and additional resources will be discussed. SENIOR ALERT The Career Planning & Place- ment Office needs to hear from you concerning second inter- views, job offers, and job accep- tances. We need this information from all of you, those who have not interviewed through this office as well as those who have. It is important for our office to have accurate records concerning the employment experiences of each graduating class. Please stop by the CP&P Office in Main some- time between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 This is an exciting time for the Peace Corps as it stands poised for a new spurt of growth. At the seminar, students were informed that the Peace Corps is now ex- panding to China. By 1992, the number of Peace Corps volunteers is expected to double to 10,000. While growth will be global, the greatest growth is expected to occur in Africa. In Africa the Peace Corps helps to compensate for the low level of aid given by the American gov- ernment. The appearance of the Peace Corps has changed a great deal since the 1960's when the aver- age volunteer was a young liberal arts graduate. Today's volunteers are more highly trained in spe- cialized areas such as agricul- ture, forestry, or nutrition. The av- erage age for volunteers is now about 30. During this phase of rapid expansion, however, the Peace Corps welcomes all inter- ested and qualified candidates. p.m. Monday through Friday to supply us with this information. AGENCY RENT-A-CAR INTERVIEWS Agency Rent-A-Car will visit campus on April 20th. Represen- tatives from this company will in- terview seniors for management training positions and will also in- terview rising sophomores, ju- niors and seniors for summer in- ternships. SCHOOL SYSTEM INTERVIEWS Representatives from the fol- lowing additional school systems will interview on campus: Cobb County Schools, April 18th; Ful- ton County Schools, April 25th; and Atlanta Public Schools, April 26th. All students interested in in- terviewing should complete appli- cations and sign up for interviews ahead of time in the Career Plan- ning & Placement Office in Main. SUMMER INTERNSHIPS All students who have intern- ships during this spring semester or who have them lined up for the summer should notify the Career Planning & Placement Office, whether you have gotten them through this office or not. We need this information for our records. The Laughs Are on the Juniors during Capping by Erica Stamper photo by Mitrina Mogelnicki Debbie Marean, obeying her capper's orders, spreads peace across the campus. three days. This is a time of hilari- ous fun and sisterly bonding be- tween the junior and senior class- es. A few weeks prior to capping, each senior "the capper- " chose her "cappee" the ris- ing junior. During the actual week of capping, the "cappees" go through the initiation process. In her post office box or at another location on campus, the cappee receives her orders for the three days of capping. On April 4th,, the cappees de- lighted the campus with a zany talent show in the dining hall. Several cappees gave their own rendition of classic fairy tales as well as of some classic tunes. The Jackson-5 should watch out for the Cheshire-5 who made their singing debut at this time. The talent show was only one of several "fun-loving" activities Agnes Scott College has a history of tradition. Throughout the year, students are reminded of the past rituals they will look forward to in the future. One of the spring tra- ditions on Scott's campus is cap- ping. This year from April 4th to April 6th, juniors became part of the "capping" tradition. According to Adele Clements, capping is similar to Black Cat. Black Cat officially welcomes the freshmen. Capping, on the other hand, is a traditional event ac- knowledging the upcoming se- niors. In the previous years, capping was a week long event but this year, to avoid any academic inter- ference, capping only lasted UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? CONSIDER ADOPTION! A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Transportation Housing Medical Care Counseling Free of Charge CALL COLLECT 912-228-6339 THE OPEN DOOR ADOPTION AGENCY CAREER CORNER Page 6 THE PROFILE * Friday, April 15, 1988 IPIEaVTUIRIES Grad School, Career, Marriage: There is Life after Agnes Scott by Melanie Mortimer "I am excited. I am a little scared, but I am looking forward to my job," says Beth Leonard about her position upon gradua- tion at Paine Webber Inc. Beth has chosen one of the three more popular activities for up- coming graduates at Agnes Scott College. Other senior's future plans include graduate school, marriage, and a combination of some or all of these choices. Angie Howard, a Stukes schol- ar, has decided to continue her education and pursue a Masters and eventually a Ph.D. at the Uni- versity of Virginia. Stevie Barkholz also has plans to attend graduate school, only she will be taking classes at Emory Law School as a newly- wed. Her summer plans include a July wedding in addition to prepa- ration for law school. Concerning her future as a graduate student, Angie states/'l am very glad that I've been ac- cepted because I feel like I want to try to continue mv education now instead of waiting. Other- wise, I may never do it." Angie will attend U.Va. as not only a graduate student, but also as a teaching assistant. Her responsibilities entail teaching two first-year French classes or one second-year class in addition to attending teaching preparatory classes and following her personal schedule of academics. Angie feels that since a BA will not satisfy her academic goals, graduate school remains the logi- cal and only choice for her imme- diate future. She has begun her preparation here on campus by teaching a first year French class one day per week and receiving valuable advice from the French Department. Although the high caliber French department at U.Va. inter- ested Angie, she considered sev- eral factors in choosing the school, one of her reasons being that "After attending a small school in a large town, I wanted to try a large school in a small town." Angie begins the ascent to the world of "Doctors of Philosophy in French" next fall in Char- lottesville, Virginia. Stevie's future holds plans of_ an apartment here in Atlanta where she and her husband, Steve Norton, will reside following their July wedding. Although mar- riage exists as a significant step in her life, Stevie expressly states, "Definitely getting married is not my only life ambition." She. will attend Emory Law School on a scholarship for a four year program in which she can re- ceive her MBA and Law degree. As a result of an upbringing in a home without the influence of defined sex roles (her father took on most of the responsibility of child-care between working hours and her mother pursued a career of her own), Stevie does not feel threatened by marriage's effects on her lifestyle. She sees mar- riage as a practical solution for trying to maintain two households between Steve and herself and, above all. love emerges as the ruling force. Beth Leonard, from Swains- boro, Georgia, has also decided to stay in Atlanta after graduation this May to work for her present employer. Paine-Webber, Inc. She will continue her position as sales assistant to brokers. In November she plans to test for a license to sell securities and will be- come a registered sales associate. Beth intends to work for some time in this field, perhaps taking time out to get an MBA when she is ready to go back to school. In the meantime. Beth looks forward to the many experiences ahead of her and works hard at her job. "The work experience has giv- en me an opportunity to see my economics background actually being applied, as opposed to be- ing strictly studied as theory." Despite the many different di- rections that Agnes Scott gradu- ates may take, they all seem to share the view that a student's decision must depend entirely on their needs and goals for the fu- ture. Whether graduate school, marriage, a career, or a combina- tion of these come to mind when an Agnes Scott senior discusses her future, one feature stands out; she is prepared for her life ahead and she is confident that she will succeed. Peace Corps to Send Clements to Tunisia by Amna Jaffer I Adele ( lements photo b> Mandv Roberts "For over 25 years, Peace Corps volunteers in developing nations have been making history an inch at a time." according to Adele Clements, a senior who is now a part of this famous organi- zation. Instead of going straight to graduate school. Adele decided to apply as a volunteer for the Peace Corps. She said. "I have to do something with my life. Peace Corps seemed the best thing to do." So Adele filled out one of the long applications, which are used by the recruiter to decide who is eligible for interviews. After a four hour interview. Adele was chosen to work in an agricultural depart- ment called Apiculture, which in- volves the raising of bees. The Peace Corps administra- tion in Washington, D.C. makes the final decision about appli- cants. An excited Adele was re- cently notified of her acceptance. May 4th, after all of her medical checkups, Adele will be on her way to South Carolina for a train- ing program. The training will last for six weeks. Adele will then leave for Tunisia. North Africa, which she will call home for two years. She cannot return to the United States during this period except for medical reasons or a death in the family. Once in Tunisia, Adele will be attending a 36 hour per week Arabic language program, so that she can establish communication with the Tunisians within and out- side the work setting. Adele realizes that initially it will be difficult to adapt to a new at- mosphere and environment, but feels that she must contribute to- ward a change for the better in society. She said, "Pumping money is not the answer. Money with edu- cation is 1 " The Agnes Scott community can be proud of Adele, who will be a contributor to this important mission. Bravo Adele! One Hundred Years of Education Culminates in a Year of Celebration by Debbie L. Strickland Everyone knows, that next year will be Agnes Scott's centennial, but just how is the campus going to celebrate? The celebration begins with the opening weekend on September 23- 25. To start the weekend there will be a Friday morning convocation followed by either brunch or lunch under a huge tent to be erected on the quad. Not only are current students and faculty invited, but also for- mer faculty, faculty emeritus, and other dignitaries. On Friday a prominent literary figure. Joyce Carol Oates. will lecture, and on Saturday there will be a traditional investiture service. On Saturday night there will be a big party on the quad under the tent to which the entire college com- munity and alumnae are invrted. Also, on Saturday night the Capitol Steps, a political satire group, will be performing. This unique comedy group is com- posed of former staff members of Senator Proxmire. Opening weekend concludes on Sunday with a special church service in Gaines which will be led by Isabel Rogers. A very important event of the centennial year is the Agnes Scott exhibit at the Atlanta Histor- ical Society Museum. It will run from November 1988 until gradu- ation in May 1989. Several faculty members are on the committee that is planning the exhibit, which is chaired by Mollie Merrick from the Dean of Students' Office. The exhibit will be designed by a professional and will emphasize the student lifestyles of different periods, in- teresting faculty and staff, and Agnes Scott's interaction with the outside world. An example of the kind of peo- ple it might include is John Flynt. an elderly man who for years rang the dining hall bell. Anyone not in the dining hall when the ringing stopped could not have dinner. Students ahead of their friends would importune Mr. Flynt to "keep ringing" so their friends could make it to dinner. Also, during World War I stu- dents knew when trains carrying soldiers would be passing. Pro- fessors would dismiss classes and allow students to go out and wave to the soldiers on their way to war. The exhibit aims to show this kind of response to the outside world. Throughout the year Agnes Scott will have an alumnae lec- ture series, composed of six lec- tures by particularly distinguished alumnae. Linda Hubert is the chairperson of the committee that will be scheduling a lecture for Septem- ber. October, November, Febru- ary. March, and April. The lecturer will speak at the Wednesday convocation, but will also speak in classes or with small student groups interested in her field. A dinner with outside digni- taries and some members of the college community will be held for each speaker. Another special event will be the academic symposium orga- nized by Dean Ellen Hall and her committee. From the 22nd to the 25th of February. 1989. people will be here from several areas including business, religion, and education. The symposium will be titled "Values for Tomorrow." and the visitors will be leading panels and speaking to not only the campus, but also to outside groups on how ethics are transmitted to women. Founder's Day, which will have a special meaning in our centen- nial year, will be held during the symposium, and the guest speaker will be Martin Marty from the University of Chicago. Another rather original event scheduled for the centennial is a week celebrating the arts from April 25-29. It is being organized by Becky Prophet, and will involve the entire camous in the arts. The key to the event is a work of music entitled "Echoes Through Time." which has been commissioned by the college from Thea Musgrave for the cen- tennial. A unique musical perfor- mance of this piece involving all areas of the arts will be held. Music students and perhaps creative writing students will re- spond artistically to this piece and present their responses. Also during this week there will be Glee Club and Studio Dance performances to entertain the campus. Finally, early in the next school year there will be a closing week- end from September 22 to 24, which will begin with a Friday morning convocation. Although the details are not firm, there will be a campus cele- bration on Saturday night that will feature progressive dance perfor- mances and fireworks. A Sunday church service at Decatur Presbyterian Church and a closing dinner will end the cele- bration of Agnes Scott's centennial. Many people students, facul- ty, staff and alumnae made up the Centennial Committee, which originally planned these events and proposed them to the Presi- dent. Ms. Wynens, of the Centennial Celebration Office, wishes to re- mind students that they are nec- essary to the success of the cele- bration. She needs students as volunteers and hopes that stu- dents will participate fully in the events. Any student wishing to volunteer should contact Ms. Wynens. STUDIO DANCE Spring Concert April 21, 1988 8:15p.m. PresserHall free admission Friday, April 15, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 7 McConnell Attends Politcal Seminar by Joy Howard Between activities such as skinny-dipping in the snow, to learning about the ozone, to shoveling "fertilizer" every after- noon, Julie McConnell had an ex- tremely exciting and insightful Christmas break. Julie was the only student from the south, to spend January 4-26 in intensive learning at Meadow Creek Pro- ject Inc. in the Ozark Mountains. Fourteen other students from Oberlin College, Brown Universi- ty, Swarthmore College, and Col- orado College also participated in this year's seminar entitled "Re- thinking Politics: Beyond Left and Right." The Meadow Creek Project is a nonprofit organization run by David Orr, a former professor of Agnes Scott. Other members of the faculty who have been in- volved in the project at some time include Dr. Leslie, Dr. Cochran, and Dr. Johnson. Meadow Creek is an environ- mentally-sustained community lo- cated in Fox, Arkansas. The community is devoted to promot- ing peaceful and productive co- existence with the environment. The entire facility is heated by solar power or wood from dead trees. Most of the food eaten by Sanjukta Shams The American University in Washington D.C. sponsors the Washington Semester Program, /vhich was established in 1947. There are 200 colleges and uni- /ersities that are members of the orogram. American University is located in a residential area of northwest Washington. Students from a participating institution must be nominated by a program representative in order to attend. Dr. Catherine V. Scott of the political science depart- ment is the program representa- tive at Agnes Scott. The Washinaton Semester Program offers semester-long course work in six different areas: American politics, foreign policy, peace and conflict resolution, economic policy, justice, and jour- nalism. A study abroad program is also offered in selected world capitals including London, Vienna, Brus- there is grown on the farm. The Meadow Creek community is a member of the Organic Farmers Organization in the area which encourages regional residents to buy products grown in the region. In addition, the community em- phatically advocates organic farming methods as opposed to modern bio-technology. The students participating in the seminar were expected to do their share of work on the farm; hence Julie's opportunity to shov- el "fertilizer." Julie rose early and began her day reading about var- ious environmental topics and their relation to politics. After reading each day, Julie heard biologists, politicians, ani- mal rights advocates and other such experts lecture on subjects tied to her reading. The rest of her afternoon was spent working on the farm, hiking in the woods, or participating in discussions of that day's information. These discussions often be- came so heated that they lasted late in to the night: "Every night it was hard to go to sleep because you were thinking so hard. . . I was forced to face questions [about my feelings toward politics and the environment] that most people would shy away from." Julie said that they learned about a variety of topics ranging from animal rights to technology sels, Poland, Jamaica, Buenos Aires, Bonn, and Rome. The Washington Semester Program is designed to give stu- dents an opportunity to experi- ence an exciting semester in the nation's capital. Last semester two students from Agnes Scott participated in the program. Kathryn Smith, a senior majoring in political sci- and the Constitution to women's rights. They also discussed work- er democracy, the topic of Dr. Gus Cochran's sabbatical last year. The emphasis, however, was on such pressing environ- mental issues as the ozone layer, deforestation, the spread of the Sahara, and the fact that "popula- tion is increasing at a greater rate than the earth can sustain." Julie says she was appalled to learn that "half of the species now in existence will be extinct by the end of our life time. We destroy species because instead of trying to work within our boundaries, we just exploit [the ecosystem]." Julie is distressed by the apathetic "as- long-as-it-doesn't-happen-in-my- life-time attitude" prevalent among Americans today. The fact "that Presidential candidates aren't even addressing these is- sues" is testimony to her opinion. Julie left Meadow Creek con- vinced that changes have to be made. She also seems con- vinced that she can be instru- mental in initiating some of those changes. She feels the key in do- ing so is to get away from short- term thinking and begin looking further down the road to effects of our destructive behavior. It is im- portant to believe that the individ- ual can make a difference. As Julie ominously predicts: "Obviously we can't go on in the ence, found the program to be a great experience. Kathryn partici- pated in the justice program. She was able to do internships at the judiciary committee and the pub- lic defender's office. Kathryn feels that her exposure to various ar- eas of the justice system have made her more certain of her fu- ture plans. Junior Sarah Jewett is an inter- national relations major. She par- ticipated in the foreign policy pro- gram. She feels that it is a valuable opportunity for ASC stu- dents to be able to attend such a unique program. They spent much of their time working, writ- ing research papers and study- ing, but Georgetown provided a great change of pace. The Washington Semester Program is available to ASC stu- dents who are interested in spending an exciting semester in Washington D.C. and learning about government. Students should contact Cathy Scott for more information. Julie McConnell same direction. The earth just can't sustain this kind of lifestyle." She says we "can't just go on by Linda Florence During spring semester se- niors' thoughts turn to graduation, juniors try to make it through cap- ping, and freshmen celebrate the completion of one year away from home. But what about sophomores? Their thoughts have to focus on the selection of a major. The official deadline occurs during Course Selection Week. A poll of sophomores revealed many similarities among students. Some declare their major by the end of their freshman year. If not officially, most have at least decided on a major. They then use their sophomore year to be- gin working toward major require- ments. Pamela Clemmons, an English literature-creative writing/biology maior, came to Agnes Scott knowing she wanted to attend medical school. To that end, she had already decided to major in biology. She found that the biology cur- riculum did not meet her need for creativity, however. So by the end of her freshman year, she de- clared a double major. Pam said most of her friends have chosen a double major be- cause they are interested in two things and Agnes Scott does not offer minors. Pam averages 19 hours per semester and plans to attend summer school to pick up a physics course. Teresa Ramirez also decided her major by the end of her fresh- man year. Unlike Pam, she did not officially declare until her sophomore year. Teresa came to Agnes Scott with an open mind. After taking thinking 'Oh, we'll stop it in time.' Chances are, at this rate, we probably won't." courses in subjects to which she had never been exposed, she opted for international relations. Teresa says if minors were an option, she would choose French. Shannon Williamson came to Agnes Scott knowing that she wanted to work with handicapped children. By the end of her freshman fall semester, she had decided to major in sociology. By the time spring semester ended, she had decided to double major in psy- chology. Now, at the end of her sophomore year. Shannon has picked up education also. Shannon plans to attend grad- uate school in special education after her senior year. Megan Wallace made her deci- sion by November of her fresh- man year. Megan came to Agnes Scott interested in psychology, and af- ter taking one course, she was hooked for sure. Like Shannon. Megan has plans for graduate school. Not all students decide before the deadline, however. Senior Adele Clements "decided the day I turned in my brown card." Adele said she had the most hours in economics, and the ma- jor was a flexible one. She had business and law school in the back of her mind at the time. Director of Student Activities Karen Green reminisced about her days as a student and said. "I waited until I had to declare a major." She chose psychology first, and then added religion. Freshman Lynda Johnson has officially declared her major as math and education. Lynda said she knew what she wanted. But. she adds. "I may pick up physics, too." Whatever the decision and whenever it was made, it is defi- nite that sophomores have to choose and soon. MISS USA WINS $250,000 ON CBS-TV MISS GEORGIA USA I PAGEANT 1989 NO PERFORMING TALENT REQUIRED You can win tame and fortune as Georgia's j representative in the nationally televised Miss USA Pageant next spring. The search for Miss Georgia is on. State finals will be November 19 & 20 in Atlanta. If you are single and be- tween the ages of 17 and 24 as ot February 1. 1989. you may qualify For FREE entry informa- tion, send your name, address, age and telephone to Miss Georgia USA, National Headquarters, P.O. Box 676, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 or phone TOLL FREE 800 -525-5025. DONNA RAMPY Miss Georgia USA WW MISS GA RECEIVES EUROPEAN TRIP LONDON FOG Spring Concert April 28, 1988 8:15 p.m. Presser Hall free admission Students Capitalize on Washington Seminar Sarah Jewett and Kathrvn Smith at American University Sophomores Choose Majors Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, April 15, 1988 ATURES Runner Joan Benoit Samuelson Reveals Secrets of Success I Joan Benoit Samuelson shows her daughter Jones watch. by Mitrina Mogelnicki On March 26. 1988, I had the privilege of interviewing the 5-3," 104 pound renowned runner, Joan Benoit Samuelson. Joan, a timid and tiny-boned woman, be- came recognized after winning and setting a world record in the Boston Marathon in 1983. Then, in 1984, before a supportive American crowd, Joan was victo- s new Agnes Scott t-shirt as Ruth Schmidt, rious again, winning a Gold Medal in the Los Angeles Olympic Games. In 1985, Joan s success continued as she won and set a national record in the Chicago Marathon. MM: What makes you a win- ner? JBS: I have a genuine desire. . . a burning desire to compete. The needed support of family and friends also builds up the confi- dence in me. MM: How do you train physi- photo b> Mandj Roberts L.L. Gellerstedt, Jr., and Boisfeuillet cally? Do you have a set number of miles per week to run? Do you have a set amount of time per week to run? JBS: I have no set program for each day or each week. If I'm feeling good, I run hard, fast and for a long distance. If I'm feeling good for five to six days straight, I run hard for five to six days straight. I listen to my body. MM: How do you train in terms of mental toughness? Is there something you say to yourself to keep you going in marathon races? JBS: I keep reminding myself of how hard I've worked. If some- one is beside me or running ahead of me, I ask myself, 'Has this person really trained as hard as I have?' Then, I increase my speed and show how hard I've trained for the race. MM: What did it feel like to run in the 1984 Olympics here in the U.S.? JBS: There was a lot of pres- sure on me because I was an American; however, Gretta White was the one expected to win. I was the underdog. So there was not too much pressure. I really did not think I was going to win. . . It was an unexpected surprise. MM: What type of nutrition plan do you follow? Do you have a maintenance diet? Do you take many vitamins? JBS: I always say I'm on a strict 'seafood' diet. When I see' food, I eat it. Seriously speaking, I do tend to eat a lot of grains and poultry. I try to stay away from fried, greasy, and salty foods. I do eat a little red meat every once in a while, and I do have a weak- ness for ice cream. I really don't think many vitamins are neces- sary if you're eating well-bal- anced meals. I. myself, am ane- mic, so I take iron supplements. If I have a race in the morning, I do not eat after dinner the night be- fore. If I participate in an after- noon race. I have a light break- fast in the morning (i.e. tea and toast) on the day of the race. MM: Where is your home now? How is your new 'family life'? Would you like Abigail to be a runner like you? JBS: My husband Scott, my daughter Abigail, and I reside in Freeport, Maine. I love Abigail, and I can't wait to expose her to a variety of activities. If she hap- pens to like running, that will be great. If she does not, that will be fine, too. Who knows? She may not be athletic at all. MM: What are your future plans? Do you have any other goals you'd like to accomplish? JBS: I do hope to participate in the 1988 Olympic trials in June. However, I'm still trying to over- come a back injury; so only time will tell. I'm looking at the possibil- ity of running in the New York Marathon in the fall. My dream is to run a marathon in two hours and twenty minutes. Students' Summer Jobs Result in Tales of Enjoyment and Tribulation by Amy Lovell The time of year has arrived to begin considering the activities available during the three months not consumed in scholarly pur- suits. The quest for funds for the coming fall to pay tuition and buy books has sent many students in search of the perfect job. Several students' recollections of past summer jobs can provide inspira- tion for this summer's job hunt. Lauri White's summer pursuit placed her in day care with eight infants from six weeks to eigh- teen months old. The center had a warm family atmosphere. All the employees were on a first- name basis with the parents, and even the boss. She says that work with infants is unique in that she had the op- portunity to watch their develop- ment. In her ten weeks of em- ployment, she watched three of "her babies" begin to walk. Al- though her lap received deposits of infant waste on numerous oc- casions, she was very attached to the children. She will probably return to the job as she did during Christmas break, because "the benefits far outweigh the difficul- ties." On a less traditional note, Cindy Amis is canvassing for Greenpeace. Her job involves both public education and ex- tracting of funds. Door-to-door work can cause cynicism sometimes, she feels. She is usually assigned to upper- class neighborhoods, because the money is there; but she says the people usually have precon- ceived notions of Greenpeace. Reactions range from "Green- peace? Come in! Come in!" to "Nuke the whales! Slam" Quiz Tests Spring Knowledge by Cindy Amis Are you ready for spring? Find out by taking the spring quiz. 1. Can you name your Spring Fling date? a. Of course. His name is uh. Nate. b. I'm not going. c. Can you give me a hint 9 What color is his hair? 2. Can you name your date for the nverboat ride 7 a. See above. b. I saidrlm NOT GOING!" c. Can you give me another hint? 3. How do you feel about the heat 9 a. I don't care Inman is air- conditioned. b. I don't care Walters is air- conditioned. c. I live in Hopkins, and I don't care either. Anyway, Debs don't sweat. 4. What do you think about the room lottery 9 a. Isn't that a Shirley Jackson story? b. How can I get number 617 when the student body is only 500. c. You mean they're legalizing gambling in this state 9 5. What did you do for Spring Break 9 a. I went to the Bahamas. b. I overthrew a small Latin American country. c. I got lost on the way to Day- She finds the organization hu- morous to an extent because of the actions they take, such as placing themselves between whales and harpoons. She added that some people support Green- peace because they rationalize, "If you're that crazy, you must mean it." Alicia Long also had a reward- ing summer job in a veterinary of- fice. She, too, spent time doing things which were not ideal, but she found rewards in between. She often found many flea bites on her arms from bathing animals and giving flea dips; she also found herself holding a "pooper- scooper" and being ex- pected to use it. Occasionally she had the opportunity to assist one of her veterinarians with eye surgery. Her biggest accomplish- ment was nursing a cat named Din-Din back to health and get- tona. . . In fact, I may not be back yet. Check my room. 6. What's your favorite movie? a. The Meaning of Life b. Psychos in Love c. Bonzo Goes to College 7. This spring you got your first a. Bikini b. Grass skirt c. Lei If you answered mostly "a." you usually know what's going on but today you are a little confused. You probably have spring fever. That'll be $/0. If you answered mostly "b," you are not confused but you are very, very hostile. If you answered mostly "c," you are very confused, and goofy be- sides. You don't have spring fever you are always like that. ting him to eat for the first time in two weeks. Christia Holloway spent a sum- mer as an orthodontic assistant. She did a bit of everything, from taking x-rays to making plaster models of crooked teeth. Amaz- ingly, she was trained in a short amount of time. Her biggest ac- complishment: "I was never bit- ten." On the other hand, an unas- suming college student can end her job quest in a less than Utopi- an situation. Cathie Craddock ex- claimed, "It was awful. I'll never do it again! My blood pressure went up twenty-five points." She whiled away her sweltering Geor- gia summer in an unair-condi- tioned insurance office in Elber- ton. Shannon Gibbs added a hearty "Ditto!" to Cathie's complaint. She spent her summer in Aquatics in the city of Decatur supervising the city pools and the lifeguards therein. Her emphatic statement: "It was a bitch." Some other options for sum- mer employment include cam- paigning for Mom, who is running for school superintendent in Habersham County, dipping ice cream, waiting tables, working at Macy's, or going to work for dear old Dad. Whether in the quest of money, enjoyment, fulfillment, or the meaning of life, a summer job can meet these needs. Even if you land a snore-level job, if you are creative enough, you can think of good anecdotes with which to amuse your classmates in the fall. Junior Class Supports Henrietta Egleston Hospital by Sanjukta Shams The beneficiary of this year's Junior Jaunt activities is Henrietta Egleston Hospital, which was founded in 1916 by Thomas B. Egleston II. It is Georgia's largest medical facility for children. Egle- ston is involved in the diagnosis, treatmen:, and care of infants, children and adolescents suffer- ing from the childhood diseases and life-threatening illnesses. Egleston is the fourth largest center in the United States for di- agnosing heart diseases in in- fants and children, and it treats most of Georgia's young cancer victims. There are various support ser- vices available for patients and families, such as financial plan- ning, psychological counseling and social services. In 1985 Egleston joined the Emory University School of Medicine to form the Emory Egle- ston Children's Research Center, which provides the resources for continuing research in childhood diseases. Egleston Hospital treats over 8,000 children each year. The Class of 1989 of Agnes Scott chose to give their support to Eqleston. All of the classes do- nated not only money but also their time and effort to raise funds for this fine institution. Henrietta Egleston Hospital is located on the Emory University campus. Students who are inter- ested are encouraged to visit Egleston. Friday, April 15, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 9 iOTS AND ENTERTAIN* T Junior Jaunt's "An Evening at the Arts" Features ASC Talents by Mandy Roberts Despite poor attendance, Ju- nior Jaunt's An Evening at the Arts was a fun-filled talent show with serious performers. Various students, faculty members, and staff lent their talents to help the Egleston Children's Hospital. Un- like Immature Night, An Evenina at the Arts featured drama, mu- sic, and dance. The Blackfriars opened the show with an excerpt from Graceland. Marsha Michie and Jennifer Peluso portrayed two generations of Elvis fans who meet for the opening of Elvis' mansion, Graceland. The two ac- tresses kept the audience in hys- terics with their debate on who will be the first person in the man- sion. Following the Blackfriars, Dr. Calvert Johnson played an organ piece entitled "Final" from Sym- phony #1 by Louis Vierner. This piece displayed Dr. Johnson's im- pressive musical talent. During the intermission, Re- becca Bradley announced that the total amount of money raised for the hospital equaled $1350. Donations were received from students, alumnae, faculty, staff, and parents. The money will be placed in a general fund at Egle- ston. The second half of the show focused on music and dance. Studio Dance presented Silver Screen which was choreographed and performed by Agnes Scott students. Gerald Whittington sang two excerpts from Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin. Mrs. Rowenna Renn joined Mr. Whittington on stage for the second Gershwin piece. The duo entertained the audience and complemented each other with a delightful blend of soprano and baritone. Marsha Michie transformed from a frumpy older Elvis fan into an excellent pianist. Her perfor- mance on the piano was only one of many throughout the show. Although they were not includ- ed in the program, Elsa Jann and Christy Dickert complemented the evening with their violin duet. photo by I -aura Smith Felicia Wheeler and Gene Elliot in Hopscotch, a one-act play presented April 8 and 9. Blackfriars Will Present a Modified Version of Cinderella by Beth Mullis All the mystique and majesty of perhaps the most popular of fairy tales is brought to the stage in The Blackfriars' production of Cinderella. While closely based on the tra- ditional fairy tale plot, this produc- tion has some interesting adorn- ments. The story introduces us to the family of Prince Charming, or Rupert as he is known in this pro- duction. Rupert must struggle against his dominating father Le- ander and his uncle Popov who wish to prearrange his marriage. Conflict is imminent when Ru- pert is taken with the cinder wench, Cinderella (Chrissi Lewandowski), when his father and uncle insist upon him marry- ing into the proper class. Director and senior theater ma- jor Meg Bryant chose to set this production in the eighteenth cen- tury. "I chose this period because the costumes are inherently mili- taristic. The men will look like George Washington with swords at their sides and the women will look like Marie Antoinette." Also unique to this production is the character of the Fairy God- mother (Susan Barber). No longer the glamorous looking ide- alized dream witch, the Fairy Godmother is a down-to-earth grandmother type who showers Cinderella with practical advice. The overbearing stepmother is played by Kimber Denniston, and the two ugly stepsisters, sniveling Prunella and gorging Agravaine, are played respectively by Aman- da DeWees and Debbie Marean. Off campus actors Dean Bun- derson, Randy Randolph, and Ken Feinberg play respectively Rupert, Leander, and Popov. The show runs April 28, 29, 30 and May 1 with matinee perfor- mances. Call the box office at 371 -6248 for further details. London Fog performs in "An Evening at the Arts." Their piano accompaniment ac- cented their delightful blend of sound. Lauri White followed the violin duet. Her soprano voice rang in the rafters if Gaines in her piece "Moving" by Kate Bush. London Fog closed the evening with three selections from their 1988 repertoire. In cel- ebration of their tenth birthday, Fog sang oldies but goodies: "Crazy Rhythm," "Long Ago and Far Away," and "Blue Sky." The photo by Mr. Size more group has a great sound this year. Rebecca Bradley summed up the evening with her sentiments; "I have never been so impressed with such professional talent in my life." Dr. Jean Guitton Educates and Entertains Students with a Slide Show on France by Anne Harris On Wednesday, March 30 Dr. Jean Guitton educated and enter- tained French students as well as other interested students with a slide show. His collection of slides was shown in the film room of Buttrick. It provided an interest- ing perspective on the history of France. Beginning with the caverns of prehistoric France and tracing im- ages of the country to the pre- sent, Dr. Guitton focused much on architecture. The slide collection itself was begun in 1962, and Dr. Guitton has been increasing it ever since. The visual tour began with slides of several "chateaux," those beautiful, sprawling man- sions which housed kings and princes and dukes as well as their entourage. Versailles, King Louis XIV's headquarters for his domination of most of western Europe, and other well-known castles were shown. Classic and familiar scenes such as the Hall of Mirrors and the beautifully sculptured gardens were brought to mind with the slides. Next, Dr. Guitton displayed the other unmistakably European monument of architecture the cathedral. France has many magnificent and intriguing cathe- drals, but their charm is drawn mainly from their rich histories. All cathedrals have tales to tell. Whether it is the weathering of a war, the coronation of a king, or the witnessing of a revolution, the cathedral of every major city in France has stood behind some very great moments in history. Notre Dame de Paris housed Quasimodo, Victor Hugo's leg- endary character; Notre Dame de Rouen hosted the coronation of King Charles VII during the time of the Hundred Years' War with the English; and so on. Dr. Guit- ton's images conjured up all these stories in the viewers' minds. In his third segment, Dr. Guit- ton presented slides of his birth- place and what he considers home in France: the region known as La Bretagne or, angli- cized, Brittany. On the northern coast of France, this region endures much of the harsh sea weather but en- joys its spoils as well. Several of the world's most delightful seafood dishes come from this often rainy, always appetizing re- gion. Following his presentation, Dr. Guitton remained in the film room and took questions from students informally. "I always love to talk to him," said Sophomore Meredith Sammons, "He's able to share knowledge with story and de- scription, not just textbook and blackboard." Dr. Guitton is a full time profes- sor and head of the Language Department at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia. He is also in charge of the Studies Abroad Program for the University Sys- tem. He enjoys coming to Agnes Scott and promised to be back quite soon. Classifieds- Borrow $100-$1 00,000! Instant reply! 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Cost will be evaluated as fol- lows: $ - inexpensive $$ - reasonable $$$ - expensive $$$$ - very expensive The King and I ($). located be- hind Ansley Mall, serves up won- derfully exotic Thai food along with more traditional Chinese dishes. The spring rolls and the coconut ice cream are a must. You would be just as comfortable in a pair of shorts at this restau- rant as you would be in a suit. For more information call 892- 7743. St. Charles Deli ($). located at 752 North Highland Avenue in Virginia Highlands, is a great mix of traditional deli charm with more contemporary food. They have desserts that definately need to be shared. If you are a seafood lover, try the soft- shell crab sandwich. Once again, come as you are, however you are 1 For more information, call 876-3354. Taco Mac's ($). located at 1006 North Highland Avenue in Virginia Highlands, is truly an ex- perience that any beer lover should try. Although the decor is sparse, the beer selection is im- mense. They offer terrific buffalo wings, too. For more information call 873-6529. The Varsity ($). located at 61 North Avenue, is simply an At- lanta institution. Admittedly, the dogs are greasy and the decor is lacking, but somehow the food and atmosphere mingle together and create a dining experience that is not soon to be forgotten. information call 262-3336. Chow ($$). located at 1026 North Highland Avenue, serves up Italian food, yuppie style. The pasta primavera is very good. Ap- propriate dress is recommended. For more information call 872- 0869. Country Place ($$), located at 1197 Peachtree Road, Midtown, is yet another of the successful Peasant restaurants. They offer daily specials and incredible yeast rolls. Plan on waiting a while if you arrive after seven. Appropriate dress is recommend- ed. For more information call 881-0144. Cafe at the Ritz Carlton ($$$), located at 181 Peachtree Street, Downtown, offers a wonderful three course dinner at the afford- able price of $20.75. You get your choice of soup or salads, your choice of entree, and you also get your choice of dessert. The atmosphere is lovely, and the harpist and pianist provided a de- lightful musical background. Ap- propriate dress is required. Ask for Michael, he's the best waiter there! Reservations are accept- ed. For more information call 659-0400. Dining Room at the Ritz Carl- ton ($$$$). located at 3434 Peachtree Road, Buckhead. of- fers very innovative cuisine in an elegant dining room. They have daily specials. You should plan on a light dinner; the servings are small. Reservations and appropri- ate attire are required. With these suggestions in mind, take a moment to check out your budget. Any of these restaurants will provide an excel- lent beginning to your Spring Fling evening. Have fun and bon appetit! For more information call 881- 1706. The Buckhead Diner ($$). lo- cated at 3073 Piedmont Road, is a relatively new Atlanta restau- rant. The decor itself is reason enough to visit Pano s and Paul's latest creation. Appropriate dress is required. Try the chili! For more The Dalton Galleries' Student Art Exhibit Reveals Varied Talent at ASC by Angie Shapard Dalton Galleries in the Dana Fine Arts Building displayed mul- ti-media student works from March 20 until April 10. This an- nual spring event featured pieces by juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Students were invited to submit as many works as they' would have like. The art professors chose the works that were shown. Many of the different pieces were actually assigned as projects for class. As a result, the show represented a year's worth of work. Many of the works may have appeared to be a bit unfinished because they are actually works in progress. As Terry McGehee. Chair of the Art Department said. "They are the learning and build- ing process that lead to the final 'masterpiece.'" Julie DeLeon's bright tropical acrylic paintings immediately caught my attention as I walked into the gallery. One of her pieces reminded me of an Aztec-like shrine in the jungle. Her colors are bold, and the pieces are great. Also on exhibit is an abstracted tennis player painted by Jill Owens. This piece is alive with movement as the player swings his racquet across the canvas. Mariah Quintana displayed a life size self-portrait which was excellent. One of the side galleries con- tained many examples of the var- ious drawing projects. Eloise Lindsay displayed wonderful per- spective studies of inside Dana and on the campus. Studies of drapery and the "draw your fa- vorite shoes" project were also displayed. These drawing proj- ects were done in either pencil, charcoal, or conte crayon. Some of my favorite pieces were Mary Ann Athens' pen and ink drawings. These drawings featured distortions of every day ordinary people with bits of phrases here and there. Mary Ann also used some water color to add to her works. Karen King displayed some very unusual, creative pieces. Her canvas paintings were remi- niscent of Jackson Pollock's "splashing paint" works. Karen also showed some of her ceram- ics, which were glazed with a beautiful copper luster. Professor Staven's printmaking class was well represented. Their experiments in serigraphy (silk screen) were wonderful. Jill Jor- dan, Gisel McRae, French Kelsey. and others displayed their works. Most of the designs were abstract and had beautiful colors. Huge collages of black and brown paper and spray paint were shown by Anne Leacock and Heidi Staven. These pieces were a lot of fun to look at. Foot- prints and handprints frolicked across the large sheets of paper. These were only a smattering of the artists who had pieces dis- played. All who had works in the show should be congratulated for a job well done. Other works displayed included single line pen and ink studies of hands, colored pencil pieces, and guache paintings. This show was best summed up by Professor McGehee: "It represents a diversity of styles as well as content." If you missed the exhibit, be sure to go to the Senior Art Show, which will run from April 10 until graduation. photo ctHirtesv of High Museum v lew of Beams Cave with Ivy Tree b) ( laspar Wolfe in "200 Years off Swiss Painting" High Museum Hosts Unique Swiss Exhibit by Anne Harris From February 5 to April 10, Atlanta's High Museum hosted a Swiss Paintings exhibition, un- precedented in this city. Swiss art has never received enough atten- tion or acclaim, and the High amended this situation in grand style. The Swiss artist is an enigmat- ic one for several reasons. Switzerland, which lies in the heart of Western Europe, is al- ways analyzing and/or absorbing the culture of its neighbors. France, Germany, and Italy are the closest neighbors and the most influential. Thus it is very difficult to typify Swiss art. In any given Swiss art show, and this one was no exception, one is able to see a little Jacques-Louis David, a tad of Giotto, and a certain amount of Philipp Otto Runge. This in no way belittles Swiss art. rather it reflects the Swiss' open, absorb- ing, and yet selective attitude. Paul Klee, a contemporary artist, stands out in many peo- ple's minds as a decidedly Swiss artist. His style is innovative and unique and remained varied throughout his career. The High's selection of Klee works included several of his smaller pieces and a few of his larger ones. Most of the other works dis- played recalled the Romantic and Baroque era of painting. This was Western Europe's most all-en- compassing and influential mo- ment in the history of art. and the exuberance shows. Scenes of thunderstorms, ships at sea. and ragged cliffs all reveal the awe and fascination for nature so prevalent in that time. Several family portraits and still life are also another typical form of art piece of the day. The High spent many months and much energy putting this show together. Whenever an ex- hibition comes to the museum from the outside, as opposed to the museum composing the exhi- bition itself, the process is long and complicated. It all begins in the Curator's of- fice, where he or she toys with the idea and come up with a pro- posal. Once this is formally writ- ten and approved, the planning work begins. This work takes place in the Registrar s Office. Numerous forms are filled out in triplicate in- cluding those of request, ship- ment, insurance, and other things it is hard to remember are in- volved in art. The business of art transaction is tense and very carefully monitored. Once communications have been established with the loan- ers, it is just a matter of time (and money) before the art work comes to Atlanta. At the High, the exhibit is set up in a pre-plan for- mat so that the pieces can go up as soon as they arrive. In this in- stance, two persons accompa- nied the pieces from Switzerland and were present to witness the set-up. The end result of all this, and its most rewarding aspect, is the display and enjoyment of truly worthwhile art Friday, April 15, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 11 ARTS AN ID ENTERTAIN/i Get Out of the Dorm What, Where and When in Atlanta FRIDAY, APRIL 15 8:00 p.m. (THEATER) Al- liance Theatre Company pre- sents The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer. For tickets call 892-2414. 8:00 p.m. (SCIENCE) Fern- bank Science Center presents the new planetarium production, Celestial Clockwork" through June 5. $2 for adults, $1 for stu- dents, no charge for senior citi- zens. For more information call. 378-4311. 8:00 p.m. (THEATER) Sec- ond City National Touring Com- pany of Chicago presents a com- edy show at the Peachtree Playhouse. $12 for reserved seats available at SEATS outlets including Turtle's Records. Charge seats by calling 577- 9600. For more information call 892-5051. TBA (THEATRE) Academy Theatre presents The House of Bernada Alba by Federico Garcia and directed by Franc Wittow. $16-$19 for individual tickets with discounts for students, senior citi- zens, and groups of ten or more. To order tickets call 892-0880. For more information call 873-2518. TBA (ART EXHIBIT) The At- lanta College of Art presents a ju- ried student exhibition through April 16. Several mediums will be displayed and much of the work is available for purchase. For more information call 898-1157. TBA (HOME TOUR) Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour will be held Friday and Saturday starting in the courtyard. Lunch and refreshments will be served and live music offered. For ticket information call 727-4267. TBA (PHOTOGRAPHY EX- HIBIT) Fernbank Science Cen- ter presents"South of the Winter: Scenes from the Arkansas Wildlife Refuge" by Steve Wilson and Karen Hayden through May 3. For more information call 378-4311 . SATURDAY, APRIL 16 2:00-4:00 p.m. (CONFER- ENCE) Academy Theatre of- fers a conference for playwrights. Various playwrights will share in- formation on marketing plays fol- lowed by a question and answer period. No admission fee. To make reservations call 873-2518. 2:00-4:00 p.m. (OPENING) Nexus Contemporary Art Cen- ter holds part of its opening cele- bration with informal tours and special events. No admission fee. For more information call 688-1970. SUNDAY, APRIL 17 1:00-5:00 p.m. (SCIENCE) Fernbank Science Center s Greenhouse Give-away features Echinacea, "Bright Star," a peren- nial. Samples available while they last. No admission fee. For more information call 873-4311. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 7:00 p.m. (FILM) The Goethe Institut presents Blonde Venus, a Marlene Dietrich film di- rected by Josef V. Sternberg, at the Goethe Institut Auditorium. $13 general admission, $2.50 students and senior citizens, $2 museum members, patrons free. For more information call 892-2388. 8:00 p.m. (THEATRE) Al- liance Theatre Company pre- sents Candide with music by Leonard Bernstein adapted from the play by Voltaire. Night perfor- mances are Tuesday through Saturday. For more information call 892-2414. THURSDAY, APRIL 21 8:00 p.m. (VIDEO) Atlanta's Own presents Experimental, a videotape of experimental films by Michael Fleming and Ajay Fielder. 8:15 p.m. (DANCE THEATER) Agnes Scott Studio Dance Theatre presents its Spring Con- cert in Presser Hall. No admis- sion fee. For more information call 371 -6248. TBA (PROGRAM) The At- lanta Historical Society presents "Womenfolk of the South," part of an eight-part series entitled "Southern Portraits in Sight and Sound," at New Horizons. For more information call 261-1837. TBA (CONFERENCE) The Goethe Institut offers a confer- ence entitled "Theology, Politics, and Peace: Perspectives from Europe, Latin America, and the United States" at the Carter Cen- ter at Emory University through April 24. For more information call 727-6322. FRIDAY, APRIL 22 8:00 p.m. (THEATER) Callanwolde's comedy troupe Laughing Matters presents A Christmas Goose, an improvisa- tional comedy and sketch cen- tered around a Christmas in April theme. $6 admission. For more information call 872-5338. 8:15 p.m. (DANCE THEATER) Agnes Scott Studio Dance Theatre presents its Spring Con- cert in Presser Hall. No admis- sion fee. For more information call 371-6248. <0 * photo by Edwin K Sand re An exterior of the Johnson Wax Buildings, which are featured in the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit. TBA (ART FAIR) The Atlanta College of Art presents "The At- lanta Fine Print Fair" through April 24 with a preview party at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night. Old masters and contemporary artists will be represented. Nominal ad- mission charge for the print fair, charge for the preview party. For more information call 898-1157. SATURDAY, APRIL 23 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (CHIL- DREN'S WORKSHOP) Emory University Museum offers a chil- dren's workshop entitled "Building on Buildings" for the upcoming exhibition "Master Drawings of Otto Wagner" through May 21. Randy Taylor will discuss forms of architecture found on the Emory campus. For more infor- mation call 727-6117. 7:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (OPEN- ING) Nexus Contemporary Art Center holds part of its opening celebration with informal tours and special events. No admission fee. For more information call 688-1970. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 7:00 p.m. (FILM) The Goethe Institut presents The Devil is a Woman, a Marlene Di- etrich film directed by Josef V. Sternberg at the Goethe Institut Auditorium. For more information call 892-2388. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. (THEATER) Agnes Scott Blackfriars present Cinderella in the Dana Fine Arts Building. $2 admission. 8:15 p.m. (MUSIC) Agnes Scott's jazz vocal ensemble Lon- don Fog presents its Spring Con- cert in Presser Hall. No admis- sion fee. For more information call 371-6248. TBA (VIDEO) Atlanta's Own offers Computer Animation pre- sented by guest curator Anita Critz. The best of Atlanta's new breed of video/computer anima- tors will be viewed. FRIDAY, APRIL 29 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. (THEATER) Agnes Scott Blackfriars present Cinderella in the Dana Fine Arts Building. $2 admission. For more information call 371-6248. 8:00 p.m. (THEATER) Hori- zon Theater presents Because Pretty Girls Aren't That Smart by Patty Lynch Thursday through Saturday, $8 Thursday and Sun- day. $6 preview, single tickets, students, and senior citizens. For more information call 584-7450. AT THE HIGH MUSEUM Museum Prices: $3 general ad- mission, $1 for students with ID'S and senior citizens, free for chil- dren under 12 and for museum members. CALL 892-HIGH for any further information. FRIDAY, APRIL 15 8:00 p.m. (FILM) Marlene, a Marlene Dietrich film directed by Maximilian Schell presented by the Goethe Institut at the High's Rich Auditorium. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 892-2388. photo courtesy of the High Museum Marlene Dietrich is the focal point of a High Museum film series. Museum Hours (EXHIBIT) "American Women of the Etch- ing Revival," on display at the High through May 9, will display over one hundred works by wom- en etchers of the late 19th centu- ry, including Mary Cassat. For more information call 892-HIGH. Museum Hours (EXHIBIT) "Arts in America: Turn of the Century" at the Georgia Pacific branch of the High. Fourth in the series of mixed-media exhibitions based upon the museum's per- manent collection of American paintings, prints, photographs, and decorative art. Showing through May 6. No admission fee. For more information call 577-6940. Museum Hours (EXHIBIT) Benny Andrews: Portraits of. . ." at the Georgia-Pacific branch of the High. Ten large-format oil and collage on canvas portraits of nine selected works on paper will be displayed. Showing through June 19. No admission fee. For more information call 577-6940. SATURDAY, APRIL 16 8:00 p.m. (FILM) The Black Maria Film and Video Festival will be held in Rich Auditorium in cel- ebration of the world's first experi- mental film studio, the Black Maria. This program is not appropriate for children. For more information call 881-0650 or 881- 0627. SUNDAY, APRIL 17 2:00 p.m. (FILM) Documen- taries based on the art, artist, and history of Catlin and the Indians and Glory Trail: the Image Mak- ers part of the "Masterpieces of the American West" exhibit. Tick- ets sold at the door of the Hill Au- ditorium. For more information call 881-0650 or 881 -0627. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 8:00 p.m. (MUSIC) Amy Lev- enthal, Atlanta violinist, presents a recital with Ben Leaptrot, a pi- anist who recently returned to the U.S. concert stage, in the Hill Au- ditorium. $5 general admission, $3 museum members, senior citi- zens, and students. Tickets will be sold at the door at 7:15 p.m. Advanced tickets can be ob- tained by calling 896-1116. 8:00 p.m. (LECTURE) Henry Gelogahler lectures on alternative spaces for artistic collaboration in Rich Auditorium as part of the Artist in Collaboration Series. $6 general admission, $4 museum members and Atlanta College of Art Associates. Tickets will be sold at the door beginning at 7:1 5 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 22 8:00 p.m. (FILM) The Scarlet Empress, a Marlene Dietrich film directed by Josef V. Sternberg presented by the Goethe Institut in the High's Hill Auditorium. Ad- mission is on a first come, first served basis. For more informa- tion call 892-2338. SATURDAY, APRIL 23 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (ACTIVI- TIES) "Westward Ho! Family Day" at the High. Children's activ- ities will be offered including car- toons, storytelling, demonstra- tions of fancy tricks and rope twirling, traditional Indian dances, and guided tours of the exhibi- tion. All activities are free with museum admission. For more infor- mation call 881 -0650 or 881 -0627. 8:00 p.m. (CHORAL MUSIC) The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus sings with guest artist Jeanne Brown in a "Concert for Lovers" in the Hill Auditorium. For more in- formation call 577-6940. SUNDAY, APRIL 24 2:00 p.m. (GALLERY TALK) "Frank Lloyd Wright and the Johnson Wax Buildings" present- ed by Joan Branham, Ph.D. can- didate at Emory University's Insti- tute of Liberal Arts, in connection with the Frank Lloyd Wright exhi- bition. Free with museum admis- sion. 3:00 p.m. (FILM) Documen- tary on the art, artists, and history of Uncommon Places: The Archi- tecture of Frank Lloyd Wright part of the "Frank Lloyd Wright and the Johnson Wax Buildings" ex- hibit. $2 general admission, $1 .50 for students and senior citizens, and $1 museum members. Tick- ets sold at the door. For more infor- mation call 881 -0650 or 881 -0627. FRIDAY, APRIL 29 8:00 p.m. (FILM) Shanghai Express, a Marlene Dietrich film directed by Josef V. Sternberg presented by the Goethe Institut in the High's Rich Auditorium. Ad- mission is on a first come, first served basis. Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, April 15, 1988 SPOKTS 5K and 1 Mile Runs Enjoyed By All by Sally McMillan One of the events which marked the opening of the new gym was the 5K run. The course ran through the neighborhoods surrounding Agnes Scott and in- cluded three laps around the track. There were approximately 150 people who ran in the race, including many members of the ASC community. Joan Benoit Samuelson, the 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist who spoke at the opening ceremony, was, of course, the first place fin- isher in the race. Excluding Benoit, the first place finisher for the women was Jenny Glapinski with a time of 17 min- utes and 3 seconds. The names of the first and sec- ond place winners of the men's race as well as the second place winner in the women's race were unavailable. Many ASC students also par- ticipated in the run. Some stu- dents made it a personal victory just to finish the race. Students who are more frequent runners found that with the excitement of the race, they ran their best time yet. The day began cloudy, but turned into a beautiful day for running. Runners and spectators alike greatly appreciated the water table and the students who vol- unteered to direct the runners on the correct course. photo b> Mandy Roberts Bettina (Jyr and Katie Pattillo play against Oglethorpe. Soccer Team Begins Season by Bettina Gyr On Sunday, February 27, the Agnes Scott Soccer Team played its first game of the spring season against Oglethorpe University. Goals scored by Valerie Fuller and Jennifer Seebode allowed the team to lead 2 to 1 at half- time. The second half proved to be a difficult test for the inexperi- enced and out-of-shape Scotties. They lost the game with a final score of 7 to 2. Unable to recruit enough play- ers, the team had to cancel two games, one with the University of the South to be played here, and another with Oglethorpe University to be played at their campus. Another game scheduled for April 8th was canceled by ASC's opponents, Brenau College. Be- cause of these cancellations, the team has only played the one game. The soccer team will play at Auburn University on April 9th. Anyone interested in attending this game or any other is wel- come to travel with the team. There will also be a game on campus against the University of Georgia on April 16 at 1 p.m. The soccer team needs your support. Please come to cheer them on! Tennis Team Nets a Victory by Claire West Agnes Scott's Tennis Team is well into its spring season witn a record of 1 win and 3 losses, with four matches and two tourna- ments remaining. The team's sole victory was against neigh- boring Spelman College. Other matches included the University of the South, Kenyon College (in Ohio), and Brenau College. Jill Owens played number 1 seed in all but one match from which she was absent. The rest of the line-up consists of Sharon Murphy at number 2, Mitrma Mo- gelnicki at number 3, Silka Necamp at number 4, Claire West at number 5. Susan Sim- mons at number 6. and Laura Perry at number 7. Tracy Parry, who is sitting out of play this semester, is the team's manager. Her duties in- clude providing water for the players and helping Coach Peter- son with practices. Scheduling matches away from ASC has been difficult this sea- son because of the players' con- flicting schedules, but an invita- tion at Brenau College is set for April 22-24. The District Invita- tional will be held the weekend of April 29-May 1, in Jacksonville, Florida. The skill of some of the players has improved greatly since the fall season. Although Agnes Scott faces fairly stiff competition, the team maintains high spirits, practicing and playing as hard as possible. Coach Cindy Peterson, as many people already know, will be leaving at the end of the aca- demic year. Her coaching has been a great asset to the team, and her leadership will be missed. We wish her the best of luck with her future plans. The other athletic event of the day was the one mile fun run. There were not as many partici- pants in this race, but these run- ners provided plenty of entertain- ment for the spectators. A few small children tried to join the run, but after racing full- speed halfway around the track they were so exhausted they could no longer go on. Even President Schmidt got in on the action, and ran one lap around the track. Regardless of the length of the run, all those who participated seemed to enjoy themselves or at least feel a sense of accom- plishment when they finished. Congratulations to all those who participated! Runners in the 5K race photo courtesy of Bettina (iyr Seniors Excell in Volleyball Games by Jennifer Seebode The seniors once again proved their superiority as they took first place in the Athletic Association Volleyball Tournament from March 23-25. The freshmen, sophomores, juniors and faculty/staff took second, third, fourth and fifth places respective- ly. Although a few games were played with less than the six play- ers stipulated by regulations, the overall turnout was quite impres- sive. Each team was well repre- sented either by talent, number or both, overlooking a few neces- sary forfeits. The games were refereed by Coach Kate McKemie, adding much excitement to the tourna- ment. Wednesday night the turnout of players was more than adequate. Consequently, the freshmen team consisted of thirteen play- ers. The quantity did not, howev- er, seem to guarantee victory for the freshmen as they were promptly defeated by the sopho- mores and the seniors. Even so, the cheering section was good and spirit was definitely running high. By the end of the first round of games, the seniors had jumped into first place and somehow managed to keep a tight hold on their lead. Thursday evening's games were canceled because of a se- vere lack of players. Friday night's games, however, proved lucky for some. The first game seemed to be on shaky ground as the freshmen went from thirteen players on Wednes- day, to three players on Friday. A team eventually materialized, and the final night of- the tournament began. The freshmen moved into sec- ond place but were unable to shake the seniors from their place at the top. Everyone involved in the tour- nament had a great time being athletic, or at least trying. The tournament itself was a big suc- cess and plans for similar tourna- ments are being made. Thanks to everyone who helped, supported and played in the games! Ms. McKemie explains the rules of the game. photo by Mandy Roberts 1 ( ._ 3ve rheard c uring sir > lay you live as )ng as you want nH u/unt tr\ n* 1/^ to as you liv -Aimee F e! 'eeples * - u l,ke them and st upid! r In This Issue: Editorials Capping: Fun or Tasteless? (Page 2) News- Seniors' Last Will and Testaments (Page 8) Feature* Mad Woman McKemie Retires (Page 16) Arts- Michael Jackson Concert Review (Page 13) Sports- College Bowl Triumps over Tech (Page 5) Wednesday, April 20, students relaxed to the sounds of the Indigo Girls in the Student Center. The evening was sponsored by Agnes Scott's Canterbury Association. THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 74 Number 13 April 29, 1988 Copple Examines Scientific Fraud Psychology Professor Lee Copple, honored guest Rosalynn Carter and President Ruth Schmidt attend Dean's Lecture Series. by Peggy Harper The last "Dean's Lecture" held on April 20, 1988, featured Dr. Lee Copple, chair of the psychol- ogy department. After welcoming the audience and acknowledging senior Alison Mills, who played the organ prelude and postlude, Dean Ellen Hall announced that Dr. Schmidt had a special an- nouncement for the College. Dr. Schmidt said that "the for- mer First Lady of Georgia and of the nation, Rosalynn Carter," had agreed to join the Agnes Scott family as the distinguished cen- tennial lecturer. In this role, Carter will be on campus for both special occasions held during the centen- nial year and "at other times just to spend time with students." "Her leadership has endeared her to the^world and we are fortu- nate to claim her as part of our family," Schmidt said as she wel- comed her to the podium. "We welcome you and we look for- ward to your participation next year." Carter thanked Dr. Schmidt and said it was an honor to be as- sociated with the college. She commended the Global Aware- ness program saying it offers the students an opportunity to know themselves as world citizens. Carter indicated that she is presently involved in many activi- ties in countries concerned with human rights and hoped that her "visits here will be as beneficial to the College as I know they will be to me." As Carter left the podium to loud applause, Dr. Schmidt pre- sented her with a class of 1992 t- shirt and the Agnes Scott video. Dean Hall then introduced the main speaker for the convocation, Dr. Copple, who will retire at the end of this academic year. Ac- cording to Dean Hall, he has been a "keen observer of life at Agnes Scott during his 27 years of service. If Agnes Scott hurts, then Lee Copple hurts and works to heal." Dr. Copple attended Wake For- est College, received an B.A. de- gree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Copple's topic was the ease with which fraud can occur in the scientific community. He began by saying that the growth of trained psychologists has accel- erated to the point that some guestimate that by the year 2000, 'there will be more psychologists than people." This growth has been predicted by the impressive body of knowl- edge developed about human be- havior. This, he said, was the "good news," but there is "bad news" also. It has to do with the manner in which scientists violate research principles, Copple said. Research in the field of the hu- manities, he explained, is guided by individual taste and one's own evaluation of the literature. He used his doctoral research on Emily Dickinson as an example. By contrast, human research presents peculiar problems. Some have argued that psycholo- gy should not even be considered a hard science, but since it, too, uses scientific principles, it is ac- cepted as such. Research in this area is more precise. All terms are defined operationally, and data gathering and analysis en- sure the objectivity of the results. Thus, the "bad news," is that al- though science is, by definition, a public enterprise, some scientists do not play by the rules. They vio- late the principles of the scientific method. Dr. Copple then gave some examples of unethical re- search which had widespread im- plications. The first concerned an M.D., named Darcy, whose re- search at Emory University had won him wide acclaim. Dr. Darcy left Emory for a lucra- tive position at Harvard. The per- fection of his research raised sus- continued on page 6 Minority Faculty: Morris Challenges Agnes Scott to Make Changes by Peggy Harper On April 7, 1988, Dr. Aldon Morris, an expert on social move- ments and well-known civil rights writer, spoke to a group of faculty and students on effectively re- cruiting minority scholars at schools such as Agnes Scott. Dr. Morris is currently chair of the department of sociology at the University of Michigan and is in Atlanta as part of the University System of Georgia's Visiting Scholars program. In addition to writing about the Civil Rights Movement, he has also been a consultant for various radio and television programs, including the PBS series "Eye on the Prize." Commenting that the Agnes Scott community was better versed on the problems at Scott, Dr. Morris said that obviously the leadership of the school was very interested in having minority scholars on campus, which was indicated by the fact that he was invited to speak. He also praised the black students for challenging the administration calling it the "enlightened thing to do." But, Dr. Morris said, "it is appalling that in 1988 there are no full-time tenure-track black faculty" at Agnes Scott. According to Dr. Morris, there are several fundamental issues that must be faced, given the size and history of the institution. First, he said, "there has to be a real commitment to equity from the top. Without it no real serious re- cruitment can occur." It is the president of the institution who gets the commitment going, but at the same time, other top aca- demic officers, including faculty, must also be serious about changing the current situation. Second, the institution must have a clearly articulated plan, in writing, that "everyone should know about." The plan must specify goals to be met, have a time table for meeting the goals, and indicate the resources that must be set aside to accomplish the goals. In other words it must be'a vital and concrete plan. Dr. Morris added that "this does not mean bringing in unqualified students or faculty. What it does mean is that the manner in which resources are allocated deter- mines what is important to the school. If resources are not com- mitted, obviously there is no seri- ous commitment to minority hiring." The third issue to be faced, ac- cording to Dr. Morris, is how such a commitment affects the institu- tion. "You must understand that recruiting minority faculty means also recruiting minority adminis- trators and decision-makers." He said the question is "what is the nature of the institution and do we wish to make changes." In con- junction with that question Morris said, "we must rethink and re- structure what passes for knowl- edge in colleges and universities." Most institutions of higher learning, according to Dr. Morris, take a narrow view of the world and provide only partial pieces of knowledge. "For example, to what degree are black writers being taught [at Agnes Scott]? If they are not [included then you are] dealing with a narrow view of lit- erature." The result, he says, is that faculty and students hold the arrogant notion that they give/re- ceive a quality education. Dr. Morris commented that the real question is not "where can you find two or three qualified blacks, but what kind of business are you in?" Dr. Morris then examined how these three issues pertain to Agnes Scott. He spoke first about recruiting, saying that if the cours- es and curriculum are narrow, the norm is to think about replacing a faculty person with an almost car- bon copy. The norm preserves the continuation of what has been taught in the past. "By definition, this excludes black faculty." To avoid this, we should con- sider what is missing in the cur- riculum. He added that it may be necessary to use outside consul- tants to get a fair appraisal of the current curriculum. "If there are no experts in the role that blacks have played politically, how can you teach political science? [Jesse] Jackson cannot be under- continued on page 6 Page 2 THE PROFILE * Friday, April 29, 1988 EDITORIALS by Sarah Napier We have all experienced the intense feeling of a craving. How many times have we heard a friend, roommate, or even ourselves say, "If I don't get a Diet Coke, I'm going to die!" Or maybe it's chocolate, a cigarette, a wine cooler, or even a call to our boyfriend. If we are really lucky perhaps our compulsion is to exercise or study. These cravings may differ according to our tastes, but most of us have a vice. Most of us have an addiction. These behaviors do not have dire consequences in most of our lives. We may be overweight, have an extraordinary phone bill or a life-time supply of Diet Coke under our bed, but we do not appear like the typical "addict.*' There are times, however, when an addiction can lead to a se- vere problem. Difficulties are not likely to arise from a fondness for chocolate or compulsive studying, but from alcohol abuse, a nico- tine addiction, or an eating disorder. We all probably know people about whom we feel concerned. Is a friend just a "partier" or could she have a drinking problem? Is our roommate just naturally skinny, or is she starving herself? It could even be our own behavior that is a source of concern; are we drinking because it's the collegiate thing to do. or could we be an abuser? Friends may try to help in several ways; they may call the dean or a parent, or just try to pro- vide love and support. But there is a point when the the caring of a friend is not enough. I feel that addictive behaviors, such as alcohol abuse and eating disorders, are a problem at our college. I have shared these thoughts with others at Agnes Scott, both professors and students, who have also expressed concern over this issue. I have been dis- turbed over the lack of support on our campus directed toward peo- ple who are experiencing the pain and problems of addiction. Because Agnes Scott is a small, close-knit community, we have many of the qualities of a family. Perhaps, like many families in which a member is addicted, we are afraid to admit that members of our community could be suffering from such problems. The consequences of these problems are serious. Alcohol re- lated deaths are tragic and senseless, and they are not uncommon in college students. Anorexia and bulimia can lead to severe physi- cal problems and even death. The psychological pain of a life which is governed by alcohol or an obsession with food can lead to de- pression and even suicide. I do not mean to imply that many Agnes Scott students are on the verge of death or a major trauma. These problems exist in varying degrees of severity on our campus, as they do in all places. My point is that they exist. Agnes Scott is an ideal community for a support system directed at confronting the issue of addiction. Most of our students live on campus. Support could be provided through numerous channels: in the dorms, on a group or individual basis, through seminars and lectures, perhaps even through a chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous on campus. Decatur Hospital has one of the largest addiction cen- ters in the Southeast and is located minutes from our college. Ex- perts in the field might be able to aid in the development of a pro- gram at Agnes Scott, or to encourage students to find help through their program. Addiction relates in many ways to women's issues, and this could have a special meaning for Agnes Scott. I am unsure as to what the best way to attack this problem would be, only that it should be aimed at helping as large a number of stu- dents as possible. I know that the first step toward a solution to any problem is the admission that a problem exists and warrants attention. The administration should not be held entirely responsible for pro- viding services related to addiction on campus. Although adminis- trators have the authority to organize such a project, students have a unique power to affect change on this campus which should not be underestimated. Next year Agnes Scott will celebrate its centennial. The year promises to be one which will focus on the best, the brightest and the most joyous aspects of our community. During this important time of festivities we should not ignore, or fear, problems such as addiction on our campus. Thank You to everyone who has helped make this a great year for The Profile. w GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION /< c0Tr ^\ THE PROFILE The Independent Students Newspaper ot" Agnes Scon College The 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. Edrtor-m-Chief Sarah Napier Associate Editor Jennrfer Burger Business Manager Vee Kimbrell Circulation Manager Alisa Duffey Circulation Assistants Tracy McMahon. Jillian Biggers Arts and Entertainment Editor Angie Shapard Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Anne Harris News Editors Karen Riggs Peggy Harper Sports Editor Sally McMillan Photography Editors Mandy Roberts. Adele Clements Assistant Photography Editors Caroline Lewis. Mrtrma Mogelnicki Advertising Manager Wendy Worthy Features Editor Debbie Stnckland Asst Features Editors Heather Kelley. Sanjukta Shams Reporters Joy Howard. Louisa Parker, Jill Owens, Timothy Flynn, Amy Lovell. Adele Clements. Jean Wilson, Caroline Jane Sigman. Adnane Creety. Lisa Keniry. Enka Stamper, Angela Howard. Suzanne Tourville, Carolyn Weaver, Wendy Schutz, Kimberly Baker. The Profile Agnes Scon College Box 764, Decatur, GA 30030. Printed by Chapman Press. Atlanta. GA. Typeset by Church St. Type and Publishing, Decatur. GA Editor's Note: The Profile always welcomes comments, cnticism and suggestions Letters to the Editor should be signed, typed double spaced, and submited to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request LETTERS- Student Defends Capping Traditions Dear Editor: As a member of the junior class, I am quite alarmed about certain concerns expressed about capping. Capping's image has, over the past few years, tar- nished. Granted many things have occurred which could have been construed as tasteless and harm- ful to the Agnes Scott community. In spite of this, our college's fortification of virtue will not come crumbling down about our ears. The Agnes Scott student must re- alize that sne cannot be forced to do anything against her will by anyone even a capper. She must also realize that in addition to pursuing academic excellence, she must let down her hair (so to speak). To the rest of the community, I would like to offer the following explanation for our "deviant" be- havior. As ASC students, we have certain traditions to which we cling tenaciously. If we are re- sponsible enough to attend this institution and make it to our ju- nior year, we should be treated like the adults we have proven ourselves to be. To everyone, I offer the follow- ing comments: Please forgive our occasional relapses. Let the traditions stand making some adjustments. Re- alize that a fine line exists be- tween fun and bawdiness. Stretch this boundary to its limits, but do not overstep what is given. Respectfully Submitted, Dolly Purvis Activism Thrives at Humbolt State Concerned students are alive, well, and active in the 1980s. At Humboldt State University in Northern California, they are fac- ing and discussing issues of so- cial and environmental responsi- bility in employment choices. HSU students, who last year successfully campaigned for a voluntary pledge of responsibility in job decisions to be included in their commencement cere- monies, have formed the Gradua- tion Pledge Alliance (GPA) and are carrying their idea to schools around the world. The pledge handed to HSU graduates states "I pledge to thor- oughly investigate and take into account the social and environ- mental consequences of any job opportunity I consider." It is in- deed intended to "help create an atmosphere where social and en- vironmental responsibility is openly discussed and plays a more central role our life deci- sions," according to pledge co- author Matt Nicodemus. Nicodemus believes the pledge gives local activists a powerful tool. "Now we can focus public discussion directly on questions of what it actually means to be re- sponsible and which employers are being more or less so." Already students at eleven U.S. universities and colleges are actively campaigning for similar pledges to be an official part of their 1988 graduation cere- monies. These schools include Stanford University (Stanford, CA), University of California (Berkely, CA), University of Cali- fornia (Santa Cruz, CA), San Francisco State University (San Francisco, CA), University of Utah (Salt Lake City. Utah), and Evergreen State University (Olympia, WA). In addition, students at nearly 40 other schools across the coun- try, including several high schools, have expressed interest in offering students responsibility pledges at graduation time. GPA recently published a pledge organizing manual and has publicized it to over 3,000 U.S. university student govern- ments. The group will hold a na- tional press conference in San Francisco on April 11 to an- nounce further developments in its campaign. The organizing material is avail- able for a $2.00 donation from GPA at P.O. Box 4439, Areata, CA 95521. The pledge has had enough of a positive impact at Humboldt that on February 8 the student government resolved to encour- age that the voluntary pledge be offered to all of the school's future graduates. During the last year's cam- paign, pledge organizers received unanimous support from HSU's faculty senate and the Areata City Council. The project has also been the subject of widespread media attention, appearing in nu- merous newspaper, wire service, radio, and television reports. A variety of activities stemming from the pledge drive have evolved at HSU. Students from HSU's art department are orga- nizing a spring art show that will draw upon the themes embodied in the pledge statement. An April 16 forum on military- related occupations will bring to- gether a pentagon official, a nu- clear weapons designer, a physicist who quit making nuclear weapons out of conscience, and an outspoken antiwar activist pro- fessor for a discussion of social and environmental impacts of jobs. At the instigation of a con- cerned student, the chemistry de- partment has taken steps to edu- cate students more effectively about proper means of disposing laboratory wastes. An essay contest which will ad- dress pledge-related issues is be- ing planned for this coming fall. Some schools may choose not to coordinate campaigns to call for a formal inclusion of the pledge in this year's commence- ment ceremonies but will instead find other times to hand out pledges to graduating students. Last year, for example, a coalition of students at the University of Vermont made employment infor- mation available to fellow stu- dents outside of their commence- ment exercises. The questions students face as they step down from the gradua- tion platform are difficult, to say the least. Standing alone in si- lence without questions can result in apathy, say pledge organizers. "Maybe it (the pledge) will remind us that we are in this together," said Rich, as HSU fisheries grad- uate interviewed at last year's pledge signing. Friday, April 29, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 3 Resource Center Serves Battered Women EDITORIALS A shelter. This word conjures up images of safety and refuge in one's mind. A shelter is a place one goes as a last resort. Shel- ter's are for the homeless, the hungry and the abused. A shelter can also be a place where one goes to find power. The Women's Resource Center of Dekalb County is just such a shelter. The resource center is a place where a battered woman can go to find safety; it is also a place where she can go to find power. The resource center was es- tablished to combat the serious problem of domestic violence. The services provided by the cen- ter include safe temporary hous- ing; a 24 hour confidential hot line; information and referral to other services; a children's pro- gram; support groups; legal advo- cacy; and community education and training. "The purpose of the Resource Center is to serve battered women and their children by providing safe, temporary shelter along with other supportive services and advocacy." The shelter offers much more than these basic services. Their philosophy in working with bat- tered women is based on em- powerment. The shelter's state- ment of its philosophy states: "Empowerment is the process by which people realize their person- al power; personal power being that power which arised from an individual's decision to assume control of one or more aspects of her own life." The resource center carries out its philosophy by working with battered women and shaping Julie Kalendek Class of 1988 "The movie business is pure decadence, I don't approve." policies and procedures. The phi- losophy of the center is crucial to the work they do because it ad- dresses the victimization that is a part of battering. This victimiza- tion is what robs battered women of their power and independence. The opportunity to make their own decisions and independent choices can help women to re- gain their power. The resource center, through self help and peer support, can help a battered woman feel in control of her own life. This, as the statement of philosophy states, "is the first step toward empowerment." The center is not a place where women are taken care of or watched over; they are given support and encouraged to take steps toward change. While domestic violence has received attention in the media in recent years, many people do not realize the scope of the problem. THE FACTS A woman is beaten every 18 seconds in the United States. In 50% of battered women cas- es, the children are beaten as well. 23% of abused women are vic- timized at least once a week. Estimates show that there are 100-200,000 battered women in Georgia. 1/2 of all divorces in the United States result, in part, from battering. 1 out of 4 women who attempt suicide do so because they are battered women. In 1985, there were over 1500 warrants issued for cases of do- mestic violence in Dekalb county; 119 of these were issued for felonies. Abuse places a huge financial burden on the United states each year. THE COSTS 85% of men in prison report that they grew up in violent homes. It costs $10,400 to house an inmate for one year. Paige Edwards Class of 1990 "I felt that the directors and the producers were fine and apolo- getic, but the extras were brats. On the whole, I think it was an good move for ASC." Attacks by husbands on wives result in more injuries than rapes, auto accidents, and muggings combined. A low estimate for emergency room fees is $200. It is estimated that absen- teeism from work due to domestic violence costs American business 3-5 billion dollars and another 100 million in medical bills. Children are affected by domestic violence and often re- quire foster homes. In Dekalb County, the state pays for over $2500 a day for foster care. THE LIVES More important than the facts or the costs, are the lives which are affected by battering. 25% of all female homicides were committed by the victims' husband or boyfriend. 28% of the murders victims in Dekalb County in 1985 were re- lated to domestic violence. 5.7% of police deaths occur when answering domestic vio- lence calls. The abuse of women is a crime. It is not related to alcohol and drug abuse. It does not occur mostly in poor families. It is not a problem which a family should work out on their own. Battering is part of a cycle which victimizes women through physical and psy- chological abuse. The Women's Resource Cen- ter of Dekalb County is unique in its attempt to provide women safety and support as well as the opportunity for empowerment. Anyone interested in making a donation to the resource center, obtaining information about vol- unteer opportunities, or just find- ing out more about the shelter should contact Sarah Napier or Sarah Jewett at extension 619. Waging Peace is investigating ways to help the shelter next year. Possibilities include a group of Agnes Scott volunteers who would work regularly at the shel- ter and a benefit to offer financial support. Niccole Redding Class of 1991 "I thought it was good publicity for the school. I think it will be exciting to watch the movie when it comes out. The only thing I didn't like about filming was that it was a little inconve- nient to get into Buttrick and to the library. Since I live in Wal- ters, when the extras came in at 6:30 a.m., it was noisy." REP by Karen Anderson President Jewett called the April 19, 1988 meeting to order. Heidi Wilson gave the devotion. Roll was called. The selection of a Second Century representative was once again discussed. A vote was tak- en. Rep interviewed the students who petitioned for a position on the Academic Standards Commit- tee. Congratulations to the new student representatives of the faculty committees: Joy Howard for Academic Standards Commit- tee, Suzanne Tourville for Cur- riculum Committee and Debbie Strickland for the Second Century Committee. Karen Anderson made a mo- tion to approve the proposal to define the quorum needed for voting in Rep. Paige Edwards seconded the motion. A vote was taken. All in favor. The motion passed. Thao Tu discussed the most recent food committee meeting. Tom's brand snack machines will replace the machines now on Shannon Gibbs Class of 1989 " Squiggmonds our hero but Leonard we got. He was hot, but the rest of the film crew was not. And $5,000,000 later they've left our lot. Good-bye to the film crew, love Agnes Scott. And don't come bot." RAP campus. Rep discussed the fact that the snack bar area will be closed off in the student center during the hours that the snack bar is closed in order to secure the area. Rep reached the deci- sion to pursue a solution to keep the area open after hours. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. President Jewett called the April 12, 1988 meeting to order. Christy Dickert gave the devotion. Roll was called. Karen Anderson made a mo- tion to postpone the vote of the Second Century Committee rep- resentative. Christy Dickert sec- onded the motion. A vote was taken. 18 in favor, 1 abstention. The motion passed. President Jewett swore in the new Inman dorm rep, Katie Pattil- lo and the new Walters dorm rep, Stephanie Wallace. Julia Davidson gave a report on the major/minor survey. As a whole, the results of the survey show great student interest in a minor program on campus. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. Compiled by Shama Shams Dorothy Mead Class of 1988 '1 love Lenny! Heck, I'd have his children, but it got old real- ly fast being late to every class. I'm very glad they're gone." Streetbeat: ASC in the Movies? Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, April 29, 1988 NEWS Norton Presents El Salvadorian View by Joy Howard and Karen Riggs On Monday, April 11 and Tues- day, April 12, Chris Norton, a re- porter for the Christian Science Monitor and ABC Radio, spoke on the crisis in El Salvador. Mr. Norton has been based there for four years. One of the most expe- rienced journalists in El Salvador, he also travels to surrounding countries, especially to Guate- mala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. On Monday Mr. Norton lectured on 'The Recent Elections and the Prospects for the Future in El Sal- vador." El Salvador is a tiny Cen- tral American country on the Pacific coast, roughly the size of Massachusetts. El Salvador has a population of five million people, an unemploy- ment level of fifty percent, and an income which has fallen by one- third since 1983. This small coun- try, however, has received over three billion dollars in aid from the United States in the last eight years. Last year it ranked third in countries receiving U.S. aid, be- hind only Israel and Egypt. Why is the U.S. government so committed to El Salvador? There has been a very strong revolu- tionary movement which the U.S. government feels is "communist," and has taken it upon itself to halt. Elections have become very much a part of the U.S. counter insurgence project. For the mo- ment the U.S. has been relatively successful. These last elections were the fourth since 1982. Nor- ton referred to them as "a way of delegitimizing the rebels and le- gitimizing the government." Although the apathy level for these elections was very high, they were still a great defeat for the U.S. supported Christian Democratic Party. The Christian Democratic Party leader, Duarte, is the man upon whom the United States has founded hopes. This turn toward the opposition party, ARENA, must also be viewed as an challenge to the United States. ARENA, the Republican National- ist Alliance, is the right wing con- servative party, which was also responsible for the tragic, infa- mous death squads. While Duarte and the Christian Democrats have made at least some attempts to improve human rights conditions, ARENA holds no hope for the people of El Sal- vador in the area of human rights. In other words, said Mr. Norton. "Salvadorians are moving from bad to worse." A small group joined Mr. Norton for lunch, where the discussion focused on his background and recent journalistic endeavors. Norton entered his field quite by chance. While spending time in El Salvador, he met an American journalist with a very limited knowledge of Spanish. Because of Norton's proficiency, he worked as the journalist's translator and gained valuable insight into the correspondence field. He later uti- lized his vast knowledge of the tensions in El Salvador to write political analyses which he peri- odically sold to major American newspapers and magazines. Tuesday morning Norton elab- orated on the revolutionary move- ment which is taking place. Nor- ton talked mainly in reference to observations he has made as a journalist in El Salvador. Presently the guerrilla forces are experiencing a period of ex- pansion. The size of the forces are increasing in number, there- fore they are faced with the prob- lem of finding sufficient leader- ship. In addition, a new form of communication had to be devel- oped. So far they have been suc- cessful by developing a system of codes which change daily. The guerrilla forces have been able to move into new areas of the coun- tryside. Also, their weaponry has increased with the building of land mines and of rocket-pro- pelled grenades. According to Norton, these forms of expansion have raised suspicion in the State Depart- ment. Norton stated that the general consensus about the Arias Peace Plan is that countries would feel obligated to cut-off aid to the guerrillas. But, since the guerrillas continued to expand, the U.S. began reconnaissance flights and monitoring their weapon flow only to find little documentation that the Soviet Union or Nicaragua supported the guerrillas. Instead, according to a study done by the State Department, it appears that the guerrillas have reached such strength that they can capture weapons. The fact that the guerrillas are a peasant operation and have a budget of roughly five million dollars con- tributes to their success and has helped them become closer to the peasants in the countryside. These funds cannot be pointed back to the Soviet Union, but to solidarity groups based in West- ern Europe and the United States. The good relations with the vil- lagers in the countryside have proven profitable for the guerril- las. According to Norton's obser- vations, the peasants give both active and passive support to the guerrillas. The active support consists of peasants who send their children to fight for the guer- rilla forces. The passive support consists of members of the society who will not give information or help to the Contra army in any way. An air of trust exists between the guerrillas and the peasants, but it does not exist between the peas- ants and the Contras. The Contras have a history of not respecting human rights and performing unnecessary acts of torture on the members of the community. Thus, when the Con- tra army comes to a village, the peasants have the tendency to remain indoors. The peasants, however, continue their day to day activities when the guerrillas are around. According to Norton, the guer- rillas are now planning for an in- surrection. Recognizing a decline in the economic conditions of the community, the guerrillas are be- coming active in laying the groundworks for the insurrection. They keep reminding the current Christian Democratic government that they know of the injustices. "If the government creates diffi- culty for the guerrillas, then the guerrillas can create an even greater difficulty for the govern- ment," Norton said. They have done this through the sabotaging of telephone lines, stopping high- way traffic, and placing armed students in the capital. At 12:20 Mr. Norton lectured on "The Arias Peace Plan and Unit- ed States Policy in Central Ameri- ca." The Arias Peace Plan, writ- ten mainly with the objective of remedying the Nicaraguan crisis, was signed last year by many Central American leaders. Mr. Norton said that the Reagan ad- ministration's role in the events surrounding the development of the plan could only be viewed as a "big blunder." At the same time that Central American presidents were putting this plan together, Reagan came up with the "Reagan Right Plan" which was viewed as a direct ef- fort to undercut their autonomous effort to establish peace. Mr. Nor- ton said that there were two basic stipulations in the plan: (^coun- tries would no longer support in- surgents in other countries and (2) a cease fire would be estab- lished within each country. Mr. Norton felt that the peace plan had been upheld in El Salvador in name but not "with the spirit of the plan." He also pointed out that El Salvador has not been held to as strict an interpretation as other countries such as Nicaragua. Mr. Norton saw only two obsta- cles to peace in El Salvador: the Salvadorian army and the United States. "Our one criteria for aid recipients is that they be anti- Soviet." As a result, the U.S. has been led to support corrupt regimes or, as in the case of Duarte and the Christian Demo- crats, regimes in which "human rights reforms have become mere lip-service." ASC students and their dates enjoy the riverboat ride. Dick and Jane Go to Formal by Erika Stamper How to celebrate spring? With a fling, of course!! That is, Agnes Scott students prefer to do it that way. On a "Spring Party Week- end" Agnes Scott students par- tied with their notorious friends Dick and Jane on April 15 and 16. Scotties launched their "party weekend" on the S.S. Party Boat at Stone Mountain. From 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Dick, Jane and their Scottie pals enjoyed the three floors of the riverboat. On the first level, students were pro- vided with food and drinks. Unfor- tunately, drinks were not on-the- house (in this case, on-the-boat). For those who wanted to dance the night away on the floating party vessel, the second floor was the designated area. The three D.J.'s played a variety of tunes rock, pop, and country. A romantic, quiet atmosphere was the setting for the third floor. On this upper level, it was possible to see the laser show. The view of the fireworks was spectacular. The riverboat on Friday was the casual "fling." On Saturday, however, the party weekend end- ed with a traditional semi-formal. Once again, an Atlanta hotel had Shelter Aids Homeless Families by Lisa Keniry The Memorial Baptist Sanctu- ary Shelter in Decatur provides basic needs to homeless families. The shelter offers meals, beds, showers and toiletries every night from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. On weekdays one or both par- ents in the families who stay at the shelter usually work. Children are in school or at a preschool for the homeless. The shelter only accepts families whose children, if old enough, are enrolled in school during the day. The families also have access to the facility all day on Satur- days. During the day on Sundays, however, unless a non-resident volunteer is available, the shelter is locked, and families are forced into the street. During two of this winter's chilli- est months, keeping the shelter open on Sundays was Mortar Board's Campus Community Project, organized by Phyllis Heaton.the project chair. The problem with closing the shelter to homeless families all day Sun- day, said Phyllis, is that the fami- lies have nowhere to go, other than church. The shelter family members demonstrate that you don't have to be an alcoholic, a drug addict, or a sociopath to find yourself out on the streets, said Phyllis. Though not usually highly edu- cated, the parents "are somehow very smart," Phyllis felt. They want to help out in any way they can and seem anxious to become independent. They are also good to their children, who are not teary-eyed and moody like you might think children would be in that situation. The families at this shelter are just "'all-American' families down on their luck," according to Phyllis. Many of them were living one or two paychecks away from pover- ty when they were devastated by illness or accident. to experience the Agnes Scott gang and their dates. This year the Atlanta Radisson downtown was the target. Although the rooms were not impressive (quite small, actually), the ballroom was spacious and welt decorated. On one end of the ballroom was a massive array of food and drinks. Instead of spending a bundle of money on dinner, a Scottie and her date could have made a feast of the cheeses, chicken, Swedish meat- balls, deviled eggs, and who knows what other delicious items. The drinks, even non-alcoholic, were not free. Looking beyond the rather pa- triotic balloons, you could see the band. You could actually hear them down the hall. What you did hear was absolutely fantastic. "Borneo" is what they are called; super is what they are. People went wild when they played R.E.M., Mick Jagger, U2, and other favorites. Unlike other bands, they did not destroy the original sound of the songs. They also in- teracted well with the audience. Now here is the date report. You can always count on some- one's date to give that extra spark to the night. At this formal, the evening did not end with an alarm but with a splash. Figure it out" ASC volunteers were responsi- ble for opening up the kitchen, helping to serve lunch, accepting new families, and just making themselves available. Though she had to do some pleading to get some people involved, Phyllis said the faculty and students who participated appeared to have felt rewarded. Many returned to the shelter a second time. Beth Land helped to organize a Valentine's Day party at the shel- ter for the families' children. She said all went well until an unex- pected thirty homeless children arrived in a van. They solved this dilemma by cutting the cupcakes in half and continued to have a great time. Christian Association had agreed to take over the project for 1988-89 but due to some bureau- cratic hold-up on the part of the shelter administration, CA Presi- dent Dolly Purvis says she is cur- rently looking for another similar project. Meanwhile, the doors at the Sanctuary Shelter are closed once again to its family guests on Sundays. Friday, April 29, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEWS Alumnae Discuss Psychology Careers by Caroline Jane Sigman On Thursday, April 7, a panel discussion on alumnae careers in psychology was held. Dr. Lee Copple served as moderator. Psychology majors and profes- sors gathered at 3:30 to hear what five Agnes Scott alumnae had to say about their very di- verse professions in the field of psychology. Dr. Angeline Benham, class of 1979, is a professor of psycholo- gy at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She sees teaching at the college level as a real oppor- tunity to serve young people not only as an academic mentor, but as a personal counselor as well. The only drawback, according to Dr. Benham, is that professional demands and the size of her classes prevent her from spend- ing as much time with individual students as she would like. Dr. Betty S. Nobel, class of 1971, spoke on her work as a psychological associate. Essen- tially a counseling psychologist, she comes into daily contact with individuals who, although psycho- logically healthy for the most part, have problems which they need help solving. Her work is fascinat- ing, with many trials and many tri- umphs, depending almost entirely on how willing her clients are to work toward their self-designated goals. Debby Daniel-Bryant, class of 1979, works in the field of special education at the Griffin Area Psy- choeducation Center for Children with Severe Emotional Distur- bances. Her specialty is diagnos- tic testing of children of all ages. She administers tests to children so that the center can develop treatment programs to affect im- provement. Manifested disorders vary widely at the center. She loves her work with a passion, al- though she says that the work gets harder every day due to Reagan's budget cuts in the area of special education. Kimberly Clark, class of 1980, spoke of her lightening bolt expe- rience with her career choice. While a student at Agnes Scott, having not yet decided upon a ca- reer, she saw a film in one of Dr. Carden's classes in which the field of industrial/organizational psychology was briefly explored. According to Clark, her eyes suddenly widened and her face was aglow with the enlightenment of what was to be a most suc- cessful career choice. She is now qualified to advise corporations on anything from how to bring about better attendance on facto- ry lines to how to motivate execu- tives in higher positions to gener- ate more creative ideas for the company. A further note on Kim- berly Clark, she was once em- ployed by the corporation of the same name. The last speaker of the afternoon. Amy Hutchinson, class of 1986, is currently a first- year medical student. Hutchin- son's undergraduate degree was in psychology and her experience in the physical sciences was mini- mal. After the first few months of learning the medical school jar- gon which everyone else used with ease, she realizes that her psychology major can prove to be invaluable in the medical profes- sion. Hutchinson told the psychol- ogy majors in the audience that no matter what they end up doing after Agnes Scott, their psycholo- gy major will benefit them. Shaw Expresses Concern for Indian Women by Eloise Lindsay On Monday April 11, Agnes Scott was honored by a visit from Dr. Kunju Shaw's from the SNDT Women's University in Bombay India, who lectured on the posi- tion of women in contemporary Indian society. Dr. Shaw is a colleague of ASC's history professor, Dr. Penelope Campbell, and provided Dr. Campbell and Dr. Connie Jones with valuable assistance during the 1986 Global Aware- ness Trip to India. She is current- ly teaching a course in Indian cul- ture, her specialty, at New York University. Dr. Shaw began her talk by commenting that Indian women have been struggling against the "evil traditions" of their culture since the beginnings of British colonial rule. The women today are simply struggling for more rights concerning the course of their lives. To provide an example of the struggles of Indian women, Dr. Shaw described an Indian tradi- tion called "sati" in which a widow is obligated to burn herself on her husband's funeral pyre. Today many Indian women are trying to convince their communities that this act is no longer honorable, much less legal. Another evil tra- dition is arranged child marriages, which allow children no control over their futures. Another volatile issue involves women who have abortions when they discover that they are going to have a female child. Daugh- ters are an expensive burden on families due to the dowry each bride must provide for her hus- band. Families, therefore, want to have as few daughters as possi- ble. As a result of this inhumane practice, women activists are try- ing to eradicate the bridal dowry tradition. Women of all caste levels are affected by evil traditions such as sati. She pointed out, however, that it is easier for women of low- er castes to defy tradition since the economic and social pres- sures on them are less than those on the upper castes. Dr. Shaw emphasized that women of all castes are united for a com- mon cause, since they all are all victims of tradition. She feels that this unity is even stronger than that felt in America. The greatest barriers which ac- tive Indian women face lie in the communities of people who ac- cept the evil traditions and live by them. Women have been able to obtain government support and get some laws and restrictions passed to prohibit the traditions which degrade women. Women have also participated in parlia- ment themselves. This peaceful but active movement is not inter- ested in promoting the degrada- tion of Indian culture but rather in obtaining more humane rights for the women of India. Dr. Byrnside gives his "Last Lecture." Mortar Board Sponsors Lectures by Carolyn Weaver Several members of the cam- pus community were treated to an exceptionally thought provoking evening on Monday. April 11th as Dr. Ron Byrnside gave his "last lecture." Mortar Board sponsors the an- nual last lecture series in which a professor, of their choosing, pre- sents the lecture he would give were he only able to present one more. Dr. Byrnside, allowing his musical nature to override his philosophical nature, titled his talk "Cogito Ergo Sum Rag." Taken from the French philoso- pher Renee Descartes, the quote, or most of it, means "I think, therefore I am." By adding "rag" to the end of it, Byrnside was able to transform its meaning some- what and address the question "Am I?" Drawing examples from his friends and acquaintances, as well as from the lines of a few Bil- ly Joel songs, Byrnside investi- gated what it means to discover the "real" you. Using witty stories, straight-forward talk, and even a bit of non-fiction he authored him- self, he relayed the message that it is important to value the real you. However, it often takes one a while to realize just who this person is, and sometimes one is not exactly who one thinks. On Friday, April 15, Dr. Myrtle Lewin was the featured speaker of this year's last "Don't Quote Me" series, also sponsored by Mortar Board. A large number of people attended the 10:25 talk to hear Dr. Lewin discuss her topic, "An American Looks Back on a Childhood in South Africa." Lewin gave a personal account of some of her experiences growing up in an environment that, in some ways, differed from and yet paral- leled, with respect to each coun- try's individual racial problems, the environment of the United States. Lewin noted, for example, that because they were living in the southern hemisphere, people went to the beach for their sum- mer vacations in November and December. Dr. Lewin mentioned that the level of nationalism among non- Afrikaners in South Africa was not particularly high. Afrikaner-nation- alism, however, was prevalent among the small percentage of people who considered them- selves Afrikaners. A sense of "be- longing," as a whole, to the nation South Africa by no means per- vaded the country, partly due to economic, cultural, and linguisti- cal barriers. Apparently, it was not common practice, except per- haps for the Afrikaners, for peo- ple to display the country's flag on holidays. Neither of Lewin's parents had any higher education; in fact her father's schooling ended at the second grade level. Yet both Dr. Lewin and her sister attended col- lege proof that one can accom- plish even things that may not have been common practice in one's home environment. Both of these lecures, the "last lecture" and "Don't Quote Me" of- fered the perspectives of Dr. Byrnside and Dr. Lewin. College Bowl Team Beats Georgia Tech CAREER CORNER by Adriane Creety The Career Planning & Place- ment Office wishes everyone a happy summer vacation. CP&P Summer Hours CP&P will be open throughout the summer, so any students wishing to spend time planning their careers can feel free to stop by to use the resources, or to make an appointment to discuss special concerns. Summer office hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. Summer Job Search Help For rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, we will continue to receive new internship listings and part-time, full-time, and summer job openings over the summer. SENIORS: CP&P will be very happy to continue working with you on your job search after the semester is over. We will still be receiving job openings after the end of the semester, and those seniors still looking for jobs are in- vited to come see us. Please re- member to notify us if you accept a job so that we can have accu- rate information for our records. by Angela Howard and Suzanne Tourville The Agnes Scott College Bowl team, composed of Dana Knight, Alicia Long. Debbie Marean. Suzanne Tourville, and Angela Howard, has had a busy month. On March 25 and 26, the team went to the University of Ten- nessee to compete in a South- east regional tournament. Emory, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, and North Carolina State also attend- ed. Dr. McClosky of the chemistry department drove the team and fought the adverse weather con- ditions on the way and the ad- verse parking conditions in Knoxville. The team fared well. They did much better at the tournament held on April 8 and 9 in Auburn, however. Agnes Scott defeated Georgia Tech's national- ly ranked team in a close match that cost Georgia Tech the first place honor that they usually hold. The "Scotties from Hell" had almost beaten Georgia Tech at a mini-tournament held in February, but the semester's practice paid off at the later match. The tournament is held annual- ly at Auburn University in honor of Allen Ludden, the host of the "College Bowl" television program that ran for several years. The team members who attended this year's event were Kim Mitchell, Dana Knight, Alicia Long, and An- gela Howard. Angela Tonn, class of '87, who captained last year's team, also attended on Saturday to watch. Senior Angela Howard, captain of this year's team, was elected by the other teams to the four member most-valuable-player list. Junior Debbie Marean will be the next year's captain, while Kim Mitchell will be the co-captain and Dana Knight the treasurer. Dr. Leon Venable will continue to be the group's faithful sponsor. Some of next year's activities may include a campus-wide col- lege bowl tournament. The team will also continue to participate in regional competitions. Anyone in- terested in joining the team should contact Debbie Marean. The team would like to thank everyone who bought raffle tick- ets. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, April 29, 1988 NEWS Morris continued from page 1 stood without understanding the phenomenon that came before him." Morris emphasized that any ef- fort to recruit minority scholars must start with the budget. He en- couraged those involved at Agnes Scott to look at what per- cent of the budget is allocated to the minority scholars recruitment program. He reminded the audi- ence that budgetary limitations do exist, but that trade-offs and choices have to be made. He said this is also true when analyz- ing the curriculum. Lastly, Morris said, the manner of advertisement must be re- viewed. "The use of EOE/AA' and 'Minorities and Women en- couraged to apply' is not enough. Blacks can tell by the first line if real commitment is there. If it isn't they will ignore the ad." He re- minded the audience that black organizations in all fields have publications in which faculty posi- tions can be advertised. Morris also said that one of the best re- cruitment sources is the grape- vine in the black community; "it will work for you if the community knows." Morris went on to say that hav- ing black faculty at Agnes Scott means having the ability to attract black students, which will boost the school's enrollment. Com- menting on the efforts made al- ready by black students, he said that "black students should not be Copple continued from page 1 Dicions among other, newer researchers. Ultimately Dr. Darcy's research was proven fraudulent and he was barred from receiving research grants for the next 10 years. The ripple effect from this vio- lation resulted in damaging the reputations of approximately 20 other physicians who. for glory, had agreed to have their name on the research. When questioned, they admitted they knew nothing about Darcy's work. Dr. Darcy no longer is a researcher, although he is still practicing medicine, said Dr. Copple. Another similar incident oc- curred 10 years earlier at the Sloan-Kettenng Institute. There, a researcher named Sutherland doctored the results of his re- search and gave the excuse that he [Sutherland] was under too much pressure from the institute required to take time from aca- demics to solve a community problem." At the same time, however, black students must remember the lessons learned in the past. "How many deans or department chairs have been fired because they didn't recruit enough black faculty? None! But we are quick to fire coaches for not getting good black athletes." Concluding his talk and open- ing the floor to questions, Dr. Morris said that "if Agnes Scott College wants to think of itself as a leader in the education of youth, it will have a serious com- mitment to broadening its curricu- lum. It is in [the school's and the student body's] best interest." In response to a questions re- garding how far black students should go in demanding change, Dr. Morris commented that stu- dents should not acquiesce; they should always challenge the status quo. He said that through the Civil Rights Movement, blacks have made America more demo- cratic, and black protests in edu- cation will make education more democratic also. "It is also your responsibility to care about the education of your brothers and sisters in the community who need educating. You must assist in recruiting other blacks to Agnes Scott." The procedure, he said, is to ask questions about how deci- sions are made, and then analyze the institution's position, but "in all to produce results. According to Copple, he was also barred from receiving research grants for 10 years. Citing a more recent incident, Dr. Copple spoke of the husband and wife team, Masters and Johnson, and their recent conclu- sions, in book form, about AIDS and heterosexuals in America. Admitting that he only read the chapter excerpted in Newsweek and did not feel knowledgeable enough to comment on the Sur- geon General's rebuttal, Dr. Cop- ple still felt that Masters and Johnson were "out on a limb." He indicated that their admis- sion to the use of sampling proce- dures that did not provide repre- sentation of the American public left their research open to ques- tions of credibility. He also felt that the inflammatory rhetoric in the chapter he read was "not in keeping with scientific research." efforts, you must be academically superb. Never let your studies be pushed aside." He added that those students who participated in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960's had better grades than those who did not. He also told the white students present that it was their obligation, too, since "If Agnes Scott College wants to think of itself as a leader in the education of the South, it will have a serious commitment to broadening its curriculum." the nature of their education was at stake because they were being cheated by not having a diverse faculty. Dr. George Brown, Director of Global Awareness, asked if Dr. Morris was suggesting that the curriculum be redefined to "in- clude subject matter that speaks to the black experience." Dr. Mor- ris responded that he meant the curriculum should include the whole American experience. "We don't study Robert Frost and say we are studying the white ex- perience." Dr. Brown also asked how pragmatic it was to rewrite posi- tions in a small college, or if it Dr. Copple also commented on the fact that many manuscripts which point out fraud in research are never published because publishers fear afraid law suits. The classic example of this, he said, was Sir Cyril Burt, an En- glish psychologist. Dr. Cyril's ideas were consid- ered so important that in 1944, the British school system was patterned after his research con- clusions. After his death, howev- er, some of his correlations were questioned and other researchers proved that his data was false. When these researchers attempted to publish their findings, threats of lawsuits caused publishers to turn them down. Dr. Copple concluded his speech, explaining that as power- ful as the scientific method is, it is only as good as the researcher who uses it. "The very success of the method has bred abuse." would be better to redefine them. Morris suggested that positions currently open be looked at to see how they can be redefined to better attract black faculty, and that the same time procedures should be used for positions that will come open in two to seven years. He reiterated that the level of commitment is measured by making hard choices, and that the school must do business some- what differently than it has in the past. He acknowledged that these changes will make the col- lege look different and that change is uncomfortable at first; therefore, the leadership must an- ticipate uncertainty. Lisa Keniry ('90) asked what the white students could do to prepare for black faculty. Dr. Mor- ris replied, "Prepare as you would for any new teacher. They know what to expect in a situation like this. Be willing to treat them with the same respect and dignity you give white faculty. Humans can sense when they are welcome." Stacy Noles. periodicals editor in the publications department, asked Dr. Morris to comment on the attitude that black faculty can only teach black studies courses. Dr. Morris replied, "We don't say white teachers can only teach whites. We shouldn't use a dou- ble standard. Blacks should not be thought of as less broad be- cause they only teach black stud- ies." He added that there is no such thing as a separate black history. "Blacks and whites to- gether made history." Dr. Katharine Kennedy, associ- ate professor of history, asked Dr. Morris how the search committee could identify black candidates from a resume. He said that there are usually many informal clues, but the committee "probably needs blacks to help you deci- pher their resumes." He suggest- ed that black students could help, saying that University of Michi- gan, black students are part of the search committees. A second method for identify- ing black candidates is to "adver- tise and recruit in those areas where you are more likely to find black candidates." He advised Dr. Kennedy to find out where blacks were holding conventions, for ex- ample, and visit the conventions. Dean Wistrand commented that he had recently attended an affirmative action meeting where it was suggested that majority colleges practice aggressive ad- vertising and recruiting on pre- dominantly black college campus- es. He asked Dr. Morris if this was considered ethical, and Dr. Morris replied it was. In closing the question and an- swer period, Dr. Morris reminded the faculty that student behavior, especially that of black students is "very much a reaction to the position of the administration on black faculty." Spears Speaks on Arms Race by Jean Wilson Ellen Spears, the southeast re- gional director of SANE/FREEZE, spoke with Agnes Scott students April 18th in a meeting arranged by Waging Peace. Ms. Spears described the his- tory of SANE/FREEZE and gave the organization's main objec- tives: to halt and reverse the arms race, both nuclear and con- ventional, to end United States military intervention in other coun- tries and to re-budget the enor- mous amount of money spent on the arms race. Ms. Spears explained that their latest campaign informs citizens on the amounts spent yearly on nuclear tests and other military projects. She said one nuclear test costs about $70 million. Our government conducts two of these tests per year. "Think of what good $140 million could do in programs such as education, employment and housing," she said. SANE/FREEZE meetings are open to the public and interested Agnes Scott students are wel- come to attend. She indicated that there are several projects planned which the campus com- munity could become involved in. There was a question and an- swer period following Ms. Spears' talk. Waging Peace officers are hopeful that they can coordinate several projects with SANE/ FREEZE next year. Fundraising Efforts Pay Off The final figures for two of this semester's fundraising events are as follows. The proceeds from Junior Jaunt, a generous gift of $1400.00, will go to Egleston Hospital. This contribution will go toward funding of Egleston's Acute Treatment, Trauma, and Day Surgery Area, which has ex- perienced a 32% increase in the number of patients treated since last year. Waging Peace sponsored a one day fast and raised $ 1025.00 for the Heifer Internation- al Project. The money was sent to India, where it will aid the pro- ject's effort to to provide breeding animals. Funds were also sent to Camaroon, in Africa, where they will go to restock cattle in the Lake Nyos region. Finally, the money raised by the fasters will go to the Quechua people of Equador, who will be able to buy more sheep for both wool and meat. Both Junior Jaunt and Waging Peace were successful in this year's fundraising efforts. CONGRATULATIONS Lisa Keniry and Tanya Savage Finalists in the 1988 Leadership America Program CONGRATULATIONS ASC College Bowl on your victory over the region champions, GA Tech. You beat the second best team in the country! Way to go team! With love, Angela and Pramoda Class of '87 P.S. Good luck next year, Debbie! Friday, April 29, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 7 FIEATUIRIES Actor Michael McKean Dicusses the Art of the Film Industry by Heather J. Kelley It is not often that film crews come to Agnes Scott, but when they do, the entire community is affected. Not many film shoots have been quite as substantial as the most recent example, either. Although all of the campus was affected, few people actually knew what was being filmed. In an effort to shed some light on the filming that took place this month, I delved into the vast re- sources of knowledge held by the star of the movie, Michael McKean. Not only did I get the low-down on the filming itself, I also got to see what makes this actor do what he does a love for acting as an art, not simply as a job. Heather Kelley: What are you filming here? Michael McKean: This is a movie for television, tentatively ti- tled Town and Gown; everybody hates the title, so it won't be called that. It's the story of a guy who puts his successful, self- made publishing firm kind of on automatic pilot and takes off to go back to teaching, specifically to go back to be headmaster. He's been offered the position of head- master at his old prep school, which he has undoubtably en- dowed financially over the years, but now is taking another pass at the world of teaching, which he did earlier in his life. His son goes to this same prep school, and is very disconcerted to know + hat his father is the new headmaster. His daughter has been trans- ferred here from a girls' school, so she's adjusting to a school that is co-ed, and, he's basically back in the town that he spent four very important years of his life: ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade. HK: And the town is? MM: The town is Barrington, Massachusetts. The reason we're filming down here is because in Massachusetts, it is much colder and less pleasant. HK: So do you like it here in At- lanta now? MM: Very much! I'm allergic to various vegetable substances, but so far, it seems like a pretty clear field here. I find it very pleasant. The people are very nice. HK: Besides yourself, who is in this movie? MM: There's a very funny guy named Johnathan Ward, who plays my son. He's eighteen, he was in a show called "The New Adventures of Beans Baxter" on the Fox Network. Marcianne War- man plays the daughter. I've nev- er seen her in anything, but she's one of those real funny people. She has a very funny character in this. Peter Michael Goetz plays Dr. Chafin, who's sort of my rival for the position of headmaster; I got the job, he felt he should've had it. [Peter Goetz] is one of these very funny, very talented guys. A lady named Nana Visitor plays my former high school sweetheart, and now maybe a re- lationship is starting up, now that I'm back in town. She's very good. And, gee, Brandon Dou- glas and Byron Thems are two of my son's friends at the school, they're terrific. I like hanging out with young people anyways. It's good for you. HK: Is [the movie] a pilot for a sitcom? MM: You know how things work, you do a TV movie and it does very well in the ratings, then, yes, it was a pilot all along. And if it does badly, then, not it was just a TV movie and didn't make it. HK: Is it more along the drama lines, or. . . MM: I don't know, it seems fair- ly close to a real-life combination of both. I think there are parts of it that are very funny and there are other parts that are more, you know, not so funny. HK: Was this movie particularly written for you and tailored to your abilities? MM: No, no. I don't think any- body else was actually up for it, but I don't know, I should ask, that's an interesting thing! I should ask Willard if he wrote this with some actor in mind. Once it got to the network level, they wanted me to do it, so that was nice, but it would be interesting to find out. See, I'm not really an enor- mous believer in that, anyway, crafting a role for an actor. You'd think that Beverly Hills Cop was an Eddie Murphy movie from the word go. It was written for Sylvester Stallone. I don't know who it was written for, but. . . Sylvester Stallone had the movie and was going to do it, and then said, 'Nan, not so good.' Just like the actor who played Mork for half a day, in 1978. Looked at this role and said, 'Nan, there's nothing funny about an alien,' so they got this guy Robin Williams. It's choices, you know, but as far as things being written for certain actors, a lot of times it turns up some pretty un- interesting stuff. Lambert's Green Thumb Beautifies Campus by Louisa Parker After a long day of classes you push open Buttrick's heavy, brown doors and step into a world sparkling with sunshine. Your eyes travel across the lush, green grass, hop over the wall with its potted geraniums, and land on the circle of purple pansies which, along with your stomach, are lur- ing you toward the dining hall. Who is responsible for the re- viving, lush grounds that greet students as they leave the dull walls of Buttrick? Victoria Lam- bert, landscape supervisor, and her grounds crew. Victoria is in charge of seeing what needs to be done, schedul- ing the people, the equipment and the time to get it done, and designing the flowerbeds. Be- cause of the preparation of the campus for Alumnae Weekend and commencement, this is her most exciting and busiest time of year. "At times I'm ready to pull my hair out, but it's nice to look back and see how much you've ac- complished during that day," she says with a laugh. A native of Macon, Ga., Victo- ria traces her love of gardening back to when she was a little girl Victoria Lambert (right) and her staff repair the alumnae pond. and would visit her grandparents and her great-grandmother on a farm. She spent hours out in their garden digging, planting and weeding. Nevertheless, she did not transform her love into a career until thirteen years ago when her youngest daughter entered the first grade, and she was looking for a part-time job. She found one in a local nursery, and since then she has worked in every end of the business from greenhouse growing to brokering to designing. When she was the city horticul- turist for the City of Atlanta Parks Department, she managed the greenhouses which grew all the flowers for 270 parks. Victoria is excited about her crew and her new equipment. Explaining how she has worked to develop a crew of great peo- ple, she emphasizes how each one takes pride in everything he does. Her new equipment is her other source of pride; "I feel like a kid at Christmas time. It's wonder- ful to have a lawnmower that is out of the shop more than it's in." She especially enjoys working at Agnes Scott because people ap- preciate her work. What is Victoria's goal for Agnes Scott's landscape? She considers the overall view of the campus most important. "I want you to see something pretty no matter where you are on campus. I want you to see something that makes you feel good because it's green and growing and pleasant to look at." Can't you picture it now? Michael McKean and cast members of Town and Gown HK: A lot of your films [This Is Spinal Tap, Clue, Young Doctors in Love] are the comedy spoof type. This [movie] is kind of a step away for you, kind of like D.A.R.Y.L. was. Are you trying to get away from the comedy? MM: Well, you see, I've always felt that the same rules of acting more or less apply to both. The rhythms are different, but still. . . whether you're doing something funny or something dramatic, what you're doing is going after what your character wants. It's re- ally your only job as an actor; it's all you really have to do. You've got to build stuff around it to make it your own. . . but whether it's a comedy or a drama, or anything else, it has to be believable to you, and that way it will be believ- able to everybody else. I don't know, I just. . . take things that are interesting to me. They don't have to be dramatic or comic solely, I think something with ele- ments of both is actually kind of fun to do. HK: How do you feel about the fact that you're often identified, at least from my experience, by "Where's Lenny?" not, "Where's Mike McKean?" Have you found this [long-lasting association with your Laverne and Shirley charac- ter] to be a problem with finding roles or anything? MM: I think the last couple of years of Laverne and Shirley I started taking roles in the off-sea- son, and later [I took roles] in- stead of doing the show. They were very different, so hopefully when my name comes up, it's not just for one thing; people know other stuff that I do, so that at least I'm known as sort of a ver- satile person, which is a good thing to be known as, at least I think in this particular case. Maybe if you operate a cradle in a sewing factory, you do one thing very well and that's enough. But, I think if you're going to be an actor, you really owe it to your- self to be able to do as many things as possible. Throughout the entire interview (not all of which is contained here), Mr. McKean exhibited none of the qualities which some peo- ple have mistakenly come to ex- pect in an actor. No matter what the subject, he was casual, polite and completely unlike some celebrities; he defied the stereo- type of the narcissistic, rude actor which many other performing artists only enforce. The film crews are gone now, and we can only wait until the movie comes out to see what has resulted from those two confusing weeks. However, I will always consider Michael McKean's visit here an honor, and would be sat- isfied if all actors who visit our campus in the future are half as gracious as he. STUDENTS & ALUMS! SPRING IS HERE! CAN SUMMER BE FAR BEHIND? Register now and start working at interesting temporary jobs immediately or you can wait until school is through. We have many assignments with top companies in the Atlanta area at top pay rates! 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Julie Hartline, Tracy McMahon and I, Stephanie Barkholz. be- queath to my sister Jill the chal- lenge of Mortar Board, of finding a new boyfriend, of having a blow-out party weekend, and of getting all "A's" in Dr. Cunning- ham's classes. I also say good- bye to Agnes Scott and thanks. I, Cathy Copeland, being final- ly ready to graduate, do hereby bequeath the following: To Kimberly, I leave my lips and the unforgettable line, "just shut up and let me kiss you." To Beth and Karen. I leave my ability to imitate Kimberly flying down the hall. To Laura, I leave my ability to drive home from work without hit- ting any mailboxes, my ability to kiss vampires, and the phrase, "That was fun!" To Jennifer, I leave Varsity onion rings, a ham and cheese sandwich, pina colada mix, and a quad shot of vodka to get her started eating. To Lanie, I leave my ability to talk to anything including a tele- phone pole, not that she needs it. To Debbie. I leave a lemon, salt, green beer, and the best line ever, "Wanna be in a picture?" To Angie, I leave my ability to sing, drink beer, and make late phone calls. To Lea, I leave my best wishes for a happy married life. To Elizabeth. I leave the mem- ory of my pig, and the title Koo Koo Loo Loo. To Wendy, lastly, I leave my love for men eight years older than we are. I. Pat Grant, do hereby be- queath the following: To Debbie Marean I leave those stunning red, etc. Elmer Fudd's. To Crystal Collis (meine Deutche Freundin). my seat in the library. To Ginger Hicks, "my desk" in the reading room. To Drs. Bowden, Drucker. Hov- er. Lewin. Pilger. Venable. White, and Wistrand, my thanks and ap- preciation and support for your guidance and support, and for Caroline Sigman your friendship. To Amy, Carol, Dawn, Lauri, Leigh, Nica, Ryse, Shannon, Teresa, and the residents of Wal- ters thanks for a great year of dorm life. And finally to Harry I leave his very own copy of that infamous Floreana moon shot!! I, Julie Hartline, physically ex- hausted and mentally dead do hereby bequeath those belong- ings, some of which are mine and some of which are not: To The Profile staff, I leave an extra hour in every day. To Sarah Napier, I leave 11 chairs to be thrown up against the wall (one for every is- sue) and my eternal gratitude for your help in getting me through everything. To Anne Harris, I leave the patience and strength to survive 3 more years of Agnes Scott (the education is irreplaca- ble) and a place to stay, an ear to listen and a friendship for life. To Mary Ruth Oliver and Crystal Col- lis, I leave enough oreos and champagne to take you through graduation and an infinite number of extensions (I have a feeling you'll need them). To Caroline Lewis, I leave the ability to have only one man complicate your life at a time. To Mandy Roberts and Shelby Threlkel, I leave my un- equaled talent on the ice (RE- MEMBER!!??). To Vee Kimbrell, I leave a year full of memories (ups and downs) and a megaphone with which you can shout "I REALLY HATE THAT GIRL." To the psychology and classics de- partments, I leave my thanks for your understanding and my admi- ration for your knowledge. To fi- nancial aid, I leave the ability to shuffle more paper than any other office and to Susan Little espe- cially. I leave my thanks for pro- viding me with a positive role model and for occasionally re- minding me of my worth. And finally, to Agnes Scott. I leave the ability to learn from your mistakes and to realize the value of those things which are truly important and worthwhile. gum for them to share equally. To Sue King, my special love of all the English department profs and stress tablets. To my friend Gina, all the spe- cial traditions of ASC to take with you. Qui que qua que? To Julie K., a request that I'll be able to use your name when you become as famous as you de- serve to be. To Christopher Ames, my abili- ty to take good notes. To Leslie Becker, pieces from my lurid past to use in one of your stories. I, Joan McGuirt, of drained mind and over-stressed body, do thankfully leave Agnes Scott and sadly leave Atlanta. Thanks for the memories. Ethel and Irma, may you never have an ugly man in your life. To Mit, I leave a toenail, a moldy bagel, a pig, and Stefan Julie Hartline I, Betsi Wilson, leave: To Dianne Dornbush, my entire knowledge of the Mortar Board song: "We Mortar Board receive you, urn! uh!. . ." Oh heck! To Sarah Jewett, a very special part of my heart (one that I'll miss and will always remember), .2 of my grade point average, and someone to talk to whenever you need it. To Dolly Purvis (Yo! BabsM) and Ginger Patton, 100 packs of (go after the tennis ball!). To Caroline, I leave a tele- phone, a "power struggle," and Rich's. Kimberlee, you may have Jerome, and may your thumb al- ways be green. To Alisa, I leave that age of thir- ty-something and the ability to consume enormous quantities of popcorn. Gina, I leave you our toy and what's left of George. My fingernail clippers go to Dorothy. Charay, you may have the fra- ternity and the paper chase. To everyone good-bye and best wishes! A Letter to My Mother by Laura Nieto-Studstill First day at school a group of RTCs the general fun and chat- ter is shattered by a woman from Chicago. How good to see a t woman, if not from the ghetto, at least working in the ghetto. What a release to see someone who feels like me, able to put into words the conflicts and frustra- tions that I feel. With tears in her eyes she tells us what the other U.S. is really like, the world I too have known. She cries without knowing exactly why somehow the contrast between these sym- bols of plenty, the happy faces, new cars and clothes, are de- pressing to her after the refugees, the unemployed, the illegal immi- grants, the U.S. underclass who are the social worker's friends. I know the feeling well. I remember my first impres- sions, the stately architecture, the youth and prosperity of the stu- dents, the seriousness and com- petence of the faculty. . . Am I really a part of all this, or am I still really just a poor girl from the Andes, from the back streets of Quito? It seems that no one here has problems. Every- thing seems calm and peaceful. Is this heaven? If this is heaven I must have been dead for five years. Please, Mother, wake me up or send me back to earth. This is my senior year! I would like to thank the library staff, especially Mrs. Newman for all the help that I have received; except for not allowing me to spend the night in the library. I also wish to thank the finan- cial aid office and the Dean of College for their help, and the registrar's staff for having enough patience to deal with the VA Of- fice. Finally, many thanks to Dr. Montgomery for her support with my independent study. Ana to tne ASC community, best wishes to you all and a happy centennial year! Betsi Wilson and her daughter Friday, April 29, 1988 THE PROFILE Page 9 I, Christina Neal Noland, be- ing of confused mind and ques- tionable body, do hereby be- queath to Aimee Peeples, my little sister, the honor of continu- ing our tradition, and the joys and pains of office. To all underclassmen who are psychology majors, I leave the thrill and companionship of the computer center on "the night be- fore" a Drucker paper. To Marjo Dobbs, I leave all fu- ture movie crews with the knowl- edge that they will be truly appre- ciated. To the accounting office I leave controversial skills as a cashier and my walkman, in appreciation of the flexibility and kindness they extended to me. To Dot Marked many thanks for being a good friend. To all future members of Inter- dorm Good luck! To Dean Hudson better name combinations of the "three" presi- dents. To Dr. Sally MacEwen deep thanks for sharing your family and thereby helping me maintain my sanity. To Mandy Roberts all the best next year. You'll be great! I, Caroline Jane Sigman, do hereby bequeath the following: That reeeally comfy couch in Academic Computing to the next psychology major who is silly enough to gamble her graduation on completion of a year-long in- dependent study project. Also, there's a bottle of aspirin lodged somewhere among the cushions and lint of the couch. Find it and it's yours. To Megan Wallace I bequeath once and for all, the title of "god- dess." Wear it well, it's in print. To Vee Kimbrell, a single. To Melanie Mortimer, an alarm clock which (hopefully) won't wake the whole dorm, (hee-hee!) To Anne Harris, 40 free driving lessons, to be given by myself and Tracy McMahon, and a pin that reads "I was never a fresh- man." To the psychology department, past, present, and future, my eternal love and gratitude. I, Felicia Annell Wheeler, be- ing of sound mind and body (both of which are questionable), do hereby bequeath the following: To Ebie Blizard I leave my knowl- edge of the APA manual and any computer skills I might have for the rest of her psychology classes. To Angie Shapard I leave my "mature" wardrobe - to be worn when she outgrows her "cute" clothes. To Mary Ann Athens I will my good luck with the-theatre depart- ment and wish her the best of luck in future shows. To Mary Ruth Oliver I leave my "regular" sleeping patterns and my ability to sleep in class with my eyes open. To the entire junior class I will the patience of Job for the up- coming year you'll need it!!! I, Felicia Perritt, being of "burned-out" mind and "partied- out" body do hereby bequeath the following: To Katie: an unforgettable sum- mer in Buckhead, a watts-line to England, an Italian phrase book, and an endless friendship. To Laura: a Parisian romance. To Susan: a place to stay next /ear when you're too drunk to jrive home from Buckhead. To Tina: a lifetime supply of bagels and a visitors parking space for someone who's here less than I am. To Ingrid: your own room in the Beta house and little angels for students. To K.D.: a guy without dark skin and dark hair. To Mary Ruth: a lifetime supply of champagne and Oreos. To Melissa Anne: good luck 3 years will fly by! To Alison: finally a place with no parietals. And last but certainly not least, to Mark: my love always. Adele Clements Susan Quave, Claire Guitton, Debbie Wilson, Alison Mills and Sarah Copenhaver Susan Quave and Alison Mills at Se- nior Investiture I, Susan Elizabeth Quave, and I, Alison May Mills, being of pickled minds and absent bodies leave in our last will and testa- ment the following: 1) To Cal we leave de-nutifica- tion equipment, a year's supply of squirrel poison, a list of dates we'll be available for home- cooked dinners (the remainder of 1988), and four, free hours a week. 2) To T.K. we leave our ab- sence. 3) To D.B. we leave earplugs, fuses for the sound system and our handbooks "How Not to Be- come the Brunt of an April Fool's Joke" and volume 2, "The Latest in Creative Answering Machine Messages." 4) To the entire music depart- ment we leave utter peace and quiet and the possible threat of our return. 5) To Daphne Burt we leave our handbook of conversation starters/stallers so you can waste time more efficiently during your lessons and classes. We also leave Alison's map of feasible, il- legal parking places on campus as well as our congratulations on your skill at getting into wallets. I, Monica Pina, being of feeble mind and worn-out body, do here- by leave the following: To Carolyn Weaver I leave many more opportunities to meet people who think you're as great as I do. I hope you will always be- lieve in yourself as much as oth- ers do! Lastly, I leave a ride on the library elevator while intoxi- cated! To Sam McClintock I leave more dinners with strong coffee, lots of Benson & Hedges, and in- teresting conversations! To Anne Leacock I leave some- one who will covet your jewelry as much as I have. I also leave a whole carton of cigarettes to call your very own! To Allena Bowen I leave anoth- er long-lost cousin who loves G & T parties and won't mind saving you at next year's Black Cat! I also leave you a quote from Mony the Reindeer: "I'm gonna miss you guys!" To Sally McMillan I leave an In- man hostess who loves to watch "B" movies, especially The Beast- master! To Vee Kimbrell I leave behind the best fnend I ever had! I leave you the spirit and courage it takes to do everything you've ever dreamed of! To all my friends I leave a key to my apartment and a perma- nent place to crash! I'm going to miss all of you! The Sky's the Limit! The Profile Salutes the CLASS OF 1988 Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, April 29, 1988 rEATURES Copple Reflects on Years at ASC by Jennifer Pearson Class Travels to Koinonia by Amy Lovell On the weekend of April 23-24, 1988, the Sociology of Religion class will visit the Koinonia Part- ners, Inc., of Americus, Georgia. According to Professor Laurel Kearns, approximately eight stu- dents will be able to make the overnight trip. The members of the class have, as students of sociology, visited many different groups of various religious persuasions. Professor Kearns feels that most people think of conservative Southern Baptists when consider- ing religion in the South. Koinonia is a Christian community that puts faith into action. They have stood up for their convictions in many ways. In the 1940s our society was victim of racial unrest. The farm lived as witness to the equality of races in the eyes of God by wel- coming all races, with all commu- nity members living as equals. The farm's opposition carried out discouraging actions such as burning their produce stand, and harassing members of the com- munity for being willing to dine alongside blacks. Today, the community has be- come involved in such issues as quality public education, nuclear waste, homelessness, and the continuing issue of racial preju- dices. They feel that, as Chris- tians and as citizens, it is their duty to stand up for their beliefs. As an avowed "demonstration plot" for the Christian faith. Koinonia welcomes visitors such as the group from Agnes Scott. They provide a guest house on location for out-of-town visitors. The class will stay Saturday night on the premises in the guest house, taking several meals com- munally. They hope to have the opportunity to work among the permanent members of the farm society. On Sunday, they will par- ticipate in the community worship service. Professor Kearns stressed that this is not another denomination of the Christian religion, but an in- tentional combination of many dif- ferent persons working as a whole for common purposes. As a source of income, Koinon- ia manufactures pecans and pecan products for sale primarily by mail. This operation was formed for security during the times of violence. It seemed that a mail-order operation would be less vulnerable. Perhaps the best known activi- ty of the farm in Americus is the project which has now spread na- tionally as Habitat for Humanity. This project involves many volun- teers and many hours of labor in- vested in building homes for de- serving, low-income families. Each family itself spends many hours on the construction. Upon completion, Koinonia (also Habitat for Humanity) sells the home to the family at cost, in- terest-free. In this way. families who could otherwise not afford a home of their own are not only able to buy one. but are able to participate in its construction. Professor Kearns hopes that this visit to the community will be a good experience for her class and will expose them to a reli- gious society of diverse personal- ities and more action-oriented faith. 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