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Boitnott, Reese, Scarborough Win Top Offices By Janet Coleman & Janet Lindner Major and minor elections ended last week with many new names for the positions of next year's offices. A bit of apathy hovered over the elections as many persons did not wish to become involved. However, after at least one candidate chose to run for each office, the only apathy to be seen was the actual voting itself. Elected into the new position of Chairman for legislative Board for 1975 is Sue Scarborough. After having worked very closely with legislative Board in the past, Sue feels that she is qualified and able to carry out the duties and full responsibilities of a chairman. Her goals as she takes this giant step into a world of rules and constitutional laws are to help others as she carries out her office to the best of her ability. Sue also stated that she did not want to receive from this job; only to do what she feels is right to make the necessary changes that will be of the best interests of the students. While Sue feels that each person is equally as important as the next, she promises to try to achieve the possible goals that have not yet been reached. JUDICIAL BOARD The new Chairman of Judicial Board, Beth Reese, is receptive to the idea of student lawyers. "Anything to help the students," Beth says. She feels that they could possibly help alleviate rumors. When asked if she saw any new trends developing in the area of Judicial Board trials and procedures, Beth said, "Things have gotten more technical." She also felt that students are more interested in law today than in the past. RESIDENCE BOARD Doris Boitnott, newly elected Chairman of Residence Board, feels confident that she along with the other members of Residence Board can successfully fulfill the respon-
sibilities laid out for them by the student body. Having worked with the Board in the past, Doris has had to deal with the problems that arise in different situations and can see the viewpoints of all persons involved. Doris feels that not only is Residence Board responsible for passing laws which affect the students but also for enforcing them as well. She also feels that there are other things which may have to have their attentions focused upon. "Open House regulations, drinking with male guests, fire regulations, and dining regulations are, of course, uppermost in student's minds." There are also many other details that Doris feels that need to be worked out as soon as possible. STUDENT UNION The new Chairman of the Student Union, Laurie McCullough, has three major goals. First, she would like to increase membership by 100 per cent. Second, she would like to provide motivation for members. "We need to do the most with what we have available to us," Laurie stated. Thirdly, she would like to see more interaction between the student body and the Student Union. Laurie feels that a balanced program of activities is very important. Although there has been a recent trend towards more mixers, she explains "I want to avoid getting in a rut where we'd stress just that. A balanced program is more important." She also said that the Student Union would soon be electing an acting vice-chairman. Anyone interested in the office should attend the Student Union meetings. YWCA Dianne Chatham, the new President of YWCA, has two major goals for the coming year. "I'd like to form a close knit unity between the YWCA and other campus organizations. I'd also like to promote a greater awareness, on the part of the student body, of the purpose of the YWCA."
YWCA Christmas Pageant Brings Seasonal Spirit To LC Helen Meredith, the 1974 Madonna, was revealed at the Christmas Pageant Wednesday, December 4, in the Gold Room. She was selected from three senior YWCA nominees and from three nominees from the senior class. The pageant featured a family Christmas sing, with special music provided by Koinonia, the YWCA Gospel Team and Taffara. Joan McNutt played indidivual requests from the audience and led the group family singing. Again this year, the freshman
commission did its job to promote the Christmas spirit. They decorated the tree in the Robtunda and the Gold Room for the pageant, and presented a skit to the students. Christmas songs were sung before dinner and a door decoration contest was held in the dorms, with prizes given for the best commercial, original and religious doors in the freshman dorms. In addition, the YWCA sponsored a White Christmas fund that will go to the Department of Social Services in Farmville to help needy families in the area.
ORIENTATION Molly Lee, the new 1975 Orientation Chairman also feels that everyone should take part in their student government. "Orientation," Molly states, "is for everyone; not just a selected few." As a junior, Molly intends to work to the best of her ability to make orientation an event that includes and represents all, students, new and old. She wants new students to feel that everything here at Ixmgwood is something to be involved with; not only the specific things such
as "grades, sings, athletics, or the like." Donna Adams, the 1975 Athletic Association Chairman, feels that the AA is an organization that is still growing and changing. She states, "I want to keep it growing and changing in the right direction, the direction that involves student wishes and needs." Many changes have taken place in the Athletic Association over the past few years and Donna feels that this should continue for "the best interests of the student body. She
commented, "AA is going to have a great year in '75 and I want to be a part of it!" "It gets worse every year, said Janie Pritchard, Election Committee Chairman. I^ast year 1280 students voted the first day of elections and 882 students voted the second day of elections. This year 1001 students voted the first day and 750 students the second day. "If it keeps up like this we might as well not have an election and take away students' voting rights."
LongwoocTs Returning Student Teachers Discuss Experiences, Make Suggestions By ELLEN CASSADA Returning student teachers had various experiences to tell, but their general suggestions for improvement and feelings of preparedness were the same. As for the practical value of working at the Campus School, Sue Hudson felt that' 'there is not enough practical work. The campus School is an isolated situation." Betsey Remnet added that it "is not realistic," and Kathy McKinney stated that it "is nothing like a regular school." "I think the idea of going to the Campus School is great," commented Linda Hackney, "But to really give the girls real experience, they should go to actual public schools." How well did Education courses prepare the student teachers for their ten week session? Penny Worley, a math major, said that she "definitely felt prepared after I got out into actually teaching." English major Kathy Shank stated that "as far as content, I felt that I had a good background. As far as how to react, that's something that has to be learned in teaching." "Some of my education courses helped a lot," Kathy McKinney emphasized, "but for the most part they didn't. Before I left, I didn't feel prepared, but after I got into it I did." Kathy Duke "wrote to publishers and got some of the books that I would be using. Education courses don't really prepare you for kindergarten as to what materials the kids are interested in." "Subject-wise, I felt prepared, but not in techniques and discipline. I don't think anybody could be totally prepared." Gail Miller stated that her "education courses helped, and I guess I was as prepared as I could be. The only area I wasn't prepared for was the discipline." "I felt prepared," commented Linda Hackney. "By the time you finish all these courses, you're bound to
be ready." Presenting another side was Sue Hudson, i was unprepared. Everything I did was on my own, because I had nothing concrete to work with." Agreeing, Betsey Remnet felt that "Methods courses that gave files and committee work helped to give ideas. They gave the background but no practical work." One highly praised course was Education 454. According to Cindy Ritzel, it "can't be stressed enough. I learned how to do lesson plans and prepare a unit, and it really helped. My supervisor came once a week and really looked at my plans. Overall, I felt prepared. Even modular courses were beneficial. I would advocate going back to the block system to have a longer time to get the courses rather than having it all jammed in. Most are too condensed with all the information. You could get more out of it with more time." Discipline was a frequently mentioned problem. Seeing the need for some type of course in this area, Tina Burch stated that "Professors said that you have to learn it on your own, but there are techniques that every teacher uses that you need to know." Many colleges have a student teaching program that lasts longer than ten weeks, and returning teachers were very diversified in their opinions concerning this. Wanting an extended period of time is Betsey Remnet. "Student teaching should be a longer period of time, and the supervisors shouldn't have such a load that they can't come see you." Kathy Duke agreed, and added that "it should be longer, especially if you teach several grade levels." "Student teaching should last longer, perhaps even a semester," stated Val Campbell. "I felt like once you got the kids under control, it was time to leave. Presenting the other point of view was Gail Miller. "I think ten weeks is long
enough. They've had enough by the end of eight weeks and have learned all they are going to." Unda Hackney feels that "It shouldn't be any longer. Eight weeks is enough." "After eight weeks, the rest is repetitive," according to Cindy Ritzel. What are some concrete suggestions for improvenunent? Sue Hudson calls for "more observation. The few hours at the academy and public schools isn't enough." "You ought to have a practicum in your sophomore or junior year," stated Kathy Duke, "so that if you find that you hate teaching, it won't be too late to change. There should also be much more classroom exposure." Kathy Shank suggests "required observation courses for credit among neighboring schools in the sophomore year." Agreeing, Cindy Ritzel added that "in education courses, perhaps in preparation they could incorporate more observations and provide more opportunity of micro-teaching." As far as modular courses, everyone interviewed felt that the Tests and Measurements course should be an entire semester in length. Gail Miller summed it up by stating that "It's much too important to just last six weeks," Most would also like a longer audio-visual course, and perhaps a shorter philosophy course. Val Campbell wants a better reading class. "I was not taught how to group people for reading." Most also emphatically suggested some type of discipline administration course. Some would expand the art courses to provide hints and ideas for making letters and constructing good bulletin boards. In expressing their views and experiences, almost all agreed that they felt totally unprepared at first. However, as they were put into the actual classroom situation, most realized that they were more ready than they thought, with ideas from former (Continued on Page 4)
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Wednesday, December 11, 1974
An Inside Point Of View
Commentary
Awakened By Student Teaching By SUSAN CLARK Several groups of student teachers from different parts of the state have recently returned from ten weeks of an eye-opening experience called student teaching. It is my hope that in this article I can give you a few tips on how to survive student teaching. The students in today's high schools are very verbal, very liberal, very independent, and in certain ways more mature. High schools have changed 100 per cent since you were there. Don't expect things to be the same. But don't let on that you are shocked at anything that happens in class. Don't look shocked when threatened with an Afro comb. You must realize that smoking (all kinds) is acceptable behavior by most of the students. Don't be shocked when you discover that 40 per cent of the girls in your classes are (a) pregnant and unmarried, or (b) pregnant and married, or (c) have children two years old. Your students having abortions is not an uncommon experience either. The language used in high schools is an experience in itself. Your best preparation for this flow of four-letter words is living in a college dorm. Be ready for any question at any time. A few questions that interrupted my math classes were: "Are you pregnant? Why aren't you married?" (In that order.) 'Where do you live? Have you smoked pot? Have you ever streaked? What are you doing Friday night?" Treat your students as individuals with individual interests. They are so surprised when you compliment them on their dress, hair style, a good play in a football game or
anything else they are involved in. The students respond extremely well when you literally pat them on the back or actually go to their desk to help them or take the last five minutes of class to discuss anything that interests them-school policy, current events, or an incident at school. Be consistent in your grading, your manner of dress, and your moods. The students expect this from you. You also have to be extremely fair in your handling problems in class. The students will let you know immediately if you treat a white or black student differently. When starting your student teaching it will be much easier to gain control and respect from your students if you are firm at the beginning and then can ease off later. The students are going to try to run you out of the classroom or up the wall or see how much they can get away with. If you can pass this test then you will have gained their respect as a teacher. There is a fine line between showing concern for your students and becoming a friend to your students. Don't EVER cross this line. The student teacher must remember to smile. (Keep smiling-they'll wonder what you're up to!) Don't be afraid of your education supervisor. Your grade is determined by a number of factors, not just his opinion. One bad day is not going to blow your grade. He is here to help you. It is much better to get him to help you solve a problem than to try and hide it whenever he comes to your classroom. Now I have mentioned a lot of "don'ts" in this article. There are certainly enough good things that will happen during student teaching. First, your supervising
The Rotunda has come under a great deal of criticism (and received much praise as well) in the past semester. As the editor, I have tried to be aware of all comments, both negative and positive; that students, faculty and administration have made concerning Longwood's student newspaper. I have made every effort to keep an open mind and welcome constructive criticism, and to make every effort possible to improve the weak spots. In the past five years, The Rotunda has grown from four pages of "Greek Gab" and gossip columns to a newspaper which tries to give serious coverage to all phases of campus life, including academics, student government, and administrative news as it affects the students. In addition, the staff members consider the editorial page one of the major responsibilities, and firm, honest, and well-researched editorial statements are one of the facets of the paper of which we are the proudest. Granted, there are a great deal of people on campus that disagree with many of the editorials and commentaries printed in The Rotunda (and certainly not everyone agrees with all of them), but judging from the comments and reactions to the editorial page, it would seem that our major goal, that of stimulating thought and inviting student reaction, has at least been partially fulfilled. There are still many students on this campus that could not care less about the various issues in question, but I feel that there is also a growing number that is paying more attention to them, and is therefore more interested in what The Rotunda has to say about the matter. One aspect of the editorial page which the staff is least satisfied with; and the one which we have come under the most criticism for; is also the one for which we are least responsible.The Rotunda's policy on letters to the editor allows for the printing of letters with the name withheld, and it has been my policy to print all letters submitted, provided they were signed when they were submitted to me. However, many of the letters this semester proved to be not only unwarranted, but also inaccurate. Perhaps the blame for this is to be placed partially on me for not checking out the facts in advance, but it is to be hoped that any student concerned enough to submit a letter (even if she requests her name to be withheld) would also be concerned enough to "have her facts straight." It is uncertain how long The Rotunda will be able to assume the responsibility for such letters, but we are fully aware that many students are intimidated about expressing diverse opinions if their name is to be associated with it, so the policy will be continued as long as possible. The Rotunda has also made every attempt to keep closely in touch with all students on this campus. Through straight news articles, issues of serious interest to student life have been reported. And, since one of the major responsibilities of a campus newspaper is to act as a medium of expression for the college community, students have been given an opportunity to EDITOR CIRCULATION comment on these issues through an increasing number Jane Bloodworth Rhonda Stockton of "forums" this semester. Becky Rigsby However, because of severe staffing problems, BUSINESS MANAGER TYPIST extensive coverage of color and sports activities has Cathy Morris Rose Hooper suffered in lieu of forums and serious news. I am fully aware of this shortcoming, and hope that in time it can ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHER be remedied. However, The Rotunda faces a great Beryl Dixon Debbie Rock number of disadvantages as compared to many campus Anita Rivard newspapers. The staff members are working on a CARTOONIST purely volunteer basis, while many colleges in the state PROOFREADER Susan McCoy have paid newspaper staffs. And because of thehard Wendy Porter work and time involved, only a handful of the most dedicated students are willing to sacrifice their energies REPORTERS for very little personal (tangible) benefits. Because of this, every activity cannot always get the coverage it Beth Rafferty, Bettie Bass, Karen Foster, fcflen deserves. Cassada, Anita Rivard, Janet Lindner, Janet ColeThere are other shortcomings as well. From the man, Penny Robinson, Marilyn Kibler, Maureen purely technical side, the lay-out, writing, and Henley, Carol Kf aft, Clare Baxter, Jo Leili photography is not always all that could be desired. Opinions expressed are those of the weekly editorial board and However, before one is too harsh in criticizing this aspect, it should be remembered that there is no jour- its columnists and do not necessarily reflect the views of the * alism department at Longwood, and the majority of student body or the administration. tne staff members are having to learn from experience, with little or no formal training. Again, I think it must be and more experienced one. In any case, The Rotunda said that The Rotunda compares very well with other shall continue to strive towards its goal of giving serious campus newspapers from schools of comparable size coverage of campus events, and providing a channel of (and some that are larger.) expression for all students on this campus. Despite its shortcomings, I feel that this paper renders a valuable service to the college community, and that it is coming A new Rotunda editor will be assuming the respon- more closely towards fulfilling its responsibilities to the sibilities shortly, and it is hopeful that, under her, the student body. staff will grow into not a larger, but a more organized JANE
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teacher and your department will do everything possible to help you in your student teaching. Secondly, your students will be aware that you are being graded when "That man" sits in the back of the classroom and the students will usually behave much better. Third, you will miss your students once you are back in modular classes. I love my student teaching experience and hope that even if you are in a different school system, different major or different conditions, you too will find student teaching a valuable, enjoyable and rewarding experience. The opinions expressed in the above article are solely that of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of other student teachers. The article was based on the experiences of the author in teaching math in a high school in Koanoke. Remember, this is only one viewpoint, one side. You have to experience student teaching to really know how well you have been prepared and how well you can take the birth shock after having lived in longwood's protective womb for four years. Good luck and have a wonderful, challenging experience!
Message From Willett Dear Students: The placing of the Christmas tree in the Rotunda each year seems to hail the start of the holiday season here on campus. With Christmas just weeks away and examinations right around the comer, I would like to take thus opportunity to share with you a few thoughts about 1974. This past year has been a very good one in many ways. A most encouraging report has recently been made available, indicating that 97 per cent of our 1974 graduates have been placed in jobs. At a time when there is a great deal of concern about job placement, particularly teaching jobs, this report is quite significant. Much credit for this can be given to our alumnae who are teaching in public and private schools throughout the state. The fact that one of our graduates recently received the "Teacher of the Year" award from the Virginia Education Association is evidence that our alumnae are exhibiting a high degree of excellence. Much credit is also due our student teachers for their performance during their assignments in the various schools. The spirit of cooperation and loyalty which is characteristic of our student body has been of inestimable assistance in dealing with the various opportunites and crisis which 1974 brought to our campus. I would like to thank each of you, in particular, for your cooperation in our energy conservation effort. I hope this Christmas season will be joyous one for each of you, and I look forward to seeing you in January. Sincerely, Henry I. Willett, Jr.
Wednesday, December 11,1974
Letter to the Editor Retirement System, etc. Students interested in listening to the tapes may obtain them from my office, Hiner No. 103. Dear Editor: Sincerely yours, A former student recently was Robert D. Gibbons interviewed by someone on The Rotunda staff concerning Clarification Education classes. As chairman of the Education Seminar (Ed. About S,UN 488), I would like to invite students who are interested to Dear Editor: It's come to my attention that listen to the audio-tapes of any of the sessions of the Seminar some people don't realize what presented last semester, in- the Student Union is. The Student provides social, cluding those who spoke on school Union educational, and recreational law and contracts. The purpose of the school law activities for the students to take seminar was to inform student part in. We sponsor films, teachers and teachers as to what mixers, concerts, coffeehouses, to do and what not to do legally, video tapes, fashion shows, so they would not be sued or Wheels trips, and experimental threatened with a law suit. college. Naturally, if someone is sued, It seems to me that if students that person should go to a lawyer. want such activities as these, That's good legal advice. We they would be willing to help plan wanted to help inform our and organize them. Membership students how to stay out of legal is open to everyone; yet, this difficulty so they would not have semester our membership has to seek legal help. been quite sparse. Everyone in The purpose of the session on the Student Union is on a comcontracts was to inform students mittee of their choice. Unforabout the various provisions of a tunately, a lot of the committee teaching contract and what chairmen are doing the most of teachers obligate themselves for their work alone because there as soon as they sign a contract. aren't enough people to around. Also, information was presented BECAUSE THERE AREN'T as to what deductions are made ENOUGH PEOPLE TO GO from a person's salary: taxes, AROUND. Our lack of people is going to insurance, retirement, social security, etc. This may have been affect us even more next common sense to our interviewed semester. The fewer the people, graduate, but from the questions the fewer the activities. asked, many students did not ..You make the Student Union, understand about the required so why not make us a part of you. Sincerely, deductions for life insurance, the Bettie Bass Virginia Supplemental
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Caution: Exams May Be Hazardous To Your Health By JANET COLEMAN Most students first acquire the habit of taking exams in high school. They're pressured into it. Students are told that in order to become a part of the "intellectual" group and find success as a student, they must take exams. They are given the following reasons for taking them: (1) Exams will make an individual a better person, wise and disciplined. (2) Exams will reveal how much an individual knows. (3) Exams are a necessary means of separating the smart from the dumb, the strong from the weak. (4) Exams give an individual an overall view of a course. (5) Everyone takes exams. The teacher is the "pusher" and the student is the victim. Unfortunately, the student buys the idea of exams from the teacher, begins taking exams automatically, and fails to question the teacher's reasons or recognize the dangers in taking exams. I have been a student victim for many years and have observed the unusual effects of exams upon students. During the week of exams, conscientious students are transformed into snarling beasts and walking zombies. Both their mental and physical health deteriorates. Students suffer from eye strain, headaches, writer's cramp, tension, overexhaustion, insomnia, and restlessness. They
show signs of insanity and depression. They cry easily and may become violent at times. Some students gain weight or lose weight depending upon the individual. For instance, a student may eat constantly to remedy exam frustration or exams become so much a part of the student's life that he or she forgets to eat or is too worried to eat. Exams may also lower a student's resistance to disease and infection. Students fail to get enough sleep and skip meals to study. The lack of sleep and proper nourishment may cause a student to be more susceptible to germs. And if that's not enough to make a student sick, exams can also destroy a perfectly good average. I therefore feel that the following warning should be made: CAUTION: EXAMS MAY BE ..HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH Every year students suffer from exams. The usual complaints are made, but nothing is done to abolish them. However, I believe students have suffered long enough. The teacher and professor need to be exposed as the "exam pushers." Students need to confront them with questions concerning their reasons for giving exams. Exams do not always make an individual a better person. They
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Sophomore Auction Nets *288 By MAUREEN HANLEY Did you ever wish for your own special moo-cow creamer? Well, if so then you had your chance if you attended the annual sophomore auction, which was held Thursday night, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. Despite the small turn out and the slight delay, to wait for bidders to come, the night was filled with excitement and loud voices, all hoping to win that special article up for sale. The purpose of the auction, commented Sue Rible," is to rai.ce money for various sophomore functions, such as sophomore week end and roadshow." She also said that most articles are donated by faculty, administrators, and
some students." There were numerous pieces of merchandise up for sale, ranging from a stuffed fish to a fraternity party at Hampden-Sydney. One of the biggest money contributors was the slaves, who said that they would do anything and it seems that their buyers will hold them to their words because most people payed between five and nine dollars apiece for the service of a slave. Also up for auctioning was a wine dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Dougan, that sold for $7.15, a Gladys Knight and The Pips' record, which sold for $3.30, a fraternity party with PIKA, that went for $5.55 and bottles, photos, tables, records, tee-shirts, dinner with various professors and
slaves. One of the highlights of the night was the auctioning of four Helen Reddy albums, with her latest record autographed by Ms. Reddy herself. The buyer of this article payed $22.50 for all four albums. The last article to be sold, which is always the biggest money attraction, was the annual CHI letter. This was the highest payed article of the night with the buyer paying $46 for the possession of it. This sum was added to the other money,making the night a success by earning $288 for the sophomore class. Thus, the eventful evening came to an end with some people happy, others disappointed, and a lot of sore voices.
LC Varsity Tops U. Va.; ODU In Recent Basketball Play In a very close game on November 26, the Longwood Women's Varsity defeated the University of Virginia, while the logwood Junior Varsity also took a 76-39 victory. The first half produced I/ingwood leading by 33-21, but the University of Virginia staged a strong second half comeback. After being cut to a three-point lead with three minutes left in the Varsity game by U.Va.'s man-toman defense, Ixwigwood's pass interceptions and scrappy play contributed to a final score of 53 to 43. Leading scorer and rebounder for the game was freshman, Sue Rama, who connected for 16 points and 16 rebounds. Linda Baumler pulled down 15 rebounds. Freshman, Terry Donohue, while playing an excellent defensive game, also scored 10 points. The Ixmgwood Junior Varsity Team, shooting 52 per cent from
the floor, defeated the second team from the University of Virginia by a score of 76-39. leading scorer and rebounder was Roxann Fox with 18 on each count. A very good game played by Colleen Blakley, who shot 87 per cent from the floor, yielded 14 more points. Wing player, Toni Harris, also scored 14 points plus playing a good defensive game. On Saturday, December 7, the Longwood Varsity challenged and defeated a strong team from Old Dominion University by a score of 71 to 62. In a very close first half, ODU was able to hit 48 per cent from the floor while Ix)ngwood connected for 35 per cent. Hustle and aggressive play enabled longwood to match ODU for a half time score of 32-32. ODU maintained their player-toplayer defense during the second half which held longwood to 40 per cent from the floor while ODU shot 41 per cent.
Freshmen, Terry Donohue and Sue Rama sparked the Ixingwood Varsity to a ten point lead with approximately four minutes left in the game. Key pass interceptions were also made by Linda Baumler. Sue Rama was leading scorer and rebounder with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Terry Donohue had 15 points while Colleen Blakely connected for 10 points. ODU placed three players in double figures: Etheridge with 14 points, McHugh had 12 points and Holder received 11 points. St. Gertrude's High School from Richmond handed the Junior Varsity team their first loss of the 1974-75 season. St. Gertrude's full-court man-to-man defense pulled them within ten points, but St. Gertrude's good ball handling, height advantage, and good shooting ability earned them a 63 to 52 victory over the longwood Junior Varsity. Mary Louise McCraw was the leading scorer with 12 points while Roxann Fox and Lynn Wilkes contributed 10 points apiece. Honey Murphy scored 20 of St. Gertrude's points while Marcia sciences, 23; mathematics, 20; Layton donated an additional 16 earth science, 6. There are 195 points. in the humanities, social sciences and education, 48 of whom are in Student Teachers language and literature. During their stay in the U. S., (Continued from Page 1) many of the foreign visitors will be available for lectures or at- courses coming to mind just in tendance at special conferences, time to prepare for the next day's providing they can arrange for class. This reporter hopes that brief absences from teaching or the education department will consider the research assignments at their seriously suggestions and criticisms of the American host institutions. returning student teachers, and Institutions and individuals interested in further information hopefully will strive to make about any of the scholars listed in their courses meet the needs of the Directory or desiring ad- future education majors. ditional copies of the publication may write or telephone the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, 2101 Constitution Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20418 (Area Code 202 389-6647).
Fulbright- Hays, C.I.E.S. To Sponsor Foreign Scholars Approximately 500 senior lecturers and research scholars from 69 foreign countries representing a wide range of disciplines are scheduled to arrive in the United States during 1974*75 under the sponsorship of the 1 bright-Hays program, the Conn il for International Exch ige of Scholars announced i ecei v. The scholars are listed, with ief biographical data, in the 1-75 Directory of Visiting Lee en and Research Sent s, just off the press and now iiilable free of charge on reqi t to the Council. 1 numbers of scholars in the diff nt disciplines are as folh medical sciences, 65; bio1 ical sciences, 61; Che Itry, 47; physics, 26; engi ering, 32; animal and plant
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Dear Geraldine Dear Geraldine: I don't have a problem as of now, but I soon will if some of those damn rules about Open House aren't changed. We're both from "up North," and I would like your opinion about the regulations that now stand. Also, what would you like to see changed the most? I would like to see the rule about having the doors open when a male visitor is in the room changed. My boyfriend drives about 170 miles to see me and can't embrace me like he wants to in fear the "EYES" may be watching us. BS Dear BS: I think the Open House policies that we now have are ridiculous. Are we in college, a prison, or a convent? If the answer to the question is prison or convent, then our rules are just. But really, who ever heard of no beer drinking or any alcoholic beverages when men are present. Also, why do the doors have to be open when there is a man in the suite? Why can't there be a 24 hour Open House on the weekends? Ix>ngwood is behind times as we all know and I hope that they soon realize this. Geraldine
a "Planned Parenthood" program in Richmond. Now for you other girls who might have the same problem there is a "Birthright" clinic in Farmville. The number is 392-5111, and ask for Pat. They go on a first name basis ONLY!!! If Farmville is too close for you, try calling Birthright in Lynchburg and the number is 845-2343. Geraldine Dear Geraldine: There's this guy at HampdenSydney that I really dig. He's terrific and he knows it. But that's not the problem, how I wish it was. The problem is that I'm dating this guy, but he has a steady girl. My friends tell me that I'm crazy for settling for a deal like this, but I really care for him. Do you think I should give up? Or should I keep on trying? Cynthia Dear Cynthia: I really don't know much about your situation, but from where I stand, "hang on in there." I'm saying to hold onto him if he's acting as if he cares a little for you. But if it's obvious that he's just using you, then forget him. I alv/ays say that if a woman "ain't" woman enough to keep her man, then it's her fault and not yours if he finds you more interesting than her. Now the girl that's losing her man may think that it's a crime because you're robbing her of something special but have you ever heard of anyone doing time for going after and getting a man! Geraldine
Dear Geraldine: I am a freshman from Northern Virginia, and transportation to and from for me is difficult so last Friday night, I decided to stay in the room and listen to my sounds. Well, about 9:15, these two "dames" came from upstairs and asked me to turn the music down because Showcase Gallery they were studying. Geraldine, I Features Student Work thought Friday and Saturday nights were nights without "quiet "The Showcase Gallery," a hour," but it seems as if I was new art gallery, which will wrong! provide art majors with the Blasted chance to present their work, opened December 5. Dear Blasted: The initial exhibit, which will I always thought that "quiet run from December 5-20, will be a hours" were observed only display of photographs by Lazduring the week and ignored on zelle Webb, senior art major. Fridays and Saturdays. I don't The Art Department, in conbelieve that these students were junction with the Student Union right in asking you to be quiet established the "Showcase because if they wanted to study Gallery," which is located in the they could have gone to the Lankford Reading Rooms. Work LIBRARY. will be presented by experienced At this time, I would like to art majors in one-man and oneinform someone over in Frazer woman shows of two-dimensional that "Quiet Hours" are from 7:00 and wall hanging relief work. p.m.-7:00 a.m., and "STRICT The program originated from Quiet Hours" are observed from alumnae and student's 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. So at 3:00 suggestions. p.m. it isn't quiet hour and students should not be threatened Work Of Students with a warning!!! Geraldine Displayed In Bedford Dear Geraldine, Concerning the letter in last week's issue of The Rotunda (November 20, 1974) of the pregnant freshman, why didn't you refer the girl to her Resident Counselor and-or to Dr. Jan Harris?! or do you, too feel that we Resident Counselors play a small part in the college scene? Sincerely, A Resident Counselor Dear Resident Counselor: The reason why I didn't refer the student to you or Dean Harris is because I felt that the situation would have been blown out of proportion. If the student felt that they could trust you with their problem, don't you think that they would have gotten in contact with you first. The student is well taken care of now because she went through
From Dec. 5-13 The work of students enrolled in art classes at Longwood College will be featured in Bedford Gallery from December 5-13. The exhibit will include sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, jewelry and metalwork, as well as photography and general craft work. Reflecting the department's philosophy of creative learning and experimentation in the visual arts and a wide range of techniques, subject matter and personal expression can be seen in the more than one hundred works displayed. The public is invited to visit the gallery during the regular gallery hours of 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.