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There Is Hope For
THE ROTUNDA
Tuesday. February 14,1978
"Writing Syndrome" By BECKY BENNICK •Will I have to write a paper9" is the most commonly asked question the first day of class. The answer will many times determine whether or not the student will drop the class. Fortunately. Longwood has a program to help those students who are afraid to write. It is called Writing I,ab. "The purpose of the writing labs is to dispel fears of writing," says Dr. Donald Stuart, III director of freshman English. It is a program in which students can get the personal attention ihey need. But it is not only for freshmen. Anyone who feels he needs help with his writing is encouraged to
join a lab. some mysterious process — not Dr. Stuart points out. "This se- something natural." mester we have twenty labs To help his students, Dan scheduled throughout the week. encourages them to write as they Most of the students in them are speak: in simple sentences. This freshmen, but some of our technique allows the student to foreign students come for extra •get his ideas down on paper" help in reading Fnglish. The before trying to construct long, program is centered around the involved paragraphs. student's needs." And lots of the students show To provide individualized in- progress. By the end of the struction, the labs are generally semester they no longer are limited in size. In this way, the intimidated by writing lab instructors - Fnglish assignments or essay questions. graduate students — can work on The major problem with the a student-to-student basis. writing labs, however, is the Dan Corrie, a graduate student students* attitudes. "A lot of in English, teaches eight lab students feel up-tight about being sections. "The biggest problem in writing labs." says Dan. "They the students have," says Dan. "is feel embarrassed to be in them. that they are scared to pick up a This is the wrong way to look at pen. They feel that writing is them. The people who are in labs are bright, intelligent people: they jut haven't been turned on io writing." Hopefully, with more people joining the writing labs, fewer longwood students will suffer from "Writing Syndrome."
Music News
Photo by Debbie Northern TRADITION - The Papas of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF explain their role in rehearsal FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will be performed in .larman. February 23-25.
Sunday. February 12. the members of Sigma Alpha Iota. I-ongwood College Concert Choir, and the Camerata Singers performed the music of 20th century American composers. Upcoming events in the Longwood Department of Musicinclude Maurice Hinson as guest clinician. A recital will be held February 16 at 8:00. Registration for the master class will be February 17 at 9:00 a. m. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for the master class. Janet Truitt. a soprano, will perform in a Junior Recital Sunday. February 19 at 4:00 p. m All these events will be held in ihe Molnar Kecital Hall in the Wygal Building.
Swap Shop Survey To all students interested in THEIR used book store: please fill out this survey and return to Box 748 or Box 1091 by February 21. Swap Shop is a second-hand bookstore which is operated solely on student volunteer service and on a non-profit basis. Swap Shop was established in the spring of 1971 and opened in the fall of 1972. The purpose of Swap Shop is to provide a service to the student body and at the same time aid students who are in need of financial assistance to continue their education. Swap Shop gives two scholarships at the end of each academic year; one for services and the other for academics (for both scholarships need is the primary concern). The money for these scholarships comes from the dime for each book sold by Swap Shop and from books and money not picked up by the designated time. 1. Would you continue to bring your books to Swap Shop if: A. You had to pay a nickel for each book brought in plus a dime if your book is sold l total 15c for each book sold I? yes no B. You had to pay a nickel for each book brought in plus a nickel IF your book sold (total of 5c per unsold book and 10c for each book sold) ? yes no 2. Do you feel that Swap Shop was open enough hours for bringing in. buying, and picking up books? yes no
Come to the Lower Dining Hall after the basketball game this Saturday and enjoy the music of LARIAT SAM. cabaret seating. refreshments sold, 9-12 p.m.. Longwood students 50c. guests $1.00. S-UN CALENDAR ABC Rooms Wed.. FEb. 15 - "Oldies Film Festival" - 50c 7:00 — in a Lonely Place" 9:00 — "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" Thurs.. Feb. 16 — "Oldies Film Festival" — 50c 7:00 — "Cover Girl" 9:00 — "It Happened One Night" Frid.. Feb. 17 - "Oldies Film Festival" - 50c 7:00 — "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" 9:00 — "It Happened One Night" Sat.. Feb. 18 - Mini-Concert - LARYAT SAM 9:00 - Lower Dining Hall; L.C. 50c. Guests $1.00 Mon.. Feb. 20 — "The Ascent of Man" No. I — "Lower than the Angles" — AB Rooms. Free.
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