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Page 2 Scrimshaw Thursday, Septe!'1ber'14, 1978 SCRIMSHAW Starring John ~ ", ge Pittsburg ""OV' -.•• Who We Are Nancy Menefee if it door. Little of water It happened one day while I was could finish he was gone. I went up and ordered trickles me to open ran the back to my room, wondering in the local A&P. A man appeared had all been some sort of dream. I onto the rug. I smiled at the RA. Scrimshaw, To perform meticulous mechanical work; especially, to to me - at first I thought he was the wa.s r-insing the shampoo out of my And paid a stiff room-damage fee. ornament by cutting or cer vinq : a sailor's term Skippy Dog Food man, but there hair when I heard a semi-familiar The next day Dean proceeded to So what do college newspapers and scrimshaw have in common? The was a circle about his head that voice outside the shower. tell me I should contact the press. delicate carvings are the end product of many hours of careful work, and wasn't quite like a Sergeant's Flea "YOU know," it said, "I have a "Well," I told him, "the press are usually give an accurate portrayal of the artist's surroundings. collar. lotofworriesabouthowmyflockis somewhere in the new college And that's basically what this year's Scrimshaw staff will alfempt to He informed me that he was using and abusing alcohol." I center, butit may be a week before do, too. The major difference between the two is that we will record our Dean. Yes, Dean the one and only hastily stuffed my bottle of Body anyone digs them out. You see, impressions inwordsand pictures. all-powerful, all-knowing Dean. On Tap in my towel and stared in their new offices aren't re-." Producing a newspaper is a big job, and we at Scrimshaw would ap- And he had picked me to spread amazementat. ..Dean "Well, never mind," Dean said predate your help during the upcoming school year. The role of a college the news to the world: His word "I'm beginning to see how you haslily, "I realize you're only newspaper is to give students a voice in the world around them. If you was the law. can spread my word," he said. mortal. O.K. Here's what you do.- have an opinion on some subject, Scrimshaw is the way to make it known "You mean," I gulped, "you "Look Dean," I protested, "I'm You'll appear on the Dinah Shore As a member of the WMC community, you have several options. The first want me to spread your ideas to not the one to be spreading your show." is to submit a Letter to the Editor, which is a brief statement of opinion the cultures who haven't yet word.MyGPA-- "Oh no," I exclaimed," You Letters should be signed, but if an editor knows the identity of the author, received your Word?" "I made this school," he in- mean I'm going to be the one in the names can be withheld. It is a Scrimshaw policy to print all letters we "Never mind the Preachers," he terrupted smoothly, "you think I kitchen with Dinah?" receive. said "I just want you to strengthen don't know what you got?" "Well alright," Dean conceded. If a short letter doesn't allow enough room for you to voice your the faith of those who have already The next day a most peculiar The~ he snapped his fingers. "I've opinions, try a Personal Viewpoint. These are longer statements of one's readmyStudentHandbook." rain shower occurred. It rained got It. We'll get all the campus beliefs or feelings, usualty supported by facts. Because of their length and "But," I gasped, and before I' only inside my room. The RA came leaders to make up a set of the need for space for news articles, Scrimshaw will not necessarily print questions. That will prove that you all viewpoints received, although we will try. L.lems ? are in contact with the one and only Another way to make yourself heard is to join the Scrimshaw staff, or Pro U all-mighty, all-knowing Dean. just write an occasional article, review a book or movie, etc. If you would FOR MALES ONLY We'll have the Honor Board like to write, or even if you just have ideas for improvements, please let us know. Constructive criticism of what we are doing is always welcome, by Tom & Jerry ~~~i~e: c~~~~t~~~l r~~y~udinn~ whether relayed by a letter 'or in person. Scrimshaw is published for the In order to start the year off the wrong street name? The wrong Rouzer Dorm room _ that's the students and you have a right to get what you expect from this paper. right, we, Tom & Jerry, would like town? Was it even in the wrong closest thing toa hotel room." Scrimshaw is printed by the Carroll County Times, in Westminster. Our to repeat what we said at the state?!? And then I was locked in a last deadline is Monday, and peste- up is done on Wednesday night beginning of each article last year. • Surely she gave you directions Rouzer room with several Because of these deadlines, all news cannot be exactly up-to-date, but we will do our best to keep WMC as informed of events on campus as !l!n~::~~~ea:~~ st~~~~~ (j:~~'!~~~;Fo°~;:il:~~at~Yt~h::~~~ ~:::[~~l~e~repared questions in possible the reading of this or any other' the earth for her love. "When you ' "What language was the original Decisions concerning Scrimshaw are made by an Editorial Board, article headed FOR MALES tried to follow her where did you Student Handbook wr-itten in?" which consists of all of the section editors, as well as the Managing Editor ONLY. All such articles are tor- end up? A boarded-up row house in "Well, that's easy," I thought, "it and the Edttcr-In.Cnlet. Editorial stands and topics are decided by a bidden to females, who should turn downtown Baltimore? A dead-end was written in Swahili so nobody majority vote of this board, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of to some other article, preferably road in the middle of nowhere? The could understand the parking the individuals or of the College. Guest editorials will be signed and are on some other page. Acme Warehouse? The middle of regulations." the views of the author only Now that WMC is once more our the Bay Bridge? "Will good works really get you By reading and thinking about the subjects of the Scrimshaw articles home, it is time to put forth the • Did the same guy answer the on the Dean's List?" read the next and editorials, we hope that you will be able to balance the worlds of immortal question "How was your phone every time you called her, question. That was a little harder Darwin and Faust with that of Western Maryland College today summer?" We do not mean merely even though you know she doesn't since I had to first try to remember whether you enjoyed your job or have any brothers? someone at WMC who had worked Scrimshaw how much your parents bugged • Did the phone num~er she. gave at all. Ah yes, there was that one Editor-In-Chief Managing Editor you to cut your hair, or even to ask you connect you With Dial-A. girl freshman year, and yes l she List. as to the condition Cross - of your vehicle. The KKK Novelty Meg Hoyle Nancy Menefee Jerry and I are talking of much Prayer? Rouzer Mall & Industrial had made the Dean's of the lest were • The final results Shop? News Editor Sports Editor more important stuff, like hugs Park? simply baffling to the leaders. Chris Bohaska Jim Teramani and kisses and all that other mush. • Did she turn down a date with They were not convinced I was in Business Manager Basically, "How was your sum- you to prepare for next semest~r communication with the one and Feature Editor Sue Quinn Ad Manager mer?" becomes "How was your by reading "Calculus and Analytic only, all-mighty, all-knowing . Tim Windsor Jim Wellman girl?" You remember her; don't Geometry?" Dean. you? She's the goddess you held in .Jerry and I sincerely hope you Dean and I were walking along Photography Editor Bill Spring layout, your arms at the end of the Spring did not answer yes to any of the Harvey Stone. "Well," I said, "I think my attempt if you questions. your However, a?ove Scott Dahne Dave Cleveland Semester and swore your faith- to did, please hf: aware ?f our new word was a failure. to deliver didn't People fulness to, the one you promised write three times a day (and five computer dating ser~lce. For a take me senously." Run For Life times on Sundays). Did your un- small with WMC's we Will get you a was going off to commune with the me he Dean smiled and informed fee (free) end a date dying love for one another new computer. than not may have Jim Teramani I know there are many joggers few decades sooner to answer you'd (The DEC PDP but if you've a.lways animals. We turned our steps in the hoped? many curves, direction In an effort this of the quad on this campus, both male and Not being an avid jogger, when I female, and this book might be a plaguing question, Jerry and I dated ~omeone for their mind, a "Can I talk to you sometime?" I picked up Run For Your Lite, I good one for them to read. Or if you have come up with a few questions date With our- computer. may be asked thought I'd be bored by a book for always wanted to join those of our own. If you answer yes to just what you had In mmd!) But "You won't see me," Dean and by joggers. But I was guite joggers, but said "I can't do that," any of the following questions, seriously, if your summer didn't replied. "But I'll be there. When surprised. This book could interest read the book and you might be beware! Your romance may be on work out, let us know. Who knows, you lift that one-glass-too-many in anyone from the beginning jogger able to. And for the cost of the book its last legs! maybe we can get you a date, even the pub and throw it through the Was the r------------------~ to the 50 year old executive not" (4.95), you might begin the most • Naturally, she gave you her if you are ugly, stupid and broke! window I'll be there " able to make the climb up the important program of your life - to address before you parted. stairs. It also would interest those house number incorrect? Was it who are attempting to lose a tew of saveit. All About WMC those unwanted pounds but are unable to do so. Bruce Is Back And Better Dr. Mollen writes as though he is speaking to you. The book itself is N,mcy Menefee Sports Information Coordinator: Jo Ann Bankert enjoyable and brings out very good B~uce Springsteen's long- The album is tighter and more Publicity Writer points. And he believes in what he awaited "Darkness On The Edge controlled than Springsteen's Campus Switchboard: 848-7000 prescribes. He's no Frank Shorter, of Town" by now has tound a earlier work. The result is much Athletic Director: Dr. RichardA. Clower but he does run for fitness. permanant home on many turn- more powerful. Team Physician: Daniel Welliver, MD He stresses running as an en- tables. Bruce Springsteen's voice Conferences: joyment, a way to get away. He One is tempted to compare ranges from tender and carresstng ~:S~i~~ilon Collegiate ~thletic doesn't stress competitive run- "Darkness" to "Born To Run" but to desperate and savage. The song Middle Atlantic Conference ning. He keeps restating that he it deserves to be judged on its own. "Adam Raised A Cain" is one of Green Terrors recommends to go no faster than Although Springsteen's work is the most intense on the album. The Nickname: Green and Gold you can while holding a con- easily discer.nable from anything vocals are raw and savage and Colors: Wes~minster, Maryland versation with a fellow jogger. else, each prece is an individual lash out with bitterness, Location: 30 miles northwest of Ballimore His book holds tips that he's with its own character frustration, pride and anger. The 60 miles northwest of Washington come upon as a jogger. Many of The album first hits the listener lyrics are equally packed with D.C. ' emotion. these may prevent soreness in as a pulsating wall of sound, the on Maryland Routes 27 and 97 your running. He can even talk you sound of drums, sax, bells, har- "We were prisoners of love, a love President: Dr. RalphC.John in chains into jogging by reading the book. monicas and bass that is He was standin' in the door, I was Founded: 1867 Dr. Mollen also goes into a Springsteen's trademark. The standin' in the rain, First coed institution south of the chapter on dieting which to a non- music is complex and exciting, Mason Dixon Line With the same hot blood burning dieter like myself seems to be further listening reveals individual our veins Adam raised a Cain ... in Degrees: Bachelor of Arts ",. more sensible than many others. chord patterns and brillant in- Daddy worked his whole life for Master of Education He plans the "food exchange" and strumental work, like that ot Roy nothing but the pain Master of Liberal Arts says that you can lose about a Bittan on the piano. In comparison, Now he walks these empty rooms Campus: 160 acres pound a week in this way. And that current rock and roll tunes seem Enrollment: 1,350 sure beats starving. limp. cont. on pg. 4