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On The Hill -: Internet Now Accessible Through Campus Library By MICHELLE ilA.MILTON zme articles, and other research mate- then further additions have been s.;rWri.., sent, they are stored in accounts, rials can be accessed in a matter of made. Studens from W.M ..C. can commu- minutes. It also is helpful with finding For students. the Internet opens a where users can access and read them nicate with people in Colorado or even citations and soon full texts of articles variety of doors. Library research is at a later time. Using e-mail is a con- with far way to keep in touch venient as far away as China within minutes will be found on line. easier now that books and sources can away friends or to meet new people. thanks to Sailor, Maryland's Informa- The "Internet isn't here yet" at be located quickly. Users can also Maryland is unique in that is has tion Network. Sailor, which can be ac- W.M.C., but the roadwork. is being put participate in discussion groups where to residents. cessed through W.M.C. library com- in place according t'd library director topics range from genetics to the show made this a free service implemented cities have Although puters, can access e-mail, electronic Mr. Neikirk. Right now individual Northern Exposure. Information this system, Maryland is the first discussion groups, other libraries, and students can have personal accounts about the weather, concert tickets, or state to bring it as close to the resi- the Internet. that connect" them into the Internet even about other colleges can be dents as a local phone call, says Mr. The Internet, originally developed through computers on campus. Be- found over the wires. by the government for national de- fore W.M.C. can become an official Perhaps one of the most popular Neikirk. to receive an account Applications fense purposes in the 70's, is used now Internet member. "links, hardware, uses through the Internet is e-mail. or can be obtained at the front desk in mainly in libraries. In Maryland, net- software, and data lines [will need to electronic mail. Using e-mail is like the works link public and academic li- be] installed," added Mr. Neikirk. In using regular postal mail services. but Hoover Library, and further reference librarian can explain how to braries to one another and also to the 1991 Western Maryland gained an on the messages are sent across wires use Sailor and the Internet. Internet. Through this, books. mega- line catalog in the library, and since electronically. After messages are ATTENTION FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS Beginning Fall 1995 semester there will be changes in BLAR requirements. efore registering for the Spring"I995 semester, students are ~ to meet clarification and added depth't-cAlan What advice do you have for WMC stu- Tidwell '90 advisors to decide whether they wish to remain in the current format dents as they prepare for mid-terms? 8. "Study from your notes and your tests. Don't party before the mid-terms-take or change to the new format. Once tbedecision has been made. students need to 1. "Study one week in advance, review them seriously. FoUow the time restric- every night"-Laura Schuck '98 tions made by the college "c-Carolyn fill out terms stating their decision. These forms will be distributed through 2. "Study the nores, pay attention in Pickett, Accounting Clerk for Adminis- class, review the notes early't-c-Dan tration and Finance Office campus mail. Any student who does not receive these forms by Friday, Octo- Shattuck '98 9. "Go to room 211 Whitl.".fonr'-Vijay .1. ··E.11some bananas and Granola b:lr~ (The Grr,lf) Pctwal '9~ I (bel' l-!. should contact troe R~~1:;~lrar"~Ontcc