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OnThe Hill Thursday, November 16, 1995, Page 9 Crossroads has hopes Gaylin says'Do it!' about study abroad she was not in class, for better future BY M~:GHAN JOYCE Gaylin When backpacked her month long throughout staff writer During Europe. could be a of a lifetime "It is nice to see your name in chance Studying abroad for many col- spring break in April, she traveled BY SARAH E. Sm:CKEU.s SlaffWriler print and what you have produced, lege students. Senior Charlotte with many of her friends to It captures those special mo- but it is a lot of pressure and work," Gaylin took advantage of this op- France, Italy, Greece, and the ments in our college years so that said Peltier. portunity and studied at a British Greek Islands. Gaylin devoted we have some remembrance of our Although the office is in the University during the second se- many of her weekends to sight- daysatWMC. basement of the fourth section of mester of her junior year. seeing throughout England, Scot- Crossroads, the school's year- Daniel McClea, Peltier says that the During her interview, land, and Wales. book, comes out in the fall of each staff has not been using the office Gaylin laughed as she recalled I When asked if she 'had any year to students 'and is sent out to that much because the computer the reason why she traveled to other information to share about the seniors of the previous year who there is not up to date. Until Cross- Europe for schooling. "I had no her educational experience. have already ordered it. roads obtains their own, they plan intentions of studying abroad Gaylin enthusiastically remarked, Edited by junior English ma- to utilize the computer in the Phoe- until my French teacher, "If you have the chance to study jor Ann Bevans and junior Biology nix office or the computers in Martine, talked me into it. She abroad, do it!" Not only did she major Lisa Peltier, Crossroads has Peterson Hall. required us to go to a seminar form lasting friendships with both changed somewhat in the past few Advised by the director of col- for the study abroad program American and British students, years, including the removal of sec- lege activities Mitchell Alexander, and while joking with her, I she 'had the opportunity 10 ex- tion editors and better organization the Crossroads staff works with the asked if she could give us extra perience a new culture and a within the staff. publishing company Herff-Jones, credit for attending the semi- Gaylincomments, "was much big- new living environment. 'There has been bad organiza- out of Gettysburg, PA. A represen- nar." ger than Western Maryland, and I The trip did not drain tion in past years, [but] the staff this tative from this company assists It was the informative was known as a number, not a stu- Gaylin's savings account either. year is great and they work really them with page maker 5.0, the pro- study-abroad seminar and the dent." While she did not have a "The total trip was about hard," said Peltier. "Having 18 gram that they use. Deadlines are enthusiasm from her French personal relationship with her pro- $10,000," she informed. "J.ust members on the staff, they work on set, so the yearbook is submitted to teacher that encouraged Gaylin fessors and classmates, Gaylin re- about the same amount it is to go different sections or take pictures." the publisher in pieces. November to continue her education at Lon- calls that the big college gave her to Western Maryland for a semes- Starting their freshman year, Iwas the first deadline, and upcom- don Guildhall University. While in much more independence and re- ter." both Bevans and Peltier have been ing deadlines are scheduled for Feb- London, Gaylin shared a flat with sponsibility. Because London Gaylin's studying abroad ex- actively involved with the yearbook. ruary, March, and April. other American students, but she at- Guildhall University was a very perience was so rewarding that Being section editors their first year, In the upcoming year, both tended all her classes with British technical school, she had the she has plans to move back to they moved to the position of edi- Bevans and Peltier will still be at students. chance as a communications ma- London once she graduates this tor as sophomores and thus continue WMC, but with Bevans graduating "The British University," jor to create her own films. coming May. that responsibility this year. in Decemberof 1996, they will need "It is a stressful job, especially to find more help. Bevans said that ... when we get down to the deadline. getting people involved as co-editors and there is a rush to get things to- and familiarizing them with every gether," said Bevans. "[But], it is aspect of the yearbook will be the definitely worth it, and you can keep best way to ensure organization and -~ it and look at it years down the responsibility in the upcoming year. roaD." To order the 1995-1996 year- Peltier agrees with Bevans's book, go directly to the Bursar's of- outlook on the amount of time that fice. ~ allow students to charge is needed to produce a good year- the bill to their tuition account or pay book. by cash or check. New RAG rules posted BY MICAII HUMBERT 2) Signs MAY be posted in Conlrib'lIing Wriler bathrooms, on the front wooden The Rouzer Association of doors to each wing, and in the Governance (RAG) is the new central stairwell on each floor. student government in Rouzer 3) The organization posting Hall. the sign is ALSO responsible With the support of both for its removal. residents and administration, 4) Persons wishing to sell the program has been a re- tickets or products door to door sounding success. As a part of must have the PRIOR approval the social program, RAG has of the Residence Life Coordi- sponsored movie nights, bowl- nator. ing trips, and even sent an ex- 5) Persons wishing to sell pedition of twenty-five students tickets or products door \0 door Theme to this puzzle is Homecoming. The picture presented is the number "21st," the date of Homecoming. to a Baltimore CFL Stallions may do so ONLY between 8:00 Note: The clue to L32] across should have read "gold, e.g." game. pm and 10:00 pm. Those hav- In addition to this social ing questions regarding the program, RAG has also affected policy may contact Jude I) It is a public nuisance to the department and not to the T R I P T 0 change in building policy. Yearwood or Micah Humbert. both residents and others who operating policy of the residen- \<'11 1),1.'\ /10'/" The most recent of these While RAG primarily deals go through the building to get tial halls. changes regards a new solicita- with the operations of Rouzer, to Glar and Decker RAG has had a successful tion policy within Rouzer Hall. it also has an interest in the is- 2) It creates the image that and beneficial opening semes- (l,''l l(,,\/I JU/ RAG feels it is impor.tant to in- sues important to the campus this is an unsafe environment in ter and would like \0 thank all form the college community of community at large. which to live. of those who have helped to November 17th these changes because so many One of those issues is the 3) It is the job of the De- ensure that success. Depar-t rrom Gill Center- @ organizations solicit within new 24-Hour Lock Down Policy partment of Campus Safety to Rouzer residents who are lpm Rouzer Hall. currently under review by the secure these buildings in a interested in participating in the Pdce!!lll! $20 The changes are as follows: SGA. timely and consistent way. If Hall Government should con- Questions? I) NO signs may be placed RAG will NOT support this the DoCS is unable to fulfill its tact Micah Humbert or any call Karen Eberwein on the front glass of the buiLd- policy for the following rea- professional obligations, then other RAG officer. x.8257 ing. changes need to be made within