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Vol, 45 No. 5
The Student Newspaper of Westark Community College
page 2
December 4,1992
Pizza Hut
features
Lion's Den
Aside from being known for
its food, Pizza Hut on Grand
Avenue is also the home of a
Lion's Den.
The restaurant, which has been
in
a new locati
is
the biggest Pizz
in the area. It is of particular
interest to our community
because it features a room decorated with college memorabilia.
Other local Pizza Huts also
dedicate their party rooms to local
schools.
"Basically, we always do party
rooms with themes of local
colleges and high schools,"
Shawn Cook, Grand Ave. manager, said.
Relics and memorabilia encircle the party room's walls. These
include various uniforms and
photos associated with the Westark athletic program, as well as
hats and shirts with the Lion
insignia.
"We used to have six hats but
we've gone down to three because
of thieves and such," Cook said.
As for the future, Cook plans
to include even more
memorabilia.
"Eventually, I'd like to cover
a ring around the top, and like
to decorate the room in Westark
wallpapering," Cook said.
NEWS
Club offers
helping hand
jiij:^: by Ken VanHorn
LION PRIDE
December 4, 1992
Helping Hands purchased a new
wheel chair recently to assist Westark students with physical
inconveniences.
The Helping Hands Club began
two years ago by Robert McSparin,
president of Helping Hands.
The group meets the first Wednesday of every month in Breedlove
111, and is comprised of student and
faculty volunteers. The club
members donate their time, during
class hours as well as during college
sponsored events, such as concerts
and Season of Entertainment productions.
"We don't set certain times for
club members to assist people. It
doesn't matter if a member volunteers five minutes or 18 hours,"
McSparin said.
Students who need assistance can
contact the Student Activities Office
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
"We usually have club members
in the union who can assist people,"
McSparin said.
Accepting a new wheelchair for campus disabled from Jim Ellington of
McCutchen 's Health Services is Bruce Crossno, campus security and Helping
Hands Club members Pat Westmoreland, Nancy Sprouse, and Robbie
Daniel
by Martha Burbaugh
Parking was one of the discussions
at the faculty association meeting
held on Nov. 10. Henry Rinne,
president of the faculty association,
called the meeting to order.
There are more than 5,400 students on campus who would all like
to park within a short walking
distance from any building on
campus, but this is not possible.
There are not enough parking
spaces on campus to allow students
to park that close. Westark has
constructed 350 parking spaces on
50th and Grand Ave., and these
spaces are not being utilized. These
parking spaces are less than 100
yards from campus, according to
President Joel Stubblefield.
"The aim of the college is to
provide adequate parking both for
students and staff. Seventy percent
of students here on campus work,
and they pull in here at five
minutes to five and rush to their
classes, so many like to park close
to classes," Stubblefield said.
There will be additional parking
between Grand and Kinkead on the
west side of 50th St., with a
completion date of April '93. It will
extend all the way down to within
50 feet of Kinkead Ave. There are
some problems that have to be dealt
with before construction can begin.
Because the area is swampy and
tends to flood when it rains, the crew
will have to bring in enough topsoil
to build the ground level up.
Fiftieth Street will be torn up and
made into parking. The only
entrance to this parking area will
be an opening about 30 or 40 yards
down the street to allow for those
who use the Breedlove Auditorium.
The master plan for the college
calls for all parking to be on the
outside perimeter of the campus.
The area where 550 parking spaces
are near Breedlove will become the
area for new student union building.
There are 150 temporary parking
spaces on Kinkead. There is also the
parking south of the Union. Most
parking will be less than five minutes
walk from anywhere on campus.
Eventually there will be a double
wide sidewalk running the length of
campus in front of the Breedlove to
The AT&T Stock Challenge
began Nov. 1 and continues through
Feb. 26, 1993. On this day teams
and individuals will sell all of their
stock, and the team or individual
with the highest profit will win.
"Currently, we are monitoring
about 20 different companies, and
our average investment is about $25
thousand per company," David
Craig, economics instructor, said.
Individuals and teams can win
several prizes in the stock challenge.
Prizes such as money, cars, and trips
will be awarded to the top
participants.
"By placing well, our team not
only has a chance to win some
prizes, but we also have the chance
to get some nationwide recognition," Craig said.
PBL team members are Vicki
Larru, Karen Beaver, Deanne
Hobbs, and Patti Davis.
"By participating in the contest,
the team members get a better
understanding of the stock market.
They have to research the companies
to find out if they are good investments," Craig said
"Also, they get to learn how to
set up a stock portfolio and manage
their investments. So, we are not
only having fun, but we are also
learning in the process," Craig
concluded.
Faculty Association discusses parking
Wall Street relocates to Westark
by Jonathan Gipson
For four months, four members
of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) will
transform Westark Community
College into Wall Street by participating in the AT&T Stock
Challenge.
The AT&T Stock Challenge is a
contest in which an individual or
a team is allotted $500 thousand of
fake money to invest in any stock(s)
they choose. The individual or team
then charts the stock(s) on the real
stock market on Wall Street.
Participation in the contest cost
$50. Individuals and teams from
across the nation are participating
in the stock challenge.
east of the Union to allow emergency vehicles to reach any building
on campus.
Other discussions included a new
health insurance program for faculty
and staff, brought forth by Mark
Horn, vice president of finance and
administration, and the issue of
parking in front of the new Math/
Science building for the staff
FOR PEOPLE
WHO THINK
THERE'S MORE
TO LIFE THAN
A PAYCHECK.
If you're a young
man or woman looking
at a humdrum future,
there's a challenging
alternative-the Army.
Not just the more
than 250 skills to choose
from, but the lifestyle.
The chance to travel, to
become fit and trim and
exercise your mental
muscles, too. To do
things you didn't think
you could do. To be proud
of yourself and your
country.
And you get a pretty
good paycheck, too.
ARMY.
BE ALL YOU CAN BE.
Homosexuals need not join ranks
What is the United States coming to? Are we seriously going
to allow the enlistment of homosexuals into the armed forces?
There is no place in the military for homosexuals. The sole
purpose of the armed forces is to protect the security of our
nation and the free world. Anything associated with the
disruption of this should not and cannot be tolerated.
There would be too much controversy in the military among
the other soldiers, which would hinder them from performing
their duty. Soldiers would constantly be worried about
newcoming officers and their sexual preference. The comradery
between soldiers would be a thing of the past without the faith
and trust in their fellow man.
The military would become a homosexual's dream world,
They are guaranteed to live in small quarters, surrounded solely
by men. Use some common sense here people.
The main argument that the homosexual community would
be making here is that they are being discriminated against
because of their sexual preference. WeU, the American people
need to decide if they would rather satisfy the majority of the
members in the armed forces by not allowing the homosexuals
in, or if they would rather jeopardize the nation's defense by
giving the homosexuals what they want,
If they do let the homosexuals in the military, their sexual
preference should be made known to their unit. If they feel
so strongly about who they are, they should have no trouble
making it common knowledge.
Maybe they could have an entire base devoted to the
homosexuals. It's the old separate but equal idea. They can
choose their own uniforms in stylish colors of pink and white,
making them nice and visible under enemy fire.
Letters to the editor
No 'Goofball'
Dear Editor,
I was appalled with the editorial
of Nov. 12, 1992. Not necessarily
with the content, one learns to lower
one's expectations, but with the lack
of historical insight, abysmal word
choice, and disregard for the rules
of English.
With any perspective beyond the
next breath, the title: "Nation runs
red with Clinton" would be considered an indictment of PresidentElect Clinton, not an attempt to sing
his praises. If "Democrat" and "red"
fail to conjure thoughts of Communism, perhaps a visit to a history
class is indicated. Red is still the
color of Communism. Do not forget
that the largest Communist country,
RED China, is extant.
Despite lowered expectations in
content, one should be able to read
reasoned, mature opinion in an
editorial. "Goofball" is neither
reasoned nor mature. Regardless of
personal feelings, a newspaper's
editor must have a better command
of the language than shown.
Finally, one expects an editor to
comprehend the rules of grammar.
In titles, all principal words are
capitalized, therefore, "runs" and
"red" should not have been in lower
case. As used in the fifth paragraph,
"state" and "vice-president" should
have been capitalized. Additionally,
envy is felt, not had. If our intel-
ligence must be insulted, at least
spare the English language.
A.S. Clifton
Editor's note: I am pleased you took
the time to read and reflect upon this
editorial. I must remind you though,
that the purpose of an editorial is to
provoke thought. Thank you. As for
the style, the article DID comply with
capitalization and grammar rules as
indicated in the Associated Press
Stylebook.
Red 'use' wrong
Dear Editor:
I am writing in response to the
article entitled "Nation runs red with
Clinton," in the Nov. 12 edition of
Lion Pride. I would first like to
briefly say that a slander of [still]
Vice-President Quayle is inappropriate, coming from an article created
by newspaper staff Secondly, I
would like to remind you of the
shades of red that you did not
mention in your highly biased
article.
The three most important shades
of red represented by the election
of Bill Clinton to presidency are
reprensentative of blood. Red representts the blood of the hundreds of
thousands, perhaps millions of
people who will be infected with the
AIDS virus as a direct or indirect
result of Clinton's favor of prohomosexual behavior, he will be
slaughtering thousands of young
men and women that otherwise
would have avoided homosexuality,
but due to "Social Acceptance,"
thought that it was the appropriate
measure to achieving happiness.
The second representation of the
red from blood is the millions of
children that will be put to death
by government dollars, under the
Clinton administration. Already
millions of unborn children have
been denied the protection that the
unborn eagle has received. With
Clinton at the wheel, there are no
skid marks in front of America's
"number one road kill." America will
close her eyes as a drunken driver
to the infant pedestrians.
The third representation of the red
from blood is the blood that flows
from the back, brow, and side of
a man Clinton claims to know. - A man that now weeps for our
nation. ~ A man that is mocked and
scoffed at in the country that prints
its money stating, "In God We
Trust." Yes, I've gone to McDonald's, but that didn't make me a
Big Mac. Do you really think that
going to church makes Bill Clinton
a Christian? He is killing a nation,
and we applaud.
P.S. I noticed no one wanted to
sign their name to that one.
Darren Huckey
Editor's note: May I remind you that
editorials never have a byline and are
solely the opinion of one or more
members of the staff.
/5 CENTERSPREAD
Alice in Chains kicks 'Dirt'
solutions are offered.
For example, three of the songs,
"Junkhead," "God Smack," and
''Hate to Feel" contain vivid
accounts of heroin abuse that could
arguably be praising the social effects
of the drug or merely being sarcastic.
The interpretation of the message,
whether positive or negative, could
be different to different people.
Another song, "Angry Chair,"
apparently deals with the anger of
an AIDS victim. Subject matter such
as these seem to be a speciality of
Alice in Chains, because they
eloquently blend the lyrics with a
fierce, aggressive style of rhythm not
too different from their popular
1970's successors, Black Sabbath.
Although most of the material on
this album is much too dark to reach
the airwaves, some of it does seem
possible for heavy airplay. "Rain
Nothing like the truth
Down On Me" and "The Rooster"
are two such examples, the previous
focusing on the pain of a break-up
in a relationship, the latter on a
stubborn hero of the Vietnam War
who is out of touch with his
surroundings.
In general, this, the second of
Alice in Chains full-length CDs, is
surprisingly more psychedelic than
their first LP; but any fan of their
first CD should find this very
interesting.
It follows the same line of
imagery behind a good use of
crunchy power chords and macabre
vocals. But hey, if you're looking
for Kris Kross or Michael Jackson,
this is most likely not for you.
Oh, and don't count on Santa
Claus to bring this to you. It might
be a better idea to ask the
Grinch.
U2 releases ZOO TV video
S^iby Bart Blasenmme
T h e r e is still hope for those
poor, unlucky souls out there that
didn't get a chance to see U2 live
in concert.
With the release of Achtung\
Baby-The Videos, the Cameos, am
A Whole Lot of Interference, U2
fans get a behind the scenes view
of the making of Achtung Baby (the
album), and the monstrous visual
orgy called the ZOO TV tour it'
spawned.
E i v e n for those who got a;
chance to see U2 in concert, thisj
video offers some exciting concertj
and recording footage, plus new'
interviews with the band.
The video is compiled in three
sections, with videos (old and new)
filling in between each.
The first segment is a look back
at the history of U2; how they started
and how they became the world':
most important band. This first^
segment ends with Bono and the|
boys at the last concert of their 1988;
"When Love Comes to Town" tour.
B erono announces to the crowi
after the final encore, "This is the
end of something for U2. We've
gotta go back and dream it all up
again."
Enter (kicking and screaming)
licthung Baby, and the rest of the
second segment. This segment is
filled with interviews and scenes
from the recording sessions at Hansa
Studios in Berlin. We see the band's
lighter side as they mingle with the
locals, thrill to the wriggle and jiggles
of belly dancers, and strut their stuff
in_drag outfits.
Vfter a few more videos, the
hird segment kicks off with a look
at the mechanical madness that is
ZOO TV.
The behind the scenes look at
the tour is especially enlightening
when Bono reveals, "It's really hard
trying to make it look
spontaneous...This whole rock n'
roll thing is a joke, I mean, we're
just four jerks with a police escort."
The video is definitely worth
the $18.99 price-tag, no matter if
J you're checking out the videos or
getting a good grip of the tour. Just
remember though, "It's the truth, the
whole truth , and nothing like the
truth."
Jazz bani
i by Keith Lindley
Strap on the Dixieland shoes and
get ready for for some major jazztime boogie. To put it mildly, the
Westark Jazz Band is nothing short
of a religious experience.
When Don Bailey promised firsttime auidence members their
possible addiction to the drug called
jazz on Nov. 16 and 17, he was
serious... dead serious. If this
addiction includes making
arrangements to see future concerts,
purchasing some previously
recorded releases, and being put on
the mailing list, well thank God and
the Holy Spirit it's legal.
The opening of the concert started
with a huge jazz-style slap in the
face called "Duck Soup" to get the
crowd warmed up and to let their
senses have a small taste of what
LION PRIDE
Under the lively direction of Jazz
director Don Bailey, the jazz
band and the jazz lab ensemble
delighted the audience with their
musical abilities on Nov. 16 and
17. The concert was enhanced
by the comedic wit of Bailey and
local celebritv. Ken Rank.
d dazzles audience
they were going to be blessed with hypnotized the audience in a daze
for the next one and a half hours. of splendor and amazement as the
Soon afterword, Tom Flock, who music screamed to the eager ears of
plays first chair clarinet for the Fort the audience.
Smith symphony accompanied the
To the unfortunate few who
band to the sounds of Dixieland in missed the two-day sell-out event,
a tune called "New Orleans Jazz hold back the tears. The jazz band
Portrait."
is dropping hints of releasing a live
Variety was the absolute life line recording of their latest
of the concert. Their musical talents performances, which will include
were garnished with occasional the show with guest Steve Allen last
comedy through the witty Don fall.
Bailey and the cameraman antics of
To be perfectly honest, the
Ken Rank.
concert itself is beyond any word
One of the most interesting songs that the English language could even
came from second year band begin to dream up. Ken Rank may
member Chris Brown, who made have come close with his attempt
his composing debut with his to speak the jazz language when he
perfectly named, one word title of said, "C-o-o-o-o-l," but it's very
"Coolness." Mouths were agape at doubtful.
the miraculous level of talent that
December 3,1992
FEATURES
LION PRIDE
December 4,1992
Instructor travels foreign soil
kissed the Blarney Stone, crossed
two oceans, the English Channel and
the Equator, chmbed Aztec and
Mayan pyramids, cruised the
Amazon, drunk cocaine tea to ward
off altitude sickness in the Andes,and
interviewed the only legitimate
widow of Pancho Villa,"
Zechiedrich said.
While on a Mexico City Tour,
they went to the Museum and
Cahpultapec Park, the Xochimilco
Floating Gardens, Thieves Market,
Ballet Folklorico, bullfights, and
pyramid tours.
Another trip took them to scenic
Central America where everyone
had the chance to go mountain
climbing, fishing, jungle exploring,
shopping, and to capital cities where
they had a chance to meet people
from all around the world.
"Central America was very
interesting and exciting because
when we went to El Salvador they
were holding hostages in the
Cathedral. As we drove by everyone
was thinking they should get down
on the floor because there were
soldiers standing out in front with
rifles," Zechiedrich said.
In South America, the students
and Zechiedrich visited Lima, Peru.
They went on a tour of the city that
Engle introduces audience
to Shakespeare, Poe
as a popular writer of his day and
of Poe as a writer whose experiences
are reflected in his works," Sherron
Shuffield, English instructor, said.
Engle's presentation has had a
profound effect bn some English
classes so far.
"I have been surprised in my own
classes as to how ^ much students
remember the details of his
presentation. He obviously made a
strong impression on those who
heard him," Shuffield said.
Students also enjoyed his
presentation, which gave insight on
the lives of the two men, but at the
same time constantly giving the
audience something to laugh about.
"I thought he was funny, and he
knew his material really well. He'll
be a good reference point in the
future," Alex Dinh, undeclared
major, said.
Nancy Zechiedrich
included the Plaza de Arms and the
Church of San Francisco.
They were going to go to Bolivia,
but there was a strike going on there.
The only plane they were allowed
to use was German. After finally
being allowed to board, everyone
had to get off and empty their
luggage on the ground because there
was a bomb threat.
"While in England, we couldn't
figure out how they knew we were
Americans, but finally we decided
it was our shoes. British wear
highheels with their blue jeans, and
Americans wear tennis shoes,"
Zechiedrich said.
"Few instructors would consider
this a part of their job description,
but my philosophy of teaching
includes the internationalization of
the curriculum," Zechiedrich added.
A teacher, literally before her
time, Zechiedrich actually taught on
the college level before earning her
degree in Spanish.
"When I was starting my junior
year and had just returned home
from a summer in Mexico, I was
asked to teach Spanish on the
freshman and sophomore levels. I
took the job, earned regular teacher
pay and enjoyed doing it,"
Zechiedrich said. This took place at
Louisiana Tech where she also
earned her bachelor's degree in
Spanish. She also holds a master's
degree in Spanish from the
University of Arkansas in
Fayetteville.
"I like teaching at Westark and
was thrilled when I won the
'Excellence in Teaching Award' in
'89, only the second year of its
existence," Zechiedrich said.
"There is one thing I like to instill
in my students and that is to always
value the truth, know what is real,
and to be real," Zechiedrich added.
LION PRIDE
NEWS
December 4,1992
Computer
teams place
Shelly Hosier, Ruth Francis, Brian Scott, and Rick Massengale are members
of the award winning Arkansas Tech/University Center computing team.
PTK attends convention
Precious Gift" was entered in the
Literary Achievement Award Contest. Christine Mobley's essay
"Colombus' Effect on Today's
World" was submitted in the
Honors Study Topic Essay.
Kerry Franklin was Zeta Epsilon's nominee for Most Distinguished Member Award. President
Joel Stubblefield was Zeta Epsilon's
nominee for Most Distinguished
College President. Williams was
their nominee for the PTK Hall of
Honor.
Mobley ran for Arkansas/Oklahoma Regional President.
Zeta Epsilon won the following
awards: first place in the Honors
Study Topic contest, tied for Most
Distinguished Chapter contest,
Kerry Franklin tied for Most Distinguished Member, and a second
place award in the Yearbook
contest.
During the first night of the
convention, a Founder's Day slide
show of PTK's history was also
presented.
Keynote speaker at the last session
was Dr. Tom Warren, who retraced
the expedition of Lewis and Clark.
"Regional convention is fun, and
it's a real motivator," Sharon Winn,
PTK sponsor, said. "Also, it allows
the students to earn recogition for
their hard work."
SPORTS
Lions hold off Dolphins
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LION PRIDE
by Keith Lindley
ithout the late-game aid of
Jerome Lambert in Saturday night's
game against Delgado (La.)
Community College, the Lion's roar
almost ended in a yelp of
desperation.
With Lambert's foul out with
5:40 left in the game, the Lions had
an 11 point lead.
Less than a minute and a half
later, the Dolphins had edged away
six points from the Lion lead to cut
it in half
W
estark's tenacity shined as
the Lions held off the rallying
Dolphins for a 98-81 victory. The
win was part of a two-game sweep
for the Lions in the Chamber of
Commerce/Westark Classic held at
the Westark Fieldhouse.
L/ambert found himself in foul
trouble early in the game, scoring
only eight points in the game, not
even half of his 19-point average.
He picked up his fifth foul
attempthing to stop Mark Kennedy's
baseline move under the goal.
Kennedy sunk the free-throw for
the three-point play to boost the
score to 80-69 with 5:40 left to play.
With 9:52 left in the first half,
the scoreboard showed the only
Dolphin lead of 13-12, as Kennedy
mercilessly dunked the ball.
j ^ i . steal by Sean Pepp, of the
Dolphins, with a fast-break pass to
Barnell Davis for the lay-up cut the
lead to six points, making the score
80-69.
w.
The Lady Lions play in the Panola, Texas Classic Dec. 4-5 in
Texas.
estark showed control late
in the game with a fast-break of their Vint, head coach for the Lions.
own with a pass from Toni Jones
to Marcus Thompson, who then
dished it off to Kevin Geredine
under the bucket for an easy two.
The Dolphins were in rough
water for the remaining minutes as
the Lions exploded on a 13-4 run
to end the game.
T h o m p s o n led the Lions (7-2)
in scoring, putting another 27 points
in the scorebook, 24 of them in the
first half
Pepp led the Dolphins with 22
points and was the defensive ace of
the second half, acording to Bobby
December 4,1992