The Pony Express (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 6, Ed. 1 Monday, February 12, 1996 Page: 2 of 8
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Visitation, a test of maturity as well as trust
Women and men in the same room?! Unbelievable!
This is the reaction some students have received after
proposing dorm visitation to the college administration.
Recently, a few students took action to obtain dorm
visitation for Panola. A petition was drawn up and
circulated around the campus. It received approximately
90 signatures and was the topic of many dorm room
discussions.
Along with the petition came a proposal that listed rules
that would be established if visitation was granted. This
proposal was not voted on by Student Senate but it was
brought before the college president. The president
vetoed the proposal.
•What might have caused objections to the proposal?
One of the stipulations of the petition states that the
time for visitation would be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Many
students have had to take on after school jobs to help pay
for college. These jobs include student tutoring or working
for some of the local businesses.
They don't get in from work until late in the evening.
This makes studying difficult for students who are taking
large class loads or advanced classes.
Besides work, there is athletics. Athletes have
practice and games in the afternoons and evenings.
This means that they must study at night and the 10 p.m.
time limit makes student help limited.
•So where can students go?
Students are forced to meet with others in places like the
Pitt Grill. The Pitt Grill is a nice place to chat. However,
students are exposed to large amounts of cigarette smoke
and leave with old country songs echoing in their heads.
•What about tough courses to study for on the same
days?
Studying is put on a schedule and, for those students
taking courses like psychology and pre-calculus on the
same day, this is difficult to manage. Both of these courses
require immense study time and homework, and help from
other students is greatly appreciated. Sadly, there is no place
to.do this work in privacy for just the two students.
•What if non-residents want to meet with resident
students?
One-on-one interaction is limited to passing in the halls
nIf the administration doesn’t
consider the students mature enough
to deal with dorm visitation, then are
the students mature enough to deal
with college?”
Matt Buxman
and eating in the cafeteria. Opponents of dorm visitation say
students can already talk in the dorm lobbies. Picture
everyone with a guest crowded into the lobbies.
Many people are not comfortable in situations where there
is a crowd. Allowing students into the rooms would help
instill a sense of comfort and relaxation.
•When is being an adult not being an adult?
Many schools like SFA and ETSU have tried visitation and
it works because students are allowed the chance to prove
their maturity. If the administration doesn't consider the
students mature enough for dorm visitation, then are the
students mature enough to deal with life after college?
Dorm visitation would be an asset to Panola. It would
invite a much needed student support boost as well as make
getting to know other students easier. The positives far
outweigh the negatives when dealing with dorm visitation
and it should be reconsidered.
Matt Buxman
Assistant Editor
Regulating the Internet, a bad situation for all
Should the college regulate certain pages of the World
Wide Web? With the acquiring of the Internet, this question
has entered the thoughts of many people.
The World Wide Web gives users the capability to place
pictures or graphics they enjoy in plain sight. Some of
these items are considered unacceptable for younger users.
However, most of the users at Panola are mature enough
to decide what they can view and what is unacceptable.
Even so, some students may be exposed to things they
have never seen before.
The college cannot assume responsibility for the other
sites on the web. It is the student7s choice to view the Web
pages.
Surfing the Web requires the address of the site a user
wants to view. Not all items are just lying there for
students to view. The easiest way to acquire an address is
to get it from the Internet Yellow Pages. This is a directory
of all addresses on the Internet.
The addresses are organized by topics. The topics are
organized in alphabetical order.
Another way to encounter items on the Internet is by
accident. Many people surf the Web and find addresses they
don't recognize. They use the address and can be surprised
by what they see.
These items cannot be controlled by the school. If the
administration attempts to regulate the Web, they will be
putting limits on an indespensible resource.
Many students n$ed the exposure to prepare themselves
for what lies ahead in the world of university life.
University life incorporates many new lifestyles and
cultures. Perhaps exposure on the Web will open someone's
eyes to new experiences.
Regulating the Internet would be a bad idea for practical
users and surfers alike.
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To the Faculty and Students of Panola College:
Thank you for your kind words and deeds you have demonstrated
towards my family since the fire destroyed my home over the Christ-
mas Holidays. Each and every thing said and done was truly felt in
my heart.
The friendship and generosity extended to me from my first day
at work until now, will always be remembered.
John Taylor
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things your way first."
To the Editor:
I am writing concerning the lack of school spirit at basketball
games. Of course in order to show school spirit I suppose we well
actually have to get some students at the games. I would also like
to commend the sportswriters for their excellent coverage of the
games and the band for their ever-vigilant cheering and superb
playing. I just wish that the only people at the games weren't
, these students who are required to be there. What enjoyment can
a player get out of slamming the ball to the scattered cheers of a
few parents and teachers? I'm not saying that students aren't
going, but come on, I counted 52 in attendance at the end of the
girls’ game and we have well over 1,000 students at school here.
Let's support our teams, they work hard and we should be proud
to cheer them through the wins and losses.
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The Pony
Editor. Suzanne Jamar
Assistant Editors: Justin Dowdy, Matthew Buxman
Sports Editor: Junior Jacquez
Photo Editors: Kristie Sheffstall, LeeAnn Shuemaker
Copy Editor: Christy Cornelius
Staff Writers:
Kim Carpenter, Reuben Davison, Mandy Lane, Laurie
Moses, Hemali Patel, Gina Rogers, Lari Murray, Terrence
Cole, and Onterio Sutton.
Photographers:
Amy Tribes and Charles Haynie.
The Pony Express is a product of the Panola College Journalism Department, and is
published in the fall and spring semesters. The Pony Express is printed by the Marshall
News Messenger. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Panola
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Responses may be made to the Editor, The Pony Express, PC Box 32, Carthage, TX 75633.
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the physically or mentally handicapped in compliance with federal regulations, Sec.
504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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News Briefs from Around Texas
Automobile accident
claims life of Miss
Southeasteml995
Southeastern Oklahoma State
University: the Southeas tern Miss
Southeastern Oklahoma 1995,
Alyssa Godbey,died fr ominjuries
suffered ina car accident. Godbey,
18, was in intensive care for nearly
two weeks before her death.
Professor suspended
San Antonio College: The Ranger
Spanish Professor Delia Salinas
was suspended after many
complaints were filed against her.
Complaints included an alleged
attempted slap by Salinas, and a
student being dropped from one
of Salinas' classes for asking a
question. Professor Salinas has
denied everything.
Students arrested in
PDT hazing incident
UT Arlington: The Shorthorn Six
Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledges
were arrested on hazing and
assault charges after a fellow
pledge reported he was beaten
for missing pledge meetings.
ASU linebacker killed
in automobile accident
Angelo State University: Angelo
State Ram Page ASU linebacker
Greg Stokes, who died in a one-car
accident, was said to be more than
two times over the legal alcohol
limit at the time. As a linebacker,
Stokes won numerous accolades
for his performances on the football
field.
Students caught in the
line of fire of drive-by
Lee College: The Lantern An
apparent drive by shooting forced
students and adults back into the
Lee College gym as gunfire rang
through the parking lot. The
incident occurred after a high
school basketball tournament. Two
people were slightly injured, but
were released at the scene.
NCU coach hurt in
basketball brawl
Angelo State University: Angelo
State Ram Page National Christian
University coach J. Cesar Cervantes
was taken to the hospital after
attempting to break up a fight
during the NCU contest against
ASU. The fight broke out after
ASU sophomore Xavier Burke
fouled NCU's Julio Gonzales.
Gonzales took exception to the
hard foul, punching Burke in the
mouth. A bench-clearing brawl
started after Burke retaliated. Five
ASU players were suspended from
playing. According to the San
Angelo Standard-Times, a similar
incident occurred a week earlier at
a game between NCU and Hardin-
Simmons in Abilene.
KC freshman killed
Kilgore College: The Flare Kilgore
College freshmanMakon Marie
Simpson was killed in a head-on
collision in Longview. Longview
police are calling this accident a
"mystery accident". Witnesses
told police that one of the cars
veered into the left lane, striking
the other car and pushing it
backward. Why the accident
occurred is unclear.
Tech Center to open
Del Mar College: TheFoghorn After
paying a $10 technology fee,
students at DMC can no wput their
money to use. Del Mar has
opened its tech centers. Students
can now use numerous
GATEWAY2000’s equipped with
100 Mhz Pentium processors.
Progressive Students1
Union considering
closing its doors.
University of Texas at Arlington:
The Shorthorn UTA’s PSU is
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closing because there are not
enough members to run the
organization. The PSU is best
known for its annual Earthfests
and its former affiliation with
Amnesty International.
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