1993

Approximately 15 members attended a meeting of the Alumni Association and Friends of the College’s board of directors Nov. 4, according to Kirk Lohse, director of alumni and development. They enjoyed a light meal while discussing the publication of the Link, scheduled for early 1994, he said. The directors agreed to have one major fundraiser…

The Student Senate is holding a canned food drive in an effort to provide for needy families in Texarkana for the Thanksgiving holidays. Boxes have been distributed in most of the buildings throughout campus, and students may bring cans through Nov 23. “The American Red Cross will be giving the names of needy families in…

by Kay AndersonTC News staff Texarkana College’s job search seminar held Nov. 4 went well, according to counselor Kerin Reed. “The purpose of the seminar was to help students find jobs,” Reed said. “It was mainly for students graduating this spring, but we decided to open it up for the entire campus.” Students learned how…

Story and photos by Bethany Frederickson Students in Paula Montgomery’s Vocational Nursing I class learned an appreciation for the handicapped on Nov. 2. These students became handicapped— and restricted with their handicap—for a short while. Arms and legs were put into splints, knees were bound together, ears were plugged, eyes were covered, and every student…

by Stefanie WadsworthTC News staff Completing the three-part series concerning volunteer opportunities and trends among college students, this article discusses some area organizations that are meeting the needs of the elderly. The Oct. 7 issue discussed organizations that invest in children; the Oct. 28 issue concerned opportunities where adults can help other adults and this…

by Amy RussellTC News staff The flight took 24 hours and when she stepped off the plane she entered another world. Janne Rommetveit began her adventure in August of 1993. She left her home in the small town of Bryne in Norway and journeyed to America to become an exchange student at Texarkana College. She…

What do you think? Should Senator Bob Packwood of Oregon be forced to give up his diaries to the Senate Ethics Committee investigating charges of sexual harassment? “Yes, because sexual harassment needs to be more highly publicized to teach everybody, you know, so that won’t be okay.”Tim Fenwick, 40 De Queen, Ark. “I don’t think…

by Trey StoneTC News staff I do not believe in ghosts, per se, that is, the idea of restless spirits of the dead walking among the living. I find that notion to be in the same category of hogwash as Ouija boards, witches and such. But in regard to ghosts, I have heard enough stories…

by Russell Minor The lukewarm racist, the one who quietly conceals his bigotry while subtly spreading it, is much more harmful than an outspoken racist. This leads me to say, if you want to say the word nigger, say it loud. If you hate Jews, put it on a bumper sticker for your car. Let…