1984-10-25

              25 October 1984 Volume 9, Number 3

College of Saint Benedict

CSB Gym Nears Completion

by Ann Becker

Take a look outside. Ten years ago that ¦ pair of female joggers would have been a minority. Three months from now that same pair of dedicated runners might have been forced to stay inside because of the cold. But this winter they will have an alternative.

That alternative is the new gynmasium being constructed on the southeast corner of campus. Plans for the new gym began with the realization that CSB's present facilities were inadequate to efficiently serve women athletes.

With the completion date set sometime in December, St. Ben's newest athletic facility will seat 800 spectators. It will sport a regulation basketball court and volleyball court, with room for two basketball practice courts and three practice courts for volleyball. The surface of the court will be wood, and the structure will feature a high ceiling, a volleyball advantage Margo Coleman and her team are excited about. Another feature of the structure is a narrow running track which will encircle the playing area on the mezzanine level. The. track will be beneficial to runners as a break from the wind and the cold: Under the mezzanine level track is room for office and storage space.

Volleyball captain Nancy DeL'anghe, CSB Athletic Director Margo Coleman and basketball captain Charlotte Kramer check progress on the new gym.*

Besides the direct advantages to the collegiate teams, the new facility has many wide range advantages, The facility could increase student following and game support, serve as a drawing card to incoming freshmen, serve as a facility for campus social events. It will provide more open time for personal use of the athletic facilities and" possibly irp-prove public relations by hosting high school tournaments and other events.

These advantages supported the college's decision to start construction on the gym last May. To clarify any misconceptions about the construction dates of the gymnasium and library, it is important to realize that the two structures are funded from two different sources. Because the library is funded through a capital campaign and the gym was funded through college reserves, construction on the jym was made faster. The decision to go ahead with the building of the gym-before the library was not a question of importance, but rather an issue on the availability of funds.

The architectural plans have also left room for expansion, making racquetball courts and fitness rooms a possibility for the future.

Upon completion, the new gym will give St. Ben's the nicest women's collegiate

athletic facility in the state. Having its   The completion of the new gym is draw-own facility gives St. Ben's an advantage   ing near. It is just one more asset St. all their own. No longer will most St.   Ben's has to offer to its students pursu-Ben's athletes be sharing facilities with   ing education on a higher and challeng-St. John's and other schools, bidding   ing level, for time on the court.                                         ..

Variety Show Starts a "Culture Shock"

by LuAnn Mushel

Ever heard of a "junkanoo?" How about "shadow boxing?" CSB/SJU students will get the chance to see what these are all about at the International Students' Variety Show, Friday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the BAC Auditorium.

The*variety show will be the kick-off event for Intercultural Week. The week, entitled "Culture Shock," will feature speakers on the various cultures represented on campus. A special International Formal Dinner and Dance on November 2 will include authentic ethnic food from fifteen nations prepared by international students and faculty.

Marie Roach, coordinator for the variety show, said that the purpose of the week is "to make students more aware of the many cultures that are represented on our campus." The varie-

ty show's 12 or 13 acts will cover most every culture CSB/SJU students come from. The show will begin with traditional singing and dancing pf Bahamian, South American and American cultures. There will also be judo and shadow boxing demonstrations from Japan and China. Part of the show will include a fashion show, with students displaying costumes and traditional dress of their countries. All of the above mentioned cultures, plus Africa, will be represented in this display.

The variety show will end with a uniquely Bahamian junkanoo, featuring music made with drums, cowbells and other percussion instruments. "It is difficult to explain," Marie said, "but it is a lot of fun!" She emphasized that the show is for everyone, not just the international students. For an evening of free entertainment, learning and fun, don't miss the International Students' Variety Show:

Intercultural Week Highlights

Friday, October 26

International Students Variety Show

Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28

African Liturgy Day Monday, October 29 ._

Awareness Day

Tuesday, October 30

Voices from the Third World

Wednesday, October 31

Latin American Day

Thursday, November 1

International Studies Day

Friday, November 2

International Banquet

What's Inside:

Poverty in

California

page 6

Prof Visits U.S.S.R.

page 6

Feminism on

Campus

page 8

Flying Karamazov

Brothers

page 10