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2A Underachievement is good BY K. J. HANSON·· STAFF W 'RITER Dressed in a gold - trimmed vest, with graying hair pulled back pony-tail , style, Pearsall erupted onto the Alpena High School stage. • He had more energy then nor- mally seen in this part of the woods, at this time of the year. "Underachievement is good for you," said Pearsall. The unusually cold weather was not a deterrent for this charismatic speaker from Hawaii. Pearsall joked of · swimming in the ocean ear- lier in the day. He then asked - if there was anyone interested in taking a dip in Lake Hu- ron. Not surprisingly, he had no volunteers. Pearsall spent the evening explaining how his way of thinking could help us all enjoy a less stressful life by "being less than you can be." "The Overwhelmed Woman: Can You Have It All?" This was the question posed by Dr. Paul Pearsall, who is the author of several best-selling books and a U-M graduate with a Masters de- gree and a Doctorate from Wayne State University. His post-graduate work was done at Harvard Medical School. Also, Pearsall was once Direc- tor of Behavioral Medicine at Beaumont Hospital. He spent the evening sharing his beliefs about the "Polynesian Principles For a Longer and Happier Life." "There is no such thing as a mid-life crisis, it's an all- life crisis you finally recog- nized," said Pearsall. According to him, we are too strict in our daily rou- tines, thus causing stress in our lives. Pearsall elaborated on this statement by asking the audience to change seats with the person on their left., which took several minutes, as many people were not anx- ious to venture into the unknown. He was quick to • "Awards continued from page 1 keynote speaker, to the 140 gathered included a reminder that journalists are the chroniclers, recorders and sorters of data into the understandable information that will be history. "What separates the good from the bad, is the quality of the journalism. It's what the words have to say around the pictures," said McFarlin. "The message is only as good as the receiver," Mcfarlin added. "Young journalists need to remember to write to their readers, not above or below their readers' intelligence." "We (journalists) are the ones people look to for the proper use of the English language, and if we can't do it then we're sending society down the toilet", said Mcfarlin. "To be completely understood and to observe the rights of the people, you must give them the language the way it was ment to be used. Because it's important for society to have people who know how to organize and present information in a way that it is usable, that it is digestible, and that it means something to the people that need to consume it," Mcfarlin concluded. .. ilLSSU. Register Now For Summer/Fall Classes! Summer 1996 Classes start May 13 and June 10 Business Administration/ Accounting Federal Taxation Accounting II Sales Force Management Nursing Health Issues of the Aging Population Criminal Justice Introduction to Fire Science Master in Business Association (MBA) Business and Society New! Out-qf-state students pay resident tuition for Summer 1996! Fall 1996 Classes start September 7, 1996 Business Administration/ Accounting Advanced Accounting I Money, Banking & Monetary Policy Managerial Finance Nursing Health Promotion Through the Lifespan Professional Nursing Concepts Criminal Justice Crisis Intervention of Deviant Behavior Women and Criminal Justice Master in Business Administration To receive a LSSU Scheduling Bulletin or to register call Kelly Smith LSSU Regional Site Coordinator 517-356-9021, ext. 302. It is the policy of Lake Superior State University that no pe,son shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment, or in any program or activity for which the University is responsible on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, religion, height, weight, marital status or veteran status. point out that the vast major- ity of the audience returned, as soon as they could, to their old and familiar seats. "By age 50, you have the face you deserve," stated Pearsall, as he gave many ex- amples of what leading a stressful life can do to a per- son, both mentally and physically. As the snow continued to PHOTO BY POLEMIC STAFF Pearsall relaxes audience. fall outside, the audience in- side was treated to a Hula lesson from Pearsall, and a glimpse into his laid-back way of living, as pictures of his life in Hawaii were shown on a screen. "Don't repress," "Don't suppress," "Do express," stated Pearsall, as he said good-bye to Alpena. Sigma Beta Delta welcomes Baxter and Smith [;!BY KELLY SMirn GUEST WRITER Desiree Baxter and Roy Smith will be initiated into the Lake Superior State Universiry c};lapter of Sigma I}eta elta at the spring 1996 ceremony. Desiree resides in Alpena and owns her own business, Accounting Services Unlim- ited. Roy resides in Harrisville and is a Utility Technologies Instructor at Alpena commu- 1 . ~·"~•,. Dok,: · " · ~tpt • l · 1 ' ~ l f _, 1 t , . , t #. ,,,. ~--·.-,..,,,~ ~y,·May 6 , . ay, May 7 • ' ·' .{K\ < yyspnesday, May 8 J, ~ , \ Th,4rsday, May 9 1:':1 i ., ,~ . j: \ .. w· ·r · 1 . '-lll.l~· ~ .. •··x " ·• , ., . ,. ff' ~e•• fo, ., =~J ' .. ' JJ?Y t /.? ®tlb \ •.,w >t•·-"' nity College. Both students completed their Bachelor De- gree through the LSSU Regional Site located in Alpena. Sigma Beta Delta was fotXnded as a national organi- zation in 1994 through the sponsorship of Beta Gama Sigma honor society and was established to provide an op- portunity for faculty and institutions with regional ac- creditation but not specialized !Ia6te!llad6 Bakery & Cafe "lllpPrta '"- lMeeting fi'lau" "Wlu·.tt fl..aMe ~ <!.o.unt" Gourmet Cookies & Coffee Homemade Soup Daily Hot & Cold Sandwiches on Fresh Homemade Buns Wayne's background is Cla sical French, so if there is some- thing special you wish to serve at a party or dinner, talk to Chef Wayne McWilliams. 492 Ripley Alpena 356-0120 BRING IN THIS AD BUY I COOKIE GET I FREE . TAKE OU'J,' AVAILABLE! .,, M-F 6-6 Sat. 6-3 Sun. 7-12 The Polemic • Wednesday, May 1, 1996 ACC salutes LSSU [;!BY KELLY SMITH GUEST WRITER Lake Superior State Uni- versity Celebrates 50th Anniversary Sault St. Marie, MI.--Lake Superior State University marks its 50th year as an in- stitution of higher learning with a celebration in 1996 un- der the theme, "Superior Legacy-From Fort to Future." While 1996 marks 50 years of service for the Sault Branch, LSSC and LSSU, the history of the former fort on the site which the university now stands goes back much farther than 50 years. The campus location was formerly U.S. Army fort Brady, established in 1893 by General Phillip Sheridan. In 1894, Fort Brady became the only fort in Michigan's north country after Fort Mackinac was closed and its soldiers and supplies were sent to Sault St. Marie. The highlight of the year- 1 o ng celebration will be August 2-4, with all all-School Reunion at the Sault St. Marie campus. In October 1946, what was then the Sault Branch of the Michigan college of Min- ing and Technology opened its doors to its first 272 stu- dents. Since then, LSSU has grown into an autonomous baccalaureate institution with some 3400 students enrolled in more than 60 degree pro- grams and a master's degree in Business Administration. Many of the fort's build- ings housed the academic and administrative functions of the Sault Branch when it opened , in 1946, and some of the build- ings continue to be used. Several of the buildings are listed on the State Register of Historic Buildings. The Sault Branch became Lake Superior State College in 1970, and became a university in 1987. In recent years, a Lak'ce State education has become easier for students to achieve, with regional sites established at Alpena, Traverse ity, Petosky, and Escanaba. accreditatio in busi ess to confer on their business, man- agement or administration students national re ognition for their outstanding academic achievements. The Society a so encour- ages and promotes aspirations toward personal and profes- sional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind. Students who rank in the top 20 percent of the junior, From a fort to a place of higher learning, Lake Superior State is now known for its per- sonal approach to education, its safe, friendly environment, and its natural setting near the St. Mary's River and Lake Su- perior. For more information on LSSU programs offered through the Alpena site, or to arrange a tour of campus, call Admissions, 1-800-682-4800, ext. 2231. senior or master's classes at schools with chapters of Sigma Beta Delta are eligible for invitation to membership in the society. Lake Superior State Uni- versity congratulates Desiree Baxter and Roy Smith. They have pursued excellence in their academic preparation for careers in business and have earned invitations to Sigma Beta Delta membership in 1996. '11ie !Polemic CONTRIBUTORS Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .... . ....... DEB HASKE NEWS EDITOR . . . . ........ . ... . ........ KENT ANDERSON Sports Editor . ............. . ........ MIKE GUNDERSON Entertainment Editor. ......... . ...... . ....... L YNL Y Feature Editor ... . ... . ....... . ..... JuuE KASZUBOWSKI Photographers .......... . ............ . . DEBBIE PARKS Cartoonist .. . ................ . ..... . ... 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