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Campus Update Page 2 December 5, 1984 Editorial Page By Sienna Samp The rate of students at colleges committing suicide has made an alarming increase in the past couple of years. Stress has al By Agatha Sytek “Ail Aboard for Opryland, ille, Tennessee!’” been a factor when it came to college students but only as of lage Opryland, the Nashville ly has the effects of this apparent pressure on students bi noticeable. People who found high school a breeze are-taking off| for large universities and discovering they can’t adjust to the ac. edemic requirements placed on them. Or even worse, students wh park is seeking the tal- lent of approximately 350 sing- ers, dancers, dance captains, pianists, musicians, find they can not eons to the social aspect that comes with| college. Just last week we spoke with a friend who is attending one off Michigan’s largest universities. He said that this year alone three students have committed suicide on his campus. Each one gave no} sign as to what they were planning. The most recent was a young girl who appeared to be out going and friendly to most. At a party, One night she just slipped off by herself and slit her wrists, There is acertain pressure on all of us when we begin college b stage managers and_ technic- ians. Qualifying individuals will have the opportunity to per- form in shows staged in the park, at industrial shows, con- ventions and on the General Jackson, a imi doll Opryland Seeking Talent Haywood offers these sug- gestions to those auditioning. “When: you audition, it is very important that you’re relaxed. Do the material you feel you can do well, material you are} comfortable with. Most im- portantly, do what you do best and do it first.” Although auditions for the Michigan area were scheduled for today, December 5, 1984 in Detroit, there are several other audition sites scheduled the nation. for some the effects appear much worse. Those students who feel] pressure should seek help-an advisor or a friend. If their class load| is applying unnecessary pressure students should make a pint off cutting back on class hours. Don’t try to cram four years into two} or even three. Take college seriously but find time to enjoy it. If meeting piople is hard for you get to know someone who is out-| going, then follow their lead. If you know someone with a pro- blem similar to this don't write it off. After all college is a place| for young people to grow, no to find reason to die. eration at Opryland, U’S:A. by mid-June. John Haywood, Opryland’s entertainment manager ex- plained that entries will be laccepted on an audition basis. Haywood added that Opry- land is looking for performers proficient in virtually all styles Pottery Exhibition To Be Held Win Isa Michigan native who studied in- Paris, and transferred to Michigan State University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program. She then ap- prenticed under Bonnie Staffel -and eventually set up her own shop in Charlevoix. Her sales exhibition — will shown through Dec. 30. Bara GOOWIT a pre pot is like a melody. Godwin‘s award-winning porcelain crea- tions are like this. “My ap- proach’’, she said “‘is very clas- sie. | want the lines to be strong. | want the pot to sing! ~ I'm always striving to: get a pot that just hums fight ‘off the wheel”. A public reception for the opening of the “Barbara God- win-Porcelain-Pottery”. Sales Exhibition will take place at the Jesse Besser Museum on Thursday evening, Dec. 6, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ~ Porcelain is a white-white, very refined pottery. Godwin’s pottery is predominantly white-white, glazed clear, al- lowing the pure white of the clay to show through. Then with some brush work of line drawing she completes her lovely pieces. in both country and noncoun- “4 id American music. Versatility is-a key factor because talent manager, choreographer, show and musical directors. Singers should be prepared to perform two numbers, one ballad and one more upbeat song. A piano accompanist is | part of the audition team, and singers shoud bring music in the proper key.. Dancers will be asked to perform a routine of more open-call auditions. Instrumentalists will be ask- ved to sight read; and wood- wind players must be pro- ficient doublers. Conductor/ Pianists must submit a resume and references, and a piano audition will be required. Stage managers and techni- cians should bring a resume. Stage managers will be inter- _ Viewed at the auditions, while technicians’ resumes will be forwarded to opis 's tech- nical director. that will be in op- than one minute.A record © ‘player and a cassette tape -player will be available at the For more details about the audition tour, write the Opry- land Entertainment Depart- ment, 2802 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tenn. 37214; phone 615/889-6600, ext. 4343. Opryland is part of the opry- land U.S.A. -Inc., and’ enter- tainment facility that also con- tains the Opryland Hotel, the Grand Ole Opry and the Nash- ville Network, a national cable television network, These au- diti ae. pee fe the Grand The Campus lipase realizes that this story is partially out dated, however, we did not re- ceive it until this late date. Winter Weekend Offered By: (MUCC) News Release Gaze at stars burned out long before you’ were born. Learn about a Michigan mam- mal that weighs less than a dime, but has a appetite that makes it a ferocious predator. Or, if winter recreation is your thing strap on snowshoes or glide down a gentle slope on your cross-country skiis. What effect did the glaciers have on the oak woods growing near your home? What's more, you can learn or do all these activ- ities in the company of other nature and outdoor enthusi- asts from all over the state. It’s simple to get involved in this winter program. Just sign up for Michigan United Conservation Club’s annual winter weekend, February 1-3, 1985 at the DNR Conference Center at Higgins Lake. .Your hardest decision will be which sce Omnibus (a potpouri of outdoor activities). In addi- tion to the course of your choice, the weekend package includes two (2) nights lodging and five (5). meals for only $86.00. session on decoy carving that will be open to anyone attend- ing the weekend. Learn how and create something that looks like a duck. Richard Corr, 1st and. 2nd place win- ner in the North American Decoy Carving Championship will be teaching this special workshop. Also there is ample time for you to enjoy skiing, snowshoe- ing, ‘or ice fishing no matter what course you choose. So write or call Winter Weekend, MUCC, P.O Box 30235, Lan- sing, MI 48909 Phone (517):371-1041. 2 Sa ACC Campus Update is a;communications medium of Alpena Community College; and is published bimonthly--September through May-- except during vacations and examination periods, by the students of Alpena Community College--Alpena, Michigan. All articles published are the sole responsibility of the author(s), and the opinion(s) expressed in such articles do not necessarily express the views of the editor(s), the advisor, or the Update i is printed by the Alpena News. of Alpena Editor: Sienna Samp — Assistant Editor: Monica Wozniak | Photographers: Tari Wheelwright & Mitch Repke Advertising Manager: Darrin Lightner Advisor: Dr. L. Aufderheide Sports Editors: Sherry Clark & Ursuta McClendon Composition: Renee Kaschner SohalkoFeki, Agatha Be James Webber. - Reporters: ome Jahnke, Gregg Hasan. Connie Allen, Keith Webb, Tracy Urban, Jackie Sommerfield, Kevin Moors, Kevin Anderson, Todd Kendziorski, Kevin There will also be a special to start with a block of wood - College. Campus course to pee feo gen) Man i