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” FEBRUARY 10, 1988 eS Page 2 EDITORIALS A SPECIAL THANKS Congratulations to the Concrete Tech Club, the Student Senate, the Women's and Men's Basketball teams and. all other people who made Homecoming an gnioyable success. From the huge crowd at the games to the electric atmosphere at the dance, we enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks for a grand time. Jan and Don Witt SLIP-SLIDING AWAY? Have you ever walked outside, in a hurry to get to your next class, and been slowed down by icy sidewalks. Chances are if you are a Student at ACC you have had the pleasure of experiencing the treacherous w: One faculty member witnessed two students fall in the same place, at different times, while walking to his own class. Another faculty member fell ‘on the ice and badly sprained an COUNTERACT ON ICE "I think we are doing a super job of keeping the campus ice-free," said Mr. Witt of Buildings and Grounds. Compared with other areas of Alpena, he feels the ACC campus offers some of the best oe parking and walk ways in tows Z “The most Sie area to fro) ibs is on € plo’ sad brush ee areas every morning from six to seven o'clock," commented Mr. Witt. In the past, the school has been sued only once due to problems caused by ice, but that . ae was lost by the plaintiff ause the court decided Buildings ankle. That happened a couple of years ago. Obviously it has been and still is a serious problem. Yes, the college is busy taking care of other things for the benefit of students and they do a great job of keeping the buildings clean. The sidewalks and parking lot need attention too. Students are entitled to be able to walk to class without risking injury. Having to walk on slippery sidewalks is not risk free. PROBLEM and Grounds were doing the best job possible under the circumstances. Mr. Witt stated that "if anyone has any suggestions, just identify the problem and come up with a solution, and if our budget permits, we will do the best we can," "My. mil a is safe With Sick ee ae ee to gether kicks from sending Alpena a warming trend and then sub-zero arctic winds. This causes build-up before we can deal with the last ve ~ doing a pretty good job Sieecnine ‘the campus bare." HEY YOU, WATCH YOUR STEP Watch your step, please. If you do not, you may end up with books and body sprawled on the ground, I mean ice. = ‘What I am talking about is the amount of ice on the sidewalks and in the parking lot. Perhaps you have not encountered it ‘yet, but Test assured you will. Just a couple of weeks ago I ‘was watching out of my classroom i window and saw not one, but two people slip and fall. To the people that fall it can be dangerous not to mention » embarrassing. No one wants to skid underneath someone else's feet t or shower the people around them t with books and papers. It would also be quite easy to break an arm ora leg. We could lookat it from a different perspective though- not every college can boost its students need ice skates to get to and from class. Alpena can! Slightly Descriptions Deceiving ou one of those who feel the descriptions presented in the college catalog?» Well, do not think that you are alone. There is growing concert among students pertaining to the course descriptions. Many students feel- a inaccurate picture is bein; presented, along with several unayailable courses. The concern that is reflected indicates that many students, after registration, are realizing that the course does not meet their expectations. Some of the courses they register for do not even exist. m5 Well, some answers have been revealed to help ease the minds of concerned students. According to. ACC’ counselor, Richard Counsellor, the college catalog must be viewed as a breif summary which highlights the main objective of each course. The course descriptions brief summary is also used as iene 3 transferrability. According to Mr. Counsellor a number of courses listed in the catalog have been placed on an inactive list.. Meaning that the inactive courses still exist, ‘but will only be offered if students generate demand for the course. The removal of all nonexisting courses will take lace when all — other corrections and modifications A WARM WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT A welcome. It comes in many burger, or sitting down with colleagues to root on our Lumberjacks basketball teams. But, in every case, a feeling of support and encouragement has certainly permeated the many contacts I have been fortunate to have with students and staff of the ACC community since a wayward Michiganer returned to his birthplace. Thanks...you have ; made me feel a part of something very good very quickly. With such commitments in mind, Iam convinced that we have a solid foundation to build a beautiful relationship upon for the coming years. Certainly, there will always be challenges, but with candor and open communications between each of us that make up this college community, we can ACC DAY In recognition of February as National Community College Month, ACC has proclaimed 4 ‘ Beginning at ll:00am and ending at 4:00pm, the lobby of the mall will be used: by ACC instructors | and administrators to present an exploritorium on ACC facilities. This year's exploritorium theme is "ACC, where Northeast Michigan goes to college". The purpose of this expo is to inform and: familiarize students, future students and citizens, about the many programs available to them at ACC, Under the supervision of Jerry President Newport tackle just seu sngshing and ‘come out a wi My a sincerest thanks for such a gracious and caring welcome to ACC, May we all travel the high road to great accomplishments now and in the future. AT THE MALL information pertaining to programs available at ACC. The drafting and d in. technical. instruction for. the. CAD/CAM computer programs. The Fitness Center will display Hee programs available at East Se departments recognized will be nursing, concrete tech, machine tool, auto body repairs, volunteer center, learning skills, educational talent search, upward bound, job placement, and financial aid. Each booth will provide up-to- date information. on each of the departments. Everyone is welcome of the college catalog are | Winder, this expo will give to attend this expo and extend their complete. - demonstrations and provide knowledge of ACC. A scheduled only if Circle K their-adgenda is the winter receives. more funds for this estival, awards night, Student Senate had its activit: graduation, and Spring first the year, Fling. meeting of January 19, 1988. Three clubs showed with representatives; Busties Club, Cirele K, and Concrete Club. These groups are very active with the student senate. Business Club is in the process of organizing a support group for single parents. Circle K is working on putting together a movie night this is to be on Febuary 9, Clubs are asked to participate by setting up a table display explaining their club. Students are welcome to come and meet ACC's new President and ask him some He pertaining to the colleg Tentatively, Trivial Pursuit will be in March. Also on * projects at ie student, whether its getting them involyed or~ improving One very important item they are working on is improving the parking lot light condition. They have been getting complaints ‘by numerous night students about not enough light, Student Senate aims their organization that truly cares about the student.