'Opus' organizes under co-editors Senior Sheryl Kornoelje and J u n i o r Brion Brooks will co-edit the Opus, announces Nancy Taylor, chairman of the S t u d e n t Communications Media Committee. Opus is Hope's literary magazine. The position became vacant earlier this fall when editor-elect Paul Daniels resigned the post. Five applicants, John Peachey, Brion Brooks, Sheryl Kornoelje, Ann Marie Rezelman and Mike Norris, filed papers of interest with the SCMC who then conducted half-hour interviews considering each person's qualifications in such a r e a s as editorial and leadership abilities, business experience, responsibility, reliability and an ability to keep cool when deadlines near and staff problems arise. All five were "well qualified," according to Taylor. In fact, the committee was able to choose "the best from the good"—something which doesn't occur too often, she said. Taylor was so impressed with the quality of applicant t u r n o u t t h a t a f t e r the decision-making process had been completed, she said, "Dr. Westphal {Opus advisor) and* I both felt strongly t h a t we couldn't wait until next spring to do it all over again." Brooks, whose career goal is in editing and publishing, and Kornoelje, who served on the Opus staff last year, feel that t h e r e will be certain a d v a n t a g e s and disadv a n t a g e s with their dual editorial role. "We'll be able to increase our output, get a b e t t e r exchange of ideas and get the little things done easier." T h e only problem they foresee is in communication-keep-
ing in touch with what the other is doing. Their first task as new Opus editors will be selection of submitted works. "This year we want a b e t t e r cross-section of w r i t e r s more variety of people and interests," says Kornoelje. "It seems as if all we have had in the past are English and a r t majors." S t u d e n t s interested in submitting w o r k s for publication in the magazine, may place them in Opus boxes found in the Kletz, Lubbers (English d e p a r t m e n t ) and Phelps lobby from now until early next month, the pair says. Submissions should be identified by s t u d e n t number only, with all written items typed double-spaced on SVz x 11" paper. Individual artwork will be accepted this year, too, points out the new editors. S t u d e n t s interested in criticizing and analyzing submitted works should contact either Brooks or Kornoelje. There are no requirem e n t s only a r e q u e s t that they have had at least one course in practical criticism. Opus holds literary readings each month throughout the year in which both s t u d e n t s and faculty read pieces of literature. This year, according to Brooks and Kornoelje, they are going to be different as the readings will now be based on selected themes. The first reading takes place Monday at 9 p.m. in the Pit with a Halloween t h e m e . To fit the occasion, works by E d g a r Allan Poe will be featured. Lynn Raffety and Merold Westphal, Opus advisors, have been organizing the reading during t h e transitional period.
College celebretee Dow opening
Hope's music department was represented by the Chapel Choir and the Orchestra at the dedication of the Dow Center last Friday afternoon. Members of the Orchestra are pictured here providing music for a modern dance presentation by the dance department. Dr. Robert Ritsema, professor of music, was director
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VOLUME NO. 91 - ISSUE 7
*95,000 spectrometer changes Hope into regional headquarters The delivery of a new Varian FT-80A nuclear magnetic resonance s p e c t r o m e t e r , having a value of $95,000. places Hope among a select number of universities in its ability to serve the rapidly growing analytical needs of local and regional scientists. According to Dr. Michael P. Doyle, chairman of the department of chemistry and director of the nuclear magnetic resonance laboratory, Hope is the only fouryear college in this country to possess such sophisticated instrumentation. To assist in teaching and introduce s t u d e n t s in the HollandGrand Rapids area to nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, a proposal was made last November to the Science Foundation to purchase the s p e c t r o m e t e r . The proposal, which was co-written by Calvin College and Grand Valley S t a t e Colleges in addition to local industrial firms Parke-Davis and Chemtron, was accepted in March and makes Hope the regional headq u a r t e r s for the nuclear magnetic resonance s p e c t r o m e t e r . The m a j o r funding was from the National Science Foundation which contributed $55,000. A cost reduc-
tion from the manufacturer en abled a $15,000 gift from ParkeDavis to cover the rest. T h e newly acquired instrument is c o m p u t e r controlled and will provide analysis for nearly 50 non-
radioactive chemical nuclei. In addition, the new instrument will have a substantial impact on research and development in diverse a r e a s of chemical and biochemical invest igations.
Christian perspective of mental illness discussed "She Would Not Eat the P e a s Christianity and the Experience of Mental Illness" is the title of the discussion Jack Ridl will lead tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt faculty lounge. Assuming sufficient support, according to senior Conrad Strauch, this event will be followed by the creation of a more s t r u c t u r e d organization of stud e n t s interested in religion. He is among a small group of senior religion m a j o r s who had met periodically before organizing this event.
From a Christian perspective, what should you do if a relative or friend becomes mentally ill? Ridl disclosed that this will be among the topics he will cover in a short talk on the subject. When people are mentally ill, he says, they may seem irrational or incapable of understanding such simple Christian concepts as forgiveness. Ridl will relate how this can be dealt with. Much of the lime is to be given to discussion, and Ridl will present a list of s u g g e s t e d topics to foster participation.
Board considers apartments as Zwemer closes
and Maxine DeBruyn, lecturer in dance, choreographed the "Chichester Psalms" by Leonard Bernstein. Alumni, parents, and friends of the college crowded the gymnasium and students lined the encircling track as faculty members in the f u l l panoply of their academic garb filed in for the ceremonial.
Spurred by an announcement that Zwemer Hall will not be available a f t e r this year, t h e Board of T r u s t e e s during their Homecoming weekend meetings tackled t h e problem of alternative housing plans. The 66-year-old building, which is owned by W e s t e r n Theological Seminary, presently houses 83 m e n - 7 1 from Hope and 12 from t h e seminary. Looking into both t e m p o r a r y and long t e r m possibilities, the Board has considered leasing an a p a r t m e n t complex on the corner of Columbia and Ninth St. and utilizing additional cottages for next fall. The long-term goals include the construction of an a p a r t m e n t building similar to Brumler, according to P r e s i d e n t Gordon J . Van Wylen. The a n c / i o r h a s learned t h a t the seminary plans to demolish Zwemer and construct a larger building in its place. Dr. I. John Hessilink, seminary president, declined comment pending t h e informing of t h e institution's constituency.
Recognized musicians perform; joint concert postponed Glenda Maurice, a mezzo soprano, and Stephanie Brown, pianist a r e among recitals scheduled by t h e music d e p a r t m e n t and cultural affairs. The joint concert of Symphonette and Chapel Choir, planned for Sunday, has been postponed until Nov. 19, as has Alan Davis's recital been cancelled until a later date. Maurice, an assistant professor of voice at t h e University of S o u t h e r n California, is best known for her opera and oratorio singing t h r o u g h o u t t h e United States. H e r p r o g r a m begins tonight a t 8 p.m. in D i m n e n t Chapel and includes pieces by Richard S t r a u s s and Gabriel Gaure, an aria by Donizetti, a song cycle by Poulenc, and a piece by Rachmanioff.
Maurice will also give a m a s t e r s class tomorrow in Wichers auditorium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hope s t u d e n t s will perform. On Thursday, Brown will give a recital in Wichers auditorium a t 8 p.m. Brown's talents have been recognized throughout the count r y . She has appeared to acclaim as soloist with the St. Louis, Seattle, Flagstaff, and Detroit Symphonies and won the Young A r t i s t s International Auditions in 1976. Brown's recital program includes Sonata No. 8 in A-flat Major by Cesar Franck, Sonata in A Minor, D.784hy F r a n z Schubert, and a sonata by Bela Bartok. All t h e s e events a r e f r e e of charge and open to the public.
Queen Jill Nihart and King Steve Peachey reigned over this year's Homecoming festivities. They were dubbed royalty during halftime at the football game last Saturday. The Homecoming court consisted of Leigh DeWolf, Kathy Button, Beth Knecht, Jenni Liggett, Jeanne Moore, Kim Proos, Scott Harlow, Todd DeYoung, Keith Korver, Steve Prediger, Kent Suchecki, and Carl Toren.