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Lice Epidemic Only Rumors, Officials Say The spraying of several residence hall rooms for lice apparently has some students alarmed despite school officials claims that there is no real, serious problem. "Most of the spraying is preven tative in nature, there is no great danger, it’s just irritating a few students,” said Dr. Bruce Lyon, dean of student services. “I don’t think we WWGCAdds 'Oldies'Hour By BETH BARROW After waiting since the end of Fall quarter for a increase in power from 168 watts to 950 watts, and suffering through the agony of countless dif ficulties in getting an effective anten na for the station, things are moving much better now for WWGC. As of Feb. 22, the album FM is now able to serve the campus and neighboring communities within a new 30 mile radius. And they are do ing it with some new and better pro grams, according to Marie Chapman and Jeff Styles of the station. A couple of extra programs have been added since last quarter. One is an hour long oldies program. Remember When”, that is aim! every Friday night at 9:00 p.m., hosted by Marie Chapman. Another is “Saturday Night lave", a live music show which airs from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday nights. In addition to musical programs, starting sometime within the next couple of weeks, WWGC will have a two minute Public Safety Information Report every day. It will be aired at 2:30 p.m. Jeff Styles, program director for the station, commented "There has been a big increase of student interest and a lot more requests from new _ */COLLEGE I D .-APPOINTMENTS— created not copied qoo iQAi WALK INS r 1 832-1961 I WELCOME O WNER - DENISE MUSE I Braiding Specialists 60S Ntwnan St. Carrollton SAVE OHHI STYLE H UP TO *25 OFF! 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We have a waiting list of people who want to be D.J.s." Marie Chapman, Station Manager, says "more effort has been put into college and campus affairs, and we are working a lot closer with offices on campus. Styles and Chapman both mention ed, "WWGC will be on the air for a 12 or 14 hour day during spring break. We hope you'll listen to us. ” Several students commented on the station. Not all of the comments were optimistic views. Tony Phillips, a Freshman, commented, "I heard it this morning in Z-6. They talk too much.” Also Ricky Surett, a Freshman, ad mitted, "I knew it was on but always listen to Z-93 or 96-Rock. ” Some students remained neutral when speaking of the station. Nikki Griffeth, a Sophomore, said. "1 knew it was on but haven’t listened yet.” While Dawn Tighe, a Freshman, said, "Some of it’s a little weird, but I guess it’s o k. ” Brian Martin, a Junior, com mented, “I’ve listened to it, but can hardly pick it up.” And Brett Steiner, a Freshman said, “I knew they were So far Winter quarter, Strozier has been sprayed twice and Bowdon and Watson once. Fall quarter, Roberts and Strozier were both sprayed once. Whenever the infirmary diagnoses a case involving lice, they notify residence life. Plant operations of ficials are then sent out to spray the student’s particular room, including on but they sound the same. They have a little too much talking. ” There were some students who seemed to express positive views though. Dale Karr, a Sophomore, ex clauned, "It sound great! ” And Kevin Ballard, a Freshman said, “They’re playing better music, or music I can identify with.” Michelle Shackellford, a Freshman, remarked, "1 was just listening to it. The play my kind of music.” ‘ReaganomicsNot an Overnight Cure By DEBBIE GODBEE The next two years will be crucial to the success of President Ronald Reagan’s “supply-side” economic recovery plan, better known as "Reaganomics,” according to Dr. G. Thomas Sav, assistant professor of economics at West Georgia College. “You can’t kill it yet, because it’s a long-run economic growth policy,” not one designed to have immediate major effects on the present situa tion,” Sav said. “Supply-side" economics is a reac tion to the last decade of high interest rates, increased unemployment and decreased productivity; work and savings were taxed while the govern ment subsidized non-work such as leisure, unemployment and retire ment. Reagan’s controversial tax cuts are actually the “center piece” of the plan; “if you want more of something you tax it less, and if you want less of something you subsidize it less,” Sav said. By reducing tax rates, “you make working less costly, and this in duces individuals to work longer hours and reduce absenteeism. Moreover, it increases the cost of pre bedding. The restrooms are also sprayed and the hallways are sometimes fogged. , Lice is a parasite varying in length from one-sixteenth to one-sixth of an inch. Two species infect men. The head and body lice of many are dif ferent varieties of the same species. All of the complaints by students have been for the crab lice. Crab lice usually cling to the hairs in the armpits or the crotch. They can also be found in the eyebrows and beard. They seldom move about, but remain attatched by clinging to the hairs with crablike claws, and live off human blood. Crab lice can be spread easily and it is usually through sexual contact says Almon. However, they can also be transmitted from commode seats, old sofas and beds, and dirty laundry, he said. Contrary to some belief, crab lice is not a form of veneral disease. Almon said the infirmary has nothing to prevent the transmittal of lice but they do have a drug called Kwell cream, which can usually clear it up in one treatment, he said. sent consumption and induces in dividuals to save more.” “The tax cuts are relatively more beneficial to the rich in the short-run, but everyone will benefit in the long run, some more than others,” the assistant professor said. If the economy is stimulated, the increase in work should lead to an increase in output; however, Sav questions whether the tax cuts will stimulate work and therefore reduce unemploy ment because, he said, there are mix ed conclusions to be drawn from the theoretical basis for the plan. "The merits ot the ‘supply-side’ economics prescriptions should be weighed against the social goal to get a more equitable income distribution and provide for the needy,” Sav said. “Inflation has already fallen, and I think we can expect a lower rate of in flation in 1982, possibly eight percent and lower; the U.S. could be coming out of a recession in mid-1982. ” “Reaganomics” also includes a reduction in government spending. “If you reduce taxes but don’t reduce spending, you’ll generate a deficit.” Although there has been a lot of con troversy over the 1982 deficit, Sav said there is “no evidence to indicate that large deficits are inflationary, but rather the deficits which persist over a long period of time.” These tend to crowd out other programs, including private investment. Wheels Club Forms Friendships By ANNE WALLACE “Wheels” is the name of a social club that was organized a couple of years ago at West Georgia to help commuting students feel more at home on campus. Asa social club it failed. The commuting students spent too much time on the road to attend club meetings. And yet, before it collapsed as a club, according to Dr. Ann Phillips, a counselor of student services who first had the idea of the club, Wheels evolv ed into a carpool service that matched students who had routes and schedules that would permit car sharing arrangements. The carpools have succeeded. Furthermore, many of the drivers and riders in these daily motorings to “Swell Stuff” Personalized & Otherwise Shoestrings Qk Hoar s, stars Variety alligators, ice Qf \uccj Styles Ngr 25 styles to choose Frames j fh Ribbons Personalized U Hair, neck, or plain vlw- Rt* belts, etc... MS also Barrettes Mugs A large selection plain, decorated or personalized Belts and N „ kTi(|B buckles Neck Ties \ XY / separates _ ancl Buckles: 5.50 Cumber bund /yy\ Strips: 2.00 DRUG^fep^”^’ Where Shopping is Fun! THE WEST GEORGIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3,1982 ——^o^™^— —— I A local food store makes it known it has plenty of “school supplies” to get I ■you through the rest of the quarter. (Photo by Edwards). ; ‘‘it "’lullin' mr “Reaganomics:” “You can’t kill it yet, because it’s a long-run economic growth policy” —Dr. G. Thomas Sav, assistant professor of economics at West Georgia. The president has also drawn con troversy over his cuts in many social programs and increases in military allocations. “The rationale for that is that it’s the social programs which provide the disincentive to work; sub sidizing individuals to remain idle in society is not desirable. ” Sav, who is in his third year of teaching at West Georgia, is co-editor of the college’s 1982 edition of the Studies in Social Science journal. The Carrollton, say they have formed firm friendships from the transportation sharing. Thus, even the social intent of the original Wheels has continued to roll along. “The money I save carpooling is not nearly as important as the friendships I have formed,” said Maria Gonzales, a Lithia Springs High School teacher who carpools to a night class on the West Georgia campus. Gail Harper, 19-year-old redhaired sophomore from Douglasville, said that she and her co-rider try to sign up for the same classes so they can discuss their notes on the long rides. “I feel like my grades have improv ed since we started carpooling,” said Gail. “And it’s pleasant studying with a friend.” issue will be devoted to the “supply side” economic recovery plan and will be available in June. Prior to coming to West Georgia, Sav was employed as an economist with the Applied Economics Group, National Engineering Laboratory, National Bureau of Standards (1973-74 and 1977-79), and the Cost-Benefit Analysis Branch, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (1975-77). Some carpool riders said they like the security that comes from being in a car with other people. A coed named Cindy told of a trip in which her car broke down on a deserted section of I -20. “Debbie knew how to raise the hood and Gayle decided it was safe for the three of us to accept a ride with a gentleman to the exit where they had parked their cars. If I had been alone, I would have been terrified,” she said. Dr. Ann Phillips reminds students that Wheels, as a carpool service, is still in business. “For anyone interested in carpool ing, Wheels application forms are available in most hallways or can be picked up at room 134 in Mandeville Hall.” Frosh Continued from page I West Georgia is, and it will get the friend interested. “This is our best help in recruiting. Students do a very good job of recruiting for the college,” Bickers said. There should be a rise in incoming freshmen next fall, which once again means dorms will be crowded, classes will be full, and the campus will be overflowing with students. Drugs Continued from page 1 the protection of the patient. The pattern which leads to addic tion was graphically explained by former addict, Joanie, 50 year old mother of two, who now works with Whisnant at the hospital. “First (the addict) learns the drug will change his mood. Then he learns that he can control the drug and that it will always work. Then he begins to rely on the drug to make him feel safe and secure. He begins to an ticipate the mood swing associated with the drug. He has set the path for addiction. He stops coping (with stress) and uses the drug instead. He develops a sense of belonging with the drug. Finally he reaches the point where his tolerance is so big the drug simply stops working for him,” she said. Both stressed that alcoholism and drug addiction are diseases of denial, so even at this point the addict will not admit his or her addiction. 3