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WHO KEEPS THE SHINE ON CAMPUS by Elisa Smith While many of us spent our summer traveling, resting, or visiting friends and family, members of Spelman's Physical Plant formerly known as Buildings and Grounds, spent the summer painting rooms and stripping floors in the residence halls to prepare for our return. "Summers are really hectic. Since we don’t go in the rooms during the regular school year, we try to do a complete renovation of the dormitories during the summer," said John Bowden, Director of Physical Plant since 1973. The Physical Plant at Spelman College consists of about 60 people. Their year- round jobs involve the upkeep or residential, academic and administrative buildings. "This job requires a lot of unnoticed work, but we have a dedicated crew who enjoy their work, by and large," said Mr. Bowden. Although the maintenance technicians work two shifts (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), many have to work overtime in order to keep up the campus adequately. To remedy this shortage, Mr. Bowden says the Physical Plant is "trying to establish a 7-day custodial service for the dormitories." Ms. Dorcas Wood, an alumna of Spelman and assistant director of Physical Plant Department, has already noticed changes. She feels that "the morale of the employees has improved and the department is a little more organized." She also said when she was a student, security was a part of the Physical Plant. Spelman students recognize the hard work and appreciate the staff's devotion. Physical Plant, we salute you for an outstanding job. Mr. John Bowden and Ms. Dorcas Wood EDITORIALS Jesse Jackson: Is He Just There, or Does He Really Care? As Nelson Mandela embarked on his twelve- day, eight city U.S. tour, a great American hero planned his debut in the city of New York. While Mayor David Dinkins declared June 17-23, 'Nelson Mandela Week', the Reverend Jesse Jackson was planning to present himself to the American public...again. What was Jackson’s purpose? Was he really interested in helping promote Nelson Mandela or was he trying to promote himself? Is he preparing us for another Presidential campaign? Sophomore Tarshia Garrett feels that 'it is good he [Jesse Jackson] is becoming more visible in the public eye.' However, was he using Mandela to do that? The July 2, 1990 issue of Time magazine rates Jackson as being 'at the top of the list‘ of American politicians taking advantage of Mandela's presence and attempting to upstage him, and from pictures in various magazines and newspapers, Jackson was doing just that. Jesse Jackson had a way of getting into camera range along every point of Mandela's New York route. However, Jackson had to do that in order to be recognized for the help he provided after New York based Harlem rally organizers spoiled his plans to be added to the list of speakers at Mandela's reception. Evidently, Jackson really does care. He spoke to Hassan Hussan and made it possible for American women and children to be freed, but, the question still remains, 'Could Jackson have been doing something for his race, for his people, instead of venturing to other lands?' Freshman Vera Jordan replies, 'Jackson has done a lot for his people and people in general. I think he cares a lot about them, but he is trying to involve himself in too many causes.' Is Jackson attempting to be Jesus Christ? The Saviour of all people? He has been one of the foremost leaders of our times and I am sure that the American people will continue to support him no matter how often we see him or what he does. Jackson has been directly connected to many solved problems and answered questions dealing with our people. Because of that, the man should get the respect and support he deserves regardless to how often his face is flashed in the camera, or across the screen. AIR FORCE ROTC MAY BE IN YOUR FUTURE EVEN IF IT’S NOTON YOUR CAMPUS. There are some colleges and universities where Air Force ROTC is not offered... Which doesn’t mean it’s not available. Call or visit the Air Force ROTC detach ment listed and ask about the “crosstown pro gram. All the benefits could still be yours: eligibility for two- through four-year scholarship programs ... the lead ership development opportunities ... the officer’s com mission when you graduate ... and more. Call CAPT CHERYL GREER 894-7379 Leadership Excellence Starts Here Page 2