Humanities Courses Are Good for Business By Kimberly Anastas Lynne Retford, who was in the business field for many years before she began teaching said that when hiring a prospective employee, she "looked for people with qualifications other than those of their technical expertise." Retford, a professor of humanities said, in a recent interview that she looked for a "broad-based education, good writing and verbal skills, and the ability to see the larger picture." Many students who are unfamiliar with humanities courses believe that they are unnecessary and a waste of time. According to Retford, "humanities classes allow you to take creative leaps, to problem-solve in a more imaginative, non-traditional way." Retford also said that • 4 ' 44, ti- 1987-88 Cheerleaders - From left Stephanie Little, Sheila Caskins, Ronda Graby, Erin Jablonski, and Deann Hess. United Parcel Service Part-time Employment Opportunities Available All Shifts Available Strenuous and challenging work available. Must be able to lift 70 lbs. For further information contact Lou Delmonico at 948-85 K EOE MX / 1 ~/i ie i Harrisburg, Pennsylvania $B.OO per hour and up 14fl'I tt*- Ao '0 Photo by Cindi Greenawalt humanities classes "give you the opportunity to learn a different set of skills, to think in a different way than more technically-based courses do." She said that at Capital College, where courses and set up on an inter disciplinary basis, there is much opportunity "to integrate a variety of disciplines, to analyze and then synthesize, to make connections which to [her] is the essence of thinking." In reference to literature, Retford said it's one of her ways of "experiencing life." She also said she has read certain books "which have shown [her] parts of [herself] which she never knew existed." Retford's advice to students who intentionally avoid humanities course is, in a word, don't! She said "even scientists and engineers have to present proposals, to compete for funding, Cheerleaders Debut During Buzz By Cindi Greenawalt Girls just want to have fun. That's the general consensus of opinion from the cheerleaders when asked why they joined the squad. Captain Sheila Caskins said cheerleading's good exercise and a good way, to relieve tension. Stephahie Little likes the in-' volvement in school activities and the opportunity provided to meet people, and it helps her to stay in shape. Caskins and Little, former cheerleaders, are responsible for teaching the squad new cheers. Other members are Deann Hess, Erin Jablonski, Denise Lasco, and Angie Dill. They made their debut during Autumn Buzz weekend at the soccer game. 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While obtaining her bachelor's degree in Spanish and French from Rutger's Unversity, Retford spent her junior year abroad in France, studying at the Sorbonne and the University of Tours. Then after working in business for two years after graduation, she attended the University of Oregon and earned her doctorate in Spanish and French literature. Retford is presently teaching European Novels, Spanish, and Western Traditions I. Next semester she will be teaching French Conversation, Western Traditions I and Magical Realism. for the Great American Smoke-Out, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19. They will attend a booth by the Lion's Den to attempt to monitor participation in the Smoke-Out. Presently, the squad has no fac ulty advisor. Scott Henry, basketball coach, arranges transportation for them to two away games. The squad is seek ing la permanent faculty advisor. Any faculty interested may contact Duane Crider, coordinator of Athletics and Recreation Operations in the Capital Union Building (CUB), or Caskins at 948-6333. The squad is also seeking male cheerleaders. Any men interested in join- Mg the squad should contact either Cas kins or Little at 948-6333. The squad anticipates creating school spirit and seeing everyone at all the games.