SPORTS. In fall sport action, Harding athletic teams did well in sweeping the events with championship wins in every sport. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. East German officials have suggested a remarkable array of reforms: free elections and proposed laws on a free press. Details have not been offered. Nation Hurricane Hugo was expected to strike the Eastern seaboard late T .hursday night. Hugo has killed at least 25 people. Billy Graham arrived in Little Rock Thursday to begin his weeklong Crusade beginning Sunday evening at 6 p.m. John Michael Cox was apprehended Tuesday in White County. He is being charged on three counts of capital murder. United States representative Tommy Robinson will be speaking in the Benson Auditorium Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Harding's School of Business has been awarded the state and re - gional award for the best consulting case study for 1988 by the Small Business Administration. 32 Endless Memories 65 YEARS AT HARDING UNIVERSITY MURPHEY'S LAW. Michael Martin Murphy performed to a packed Benson this fall. Murphey's music blended traditionalism with contemporary elements. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. ON YOUR MARK. Freshman Titan pledge Shannon Howell prepares to do battle in front of the Student Center during the annual Titan vs. Kappa Tau "Red Rover" game on Silly Day between the two pledging groups. - Photo by Wayne Westerholm. Changes in pledging fare well A restructured pledge week is coming to a close today after exhausting freshmen and transfers alike with induction activities. This year's pledging activities have received a lot of attention and some scrutiny concerning the enforcement of state hazing laws. While many of the induction activities have been changed, most of the reactions of those pledging have been the same. "I don't really enjoy getting up at 5:45 in the morning, but I do like getting to know the members and other pledges better, " said Paula Peebles, a Ko Jo Kai pledge. Many of the activities required pledges to be awake a little earlier than some were accustomed. "The week has been embarrassing at times, but it has really been fun. I'm totally worn out, though," said Ke - vin Goldman, a TNT pledge. While many students were a textbook example of pure exhaustion, some were continually asking for more. "The week really hasn't been that bad," said Donna Chapman, a Zeta Rho pledge. "I think the week is easier than other years, but it has still brought me closer to the girls already in the club." While there have been mixed physical feelings among those pledging, the overwhelming majority enjoyed the week. When asked about the week, Kelly Jeffrey, a Delta Gamma Rho pledge, said, "I'm tired, but I have loved the week. I really feel closer to the club." The week also held a lot of surprises and new experiences. "It has been interesting," said Lori Srnka, a Sigma Phil Mu pledge. "I have nev - er asked a guy out before." While this year's pledges had their first experience with a Harding pledge week, many of those already in clubs were experiencing something new. There were some complaints of not being able to make pledges experience some of the "induction tradition" that were found to be in violation of state law, but most clubs cooperated with the changes. While the week exhausted many pledges, some of those that were club members found induction activities just as tiring. "Making people do things to get in the club gets old real quick," said Scott Miller , a member of Titans. The week does seem to have accomplished its purpose. Most pledges have found stronger friendships, and even the ability to re - member a member's name in time of crisis. Mary Beth Christian, a Ju Go Ju pledge, summed the week up by saying, " It has been the single most eventful week of the semester." Mark Hodges
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