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Western Carolinia Volume 46 Number 38

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  • Editorial 3 Western Carolinian/July 29, 1982 Free Country/Free Press Larry Hardin For those unaware of it, this is the last edition of our summer publications. Throughout the summer controversies have surfaced that must now be put on the back burner. However, we do plan to keep an eye on what is going on durning the break and give our readers an update irj our fall edition. One such controversy is that of the administration and local business contenting with the Umstead Act. There has been talk from both sides concernine possible court action. This is the kind of story an editor watches with excitement (for it does make good copy) and with a certain amount of caution. As it was stated by one administrator, we at the Carolinian do not want to be caught up in any court actions between the university and the local business. This is very true; however, the Carolinian will report the facts and it is our highest intention to report them with accuracy. This is a matter of principle, for all newpapers and for me personally. To whom, for whom, and toward whom the facts apply is not the creation of this paper, we simply report facts to our readers as best we are able. Of course there is an exception to this (there always seems to be exceptions ) which newspapers have long had in the biased opinion area, our editorial comments.These are individual opinions and just that. In that I do not believe in the censorship of ideas or opinions I am sure this will influence what is printed on the editorial page in the upcoming year. What an individual thinks is just that- what the individual thinks. Part of what I am trying to express is that the Carolinian is a newspaper in a free country with a free press and having a free press is a wonderful freedom we enjoy as Americans. The right to print the truth without fear of reprisal from any source is a must in a free society. I also understand that a level of responibility goes hand in hand with this freedom. 1 also believe that tl we do not use our rights as Ameriacans to the fullest these rights will diminish; perhaps like the saying, " if you don't use it you lose it " best sums up this thought. The Carolinian does plan to use this American right and to its fullest. As far as the letters coming in, 1 believe they have been light so far; however, I feel this will change in the fall. Writing a letter to the editor is the space where students and non-students can have their ideas and opinions made know. This does include those ideals and opinions that may not be " nice " concerning the Carolinian and what we do around here. 1 do not doubt there are individuals that differ with the Carolinian in perspective and will be vocal in expressing the difference. Another area of thought 1 want to bring out deals with the accuracy of information given to the Carolinian. It is our intention to present the facts, and sometimes what is stated must be validated. If someone is not giving accurate information to the Carolinian that too is a fact I personally encourage this in the writers and expect it of them. 1 am not saying to anyone beware, 1 am simply saying to everyone that we are trying to report the facts and that at times the facts must be validated. Let me see if 1 have all these loose ends tied up. The Carolinian will report the facts and express opinions in the exercise of an American right called freedom of the press. Letters as well as editorial comments will not be censored (another exception: the use of unnecessary profanity is not considered with high regard around the Carolinian and will in all likelihood not be printed). Because the thoughts expressed are controversial or because 1 personally do not agree with them will have no bearing upon whether or not they make it to press. Lastly, the Carolinian does look to print accurate information and we do our best to do so. Oh well, I do hope these ideas concerning Carolinian policy meet with the approval of our readers and give some folks something to think over. I also hope that everyone has a good break...see you in the fall. a Hungry Mother" Explained Charles Sosnik Does the name "Hungry Mother" offend you? Does it have sexual connotations? Is it degrading to all females? Do pigs fly? Is your mind in the gutter, or what? If the name "Hungry Mother" does offend you, is it possible that you are merely projecting your own degrading connotations into the innocent name of an honest and legitamate small business? Certain people in the administration find the name of Jean Sabo's business offensive to their extremely high sense of ethics. It was reported one big wheel in the physical plant even told his employees something to the effect of his not seeing physical plant trucks parked in the Hungry Mother parking lot... or else! How could such an evil connotation be derived from such a simple name? Can it be that evil minds infer evil things? Jean Sabo runs a good, honest business. She uses only the highest quality foods, and she serves an excellent product. Jean Sabo is also one of the nicest people one could ever want to meet. It is my contention that the harassment that Jean has suffered is unnecessary, unfair, and should be stopped at once. Allow me to continue further. The name "Hungry Mother" is derived from the name of a state park in Smyth County, Virginia. It seems that an Indian raiding party crossed the Southwest mountains of Virginia and destroyed several settlements on the New River, some 25 miles south of what is now Hungry Mother Park. One of the pioneers killed in the massacre was the husband of Molly Marley. She and her small child, alone with other women and children, were taken to an Indian's camp which was located in Tazewell County to the north. Soon after that, Molly Marley escaped with her child. After eating only berries for many days, Molly collapsed. The child, cold and hungry, wandered down a creek and onto the doorsteps of a house. On the brink of starvation, the baby was only able to say one thing. He said, "Hungry...mother, hungry." A search party was formed and the mother was found dead. The stream along which the baby crawled was named Hungry Mother Creek, and Hungry Mother Park took its name from the creek.... It is simply amazing to me that such a big deal could be made by certain University personnel over a name such as this. There is one test in psychology that we are all familiar with. It is a test in which ink blots are placed in front of a patient. The patient is then asked to analyze these blotches and tell a psychologist what he sees. The ink blots are all simply blots, with no intended meaning. The patient "projects" his own fears, guilt, and feelings into his interpretation of these blots. Could it be that the name "Hungry Mother" is merely an effective ink blot test, and that certain citizens are succeeding in projecting their own feelings into this name? 1 wonder. HT9P *~?e y you can keep your W t^*j3& head *n aH *h*s confusion, qU^VES y°u Jus* d°n't understand the situation. -Anonymous Jack the Dipper Ice Cream Largest Variety Of Flavors In Western North Carolina Sundaes Hot Fudgecake Cones Shakes Splits Hwv. 107 586-9441 U.S. Foreign Policy Needs To Be Re-examined Jim Buchanan With attention focused elsewhere in the world, President Reagan told Congress Tuesday that El Salvador had made "tangible progress" in the human rights arena, and was eligible to continue reciev ing $366.4 million in aid from the U.S. While the administration report was being sent to Congress, the Senate voted to ask Reagan whether or not efforts have been made by the government of El Salvador to investigate the murders of four churchwomen, two agricultural advisors, and the disappearance of a free-lance journalist. The vote on these questions was 95-2. The administration report, which was signed by Secretary of State George P. Shultz, was attacked by Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, who was author of the certification requirement. Dodd called the report a "sham", and stated that it gave a "green light" to the El Salvador government to continue their long list of abuses The time has come to reexamine the whys and hows of our involvement in El Salvador. The basic answer is, of course, to stop the spread of communism in Central America Why do we want to stop the spread of communism? Because communist regimes are noted for their totalitarianism and repressiveness, and their refusal to grant basic human rights. So why should we back a regime that is just as opressive'.' Our founding fathers would be ashamed of what is going on in the current administration. Once Reagan has made up his mind (or his mind is made up for him), it seems that he won't change it, regardless of the circumstances. We are losing the trust of our allies at an alarming rate because of some of his policies: the decision to try to block the Siberian pipeline, our incoherent mideast policy, and our intervention in El Salvador may cost us dearly in the future. The supposed reasons for intervening in the affairs of any foreign country is to protect the citi/ens of that country and "American interests " These interests are almost always commercial. As an American and a patriot, 1 feel the time has come to put a stop to hiding behind the dogma of battling communism to protect the interests ot massive international corporations. The fact that six key members of the Reagan administration were employees of Bechtel, an international corporation controlled \rab money, does little to redeem i President in my eyes. The policy of interference in the affairs ofother countries to protect our dollars, and not their citizens, is one of proven failure. Iran is a prime example of this. We are buying time for the present, not for the future. A Public Service Of Your University Health Service Lightning Lightning, the awesome spectacle produced as the result of an electrical discharge from the bottom of an negatively charged cloud, can and does kill people who happen to be in its path of descent. Some 150-300 such deaths occur annually in the United States alone. All of us have heard tales of how lightning killed someone, and unfortunately, many people believe that a lightning-struck person will automatically die. Thunderstorms with the lightning that accompanies them occur frequently here in the mountains on summer afternoons. When a person is struck by lightning, current (anywhere from 12,00 to 200.00 amperes) travels to earth in 1 100 to / 1000 of a second. The charge may pass through the victim and into the ground or it may jump \n area from 10 feet to over 100 yards to another person standing nearby. If the lightning charge is very strong, the immediate effect is cessation of both respiration and heartbeat. Injury may be caused by the effects of violent muscular contractions that throw the victim a considerable distance from the point of impact. You can expect to find the person unconscious with skin burns where the current entered and exited. These burns have a characteristic spidery appearance. Check to see whether the person is breathing and feel for the cartoid pulse beside the "Adams's Apple" in the neck. Any person experienced in CPR (cardiac pulmonary resuscitation) will know how to handle a situation such as this. Some victims have responded, and were brought back to life even when resuscitation was started as late as 3° minutes after they were struck. The general rule is the earlier vour start CPR the better the chances of recoverv. Once the victim begins to respond, she/he should be brought to the hospital for complete evaluation and treatment. This also applies to victims who did not lose consciousness. Most lightning victims do not remember what happened and some cannot speak or see. Paralysis is common. Most of these findings are temporary but all symptoms need a physician's followup. Victims of lightning are obviously not only the victims of the elements, but they are also at the mercy of the persons present at the scene of the accident. If you are not already well- versed in the managemant of CPR, and you would like to learn how, call Student Health Services (Infirmary) 227-7430 and leave your name and number. Your ability to perform CPR can be life-saving. Of course prevention is always worth a pound of cure. Take shelter with the first signs of a thunderstorm. Don't underestimate the speed with which a thunderstorm can approach. Wind is nofa good indicator of how fast the storm is approaching. Keep away from any tree that stands above the others in a grove or which stands alone in a clearing. If trees an your only shelter, remain in a thick grove of young trees. If i storm overtakes you while you are in a field, make yourself les? of a target by squatting down. A ditch or gully can be a gooi cover. Water especially is a bad place to be in a storm becausi water conducts electricitv well. B- ••^^^^1 ^r ..^aarfaaw A«£*gu^;*~' -j&hn 1 E^^aW •'^■ol ^^ifl ^^^ . 4ttfl Kb *f^ i 1 BBK^BB] m BaaaMr^Q^^aH ESP*' BB^kL. • ~* .^r - ■ ^} Bat -«B ^v^-7ii""^**%1 HldnHK 1 . t, *• fl Western Carolinian | Editor in Chief Larry Hardin Business Manager Jim Stewart Associate Editor/Design Jim Buchanan Features Editor/ Ad Design Charles Sosnik Illustrator Susan Sadler Production Annette Sykes, Gregg Adams, Susie Nelson.Sheri Bedsole, Mary Ellem Fleming Photographer Tim Schutz Writers MJ Schutz, Mary Ellen Fleming Bill Collins, Charlene Moses, J Shultz, Darrell Beck, Joey Miller, Becky Adams, Eric Schutz Circulation Supervisor Jim McCrae Faculty Advisor Dr. Gerald Schwartz
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