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Western Carolinian/August 24, 1982 .2. From The President This next school year, the Student Government of Western Carolina University has a job to do. We must fulfill to the best of our ability the promises made to the students, as well as be on the lookout for Bit) opportunities to improve life for the WCU student. A number of plans and ideas are already in the works lor this I all. To begin with, an experienced executive stall has been appointed, with the exception of a lew offices. Donald Myers will serve as presidential assistant. Donald has pros iously served a year in SG A as assistant comptroller, lee Cheek has been named Comptroller; lee is an experienced SGA person having previously served as Vice President. He will probably be the SGA's biggest asset due to his vast experience, lee will also be assisted by Curt Salisbury. Ken Port will serve as Director of Refrigerator Leasing, being assisted by Richard Torres; Ken is a business major with a good head for both business and politics. The judiciary offices offer the most experience with both officers having served in the SGA previously. Connie Robertson, who has served as Clerk of Courts, and David Kohn, who has served as attorney general, will be in the offices of Public Defender and Attorney General. It has not yet been decided which of the two positions they will hold, but both will be ready for the active Fall schedule of our court system. Also in the works is a new position in SGA which wil' be a judiciary assistant who assists both court officers and would- be able to sit in for either one in case of absence. The position still has to be brought before the Senate for approval. Ron Williams will serve in the office of Legal Assistance. Ron has a semester of experience already in this office. Sarah Calloway, an experienced senator and radio person will be serving as Clerk of Courts. Robert Allen, former radio station manager is the most likely candidate for Director of Public Information. The positions of executive secretary and judiciary secretary as yet are not filled, but a search is being made for experienced people. As for Vice President assistant and senate secretary, these positions will be filled pending recommendations from the new Vice President, Charles Bonnell. Combining.an experienced staff and an excellent working relationship with both the senate and the media sources, we will attempt to have better student representation and provide new and better services for the improvement of campus life. At the top of the priority list will be the positioning of responsible people on key campus wide committees. We will actively seek out people to fill these positions. We also hope interested people will feel free to come by the office and express their areas of interest. Another priority for the fall is the set-up of a workshop for the heads of clubs and organizations to meet with the comptroller and discuss the procedures for financial allocations. A final goal for the SGA in the earls tall is to set-up a so-called "Grievance Committee" for students who have any problems dealing with classroom situations. I his committee would be made up of both students and faculty members. Finally. 1 would like to welcome all students, new and otherwise to WCU. 1 would ask that you feel free to come by and inquire about SGA so as to get a better idea of what services we otter you, and perhaps see what way, you might he able to serve the students ol WCU. I he newspaper will present a more in-depth listing of SGA services in the near future for your information and convenience, but until that time here is a short description of the services offered by your government: President and Assistant: l.iason for the interest of the students to anyone concerned. Also carries out the duties of the executive offices and their services. Comptroller and Assistant: In charge of allocations of funds (from tuition and fees) to clubs and organizations that have an approved constitution, i.e. open to all WCU students as far as membership is concerned. Vice President and Assistant: Runs the senate; helps to make changes for general and specific improvement of student life through the passage of resolutions. Attorney General and Public Defender: Handle all court cases including traffic, superior and supreme courts. Governed by the Student Government Constitution. Refrigerator Leasing: In charge of leasing refrigerators to resident hall students. Public Information: In charge of all SGA news releases and updates of actions concerning both the executive and legislative branches of the SGA. Legal Assistant: In charge of helping students who are in trouble and referring them to the appropriate legal aid if necessary. Clerk of Courts: Aids the Judiciary rTicers. Secretaries: Carries out specific duties of this appointed area. 1 would finally like to thank Larry Hardin and the staff of the Carolinian for being concerned enough about the students to publish these few statements about our goals and services. Thanks, Blake! Brown Student Body President Ed. Note: Thanks for your kind words, Blake. We at the Carolinian look forward to working with you personally and with SGA in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect this next year. Free Enterprise? It appears that Western Carolina University, an institution supported by tax money, is trying to till its dormitories at the expense of local accommodation owners and feed these occupants at the expense of local restaurant owners. The tourists who are coming to the University and staying for various "conferences" are NOT deserving, needy old folks or welfare cases. They are tourists with above average incomes spending vacation dollars at the University instead of in local accommodations and restaurants. Because of the low rates charged by the Universitv for motel rooms and meals, these tourists ate being paid for by us. the taxpayers. The amount of harm this does to local businesses and to economic growth in Western North Carolina is tremendous. Tourism should result in income to the people of Western North Carolina. Instead, the tourists at the University are resulting in higher tax bills and less income for all of us. Sincerely. Paula Wilson Secretary Concerned Citizens for Free Enterprise Idealogy Should Not Lack Love The interview with the Brouwers was a job well done. I hope that it will help many of us to take the initiative and stand up against the type of ideology Mr. and Mrs. Brouwer believe. I attended a Christian high school, and very fortunately, my teachers taught that Christian love is limitless, and therefore to accept all human beings regardless of ethnic origin. Unfortunately, it seems that the Brouwers are so hung up on the "rules of living the right way" that they have forgotten to love. Ironically, Jesus would have been disappointed if he had been here to read "The Mountain Lakes Shopper" because it is definately lacking of genuine concern for all human beings. I hope that M r. and M rs. Brouwer will "see the light" eventually because learning to love and understand others is a gift God intended us all to have. Sincerely. Lorraine Beaver // shall be the policy of the Western Carolinian to print all letters which conform to the following conditions: 1. All letters must be type written or neatly hand written and double spaced. 2. All letters must be signed (even in letters requesting name to be withheld.) 3.All letters must be dated. 4. Obscene language may be censored at the Editor's option (which in most cases be done in the name of good journalism) 5. All letters must be in the Carolinian offices no later than Tuesday at 5 p.m. in order to be printed in that Thursday's edtiton. 6. All letters must be no longer than 3 typed pages, double spaced. ROTC Program At a time when some college programs seem to be suffering from declining enrollments, the Military Science curriculum and activities at Western are continually growing. The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) got its start on the WCU campus in 1976 as an extension of the program at Clemson University. Usually when a new ROTC is formed, it remains under the control of the parent program for five vears. Western's unit grew with such speed that we achieved maturity in only three years, and were granted host statis om tje fa;; pf 1979. According to Lieutenant Colonel Wilmot T. Riley, the Professor of Military Science at WCU, the ROTC program provides the opportunity for voung men and women to become officers in the US Army Reserve. The opportunity encompasses much more than commissioning as a officer upon graduation, however. As you progress through ROTC training, vou acquire the attributes of discipline, responsibility, self-motivation, dedication, success and pride in yourself and your unit. You can enter Western's Army ROIc program at almost any time during your college career and earn a commission. Instruction is divided into a basic course (freshman and sophomores) and an advanced course (juniors, senior, freshman, and sophomores who qualify for early commission). Those of you who have no prior military experience or training enroll in the Basic Military Science Course which covers an introduction to the ROTC program, the rationale and policy of national defense, basic first aid, land navigation, mountaineering, basic military skills and leadership application. You receive 4 credit hours for this Basic Military Science Course and have no military obligation. Those students who desire to continue in the ROTC program, or who have had prior honorable military service, junior ROTC in high school, or are members of the active reserve forces, may enter into the first year of the Advanced Military Science Course. Here we study and apply the techniques of tactical leadership training, military skills proficiency, problem analysis and decision making management planning and. organizational management. For this MS 111 level program you earn 6 credit hours, receive a $1000 stipend, and the priviledge of attending advanced camp. Advanced camp is a 6 week leadership exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina during the summer between the junior and senior years. Cadets receive approximately $600. room and board, and the best hands on training that the Army has to offer. Advanced camp intergrates all previous ROTC training and is designed to increase technical and tactical proficiency. Additionally, you earn 4 credit hours for successfully completion of camp. Upon return to WCU, you enter the last phase of the ROTC program, MS IV. Here we analyze professional ethics, military justice, responsibilities and priviledge"s of an officer, and we sharpen those platoon leader skills previously lerned. During this MS IV level program,you earn 6 credit hours and $ 1000. Upon completion yopu are commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in either the Active Army, the Army Reserve, or the North Carolina National Guard. Students awarded an Army ROTC Scholarship must agree to complete the requirements for a commission and accept that commission. Army ROTC scholarships pay all tuition, fees, books and equipment required for the academicarea of study. Additionally, the scholarship cadet receives $100 per month for 10 months of each year. In addition to the Military Science Curriculum, the Department of Military Science also sponsors several programs that are open to students with no military obligations, I he pershing Rifles is a precision drill team with the reputation as one of the finest drill units in the Southeast. The homecoming parade, civil events and local drill competition are events entered and sponsored by the Pershing Rifles. Annually the Pershing Rifles travel to New Orleans to march in the Mardi Gras Parade. Memers do not have to be enrolled in ROTC. The Rangers are an elite team of cadets interested in pursuing the study of specialized small unit tactics and techniques. Additionally, in-depth wilderness survival training is conducted along with orienteering and mountaineering techniques. The Color Guard is a group of volunteers whe represents the University at athletic events and ceremonies. Colorful uniforms and equipment are supplied to those individuals with the dedication to make the team. The Military Science Department, in cooperation with the Athletic Department, sponsors the intercollegiate Rifle Team which competes in Southern Conference and NCAA mtches. This is a fully-funded varsity sport at Western with instruction and coaching provided by Military Science Personnel. Marksmen are not required to participate in ROTC to be team members. Contact Major Ralph Jones or any of Western's Military Science Department cadre for help in tailoring a course of study to your particular needs. Take advantage of the opportunities Army ROTC has to offer. World News Update By ERIC SCHUTZ Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck have joined the Teamsters Union. Complaining about hot, dirty uniforms and abusive patrons, the actors and actresses who bring the cartoon characters to life at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, voted Wednesday to become part of the Brotherhood. A spokesman for the union said that seniority and respect were the main issues. They are actors, and they are professionals, and they deserve to be treated as such, said Carl Crosslin, business agent for the union. One visitor summed up the opinion of many when he said, "I'd hate to see Mickey Mouse walking around with a sign around his neck...." The Mexican peso continued its plunge in relation to the dollar this week as buyers paid as much as 130 pesos for one dollar. The Mexican government tried to contro the collapse by halting bank sales of dollars for a week but had to lift the ban when a black market emerged. Economists blamed speculators for the devalutation. "All the rich people who took their millions out of the country got away free. The people who are hurt are the small account holders." said one analyst. The pecos had been trading at a rate of 27 to 1 as recently as February. First Lady Nancy Reagan's father, Dr. Loyal Davis, died of congestive heart failure Thursday in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 86-year-old neurosurgeon died with Mrs. Reagan and his physician at his bedside. Dr. Davis, who adopted the First Lady when she was fourteen years old, was head of the department of surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. The White House announced that services will be held Friday in Phoenix with only family and close friends in attendance. In other news. President Reagan announced that the U.S. will limit the sale of weapons to Nationalist China. The move was seen as an effort to assuage Communist Chinese criticism of American Military aid to Taiwan. Although agreeing to the limitations, the president refused to set a date and insisted that America will not retreat from it The econonmy, the federal budget, and the Mideast continue to domate the news this week as Congress passed legislation aimed at alleviating massive deficits and the Palestine Liberation Organization began its pullout from Beirut, Lebanon. Late Thursday, Congress approved a three-year, $98.3 billion tax increase passage considered vital to President Reagan's program to control the record federal budget deficit for fiscal 1982. The measure, supported by a bipartisan coalition composed of moderate Republicans and Democrats, is expected to keep the deficit from exceeding $130 billion. Included in the bill are increases in the tax on cigarettes, airline tickets, and telephone service, as wellas the elimination of loopholes which benefit some businesses and wealthy individuals. 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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Western Carolina University
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• Date
  • Date original: 1982-08-24
  • Date digitized: 2018-11-19
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  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 22 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-08-24_Vol47_No01
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