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5 Western Carolinian/September 23. 1982 Resolutions Discussed SGA Jumps Into A ction by Kay Arrowwood The Student Senate of Western Carolina University met Monday, September 20, in the Hinds University Cent er. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by the President ol the Student Senate,Charles Bonnell. 1 he roll was called; twenty-nine senators were present and eight senators were absent. The minutes of the September 13, 1982, meeting were read by the Senate Secretary Diane Singleton. Old business was discussed next. The discussion was ' opened with Senate Resolution (SR) 960. This resolution, sponsored by the Executive Officer of the SGA, resolves to form an office ot Judiciary Assistant for an indefinite period. SR 960 was introduced on 9 7 82 and passed on 9 20 82 by a majont\ rule. I he next SR to come up lor vote was SR 962. Sponsored bv the Executive Office, SR 962 resolves to approve the Vice ( Presidential appointment ol Lloyd Hocutt, Jr, to the Board ot Directors ol last Minute Productions I he resolution was introduced on 9 13 82. Ihe Student Senate passed the resolution by a majority vote. 1 he last Senate Resolution to be voted on was SR 963. I his resolution was an act to improve the Traffic Court Justices for the Fall Semester of 1982. The resolution was passed and the Traffic Court Justices are Larry Conrad, Chief Justice; Campbell Haig, Roger Spears, Stan Fromberger, John Black, and Victor Costello. The final item discussed in old business was a veto statement given by the President of the Student Body, Blake Brown. This statement concerned the veto of SR 955. Senate Resolution 955, sponsored by Senator Mark Delk, states that a better communication system be set up between the Student Senate and the Student Body. It resolves that this be done by instigating a publication similar to the U.S. Government Congressional Record. Moreover, #955 states this record shall apply to all appointed officials with the exception of justices, shall be published after every meeting of the Student Senate^shall be written and compiled into yearly volumes by the Senate Secretary, and shall be made available to the Western Carolinian, WWCU, and any other media source who requests a copy. The Senate Resolution was introduced last year and vetoed by President of Student Government Association Gary Long on 4 20 82. In the September 13th meeting of the Student Senate the resolution was brought up for reconsideration by Senator Delk. At the September 20th meeting. Senator I im McBride objected to Senator Delk bringing up the resolution in the 9 13 meeting. By rule. Senator McBride cannot object to something that took place in a meeting that has already been adjourned. This fact was overlooked by President Bonnell in the 9 20 meeting. Because of the error in technicality. Senate Resolution 955 was "killed" when Brown vetoed it a second time. I hus, old business was finished and the discussion of new business began. Ihe discussion was opened with a reading of the flection Results by the Senate Secretary. The move to approve the election results was made and seconded and the new senators were sworn in. I he new senators are: Albright G. Derrick Roberts; Buchanan PageNorns; Helder Susan Strahs and Marcy Belohlavek; I eatherwood Mark I Delk and Christopher D. Fare; Scott Robin Eli/abeth Allen, Claire Angelique Garrard, John Mikell Gentry and Richard Brett Lawson; Benton James Weber; Harrill Ed Phillips and Randy Vestal; Madison Mark Allan Buffamoyer; Reynolds Mark Allen Conrad; Robertson Dan Brown; Walker Jennifer Moore and Velina Stoltenborg. The next item on the agenda was SR 966. The resolution, read at this meeting for the first time resolves to reduce the percentages of the profits that are received by certain employees of the Western Carolinian. A vote was taken and the resolution was sent to the Rules Committee. A report will be given on the committee's findings at the next meeting. The final item was announcements by President Bonnell. New senators were asked to meet with Bonnell. Senators were told that committee appointments will be made this week and that a political class was being held and those who wish to sign-up could see Lee Cheek. The move was made to adjourn the meeting and the move was seconded. The Student Senate was adjourned at approxiamately 5:37 pm. Obesity Big Problem In U.S. Overweight is the number one nutrition problem in our country. Most studies estimate at least 30 per cent of adult Americans to be overweight. Because of increased awareness of the connection between excess weight and numerous health problems, many people are seeking a way to lose weight. Americans currently spend over 10 billion dollars on "fad" and "crash" diets trying to improve their health, when in actuality most of these diets result in rapid loss and regaining of weight while also posing real dangers to a person's health. Some of the most dangerous diets are those that are less than 800 calories per day. Such diets usually are too low in carbohydrates. Recent estimates set the minimum amount of carbohydrates needed by adults to be not less than 500 calories. Low carbohydrate diets are universally condemned by health professionals as hazardous because they: raise blood uric acid (disposing a person to gout), lower blood potassium (causing irregular heartbeats), and increases loss of sodium (causing dehydration). Such diets also cause the body to produce ketones as waste products. This raises the activity the acidity of the blood and puts a great amount of stress on the kidneys to get rid of the excess acid. Low carbohydrate diets thus aggravate kidney problems. They also are associated with fatigue, blood pressure abnormalities and elevated blood cholesterol (a factor linked with heart disease). Another type of dieting that has become quite popular is that of fasting and "protein-sparing fasts. "The so-called "protein-sparing" diets and diet preparations "high in protein" are often made with collagen or gelatin, both of which come from animal hide, tendon, bone, and similar materials. None of these contain all eight of the essential amino acids needed by human body to build and U Best Catamount In Carolina 55 VOICE Is Active There are 3.636 elderly folks living in Jackson County. Many have need of inendship and transportation from someone who cares. Would you like to be a trained VOICE volunteer? VOICE (Volunteers in Concern tor the Elderly) is a program of the Home Supportive Services, a vital part of the C.J. Harris Community Hospital Home Health Service Agency VOICE is actively seekingand in need of volunteers to serve the homebound elderly of Jackson County. Special training is provided tor all volunteers. Ihe next training -.ession is scheduled for Friday evening, September 24. trom 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the Community Services Building in Sylva. This training Nession will cover the psychological aspects ol aging, the role of the volunteer as a friend, the mechnaics ot helping people in wheelchairs and walkers, as well at the repair body tissue. Some products are fortified with essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, but most are nutritionally incomplete. Regardless of the quality of the protein in the diet, when calories are severely restricted, the dietary amino acids, cannot be utilized and the body's lean tisue is broken down. The major disadvantage to fasting is the wasting of lean body tissue. These tissues include not only muscles in the limbs, but also the heart muscle and organ tissue. Some people believe that fasting cleanses the system. However what actually happens is that fasting burdens the system with an accumulation of waste products from the breakdown of needed body tissues. In addition to the problems above the low carbohydrate diets, the low, low calorie diets (less than 800 calories) often cause magraine headaches, dizziness, and severe anamia. Diets known to be low carbohydrate and/or low calorie, low protein that are likely to contribute to the problems listed above include: Air Force Diet, Alpha II Ultra Diet, Atkins Diet, Calories Don't Count Diet, Cambridge Diet. Drinking Man's Diet. Grapefruit and Egg Diet. Mayo Diet, Scarsdale Diet, Ski Team Diet, Stillman Diet. It is important for people who are overweight to lose their extra pounds and there is a safe way to do it. A person should eat foods from each of the four food groups every day: milk, meat-protein, fruit-vegetable, bread-cereal. The crucial step in weight loss is to control the amounts eaten of each food and to avoid sugar, sweet desserts and drinks, fats, oils, and fried foods. Regular excercise will burn calories and greatly aid in weight loss. Any campus club, group, organization or residence hall may enter a float in the Homecoming Parade in order to express school spirit and to be eligible to win a $50 prize. The floats will be judged by a panel of faculty and ILaVST minute PRODUCTIONS Vil Billards Tourney Thurs. Sept. 23 7-9 p.m. In the game room of the U.C. Prizes to be given away necessary communication skills needed to work with the hearing and visually impaired. The Home Health Service Agency works with 150- 175 elderly homebound folks per month, and VOICE volunteers share vitally m this service. The need is great for more volunteers to help with these elderly in getting to medical appointments, assisting with gorcery shopping, and always for friendly visiting. Anyone, 18 years of age or over, who has the time and is available to help as a volunteer is encouraged to call Kathy Pieper, VOICE Volunteer Coordinator at 586- 8941 ext. 404, for an application and interview. Trained volunteers who provide travel :or medical and gracery transportation may receive travel reimbursement, and all trained volunteers are protected under an insurance program. Brotherhood, Unity Alpha Phi Alpha, founded December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ethica/New York, has opened its fraternity arms to Western Carolina University. Not only was Alpha Phi Alpha the first black fraternity to ever organize here at WCU, but they are also the first black greeks to evei obtain a fraternity house. The house, which was built in the iate 30's or early 40's. is owned and leased by Arnold Ashe, who has renovated and remodeled the house tailor-made for the members. The fraternity consists of nine brothers with officers: President Johnny Garret, Vice-Presideni-David Garret. Secretary-Warren Waller, Treasurer-Eric Barnes (also house manager). Chief Chairperson-William Pierce, Assistant Chairperson-Stephen Scott, External Business Manager- Robin Richardson, and Step Master-Carroll Allen. If you are unfamiliar with what a Step Master is, then you're not alone. This person makes sure that the "step show" goes just as planned. The step show is a long aMdition among black fraternities nationally. The brothers express their unity as one through the movements which are constantly together. The brothers feel very strongly abouth the step show for it reflects all inner feelings of each and every brother. (If you have never seen a step show you're really missing a unique experience). Brotherhood and unity are key words when describing Alpha Phi Alph s, for these two attributes are as highly stressed now as when they were founded. By the way. Alpha Phi Alpha was founded nationally because there were seven black men who desired a more intimate, brotherly relationship than the classes permitted or provided. Coincidentaily. the Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was founded at Western Carolina on May 7, 1977, and exactly five years later on May 7, 1982 the brothers received their first frat house. Members now reside in the historic home's four large bedrooms, three baths, dining room, obersized basement, which is used as the party room ( the most essential room in any fraternity house ) and a kitchen. Along with other fraternites here on campus. Alpha s have just recently selected their new sweethearts, which are called "Yellow Roses." Those chosen are Debra Bryson, Tonya Bryson, Freda Clark, Tara Ellison, Sandra Fleming, Angela Glenn, Cindy Hampton. Susanne Hermeiin, Kathy Scott, Lorna Stanfield, Melissa Thompson, Angela Watlington. Ruby Wheller (not part of the soap "Texas"), and Agnes Zigbuo. It appears as though the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity shall have a prosperous year with its many new items worthy of recognition, and will assuredly continue to do so. Like their Alma Mater states "First of all. Servants of all. We shall transcend all." The Alpha Phi Alpha House On Old Cullowhee 107 Photo by Tim Schutz staff. The'floats will be judged on the theme "The Best Little Catamount in Carolina." To enter, sign up at the University Center Offices Monday thru Friday from 8 am until 5 pm. Floats will meet behind the Baptist Church at 9:30 am on the day on the parade, Saturday, September 23. • The Tropical Shop • 816 Dellwood Rd. • Waynesville, N.C. 28786 >^ Phone 452-4117 : Largest selection of fish : and acquatic plants in WNC ; Leah's Reef {Formerly The Beef N Reef) Seafood And the fixings to go with it If we do .it have it. we'll order it! Open 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mon - Sat. 586-9614 *wrt to «oo»ion Supply at Cop* Owk. Fun Things Happ^r tag Come on in and check it bar Monday night men's night. Football on 50" TV Screen Happy Hour 4-7 Bikini Contest Starting Tuesday nighT Sept 23 thru Oct. 28 |adies, night For Girls 18 and over 7.9 ladies only Beginning 8 p.m. Door prizes We serve gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, import*** and domestic beer. Main Street, Waynesville

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: 1982-09-23
  • Date digitized: 2018-11-19
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  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 14 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.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-09-23_Vol47_No05
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library