• Format
  • Publications (documents)
• Type
  • Text
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Identifier
  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-10-07_Vol47_No07_02

:i *'. aO Letters 11 \hall he the policy of the Western ( arolinian to print all letters (\pace permitting) which conform to the following conditions: 1. All letters must he typewritten or neatly handwritten and double spaced. 2. I // letters must he signed (even in letters requesting name to he withheld). 3. Ill letters must be dated. 4. Obscene language may be censored at the Editor's option. 5. All letters must be in the Carolinian offices no later than Monday at 5 p.m. in order to be printed in that iThursday's edition. 6. All letters must he no longer than 2 typed pages, double spaced. Idea Of Time Dear Editor, The idea of Time is conceptualized as consisting of three aspects: past, present and future. If time were an infinite ocean, and there was one wave upon it, the crest of the wave would be the point at which the "present moment" would become actualized. That is to say, that this is how the paradox of the present is created, as being an unchanging form (the point of the crest) yet c reated by constantlty moving water (this is because it is the energy of the wave form which is passing through stationary water, verses the ac tual displacement of water with the waves' motion through it). It is within this continuous present moment that we live our lives. And it is precisely because of my experience with precognition (dream), that I have been forced to grapple with the old free will vs. determinism debate. It is then first necessary to accept that the passage of time is illusory. There is no time passing and nothing has ever been devised which can measure a "flow of time". A clock or similar device can be set at a certain level, half as fast or twice as fast, so to speak, but isn't measuring the passing of anything, and at best is only an example of time's relative nature, itself. From here it was a long hard step to the realization that "precognition" just because of this same principle, doesn't exist. This is because there is no "time difference" between when a precognitive dream occurs and when it is "actualized" in reality (precognitive dreams as such, may have "lead times" of days, weeks, months or even years). Just as I have written before (Western Carolinian, July 22nd) man using his intelligence creates order out of seemingly random chaos, and that by such an understanding of this process is enabled to focus or structure the energy everywhere around him. In fact it could be said that perhaps biologically we have evolved just for this purpose. It is here that perhaps because of our structuring that (paraphrasing Kurt Godel) if the future is already there, then there is some sense in which our free will is an illusion. So it is that our living planef has come to think for itself, with every individual evolving a present dependent upon a past over which he can have no control. It is as Kurt Godel said, "There is no contradiction between free will and knowing in advance precisely what one will do. If one knows oneself completely then this is the situation. One does not do the opposite of what one wants." It is the same for us all. But perhaps this is one way in which an understanding of our nature is in one sense to be free of it. by Tim N . Repulsion Dear Thief, When 1 first discovered you had entered my home and had taken something of mine, my hate allowed me to characterize you as a snivelling, goose-livered thing with the mentality of a pack rat. Later, I thought about you and an overwhelming sense of pity kept flooding my gates, not for me however, but for you. It occurred to me that you think lowly of your person. Low indeed! You allow yourself to dwell in the general coccyx area of "Malacoda," the devilish leader of the 5th bolgia of the Eighth Circle of Dante's Inferno. You prohibit the belief in yourself as anything other than a loathesome creature (You prove this by your inability to respect others). You continue to generate self-repulsion simply because you refuse to acknowledge any degree of competence (in yourself) as a mature person, thus, vou resign yourself to being a vacuous sticker dwelling at the tail end of the hopeless. You, thief, are to be pitied. Note: Stolen - Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder Model No. RX-5200; Serial No. OFANA 08678 -- Reward for the return or information leading to the return of the above item. Box 520, Cullowhee, N.C. Bill Hendon Dear Editor, I have had the opportunity to be closely associated with Congressman Bill Hendon for the last three or four months, concerning my Social Security Disability cessation. He had done everything a Congressman could do to help me, including his staff in both Washington and Asheville. 1 feel that he and his staff have gone beyond their duty but he thinks not. If 1 could tell every voter in the Eleventh District personally I could say it much better than 1 can write. I would like for Bill Hendon to have a chance to finish some work that he has started for all the people in his district. I don't think anyone could be closer associated with the people than Bill has. I really like his common sense approach. He deserves our support in the coming election. Sincerely, Brownie L. McPeters Western Carolinian/October 7, 1982 £ On Campus With The Catamount Yearbook This visiting sheiks from I — Saudi Arabia were spotted on campus last week by Catamount Photo Editor Mark Haskett. The reasons for the fantastically wealthy oil moguls' visit was unclear, but it was rumored to be somehow connected with Greek Week activities. Watch this space weekly for more sneak previews from the 1983 CATAMOUNT YEARBOOK. Guest Editorial everyone feel like they're being "reprogammed" with the same old material. A humanitarian plea: strive to retain your individuality, no matter the cost. While everyone should enjoy belonging to some group or organization, or try to work effectively toward deadlines, or maintain schedules, it should not be at the cost of losing your own identity. Perform to your best ability; do the absolute best you can in life; push it to the limit. But don't go beyond that limit. Let's not become clones or machines—we're all too valuable as human beings. Af faRBMTLY ITS A N£W ?LAH TO piScouraGe^S <TuPENTS F£OM<* F/4RK/A1G THEIR. CARS Of\| CAMPUS. by Darrell Beck Most everyone leads a hectic, fast-paced life these days. The demands of punctuality, keeping with schedules, day-to-day routines, and meeting certain expectations, is highly strenuous. It is essential that each person function to the best of his ability, in an attempt to keep things in order. We must function with an almost mechanical efficiency. However, in all the flurry to keep the routine going, to meet appointments, or to sustain the performance level, we have almost overlooked the fact that we cannot always perform at that high rate of mechanical perfection. We are not machines—yet we are often forced to act like them. We don't always have enough time to be fallible or imperfect—or human. This is not only physically and psychologically dangerous—it is dehumanizing. The system that all people must conform to frequently reduces us to nothing more than small, non-distinct parts of itself. People are squeezed into categories or groups or organizations in which they are often forced to look or act or dress or think alike—and sometimes not even be aware of it! A lot of people begin to look like clones of each other-unfortunately, even here at WCU, this is true. WCU has many rules of conformity. Particularly concerning absenses: three unexcused absenses per semester are allowed; beyond that, one's grades will suffer; persons must bring written evidence from the proper individual in order to verify excused absenses; ect., etc.. etc. We all know the routine; it is programmed into us the first day of classes, each semester. Actually, once in four or five years would be enough. I'm not knocking the system. On the contrary, there are uncounted good reasons for such rules. But let's not be so anxious to establish them to the point of making Typesetters Meeting Monday, Oct. 11th 7:00 p.m. Carolinian Offices College Bookstores Are Not The Same Anymore Campus Digest News Service College bookstores just aren't what they used to be. They're better. Once thought to be just a place to buy books, paper and pencils at the start of each semester, college stores today are expanding their inventory in an effort to make students regular customers. Many of the major college stores across the country now carry anything from sporting goods to calculators, makeup and personal items to record albums, candy to clothing. That's in addition to all the ihings you would expect to be able to buy there as well—books, calendars, school supplies, art and enginerring supplies. Part ol the reason lor the change in inventories is that college stores want to become more important to students. Students often have a large amount of disposable income. The managers of college stores are competing for the student's business with all kinds of specialty and department stores. The more variety of items the college stores can offer when a student comes in to buy his books, the more money they will make. But more important is the likelihood that the student will return for more purchases throughout the semester. Most college stores are right on or near campus, so they have an advantage in location over their town counterparts. Students travel past their store sometimes many times a day going to and from classes. So the more merchandise the store can use to entice the students to stop by between classes, the better. Students appreciate the services of fered by most larger college bookstores, also. Being able to cash a check, mail letters, buy school supplies, check out current reading material, as well as buy magazines, newspapers, albums, snacks, health and beauty aids, sporting goods, gifts, and much more all in one place is extremely convenient. After all, students are often rushed for time just like any other consumer, so one-stop shopping is appealing to them. The National Association of College Stores, which most college bookstores are a member of, is helping managers of the college bookstores become one-stop shops. Emphasis is placed on a larger variety of goods accessible to students, with a wider range of services offered at the bookstores. SGA REPORTS by Pat Carmody Concerning the questions of two weeks ago, I would like to say that the basketball tickets were and still are on a first come first served basis to all students who want tickes. Last semester SGA took a committee to the administration and moved that the tickets be available on a first come first serve basis. This was done to give everyone an equal opportunity to go to the games, rather than having to miss every other game because your last name didn't fall into the particular bracket for that week. After all, there is a limited amount of seating due to fire regulations. The parking situation is an issue that can only be handled by the Administration and Traffic and Security. Any student can take a proposal to SGA or to Frank Blackman concerning ideas of how to improve the situation. The Student Government Association needs to know the needs and wants of how the students feel this problem should be dealt with. SGA currently has a committee working with Frank Blackman, Head of Traffic and Security, to try and solve some of the frantic parking problems. Anyone wishing to make a proposal of how to improve our traffic problems, can do it through SGA or directly through Mr. Blackman. Traffic and Security and SGA have been working together to increase the lighting and security between Stillwell and the Library. Some concerned students brought it to SGA's attention that some lights are desperately needed between Stillwell and the new Library. After talking with Blake Brown and Frank Blackman. Head of Traffic and Security, Mr. Blackman contacted the physical plant and they said a flood light or some other type of lighting would be put up. In the mean time, Traffic and Security has cut the lights on in the bottom of Stillwell, which helps in lighting this area and secruity patrols have been increased in this area. If you have any type of problem, our policy has been stated best to resolve the problem or go through the appropriate channels. SGA is always open to suggestions. Nancy Tut's Christmas Shop Dillsboro, N.C. (Next to Jarrett House) Hours 10-7 Daily Sunday 1-7 ^irsTBaptisFChur^ of Sylva Invites you to join our growing college group and Bible Study and worship each Sunday. Round-Trip Transportation provided from 3 points on campus »:15 Circle Scott Dorm (for Scott, Walker. Leatherwood .nd Helder) . MS Harrill parkin* lot (for Harrill, Albright »nd Benton) »:35 front of Buchanan (for Buchanan, Madison, Roberttoll, ■nd Reynolds) Find Out About Our Adopt-A-Student Program Dr. John T. Bunn, Pastor Mr. Bardette Robinson-Mbi. »f Education ••Hone 586-2095 Weather Report: Wetness? Temperatures for the past week from the Earth Sciences Department Weather Station atop the Natural Sciences Building: WEEKEND WEATHER A low pressure area over the midwest, associated with a coldfront should bring increasing cloudiness tonight and tomorrow. Showers should be expected for tomorrow. Another area of storms over the Pacific northwest is dumping rain, sleet, hail, and snowfall there now and may produce rain for us by Sunday evening. Temperatures will remain about as they have been for the past few days. Thursday 9-30-82 Friday 10-1-82 Saturday 10-2-82 Sunday I0-.V82 Monday KM-82 Tuesday IO-5-K2 Wednesday 10-6-82 HI I.OW 77 48 78 51 84 49 81 51 78 56 84 58 80 59 ******************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Vi Price with College I.D. J » Balsam Rd., Waynesville, NC — * Yesterday's • Friday — College Night I 25 • Draft T *********************^ ************** 452-2510 * **•*•********»>

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.

• Creator
  • Western Carolina University
• Format
  • Publications (documents)
• Type
  • Text
• Date
  • Date original: 1982-10-07
  • Date digitized: 2018-11-19
• Extent
  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 12 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Source Collection
  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
• Identifier
  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-10-07_Vol47_No07
• Repository
  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library