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Entertainment Western Carolinian/ZVoyember 11, 1982 submitted by Judy Swan Have you seen a lot of people standing on street eorners lately'.' Most likely they are the 1-ast Minute Productions Producers and committee members I mentioned a few weeks ago that Last Minute Productions was conducting polls in order to find out what type ot entertainment the students want, well that's what these people are doing. Each producer has a certain area and time period in which he she will stand and question student pass-er-byers. The questionaire itself pertains to possible upcoming events, for example, the Dallas Cowboys basketball game with proceeds going to Cystic-Fibrosis Association. Ihe questions relate to attitudes about this game. How much would you pay for admissions'etc... Some other questions are Would you participate in a tournament foi the chance to play against them? Ihese polls are very helplul to us With the information taken from the polls we can come up with a percentage of students that would possibly attend the IA4T MINUTE PRODUCTIONS LMP Notes e\ ent. We can also determine whether producingan event would even be feasible. If the majority of responses to an event is negative, then there is no point in producing it because the students will not attend. We are trying to get student feedback. So if you have any suggestions or questions tell or ask us. We are always willing to help in any way possible. We also need the student feedback. We cannot provide the entertainment you want if we do not know what you would like to see So. if you get approached by any of these people your cooperation would be greatly appreciated. We are doing it for you. the student. The events for the upcoming week include the movie Outland in Hoey on Nov 12 Wednesday, Nov. 17, Mike Cross will be in Hoey at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale in the I C. administration offices. It's going to be an excellent show that you don't want to miss. Finally, the Colorado Ski I rip is lull. There is a waiting list though, for more information, contact Roy at the IMP office. Have a nice weekend Fate Of The Earth" On Reserve by Ashley Osment 'The Fate of the Earth," by Jonathan Schell (Alfred A. Knopf.1982) is on reserve at Hunter Library for any students who wish to read it. It provides a very clear, well- thought analysis of the nuclear dilemma. The book has been widely acclaimed, according to Newsweek, "standing starkly apart from the bumper crop of books on The Bomb," and has also been referred to by others as the "new Bible of our time." Divided into three sections. "Ihe Fate of the Earth" which focuses upon the direct consequences that can be expected in the event of a nuclear war. This first subdivision, entitled "A Republic of Insects and Grass," offers the history and science •of nuclear weapons and then moves into a more "personal" account of nuclear arms. With a step-by-step analysis of our growing tendency toward destruction and of the destruction itself, Schell outlines in detail the physical suffering that nuclear war threatens to inflict en masse upon the body of the human race. As Schell relentlessly cites the dire possibilities- cancer-causing radiation fallout, severe and widespread epidemics (nurtured by human and animal corpses strewn throughout a devastated terrain on which radiation-immune insects thrive), the cooling of the earth's atmosphere as loss of vegetation increases the surface reflectivity of the earth, a partially destroyed ozone layer, threatening increased cell mutation, delayed cell division, skin cancer. painful blindness, vitamin I) raised to toxic levels in mammals and the breakdown of DNA in crops; the "outright slaughter on all targeted continents of most human and other living things by the initial nuclear radiation, the fireballs, the thermal pulses, the blast waves the mass fires and the fallout from the explosion "-- he acknowledges the uncertainty of these specific effects. However he does not lack persuasion in stating that "toleration of uncertainty is the path of life, and the demand toward certainty is the path toward death." By death, Schell refers to extinction of the human species through nucleai war. By nuclear war. he mean! finality, dispelling the myth thai there can be a "limited"nuclear war. In "Ihe Second Death," the next subdivision. Schell offers meaning to the concepts of peace, liberty, and the actual worth of human beings, as well *as to the "unconcept" of extinction. Writing that "nuclear peril transcends the rivalry between the present superpowers," Schell essentially demands that the reader sec that it is not merely peace that will save the earth. A politically unstable world that docs not rejoice together and publicly acknowledge the worth of all human beings and the necessity of their survival cannot keep up politically with what threatens us scientifically. We must realize the permanence of universal technology and base our political foundations upon this realization. Delving into the psychology of extinction, Schell logically sets aside the argument that protects liberty, or any other human concept, at the expense ol extinction. Indeed, he writes that "to speak ot sacrificing the species lor the sake of one of these benefits, involves one in the absurdity of wanting to destroy something in order to preserve one ol its parts, as it one were to burn down a house in an attempt to redecorate the liv ing room, or to kill someone to improve his character." It is notable that Schell condemns not a "they" who is proliferating nuclear weapons and a "we" who ignores the actions of the "they". His appeal never stops short ot approaching the reader himself as a direct participant in the nuclear condition who has the human responsibility to first see, and then to respond, to our predicament. Lack of response inevitably places all of us in that generation "that holds the earth hostage to nuclear destruction" and "holds a gun to the head of its own children." Schell offers "The Second Death" two choices that the world can possibly make. One is to dismai tie; the other is to die. In the third subdivision, "The Choice," he reaches his most radical position in suggesting how we can avoid death. Schell attacks the political arrangements that are inherent in the nuclear condition with reasonable and well-constructed criticism. He writes, "The world's political arrangements, which now aim at providing some accoutrements of life but fail to lift a finger to save life itself, are in drastic need of replacement." The primary urgent requirement of the whole species," is ignored by our political leaders, i.e. government, that this institution of leadership is tailing us. Ihe governments of the world are what Schell refers to as "sovereignties." Ihe sovereign state, he writes, is a "state that enjoys the right and the power to go to war in defense or pursuit of its interests." lt is elementary that nuclear bombs are available, and in the event of war between sovereign states, will be used, to facilitate the wars of nations. Schell begins to reveal the folly in that nuclear weapons have been placed in the hands of military control to be used in the traditional military sense that they can be used as "instruments of violence as instruments of policy." The sole policy of a nuclear bomb is death. Nuclear weapons are self-defeating to any employer because they universally destroy or lead to universal destruction. The point that Schell is making becomes apparent. Technology now transcends traditional military structures, and in turn, the political structures that these military structures protect. We are futilely attempting to live in two worlds~"the nuclear, scientific world and the pre-nuclear military and political one." Acknowledging his "extreme" position, Schell writes, "The political arrangements that keep us on the edge of annihilation are deemed as 'moderate,' and are found to be 'respectable,' whereas new arrangements which might enable us to draw a few steps back from the brink, are called 'extreme' or 'radical'." Schell pretends not to have the political genius to set forth a specific plan for a politically revised world. He arrives only at the basic principle The Little Theatre Presents Buried Child When a young man returns to his roots and finds that no one in his family remembers him, some long- buried secrets are gradually unearthed. "Buried Child," the 1979 Pulitzer Prize play by Sam Shepard, will be presented by the department of Speech and Theatre Arts of Western Carolina University, Nov. 15-20. Shepard was recently named by Time magazine as "the most ambitious and powerful dramatist in the U.S." A startling, humorous play that cuts to, and through, the heart of America, "Buried Child," is set in a decaying farmhouse in the American middle west. The degenerate condition of the house is reflected by the family who inhabits it. Dodge, played by Donald L. Loeffler, head of WCU's department of Speech and Theatre Arts and last year's guest artist as Weller in "The Gin Game." sits on a sofa watching the television in an atmosphere of mystery, menance and doom. His wife, Halie is played by Pam Edwards, a senior theater arts major. She speaks of a series of demented children as we are introduced to her two middle-aged sons, played by Jeff Sauer and Robert Rahaim, both of Cullowhee. Into this setting of the unexpected and unusual, comes a young supposed-to-be grandson, played by Errol Stewart, and his girlfriend, played by Linda Strahan. Through a series of bizarre, enigmatic actions, an attempt is made to uncover the family's horrific past. The play is directed by Jim Epperson, with set and lighting design by James Wood. "Buried Child "is WCU's entry in the American College Theatre Festival. The actors, actresses and crew members hope to be chosen to perform in a national festival in the spring of 1983 at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington. Curtain time for the performances is 7:30 p.m. in the I ittle Theatre. Tickets are $3 for adults. $2 for students and senior citizens and $1 for children. For reservations telephone 227-7365. The box office opens Nov. 10. jr CAP Center Counseling Presents an outing to CUMBERLAND ISLAND, GEORGIA December 17-23 Go South Over Christmas Break A Personal Growth Wilderness Outing $80.00 Call 227-7170 or come by 108 Bird Registration Deadline -December 1,1982 LW1W 4 1 6 2 1 3 5 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 10 8 11 9 12 10 17 11 21 12 18 13 23 14 26 15 25 16 22 17 27 18 30 19 33 20 34 21 31 22 32 23 • 24 29 25 36 26 37 27 40 28 35 29 38 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 28 36 15 37 • 38 *w 35 Love Me Tomorrow/Chicago Truely/Lionel Ritchie Up Where We Belong/Jennifer Warnes/Joe* Cocker Look Of Love/ABC Pressure/Billy Joel Southern Cross/Crosby, Stills & Nash American Heartbeat/Survivor New World Man/Rush On The Wings Ot Love/Jeffrey Osborne State Of Independence/Donna Summer Shadows Of The Night/Pat Benetar Man Eater/Hall & Oafes Get Closer/Linda Ronstadt Muscles/Diana Ross Mickey/Tom Basil Be My Lady/Jefferson Starship I Know There's Something Going On/Frida Destination Unknown/Missing Persons Missing You/Dan Fogelberg Whatcha Gonna Do/Chilliwack Hand To Hold Onto/John Cougar Africa /Toto Cool Magic/Steve Miller If s Raining Agaln/Supertramp There She Goes Again/Marshall Crenshaw Baby Come To Me/Parti Austin & James Ingram Let*s Go Danclng/Kool & The Gang Down Under/Men At Work Used To Be/Charlene 8c Stevie Wonder Sole Survivor/Asia Cant Hurry Love/Phil Collins Two Less Lonely People/Air Supply My Forever Mine/Motels What About Me/Moving Pictures Do You Remember/Kim Carnes As Far As I'm Concemed/Alessi Shakln'/Eddie Money You Got Lucky/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ADDS: Memory/Barry Manilow Space Age Love Song/A Flock Of Seagulls Right Before Your Eyes/America I Do/J. Geils I Gotta Try/Michael McDonald The Other Guy/Little River Band The Girl Is Mine/Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney Valerle/Stevie Winwood Week of Nov. 9, 1982 Chris Faw/Music Director that the sole successful deterrent is knowledge, lt is knowledge as the "full emotional, intellectural. spiritual, and visceral understanding of the meaning of extinction," and knowledge that realizes the crucial need of the world to be able to effectively employ a political means This Week THURSDAY It a.m. "Solutions to the Nuclear Arms Race" keynote address by John Isaacs, legislative director for the Council for a Livable World, Hoey Auditorium. 2 p.m. "Solutions to the Nuclear Arms Race" dialogue sessions. Hoey Auditorium. 3:30 & 7 p.m. Film: "Stagecoach." Jackson County Public Library, free. 7 p.m. "Solutions to the Nuclear Arms Race" final session. Hoey Auditorium. 8 p.m. University Chorus concert. Recital Hall. Music- English Bldg, free. FRIDAY 8 a.m.-5 pm Special 1983 Spring Semester registration for faculty and staff who are currently enrolled in a WCU course. Registar's Office. 1 & 2 p.m. Colloquium lecture: "Microcomputers in Geography and Planning" by Ole Gade, Department of Community Planning and Geography, Appalachian State University, 236 Stillwell Building. 3 p.m. Academic Affairs Committee meeting, 320-321 Forsyth Building. 8 p.m. Film: "Outland." Hoey Auditorium, WCU students $1.50. other adults $2 SATURDAY 7:45 a.m. National Teachers Examination (core battery), 104 Killian Building. SUNDAY 2 p.m. Soccer: WCU vs. The Citadel (Southern Conference game), Charleston. South Carolina. MONDAY Transportation costs are due on New York City Trip (Nov. 21- 28) II a.m.-I p.m. Paychecks for hourly employees should be picked up by an authorized person. Cashier's window. Controller's office. 3-5 p.m. Visiting scholar lecture: "Learning Disabilities;" Dr. Donald Deshler. 104 Killian; free admission. 7-9 p.m. Question-and-answer period for lecture "Learning Disabilities". 7 p.m. University Forum: "U.S.-Barbados Relations"; Orlando Marville, counselor of Barbados embassy in Washington; Natural Science Building Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Theatre: "Buried Child," by Sam Shepard; Little Theatre; admission: $1 children. $2 students & senior citizens. S3 other adults; through Nov. 20. 8 p.m. LCE: Ywharrie Duo (clarinet & piano). Recital Hall. Music-English Bldg.; admission: LCE members free. WCU students with valid ID SI. other students $2, other adults $5. of making international decisions, that will save the earth. "We must lay down our arms, relinquish sovereignty, and found a political system for the peaceful settlement of international disputes." "The Fate of the Earth" amply provides a foundation for Schell's advice. TUESDAY Exhibit: paintings by Nancy C. Witt, Chelsea Gallery, U.C; through Dec. 15. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 30-minute workshops by N.C. deferred compensation plan representatives to explain benifits and options available to employees & to answer questions; for more info, call ext. 7218; Cherokee Room, U.C. 7:30 p.m. Men's basketball: WCU vs. Marathon Oil (exhibition); Reid Gym. 8 p.m. Film: "MASH". Hoey Auditorium; admission 50c. WEDNESDAY Cafeteria & faculty evaluation system: blank evaluation forms will be returned to the departments for distribution t to the classes. 7:30 p.m. Concert: Mike Cross; Hoey Auditorium; admission: $5.50 WCU students with ID, $6.50 other ($7.50 at door). 9 p.m. "Time Out", a student- led devotional; Wesley Foundation. ILaVST minute PRODUCTIONS GALLERY LANZBERG CARTOONS Animated pictures for sale!! November 18-19,1982 2nd floor University Center All Day!

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: 1982-11-11
  • Date digitized: 2018-11-19
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  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 10 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_1982-11-11_Vol47_No12
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library