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e stern aroiinian VOICE OF TH Wedn mini mi in 11 ii in > 1111 ii ii in ON TAP Local Opinions... WE DON'T WANT JERRY GREEN: The Western Carolinian has learned that it Is probable that UNC-Asheville coach Jerry Green will be named head basketball coach at Western Carolina within the next few days. We feet that is an unfortunate situation. We see nothing in Mr. Green that would be attractive enough to hire him to be the head basketball coach at this university. We don't see him as a young and energetic coach; we don't see him as a student's coach; we don't even see him (and this is the;;; most important) as a player's coach, based, on reports we have"recieyed.from those who I have played under him or been recruited by him. The new coach here must be a focal: point for everyone in the community to rally::; around. Judging from the way Mr. Green degraded Western Carolina earlier this season by knocking this institution's average student SAT scores, and Judging from the arrogance he has displayed toward this school on otner occasions, we see nothing positive that he couid offer us here. in short, our message is this: We don't want Jerry Green, Please find someone else who knows what he's getting into. Can you folks take a hint or what0 'AUTHORITIES' AT MONDAY NIGHTS BASKET- toaii game against VMI threatened to remove students who.arrived with bags over their heads to mock the struggling team. ::::We feel that fifteen hundred dollars per semester tuition should be more than enough payment for the right to make an ass of one's self rf one so chooses. Shameon the authorities. Quotations... "THEY SAY I'M LAZY, BUT IT TAKES ALL MY TIME" —Joe Walsh "MEN, IT HAS BEEN WELL SAID, THINK IN HERDS; it will be seen that they go mad In herds," while they recover their senses slowly, and I one by one." —British poet and journalist Charles Mackay ...AS WITH CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS, A certain incessant, amorphous teeming is the point. Times Square is supposed to buzz, it is supposed to swing.. —Journalist Kurt Anderson on efforts to 'regulate' and sedate' Times Square, "I TOOK HER OFF HER FEET. I SUAVED HER." —Heavyweight champ Mike Tyson on romancing his bride, actress Robin Givens. "THE GOVERNMENT FOR SOME REASON WAS trying to screw us,' —Marvin Resnik, whose daughter died in the Challenger explosion, on governmental refusal to make settlement. "I AM RUNNING FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE United States, not chief pastor." —Presidential candidate Pat Robertson. "THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST HAS NEVER sunk to such a level as it has today." —The Reverend Jimmy Swaggart last April, during the Jim Bakker imbroglio. "GRAVITY DOESN T PULL, THE EARTH SUCKS." —Local Graffiti "GOD DIDN'T CREATE THE WORLD IN SEVEN days, he rested for six and then pulled an all- nighter." —Out-of-town graffiti Inside... Basketball Grinds to a Halt Baseball Winds Up Fighting in the Thick Bushes in Central America Fighting the George Bushes in North America Letters About: -Drunken Greeks -Drunken Greeks in Florida -What Duke Power is up to While Everybody *s in Florida Drinking i ~ Second In a Series Incorporate Cullowhee? The Negative and Positive Aspects By COLIN BURCH Staff Writer Thearticle. "Incorporating Cullowhee: Historically," two weeks ago gave a general background to the attempts to make the Cullowhee community a town. The advantages and disadvantages of incorporation are nearly evenly balanced in number, yet the outcome of incorporation would be more advantageous to the campus and the disadvantages would fall more heavily on the community. One thing to consider are those who live here. Though incorporation may make it more exciting for students to spend weekends, the bulk of the decision is on the shoulders of the 300 property owners in the area considered "Cullowhee". Though the start to incorporate back in 1972 had positive intentions, eventually nearly all of the property owners petitioned not to incorporate. The community members, as they looked at the concept of incorporation, had to consider the magnitude of the switch. To begin with, everything is tied into the campus, Including water, sewer, and electrical systems. A new water system would cost an estimated 5 million dollars, and many of the members of the local community have already invested between $2,000 and $8,000 in wells. Another aspect is law enforcement. Cullowhee already has a campus security unit, and to outfit a new one for an entire town for just one year would cost around $150,000. Even though off-campus is out of the juristiction of" Cullowhee 5-0," Mr.J.S. Mitchell,a member of the community rullowhee, ? A major consideration for students debating this issue is the possibility of bringing alcohol to the College community- -Edwin Cariton Photo There are 300 property owners in the area considered Cullowhee,' and the bulk of the (incorporation) decision is on their shoulders... With the development of town-owned water and electric systems, WCU could drop those extra responsibilities and become the town's biggest customer...thus bringing money into the town... and saving the UNC system money. for around fifty years, thinks a more extensive law enforcement unit I: not feasable because of the many side roads and out-of-the- way places. If there were city-style blocks, then the request for ar extensive law enforcement uni' would be a good one, he said And of course, they conslderec taxes. The property owners were already paying county state, anc federal taxes, and they do no' want to pay any more. On the other hand, if the property owners were willing to gc through the difficult changes, Cullowhee would take on a new form. Life would flow into a place that many students considei dead. To begin with, new busi nesses, such as grocery stores anc clothing stores, would be built Such additions would make Cullowhee an interestiing place and promote it's growth. Adver tlsements for the many resturant: here in Cullowhee would in crease, and this would attrac more people to the area. "Nighl spots" would inevitably pop up. Some of the persons favor of Cullowhee's incorpora fion saw such a move uniting the surrounding clusters of neighbor hood together, with the possibility of streetlights and sidewalks belnc installed. As a town Cullowhee' would be able to decide or whether beer would be sold wlrhir its limits and perhaps strengthen Its working relationship with the uni versify. Proponents also point ou' that with the development o town-owned water and electric systems, WCU would become the town's biggest consumer for water and electricity, thus bringing money into the town and provid ing jobs and possibly saving the school system money. Cullowhee would also benefit from state anc ir see INC. page 7| A Police-Blotter Special Slumbering Cafeteria Disturbed, Potted Plants Dive For Cover Unsubstantiated Speculations Hold That Rodents Were Attempting to Break Out llsl'yigSomebody broke into Brown Cafeteria Friday night.. Why,:;; we have no idea, The break-in occured around 11:30p.m. Feb. 26th according to Gene: McAbee, director of Traffic arid Security. The Intruder or intruders broke a window near the Mary Will Mitchell room and ■ stole a large potted plant, according to Or. Stillion In Studenh Development. The plant was later recovered In.near-by bushes | |||ill|llliii the: appeara nee a nd obvious odd no fure ■: of; the! break-In, it appears that the Intruder or Intruders may have been intoxicated, Stiliion said. Traffic and Security Is investigating the break-in and theft and has a number of suspects. —Colin Burch WCU Professor Named N.C. Social Worker of the Year In observance of Spring Break, which we understand is now a national holiday, The Western Carolinian will refuse to print again until the twenty-fourth of March. Go ignore somebody else's newspaper for a week. The Western Carolina Board of Trustees will meet at 2:00 p .m. on Thursday, March 3, in the board room of the Robinson Administration Building. By SCOTT P. STALMASEK Staff Writer On March 4 Wllburn Hayden Jr., head and assistant professor for the department of social work at WCU, will recieve the Social Worker of the Year award for 1988. The award is being given by the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The award Is a recognition by colleagues for accomplishments and services in the field of social work. "For me individually and for the university the award speaks highly about what we're doing and what I'm doing," said Hayden. "Its'more than Just one person picking up a plaque, its' a recognition that the school and myself are making a difference." Nominations for " the Social Worker of the Year award were made from all over the state. A selection committee of the North Carolina chapter of the National Assosciation of Social Workers reviewed the nominees and made recom- endations. A committee was then appointed to screen the nominees and make the selection. Hayden first learned about recieving the award in January at a board meeting in Charlotte. Wllburn Hayden, Jr Student Attacked Near Buchanan By JASON WARD Staff Writer At approximately 10:35 Sunday night WCU Traffic and Security received a call reporting that a female student had been attacked outside of Buchanan dormitory. Three campus police officers were immediately dispatched to the call. The student said that she had been walking from her boyfriend's room in Reynolds dorm to Buchanan and that as she came down the stairs leading into the dorm from Chancellor's drive, a main came from behind the bushes at the top of the stairs and grabbed her. He took her to the ground, the victim said, but a car passed by. startling the attacker, and he fled the scene. The victim had scratches on her shoulder and neck as well as a busted lip. The attacker was described as a black male. about 6 foot 1, muscular in build, wearing a dark leather jacket, a red sweatshirt or t-shirt. and dark pants, with short hair. Security officers and students searched for the attacker for some time, but he was not found. This is one incident in a sequence of events that may make Cullowhee sound crime-ridden, but Gene McAbee, director of Traffic and Security, is quick to emphasize that crime has not increased at WCU. He says that the same number of reports have been filed as any other time. McAbee said, "I don't think we're ex periencing much of an increase from what we normally get. It's just been more publicized lately." The recent drugJDust here was a result of a year-long investigation, and the well publicized slashing of tires is an example of not too uncommon vandalism. McAbee finally emphasized that crime rates at WCU are among the lowest in the UNC system. see ATTACK page 7 Since 1983 Hayden has been head of WCU's department of social work. He has held positions at UNC-Chapel Hill. UNCG, and the University of Toronto. He feels that the social work department at Western Is, "Strong in comparison to some other programs in the state, both in terms of what colleagues say about the program, and the fact that our students are getting jobs." "Social work," says Hayden, "is a profession. It's helping people to solve problems and live a better life." Social workers are0 active in all kinds of areas and environments, such as hospitals, nursing homes, industries, and daycare cen- ters. "Students in the profession have specific skills, rather than individual counseling," comments Hayden. One of the most important qualities that a social worker needs to have is an open mind. "A social worker is someone who attempts to see things as they are and needs to minimize their own biases and prejudices. They need to be effective and not carry their own hang-ups," states Hayden. Hayden has been recognized for his, achievements in the field of social work many times. He has recieved awards such as the Western North Carolina Social Worker of the Year 1986, and the Kentucky Colonel 1987, which is commissioned by Kentucky's governor for work in the Head Start Program. He has also written numerous articles ancf papers. Locally, Hayden has been active in many regional organizations such as the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Regional Minorities Task Force, REACH INC. of Jackson and Macon counties, and the Jacksoh County Planning Board. He has also been on the Western North Carolina Area Mental Health Advisory Committee from 1985 to 1987, and Youths Need Advisory Council from 1984 to 1987. A native of South Carolina, Hayden see HAYDEN page 7 Events... Events... Baseball Thursday afternoon vs. Campbell The Southern Conference Hoops Tournament 3:00 p.m. at Ronnie G. Childress Field Fri./Sat./Sun. at the Ashevilie Civic Center

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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  • Date original: 1988-03-03
  • Date digitized: 2019-09-05
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 14.25"
  • Pages: 10 pages
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  • 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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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1988-03-03
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