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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1946-10-05_Vol14_No01_02

PAGE TWO THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1946 .+ * WESTERN CAROLINIAN Semi-monthly publication of the Student Association at Western Carolina Teachers College, Cullowhee, North Carolina. WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief Jean Hall Associate Editor Maxie Wright Society Editors Betty McCraw, Marie Lessley Feature Editor - Betty Brown Circulation Manager Russell Byrd Reporters Loee Alley, Betty Buckner, Ruby Conley, Bob Pittilo, Chuck Jones, Jack Booker, J. B. Beam, Frank Murray, Ada Mae Craver, Edgar Carpenter, Herman Griffin. Business Manager Madrie Galloway Faculty Advisor L. R. Taff Typists Hazel Annis, Jeanne Patton , „—■*■—..—»—«—.■—■>—■•—»—■•—«.— Radical Changes Not only are there radical changes in the campus life this year but also in the Western Carolinian. The first change is Mr. L. R. Taff, new sponsor for the student controlled paper. Mr. Taff, latest addition to the English department, taught at Louisburg college, Louisburg, N. C, before his induction in the army. An old timer in the college paper line, he organized and sponsored Columns, the Louisburg college paper. Noticeable this year is the change in the size of the Western Carolinian. In order to publish two issues a month instead of the usual one issue, we have adopted the tabloid size for the convenience of our publishers. They have a heavy schedule and are unable to print the standard size every two weeks. The objective of the staff this year is not "more news" but "more recent news." What we want to do is publish more often so we can get the news to the student body while it is still news. No Dramatics important, they realize that they are contributing something definite to college life. Campus activities, other than athletics, have slowed down this year. The Players is one of the most active organizations on the campus. Can we let it die, too? Grace Or Disgrace? With the increased enrollment comes the ever-rising problem of increased noise in the dining room. It isn't an easy' matter to have complete serenity, freedom of clatter and talking with 500 students eating together, but while grace is being said this should be calmed down to a moderate tone at least. What causes this seeming disrespect? Several have complained that the students sitting in the back can hear neither the bell nor the dietitian's voice and are only aware that grace has been said when the students in the front of the dining room sit down. If this seeming lack of respect comes from thoughtlessness on the part of the students, it should be corrected by the individuals themselves. If it is due to inability to hear the bell, it should be corrected by the dining room staff. Fads And Fashions Amid the eager crowd bound for the High Point game were some garments to make even the editors of Charm and Seventeen (we can't offer competition to Vogue just yet) sit up and take notice. Sweaters were far in the lead. There were checks, deer, solid pastels, that white V-necked affair of Margie's and topping it all Marie Leslie had a ballerina sweater, complete with shoes and a dancer. As for ballerina shoes, they are still making a hit on our campus as well as elsewhere. Miss Tyree and Miss Hartshorn, as well as several others, boarded the bus in suits, Betty Jo Brooks has a brown checked suit that looks sharp—but doesn't she always? Harriet Parker rated comments on that Eisenhower jacket of hers, and when she put on her slacks, I wished I had learned to sew. Slacks were very popular on the return trip, and it seems odd to me that peddle-pushers haven't made a hit with the girls from "Cully" as they have with the girls from other schools. It really didn't take long for belts to win their way and they look so nice. That leather western belonging to Mary Alice Cowan, and the three-buckle affair of Judy's, also the two piece oddity of Frances Pettit are just samples of what we have in our own midst. (Has anyone considered dog collars?) Tighter skirts with more length may be the rage but there were some snappy looking pleated ones, too. Brownie had a new one, yellow that really looked neat with her Catamount sweater. There was a gray skirt with a red striped blouse, both the very latest. Bye's gored skirt was attractive and very practical for the trip. Saturday, following the game, everyone wore a very sleepy look. The Worm's Eye View During the fall rush—none of us have really caught our breath yet — of registration and football and new faces only a few of the students have noticed the absence of the usual campus work in dramatics. Those few have been the Western Carolina Players who held the organization together during the war. The blame for the present situation falls on no one person. It would be impossible to say that this student member or that faculty member is responsible for our not having dramatics. The usual director, Miss Mabel Tyree, has a full teaching schedule. Others capable of coaching the plays are equally burdened with regular college courses. Dramatics is a valuable part of college life and is becoming even more important each year. Teachers, especially in the high school fields, must have had some college training in play staging and coaching in order to be in demand. In large high schools, a dramatics coach is as important as any other faculty member. At the first meeting of the Western Carolina Players a few days ago, interested members declared that the club should continue giving three plays a year of the same high quality that they have in preceding years. The spirit of this group was typical of the Players' determination in previous performances. Practice hours are long and gruelling, everyone realizes that, and, more than anyone else, the Players. But what's more To You, Veteran Last year during spring quarter the former service men at W. C. T. C. decided to organize a club to be called the Veteran's club. The faculty members were enthusiastic and gave much of their time and effort to make this a working organization. The fall quarter is now well under way and most of us who were here last year felt that every ex- service man should belong to the V-club. It is through everyone's co-operation that this club will be a success. Every man has a few ideas, problems, or a desire for a few good dances and the V-club can take care of them if we have the backing of all veterans. Yes, there is a small fee but orchestras and decorations cost money, too. Looking Around By? Sympathy The staff of the Western Carolinian joins with the faculty and student body in extending their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Inez Gulley in the death of her husband, Mr. Charles Gulley. Famous Baritone (Continued From Page One) During the season 1945-'46, he has been guest artist with the Cleveland, Buffalo, Milwaukee, Toronto, Reading and Norfolk Symphony Orchestras. Well, the fall quarter is off with a "bang"; old lovers have padred once more and new couples are forming. Miss Albright has set her course and she began walking it the first week. Could the early start be the result of the fact that there are so many boys on the campus?? Ludie Edwards started the quarter from just where she left off last spring—still trailing Oliven Cowan. Watch practice teaching, Ludie, and don't let it get you down. McRainey—"We're going to have a swell time tonight. I've got three seats at the theater." Madrie—"Why do we need three seats?" McRainey—"They're for Miss Albright, Miss Hammond, and Dean Bird. NOTICE TO THE NEW BOYS: If you expect to rate, you mustn't expectorate in public. Perry and Merle have taken their old love nest back behind the piano in the student union building. What happened to your summer school flame, Perry? Clarence Heaton didn't waste any time did he? He really has that Joy snowed (??). Flash! Flash! Flash! Hobe Collins has lost two teeth. Will the finder please return them. Not only jingle bells but wedding bells will ring Christmas, if --Torn To Page Three Greetings and salutations, sinners! I know you're all glad to see me back giving out with the latest dirt you dobbers insist on lolling in. Where's Don Cabe??? I need an assistant. Already I'm worried how I'll ever be able to watch the speed of all these men (and some of 'em are really going to town!) F'rinstance, this Duke guy. I hear, 'course this is just hearsay, that Big Red (new name for Tempt-a-Preacher Jefferson) is giving him a hard time. At least Duke chalks up the failure of the last two games to her. We'll give you a little clue, Jeff. There's others in this school and we've got the rep of the team to guard so how's about turning on the "Old Ipana" and let's win this game with Tuscu- lum? What's the latest word? The majors in campusology (no minors accepted) have it. Boodle, of course, but now they've gone so far as to want the administration to christen the vet's home "Boodle- ville" and incorporate it. It's the campusversal tongue. Sam Queen's our man, isn't he, Mary? Or maybe it's his friend, huh? Anyhow, the situation is a perfect example of a friendly triangle. On the surface everything is "all smiles". When does the dagger-throwing go on? Taming of the shrew. Is that what's happened to Smitty, man- about-Cully? Anyhow, he isn't seen with any cutie but Blackie these days. Our darling—spelled Darline—is kept quite busy flashing that famous dimple for Griffin, an old timer, he says. The "Mighty Max" isn't just using his speed on the football field this fall. Certain people have seen him in different company every night. Maybe he's one of those men from the Gallup poll, huh? Rumors are flying that—someone got married last weekend, the night watchman is still alive, Joe Tate's car has been "remolded", Pittillo has received one special delivery halo and Bill Plott owes «• five bucks! Watch that blonde for me—I'll be back in a flash! NEW PROGRAM IS (Continued From Page One) posed standards for teachers education as presented in the Revised Hillman Report, which is the product of several years study of teacher training by the State Department of Education. Another Record (Continued From Fage One) ginia, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky and West Virginia. Two Cubans are on the campus. Housing problems have been partially solved by the housing units recently moved from Wilmington. Two units each consisting of six apartments were ready for occupancy September 21 and four more units will be completed during October at approximately one week intervals. The 36 veterans and families are already in attendance at this session. The dormitory capacity of 400 students will be reached as soon as students on the waiting list can be notified. The main problem baring students on the list is the seating problem in the dining hall. Students are being accepted only on the priority system,

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 Teachers College
• Format
  • Publications (documents)
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  • Text
• Date
  • Date original: 1946-10-05;
  • Date digitized: 2017-08-24
• Extent
  • Dimension: 22.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 4 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_1946-10-05_Vol14_No01
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library