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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1948-01-19_Vol15_No07_02

PAGE TWO THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN January 19, 1948 WESTERN CAROLINIAN Semi-monthly publication of the Student Association at Western Carolina Teachers College, Cullowhee, North Carolina. WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief Maxie Wright Associate Editors Betty Brown, George Booze Society Editor -_■ Martha Ellen Lynch Sports Editor '.....'■ J. <*c: Cunningham Sports Reporters H. G. Griffin, Jeff Wells Feature Editors Jim Postellet Loee Alley Exchange Editor , Bertha Martin Circulation Manager :..i.f.t...-i^J,^.z Bill Esterling Photographic Editors Frank Murray, Jim Leggette Business Manager _.___'. r_______ Madrie Galloway Faculty Advisor ___ ; ;; L. R. Taff Typists J. B. Beam, Cosette Huskey, Jo Pryor One Goal Reached The letter which President W. E. Bird read in Assembly Tuesday, December 30, cost Western Carolina Teachers college ten years of hard work and patient, persistent attention to details. We believe it was well worth the effort. For a college to be a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools is truly an honor and a distinction— •and it is not easy to do. Of course, W.C.T.C has been a probationary member of the Association for two years. For all practical purposes it was as much a member during that time as it is now, but the notification that it "has successfully concluded its probationary period" is the goal toward which the school has directed a great deal of pains-taking work. About ten years ago W.C.T.C. first started planning to become a member of S.A.C.S.C, and since then has kept making improvements suggested by the Association — improvements in salaries, laboratory and library facilities and equipment, personnel—adding one thing at a time, until finally, two years ago, it won the coveted probationary membership. W. C. T. C. has for some time held membership in the American Association of Teachers Colleges, the North Carolina College conference, and the American Council on Education. It is recognized and accredited by the State Department of Public Instruction. "Membership in these various associations and organizations," said President Bird, "is highly significant. It means that our work is recognized as standard, not only within the regions covered by these organizations, but outside these regions, since standard rating in one organization, is usually accepted as entitling students to similar accreditation in institutions over the entire country. "Membership in no other organization could mean more than that in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, since this is our own regional association." W.C.T.C worked harder and longer for membership in the Southern Association than for any other membership. We believe that this is the highest recognition our school has yet attained, and that such recognition will spur it on to even greater efforts and even bigger achievements. No man was ever so much deceived by another as by himself. -—Grevttle Cooperation ? Elsewhere on this page will be found a letter to the students from the Dean of Women suggesting that a "morale lifting" movement be launched. She . was asked , to make this statement to clear rumors that have been floating a- round. We would like to urge the students to co-operate with this niove- ment by co-operating w.i.th the planned school activities. "There's nothing to do on this campus" is a refrain that is time- worn and perhaps deserving. Take, for instance, the New Year's party. Popcorn isn't a . big drawing. card for any festivity, but turn a crow.d loose with pop.corn, good music, and plenty of space, and a. good time could be. had by .all. We. are. not attempting to justify a popcorn New Year's party. Fun is where you try to. find it. Similar incidents have occurred. Various clubs have sponsored dances, with only mediocre success. The only big drawing card to stu- rent attendance are the athletic events. Is it fun to plan a party that no one attends? To the sponsors of the social activities? we say make them worthwhile; to the students, we say discover the hidden past- times already on the campus. Letter To Editor Dear Editor: Year before last our annuals were here when ■ we • arrived in September. Last year we were not that lucky as they came in October. Hopes for this year were brighter. .-.-. •■ - - " ■ The work that has been done on the annual this year so far amounts to nothing. None of the art sketches have- been done, no snap shots are in, pictures haven't been taken nor proofs returned. Members of the May Court and faculty are even asking where to turn in their proofs. With all- sincerity, I can say we have chosen a beautiful shade for the backs.' A 'staff- member. REGRET The editor regrets that Vaughn Lemmond was omitted from the list of Catamounts receiving honorable mention on the AltNorth State conference team- for 1-947- 88. This is Lemmond's second year with the Cats, and he has turned out stellar performances as center in all games. Our greatest glory consists not in never falling but in rising ev- »ry time w« fell.-—Goldsmith Dean Writes The Students Dear Students: I have been asked to explain the "morale lifting" movement that is at work on the campus at present. This is the story: A few weeks before the Christmas holidays, President Bird received a letter from a graduate of this institution, who is a "still young" and rather prominent school man of Western North Carolina, in which he stated that he had been hearing deleterious rumors concerning the meri-worii- eh relationships oh the campus. Criticism of other campus conduct had also come to the president from other sources. The second day of our return from the Christmas holidays, the president asked the following people to come together for consideration of these statements which he had received: Dean Harrill, Dean Albright, Dean Gilbert, Mr. Cathey, Mr. Taff and Mrs. Hunter. I was quick to say that it is my opinion that we do have a problem, but that .it is not deep-seated, and that it can be solved by student action. I asked permission of the committee to take the matter straight to the Council of Woman's House Government, at the same tima1 calling the attention of the committee to the fact that we would need the co-operation of the men. in solving the problem. . The Woman's Council called a special meeting to consider the matter. This article, and the interest of the editor, is a part of the solution. Section meetings with proctors in charge have been held, and I am told, by the council, that the girls are meeting the problem in a spirit of co-operation. Here is a statement of the problem as I see it. Whereas most of the friendships between men and women on the campus are of a high order, there are a few people on the-campus who are giving I too much emphasis to this phase of their college life, and a few who engage in practices which are not elevating for the friendships or for the college. A few friendships are cheap, and unintelligent, and bring criticism. I told the girls that I am eager for the students to act quickly and surely, because if the students do not act, the president will of course have to resort to other means in order to obtain desired ends. I told the council that I had lived through one such time in which the students failed to accept the responsibility for the very thing we are now considering. As a consequence, the executive) committee was forced to take action, which the students should have taken, and rather sad consequences followed. Perhaps this statement is responsible for the rumor that "certain practices" have been called "shipping offenses." This is a false rumor. No such statement has been made. I do not know whether further action will be necessary. It would be a fine thing if we could see and feel an improved condition on the campus by simply calling attention to the fact that a problem exists and by asking every student to co-operate fully in the solution of the problem. Yours for fine men-women friendships, but also for considerable thought about studies, about health, self-esteem, the high esteem of others, and about your ultimate happiness. All of these along with your present joys. Affectionately, Anne Albright. P. S.—Dear Editor: Please see if you can't eliminate those columns in your paper which comment on friendships between men and women here. I have the feeling that, many regret having these delicate matters handled so carelessly. A A. QlltllllllMtt1lttll|IItlllllHJllll«ltllllUIIIIIIIII*ltlMIIIIISlf«1 " 1 Editor's Notes a ■•■ ■■■»»•■ ■ »...".«....».».»...|i The Lyceum Committee's modern art exhibit . seems to have gone unnoticed both by faculty members and students alike. In talking with Mrs. Lillian Buchanan recently, she remarked that the faculty had not taken advantage of it in any department. The prints are the closest thing to real art this school will have in the near future. Hats off to Mrs. Buchanan and her efforts, regardless of the public indifference shown. The eollege band comes in for additional praise now that basketball season is having its effects on campus. Despite the absence of the regular director, Florian Lindbergh, a remarkable performance was turned out last week end in the Lenoir-Rhyne tilts. .. Another organization worthy of being a member is the newly organized Radio club. At least it has all the potentialities of becoming., a. thriving extra-curricular activity. With the help of the entire student body, it can become a highly efficient and advantageous outlet for local talent display. Cross your fingers and hope the organizers won't tire of their project before the actual products of r-Tton TP Page Five Unofficially Speaking The question of the week is "What has happened to Premier Joseph Stalin?" Rumors are piling up concerning the illness and probable death of "Big Joe." News from behind the Iron Curtain is uncertain, but speculators will note that Russia's number one man has not made a public appearance for some time. If Stalin is seriously ill, or dead, what will be the future of Russia? Will Molotov control Russia as Stalin, providing he succeeds him?? Will the government become more liberal and co-operative, or more restricted and alienated? History has shown that the powers of a dictator cannot be handed down. Will civil war break out in Russia in the event Stalin is dead?? Wallace's announcement as a third party candidate also makes a good speculation item. Democratic '"worriers" predict that he will split the party and leave the Republican candidate a free ride to the White House. Both parties can figure out how Wallace's announcement may be used to advantage. Senator Taft seems to think prospects are looking up for —Turn To Page KJgW

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 Teachers College
• Format
  • Publications (documents)
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• Date
  • Date original: 1948-01-19;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-11
• Extent
  • Dimension: 16" x 10"
  • Pages: 8 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_1948-01-19_Vol15_No07
• Repository
  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library