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Page 2 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Published Bi-Monthly by The Students of Western Carolina College Except During Holidays Subscription Rate Per College Year $1.50 Price Per Copy 10 Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Luther Shaw Associate Editor Margaret Akin Feature Editors Carl Bunton, Ed Wamsley Music Editor Arnold Penland Art Editor Dwaine Oliver Sports Editor Ray Buchanan Assistant Sports Editor Dick Carpenter Rewrite Editor Eddie Rich ile;>orters Pat Eways, Dicie Morgan Boodleville Reporter Phyllis Fisher Art Staff Staff Photographer Charles Padgett Cartoonist Doug Fitzpatrick Business Staff Business Manager Charles Venable Exchange Manager Love Gudger Faculty Advisor Mrs. Mable Tyree Crum Contributors This Issue Betty Whisnant, Jon Koscielny MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS Signed In Blood Last Spring Quarter was a time of change in Western Carolina's history. Great concern entered the minds of students and faculty alike when it was announced that the name of the college would be legislatively altered to read "Western Carolina State College". The movement had come about through the realization that the college had expanded its program far beyond that of a teacher- training institution. Opposition quickly presented itself, and the students and faculty were forced to compromise on the title, "Western Carolina College", which omitted the word "Teachers". In the course of events, our president was called upon to employ extreme diplomacy in dealing with our friends in Raleigh, who it was felt, would not favor us financially in the next legislative session if we insisted on retaining, "State", in the proposed title. He did the right thing, and the college will undoubtedly benefit in the future. All in all a great to-do "was had by all" in those few weeks of nominal crisis. Sadly enough however, and apparently overlooked by those responsible, we still remain Western Carolina "Teachers" College to outsiders either driving by the college or entering its campus. It will soon be a year since the North Carolina Legislature approved the change. I ask you this question—which I think is a fair one. Now that we have brought the NAME of our college up to date, don't you think it is about time we brought our •SIGNS up too? And while we are at it, make some effort to improve the distasteful looking entrance? The obvious disregard for the needed change in these signs would lead a person to believe that it would be easier to change the signs to fit the new, and much stewed over, title. Most colleges place great emphasis on the beautification of their entrance, realizing that first impressions are important to prospective students. If we can't manage to keep up our signs, how can we possibly hope people believe we keep up our college? Guest Editoral I have noticed during my life that when people become idle, they usually do something which they have no reason or cause to do. On our campus, apparently, when people become idle they begin to gripe about someone or some condition in our surroundings. In turn they get themselves, as well as some gullible students, disturbed. This type of gossip is not constructive and only causes ill feelings toward that person and degradation of the subject's reputation, in which many cases is absolutely unmerited. What I have immediate reference to Is the article in the December 5 issue of THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN entitled W. C. C. LAUNDRY. It appears to me, as well as many others with whom I have talked, that this poetic individual sat down and endeavored to write a cute little poem degrading our laundry service. I am sure if the author of the article, of which I speak, would try some other laundries in the state, then compare the services which he received with the college laundry, he would drop his head in shame that he even lifted his pen to write such an unmerited article. I, as many others, am very appreciative of the efficient service which our laundry gives us. I offer my congratulations to Mr. Butler and his staff for such service. Guest Editoral - For The Heart "Dear Foster Parents, I want to thank you heartily for the large present of money which I received with great joy. My mother was ill and could not go shopping. Therefore, I went often to buy various foodstuffs. Now she is almost well. Then I got sick. It is getting colder here. There has been snow in the mountains already. One morning there was frost on the bushes, trees, and meadows. It looked as if fresh snow had fallen on the ground. We also have gathered feed for the hungry birds which come to us in the winter. We have an English lesson once a week. I know many words already and I should be glad if I could learn the English language completely. I end my letter and thank you again for the present of money and remain with hearty greetings, . Your Foster Child Muhl, Auguste" A little girl, somewhere in Germany wrote a letter to some very nice girls in an American college. The place she lives is not important— nor is the college. What is important is that she knows she has friends in America who are really friends. Not rich friends especially, but ones who have found it in their heart to help someone whom they may never see. A little girl who lives in a house so modest that the floor is of dirt. One who has had to live in the midst of poverty and destruction—of want and little happiness. I am proud. That I am an American? Yes, I'm proud of that. But even more important, I am proud that I have had the opportunity to see what the word means. To know'that the two girls dormitories at Western Carolina have made a little girl happy. That they have given her hope through their generosity and friendship. BYE LINES Those who were conscious enough to see the old year out also saw a new fad in with the movies that were shown at the New Year's Ball. For those who characteristically remain on the sidelines the treat was an unexpected, but pleasant one. Mrs. Buchanan is the one who deserves our thanks for remembering those who "don't" as well as those who "shouldn't". From what I hear there are more good movies in the future and the plan now is to show them free of charge. The change of pace from stilted record playing was a welcome relief and certainly enjoyed by all. Perhaps you haven't heard, or maybe you have and still didn't believe it, but Bill Ledford is working faithfully if periodically with the square dance team on the campus. In days gone by, WCC has had some good teams, and now under the leadership of Bill and sponsor Miss Benton there ■n wh" tl deur that once was Rome" should [SPEED CHECKMD IBV RADAR Ikeep MOVING-f 1 KEEP TO RlGrrT LI AH NUTS-BACK DOWN THE HILL PARK-IT WOULD EASIER THAN THIS THE SIGN-OFF SHEET By CARL BUNTON, I. once heard something about blowing your own horn but I don't recall whether or not we were advised to do it. But, since nobody has'volunteered for the job it looks like I'll have to blow our horn, supposed to or not. First we want to thank those wonderful people who were responsible for purchasing the new console. It certainly is a beauty. Now if we can figure out what to do with all the outlets we'll give you some real first-class programs. I hope all you Cats and. Kittens get the WWOO habit this quarter 'cause there are going to be a lot of programs added that I know you'll enjoy. Starting Monday, January 11, Terry Smith will be giving out with music to bring you from slumberland. That's every morning from 6:30 to 7:30. Then we have our up-to-the-minute Lucky Strike Newscasts at 12:40, 8:40, and 9:40 every evening with disc- jockies playing request numbers from 10 'til 12 midnight. Those are the programs that will be heard starting Monday. Here are some that are still on the planning board but will soon be heard on WWOO. A weekly college-girls fashion program with tips on what to wear and money- saving ideas for all you cute Kittens. This should be ready in about two weeks. For those interested in world affairs, we'll be having interviews with members of the United Nations General Assembly. This program will be broadcast in the afternoon once a week. It should be ready later on in this week. Listen to WWOO for further details. Some very good programs have been going to waste lately—the programs of the various departments that are broadcast over Asheville's Station WWNC. Starting either this Monday or the one following, these programs will be rebroadcast over WWOO for the benefit of those people who could not get them on the Asheville station. ATTENTION STUDENTS! ! Be on the look out for T A L E N T. Can be detected by its' melodious voice, tapping feet, piano-pounding or gittar-gitting fingers, and also by its witty tongue. Report all possessors of T A L E N T to Station WWOO. To save extradition and kidnap fees, all owners of T-A-L- E-N-T are urged to surrender themselves into our hands 'cause come H or HW we are going to put on a weekly talent show. Last but not least is a long range program that is almost ready for the air. You say you got a question? You say you're dissatisfied with things? You say you got a gripe? Tell you what we're gonna do. You write that problem on a sheet of paper, put it in an envelope addressed to Station WWOO and put 'er in the mail. What we will try to do is get the person or group of persons FAUX PAS not return. All yo clod hoppers who hold a likin' to high steppin' fetch a gal and join in the weekly frolic. Bill holds to the traditional steps, says sex is no barrier, and extends the greeting to all— "you'ins come." Answer to a guest editorial: Oh! Dismal words what caused your arrival/? Nought but desire for bitter reprisal. Who seeks to disprove my shirts are swift fading With phrases imbued by quips degrading. Come peek through the holes my sock possess Or carve in the starch upholding my dresses. Considering the blouse I oft am wearing I'd say our laundry needs NO comparing. So pardon, my HERO, this verse By CARL BUNTON Ordinarily the articles that I submit to the paper are filled with criticisms of various departments for acts or failure to act. This will not be one of those articles. It was many years ago, I'm afraid to count just how many it was, when I first came to this institution and had to take the Orientation courses. But one thing that I remember was part of the work of the first quarter in that course. It was instruction in proper social behavior, taught by Miss Anne Albright. At that time the subject wasn't very popular with the students, this one in particular. But, with the passing of time, I have come to realize how beneficial that limited amount of instruction was to me. From what I understand this part of orientation has been discontinued. I would like to see that program reinstated, either with some other course or as a course by itself. There are such things as the proper attire for different occasions and the various colbr combinations that should be used in dress. These are problems that confront some of us quite often and the results of such instruction could be seen immediately. Other things that the students should receive instruction in are table manners, choosing the correct silverware for certain foods, and possibly an introduction to the more commonly used foreign names of foods. The results of these probably would not be seen as quickly but would be valuable later in life. Admitting the possibility that at one time or another the students might attend concerts and art exhibits, the college teaches courses in the appreciation of these arts. Doesn't it seem logical that these same students might attend dinners where more than one fork is used. Which could be more a "faux pas," praising Rubens while looking at a Picasso or cutting steak with a butter knife? This would not be an attempt to instill snobbery into the minds of the students, merely an introduction to the gestures that add polish to a person who is expected to know these things. Squak Boxes In Reynolds Dorm Squak boxes have been installed in Reynolds for the use of informing persons living in the dorm of announcements, phone calls, and etc. Three call boxes, one in each Mr. Eller's and Mr. Hodges' apartment, and one in the office, have been set up whereas, persons can be called from either place. Instructions as to the operation of the PA. system can be obtained from either Mr. Hodges or Mr. Eller. Each room is assigned to phone duty once a year. When a call is received over the phone, Mr. Hodges has asked that the following operations be observed: Operator taking call will call the room number and then the name of the party called. Anyone hearing the call should knock on the desired door and see if the party is in. The squak box is both a transmitter and a receiver, whereby the desired party can find out the desired information without leaving the hall. All long distance calls are taken, and a special effort is made to locate the party. All phone calls to Reynolds should be made by using the number 2871 instead of 9491. and not mine. CATAMOUNT TALE II A student who took chemistry was walking down the hall; His thoughts were on a substance known as ethyl alcohol He thought that if he hid some, in a tube of glass, And took it just before a test, it would help him pass. But such a tube is hard to hide, though smaller than a flask. So therefore he decided it would be a worthy task To find a way of concentrating alcohol in powder. Such stuff would have domestic use, for flavoring soup and chowder. And so he froze a pint of S' to forty-eight below And hammered the resulting ice into fine white snow. Then by a secret process he compressed it in a pill. So that it would remain compressed when it had lost its chill. Just before the exam began, he swallowed his capsule down. The room around him soon began to sway and spin around. He always will remember, wherever he may roam, That he wound up splitting stove- wood here, Just like he did at home. —Jon Koscielny Saturday, Jan. 9, 1954 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT It is now my honor to salute this week's most outstanding freshman, Tommy Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs'. T. L. Lewis of Chadburn. Although 19-year-old Tommy has been with us only one quarter, he is quarterback on the footbali team and vice president of the Freshman Class. He also engages in intermural basketball and is a member of the Physical Education Club. Tommy, who is working for his bachelor of science degree in physical education and social science, believes history to be his favorite subject. Our outstanding freshman has made not only a name for himself here at Western Carolina College, but also at his high school in Chadburn. He was: president of both his freshman and junior classes, "best- all-round" in the freshman and junior classes, bus driver, a member of the Beta Club, president of the Monogram Club, on the Annual staff, and a member of the senior play in 1953. Besides these various activities and honors, Tommy has won four letters in football, four in basketball, and lour in baseball. His favorite hobby is coin collecting. on our campus that might best be able to answer it on the air and he —or she—will try to answer the question satisfactorily. So don't let's hear any more gripes out of anybody hereabouts from now on till they put it in writing. And remember "If it's worth hoar it on Station WWOO, your campus station." STOVALL'S 5c, 10c & 25c STORE "Where Your Dollars Have More Cents" WELCOME STUDENTS —Home Owned— Sylva, N. C. Waynesville, N. C. ROGERS' ESSO SERVICE Just Across Bridge in CULLOWHEE WESTERN AUTO ASSOC. STORE True-Tone Radios Wizard Outboard Motors and Appliances Sylva, N. C. 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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
  • Date original: 1954-01-09;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-06
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 4 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.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1954-01-09_Vol19_No06
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