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Editorial Page Of Tha Western Carolinian What Could Be ... Rifle Team- Decent Housing for Married Students— A Building Devoted to Club Meetings- Above is a list of what could be on our campus, some of them are things needed here. Why they aren't here is a question I do not know the answer to. A Smallbore Rifle Team would be expensive. That is a good excuse, but not good enough. First, standard velocity ammunition could be purchased from the National Riflemen's Association at a fraction of the wholesale cost. Second, those wishing to be on the team could, at first, provide their own rifles. The advantage of such a sport would more than outweigh the cost. The college would be able to compete with any college or university anywhere in the world via mail. The publicity received would be well worth the cost. Shooting is a sport in which the handicapped could participate on equal basis. The addition of the sport would enable education majors to instruct scout troops and other youth organizations in firearms safety and at the same time perhaps fulfill some of their junior observer requirements. Courses could be added to the Physical Education curriculum also. "Boodleville" has long served an important purpose in providing housing for married students at a reasonable cost. But, UNC and NC State provide more comfortable, more attractive accomodations. Age-old question — from where does the money for this come? I don't know. Where did the money for those at other state-supported colleges come from? Rumor has it that a new administration building is under construction for WCC. That's good. We need it. But with a little work (from some club member, perhaps) the old administration building could be utilized as a club building. Richard Jackson - Assistant Editor Lyceum Programs Needed This quarter we are indeed fortunate in having for our first Lyceum program The Little Chorale, an octet of professionally trained musicians from New York. This program is another phase in the variety of Lyceum programs being offered this year. Mrs. Buchanan and the Lyceum Committee are to be commended for the hard and earnest work they have put into making these programs beneficial to the whole college community. In the past, there has been resentment toward any Lyceum program which deals with any phase of our cultural education. Now students are beginning to realize the importance of such programs and their bearing on later life. back to attitudes of the community. I'm not saying that all people have this view, because there definitely are groups which try to promote these Liberal Arts fields, but these groups are in such minority outside of their own clubs that they are forgotten. We come to college to get an education and these Lyceum programs play a big part in the development of a well-rounded individual. Over half of us plan to become teachers, not knowing where we will be located. Suppose you weren't interested in the cultural training and took a job in a big city, where certainly the pay would be more, and where you found that there was a wide interest in all the cultural fields; then you will have to learn a little about it or possibly lose These programs bring a wide variety your job. which cannot be found in the surround- Whether you like these programs or ing communities. not you should have a working knowl- I think there is a plausible explanation edge of what goes on so that you can at for the resentment toward this type of least answer questions intelligently and program. That is, that about two-thirds be fair to those students who are inter of the students enrolled in the college are from western counties and it just isn't possible to gain an intelligent knowledge of the value of such programs because we aren't exposed to this type of education. Students aren't to be blamed wholly for this attitude, because it goes directly ested. It all adds up to a better-rounded person more capable of doing a creditable job, no matter what field he goes into. Weaver Hipps Assistant Editor Students Should Care Thanks to the College Engineer, Mr. Harley Shelton, we have a new coat of paint in the dining room and kitchen; or had you noticed? Have you noticed all the foot marks a- long the walls? Let's show our apprecia tion to the state by taking care of college property. After all, our parents are paying the taxes to repair and replace what we destroy. We will be the tax payers before many more years! Looking Back Through The Files . . . January 19, 1942 — Thelma Smith, president of the Day Student Organization has announced that their organization will buy some government bonds this year, and set these up as a loan fund for worthy students. October 16, 1940 — Rats of every size, shape, and kind have simply swamped the campus this week. They have worn pigtails, up-swept hair, and towel-hats. They have carried umbrellas, coat-hangers, pocket books, suitcases, and waste baskets. They have kept their chins up and met life with a smile. October 16, 1940 — The Monogram Club of Western Carolina Teachers College met and elected cheerleaders for 1940-41. It should be borne in mind, however, that five voices cannot win a ball game. It takes the entire student body, backing the entire team as it loses and gains. March 5, 1941 — The Western Carolina Teachers College swimming team defeated Champion Y. of Canton 21-19 here in the pool in the College gymnasium Wednes- WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Ben Edwards Assistant Editors Weaver Hipps, Richard Jackson Club News Editor * Dot Rhodes Feature Editor t Bob Abbott Feature Writer Ernest Sullins Reporters Fancy Funk, Jimmy Thomas, Bob Dyer Don Ashe, Lea Thompson, Nell Robinson, Charles Holmes Sports Staff Sports Editor Jerry Fuller Assistant Sports Editor Larry Phillips Sports Writer Mike Jolly Art Staff Photographer Bob Cloninger Cartoonist Frank Allison Music Editor Linda Watson Drama Editor Jim Thomas Business Staff Business Manager Bill Fortescue Exchange Manager Byron Sherman Circulation Manager John McDowell Proof Reader Sonny Gaston Office Secretary Gay Moore Faculty Advisor Dr. George Herring Office located in Joyner Building, Phone 2312 Published every two weeks during the regular term, except during holidays and vacations, by the students of Western Carolina College. Subscription rates are $.50 per quarter or $1.50 per year. Regular enrolled stpdents receive the paper as part of their Student Activities Fee. day night. This was WCTC first meet and the tankmen showed great possibilities. A large crowd attended, signifying that interest is not confined to the major sports. January 8, 1941 — The College's first wrestling team left for Appalachian to hold its first meet. November 21, 1949 — If we must just ben Looking Around by Ben Edwards — Editor We Ctuld Have A Talent Show! Well, we're all back at dear olde Cullowhee again and off on the beginning of another quarter. Here's hoping that everyone had a grand vacation and that you're feeling fit for another fight with the texts. In A Big Way While we were gone, a few things of note took place here in the mountains and particularly in Cullowhee. For one thing, the day of the big exodus, over 18 inches of snow fell in nearby Newfound Gap. Man! That'd make a mighty big snowball. Then the local high school went on a scoring spree and bucketed 108 points against Ste- coah and 117 against Webster and they are still undefeated in nine straight games. The college hired on six students who live nearby to rake leaves. They figure they scopped up around 59,965,833'/2 leaves. Of course, if you don't accept their figures, you are welcome to make your own count—they are behind Robertson. Finally, the biggest thing that happened here over the holidays was moving of the College Shop to the Student Union Building. Uncle Tom now has plenty of room and plenty of good things to sell, so he invites one and all to patronize WCC's newest shopping and chomping center. Swing And Sing I mentioned it once before in this column, but I'd like to suggest it again. During Winter Quarter when there's not too much going on, let's have an all- campus talent night. Why there's enough talent right here among the students and faculty to keep an audience interested for hours. For example, let me list a few. There's the Mark VI Combo, Gene Ellis, Gene Bates, Bob Allen, Ray Medford, Jim Canntrell and Richard Trevar- than, who are great as a group and just as great as individual performers. Both Ray and Jim are good vocalists as well as instrumentalists. Then there's Hedy West, who can sing ballads and.play a number of instruments including the piano. There's Jim Stovall, who can sing and he also has a small band that performs with,him. Among the vocalists on campus are Jean Hilyl, Nan McCollum, Miriam Cole, Richard Grace and Linda Watson. Marjorie Moody and Eucella Hamilton are great at the organ. There's Dr. David Daniel of Sylva, who leads a group of performers who sing some wonderful spiritual tunes. Marie Roberts, who graduated last year, would probably consent to come from her home in Asheville to sing, and there's another graduate, Martin Cook, who is noted for his piano playing. To add a bit of variety, Dan Angel and Mike Jolly could put on an exhibition of real fancy clog dancing and President Reid and President Emeritus Bird could sing a duet. Ralph Smith, principal at Clyde Erwin, is one of the best impersonators in the country and so is our own Bob Abbott. These are just a few of the performers we could have at such an event and I personally believe hat everyone would enjoy it. Of course, such things don't just appear out of thin air—it takes oragnizing. Some club or organization will need to accept the privilege of sponsoring it. Then we'll need a steering committee to plan and stage it, with several ommittes working under it with such responsibilities as lighting, go to Chapel why can't we have ^r°f^anLth„at ,!?_ a*:,1,ealt_ w°r* ticket* ^bUcity, arrangements and others. With a great deal of enthusiasm and a willingness to plan and work, we students could stage a real fine show. Who's willing! ! ! No Coffee Brakes No sir, there're no brakes on walking down the hill for. An J would it be asking too much to have a program once in a while that will at least keep us awake? January 30, 1950 — "NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD STUDENTS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR STUDENT GOVERNMENT!" Do you want Student Government? Do you want the Constitution followed and respected? Do you have any interest in Student Government anyway — or do you just want to get that degree and get out of Cullowhee? the coffee buying in Cullowhee. After reading our article in the last edition about the number of cups of coffee sold here in one day, some of our fast figuring mathematicians have come up with the fact that over $25,000 worth is sold here In one year's time. That's right, twenty-five thousand dollars worth. This represents about 26,000 gallons of this caffeine ale. The psychologists tell us that one needs to have a sense of belonging. Brother, the next time your fork over that five-cent piece for that hot cup of Java, you can Just figure that you belong. Listen to the HI-FI Some students keep complaining because there's nothing to do on campus. Have they really been looking? One place that is available but very little used is the Wesley Lounge in the basement of the Methodist church. Open to all denominations, the center has a record player, a good supply of records, radio, magazines, piano, table tennis and other games. It's a good palce to study, too. The Lounge is open every week-day night except Mondays or when some special church occasion is taking place. Come on down. You are always welcome. Set Shot Robinson Someone is reported to have asked Coach Gudger if he knew how many points he scored in the Faculty vs. Arkansas Travelers game. "Sure," he said, "didn't you see me marking them up on my jersey?" In the same game, Coach Robinson developed what we think is a pretty good set shot. There's one difficulty though—he can't hit the basket. The House That Doc Built? Despite partial supervision by his closest neighbor, Doc Dean's new house is finished and he has moved into the now famous structure. Good luck, Doc, and as you travel down the waters of life, may you encounter nothing greater than little brooks. White Lightning! All this business in the papers recently about N. C.'s whiskey industry reminds me of a story I once heard. It seems that an old white-haired country gentleman picked up a hitch-hiker in his dilapidated car. Suddenly pulling a pistol on him, he said, "Look in that compartment there and pull out that fruit jar; screw the lid off. Now take a drink." The boy took a drink of about 120-proof white lightning, mountain-sugar-corn whiskey. Tears came into his eyes and he started coughing and choking. Then the old man handed the boy the pistol and said: "Now, you make me take a drink." Goodnight, Folks. B. E. Just Between Us by Bob Abbott Filth, Dirt And Grime Malicious gossip is a dirty lie which spreads faster than a pail of nasty mop water spilled on a clean kitchen floor. The promulgators of this sort of filth would be wise to notice that the student handbook lists hazing as an offense which is punishable by expulsion from school. The Student Handbook implies that malicious gossip is a form of hazing. Therefore those people who participate in this form of hazing are liable to expulsion. Fuithermoro, not to expel these students is a misdemeanor. It is high time they realized this. The people who gleefully participate in this sort of rabble rousing apparently do so without one ounce of thought. Innocent people are the recipients of their thoughtless actions. The gossip mongers show themselves for what they are. As clear thinking college students, it is our duty to think oe- fore we speak. Let us remember that in America, one is innocent until proven guilty. Minister's Word by Rev. Milford Thumm Two Small Rooms To events took place in two small rooms separated by thousands of mjles and hundreds of years: The first was in a room in London, England in the slum tion. Seated at a table in the room, writing with firce intensity, is a man with dark lines in his face, fierce eyebrows and black bushy beard. He writes through the night with a cheap pen in his hand. His name is Karl Marx, father of modern communism, and he is wntin;; "Das Kapital," the bible of modern communism. Out of that room flowed influences that have changed the history of the world. The second room is in one of the oldest cities of the world: Jerusalem. 120 men and women are gathered in it. They are average illiterate people. Suddenly there comes to them the Spirit of Christ and they are transformed. They become Christians in truth and in deed. Out of that room in Jerusalem has flowed influences that have also changed the history of the world — a gospel of love and You Bet, We're Here The December 1, 1957 edition of the Asheville Citizen-Times carried an article written by a Mr. Alex J. Duris suggesting that what Western North Carolina really needed was a four year college. After reading ths article, Western Carolinian reporver Don Ashe wrote to the Citizen informing Mr. Duris that there existed in Cullowhee, N. C. a four year institution of higher learning by the name of Western Carolina College and that said institution was a degree- granting state co-educational college which offered educations in liberal arts, teacher education, pre- professional fields, and business. Mr. Duris, in turn, answered Ashe's letter stating that he was under the impression that WCC was solely a teacher's college and that he was glad to hear that other courses were offered here. He thanked Don for his letter. If students wish to read the full exchange of letters they may do so at the Western Carolinian office. brotherhood. You have a room. What is taking place in it? What will flow out of it? WESTERN CAROLINIAN QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT Received from Appropriations: $3,450.00 Item Printing & Engraving Stationary & Supplies Press Dues Telephone Postage Photography Sub. to Ash- ville Citizen Miscellaneous TOTALS Amt. Budgeted Amt. Spent Balance Additional funds needed $3070.00 $1458.76 $1611.24 $600.00 70.00 61.32 8.68 None 25.00 22.00 3.00 None 75.00 34.29 41.71 None 15.00 5.00 10.00 None 150.00 61.00 89.00 None 15.00 5.00 10.00 None 30.00 10.00 20.00 None $3450.00 $1657.37 $1792.63 $600.00 Avai help table from advert pay for printing NEED* ising to 300.00 JO ... $300.00 CANNON SHELL SERVICE STATION FIR8TONE TIRES <fc TUBES, DELCO BATTERIE8 ROAD 8ERVICE OPEN 24 HR8. — 7 Days WADE WILSON, Prop. Grad Greetings Now is the time for all seniors to order their graduation invitations. Orders will be taken by Marvin Cole from now until Jan. 28 but do not wait until the last minute. The invitations are 160 each and the calling cards which may be placed inside are $2.75 per 100. The smallest number of calling cards which can be ordered is 100. Be sure to act now. C0GDILL MOTOR CO. Dodge - Plymouth Approved Service :: Phone JU 6-2618 Sylva, N. C. Jackson Tire Co. ;; Phone JU 6-2710 Latest In Recapping All New Equipment Deeper Tread For More Miles" Sylva, N. C. 1 HEDDEN'S BARBER SHOPS SYLVA CULLOWHEE o >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

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
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• Date
  • Date original: 1958-01-11;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-26
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 6 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
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1958-01-11_Vol22_No08
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library