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  • Page 4 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Thursday, November 10,1966 CAROLINIAN FEATURE SECTION Viewpoint Ted C. Whisnant You've never been to a movie until you've been to one where the audience was predominantly college students. Dean Taylor Huskins, Dean of Student Affairs can vouch for this. It has been part of his job for the last few years to manage the movies shown in Hoey Auditorium Tuesdays and Fridays. It usually makes no difference if the movie is good or bad, the crowd is usually the same. In the middle of the most dramatic of scenes it is not uncommon for some wisecrack to be made from the audience. This usually perpetuates a stream of these cute, little jests and soon everyone is in stitches. The scene is ruined but who cares? Another interesting incident is when the cameras and projectors fail. Then, an outsider would think the world has come to its end. The air is pierced by screams and shouts of protests and cigarette lighters and matches flare while amusing shadows are formed on the dark ceiling. One might think, for all practical purposes, that the audience was so interested in the movie that any break at all causes the hysterics. This is not usually the case. Most times the audience, particularly the college set, just uses this break to warm up the vocal cords for the action yet to follow. After all, the students can't allow any chance for a coming wise crack to pass them by. I suppose this is just another part of college life. You'll find these same students to be ladies and gentlemen at anything that makes demands on their courtesies. The movies in Hoey are im= portant in this aspect. Here the students are together. Its a good excuse to get away from the dorm and the monotony of repetition that the daily routine of classes can bring. A psychologist might call it a release of inner repressions. I prefer to call it "Letting Yourself Go." No one has said anything bad about the students' conduct at the movies nor do I think they will. It seems more like everyone enjoys themselves thoroughly. Perhaps this is why* they are there. The admission is cheap and the movies arent always too bad. Many of them are pretty old but what can you expect for 25£. Movies make life fun in a lot of ways. It can be a form of escape, an evening of relaxation, just a place to go, or one of a million things. The movies in Hoey are even more fun. For the meager sum of 25C one can see a double feature. First there is the movie itself and secondly the crowd never fails to produce a show of its own. When asked about the movies in Hoey as to why one goes a male student replied, "Why climb Mt. Everest," The answer is simple, "Because its there." I've never seen many movies in Hoey that housed a crowd too differently from the one described. Usually the people who go to these movies because they are there come away smiling. And who can blame them. Its new, its refreshing, its different After all, its their quarter. *: DIRECTORY >■ y All students who have not*r '•ilone so are asked to turn in a£ 'personal information card to the£: Student Affairs Office. This in-?; ^formation is necessary for all^ ^students who wish to have thelr^. Ijnames included in the 1966-67!-:; ^Student Directory, published by? .'Tau Kappa Epsilon. ' "The gallery in which the reporters sit has become a fourth estate of the realm." Thomas Babington, Lord Macaulay Dog Gone? Not Hardly ! Ted C. Whisnant The population explosion in the United States is not limited to human beings alone. Not by any means is the number of babies that are born each year the only upswing in respect to rising populations. Looking at several statistics the American citizen would be very much shocked at the rising number of dogs now residing in these United States. The number of dogs outnumber all other animals in the United States except for chickens, cows, and pigs. Its closest rival in the domestic area is the cat And despite the legend that exists that one cat can lick any three dogs the cats are so far behind that each cat would be forced to handle six dogs in a showdown. Popular Favorite The dog has long been a favored animal since the beginnings of times. Some of the ear- liest drawings found on the walls of prehistoric caves reveal early introduction of the dog into the everyday life of man. Some of these pictures showthe dog walking with the man and some are drawings of the dog attacking or in pursuit of a wild animal. In the courts of many kings throughout the centuries the dog has been a prevalent court guest, Some of these dogs were merely pets but some were the bold leaders of the royal hunts. Despite his position the dog was more well-cared for than many of the people in the king's do- main. One can gather from this that the dog has a long and exciting history. When the Mayflower fir st landed on the shores of America one pilgrim not left in England was the dog. TV Stars The dog in America has com*, to be as much of a symbol as the eagle which adorns the Great Seal and is more commonly referred to as a status symbol in recent years. His popularity is exemplified in Television as well as In the lives of the American people. Three T.V. shows, LASSIE, RIN TIN TIS, and THE LITTLEST HOBO, have for their stars three of the world's most intelligent and talented dogs. There are also many re™ cords of dogs being left fabulous fortunes by their owners and then winning court cases WAYNEWOOD GROCERY Welcomes Al WCC Students Aff Grocery And Dry Good Needs LESS THAN DISCOUNT PRICES ON ALL PACKAGE GOODS Drugs And Cosmetic Supplies We Give Family Stamps Weekend Special 35< Carton Soft Dinks Balsam Road Waynesville against the jealous kin of the deceased. , The old adage that' dog is man's best friend'may not be far from the truth. Dogs have saved lives, reported fires, and protected the weak from over, whelming odds. Today there exist some three hundred schools in the United States that train dogs for the purpose of leading the blind, Whether a hunter, pet, or a worker, the dog can be depended on to up= hold his position nobly and honorably. Dogs are also being trained in the defense of the country. At an Air Force base in Alaska, where a large number of well- bred German Mtftirr^ are trained, exhibitions are held showing the destruction that these animals are capable of doing. Within a large fenced off area a man walks in a padded suit The dog's trainer unleashes his fighter and in a short span of time the padded suit is in shreds and the nearly nude. enemy is seen making a hasty retreat for the nearest exit with the dog in hot pursuit. Talking Canines One observer of the rising number of dogs believes that it is a blessing for the people of or reason. However some people actually believe that dogs can talk and some will argue that their reasoning power is somewhat above the human leveL A few years back a television show devoted ten minutes of their air time to talking dogs. A prize of one thousand dollars per word was offered and the number of people wanting to participate was in the thousands. Several thousands of dollars were given away but the vocabulary of the canines was limited to coarse "mamas" and shrill, nearly inaudible "hellos" No important research has been done on their reasoning powers. Most authorities agreetha well enough should be left alone in this area. Status Symbol Probably most important oi all the dog vocations is his use as a status symbol in today's society. When the conversation grows dull and uninteresting a favorite topic of the dog-owner is his dog. Some of the yarns that exist are unbelievable but yet interesting and many times amusing. For example, an owner of a three-month old great dane says that his dog is so smart that when it falls that it will make the necessary alterations of lying down so that an observer will not laugh at the dog's apparent mishap. This writer is familiar with the aforementioned dog and has seen it fall many times. However, I have never seen it gain enough composure that would impress anyone to the fact that the clumsy pup did it on purpose. Each year throughout the" country there are several dog shows and contests where proud owners display the products of their toils. At these functions many an owner goes a way proud of the ribbon that his faithful beast has reaped but the dog (A true actor) seems modest and unconcerned about what he has done. He knows by the affectionate pat on his head that his reward will come later when his owner fills his dish for the evening meal; It is only after a good meal and a night in a soft bed that the dog realizes why he was washed and aggravated the day before. It has been said that it is a pity that dogs don't have the memory of elephants. Perhaps if they did, they would n. it be so hard to find just fifteen minutes after the water hose has filled the tub for his bath. In this respect the dog is no different from the human being. Not many of us can have our cake and eat it too. Traveling Companion And so it is that the dog has come more into the limelight than ever before. In the late afternoon or the early morning it is becoming a more and more familiar sight to see a man, woman, or child out with the dogs for a walk. The dog is becoming a traveling companion also but many states and establishments bar dogs from public places. One speculator believes that the tourist income of these states will decrease and that many of these discriminatory establishments will fall under the weight of dog owner's protests. Only time will tell. But, don't be too surprised if you're riding down the road and a sign meets your eye that reads: "DOG OWNERS WELCOME." or one that might say: " STOP A WHILE: POOCHES WELCOME." In this modern age of automation the dog has maintained his in the Unit ad Scates. He is featured sv'i ahi'l on television and the younger set has given way to a dance named in honor of our canine friend. An avid, fan of cats says that a coalition is coming between the cats and the canaries In an effort to slow the pace of popularity among the ranks. Only time will tell but until then the dog is the supreme animal in society and the American way of life. FOR RENT 1965 Two Bedroom Frontier Mobile Home. Near Sylva on montieth Branch RcL Married students only. No drinking or pets. See or caU Willie Sellers, 586-4170, after 5 P.M. weekdays or Saturday or Sunday. M.-.V. &>>£■ ROftllE'S CHAR-BURGER ON WAYNESVILLE HIGHWAY Open 10 Mil 10 1 Weekends 10 til 11 I CNAtCOAtltfl||fp jfl fiQ
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