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Thursday, February 9,1967 A GRECIAN TOOTH By JOHN KEELER A hand reached out and broke the stem of a lone sunflower about a fourth of the way down. The hand held the flower for a moment, then raised it up to the face that belonged with the hand The woman looked at the flower and turned it slowly between her thumb and forefinger. The yellow center of the flower met her eyes and she smiled She tilted her head and looked at the flower, still smiling and the white pedals seemed to acknowledge her smile by gently moving with the wind She quickly moved her thumb and forefinger, causing the flower to spin around giving the momentary appearance of a small gold circle surrounded by one of pure white that flickered, almost completely white, but with just bits of sky showing through the white as the pedals spun around. The girl laughed and began to run through the grass holding the sun flower up at arms length above her head Her brown hair blew behind her head and bounced up and down on her neck and shoulders. The sun caused her hair and the flower to sparkle as she ran. She ran and ran through the green grass, the fresh smell filling her nostrils and her entire body. The flower was still in her hand like a flag that told the world that she was young and free and nobody could stop her. The sun was high in the morning sky and the air was clean and new„ You could almost taste the air and the idea that it stood for. The girl ran with her hair flying. She ran and laughed until the field stopped and the sky ended and the flower faded and died. She ran and then fell, but the laughing lingered in the field with the sun and the grass, where it started THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN ==S!yrARIETY r?— | The Internationalist Hans S. Borov Mon., Dec. 28, 1964 " § Unit Review III Insight To Greece Feedback .....,..,,,. From Page 2 if he intends to represent the students of this campus, It is his obligation to take on any personal inconvenience he has to in order to do the job. Whether the inconvenience incurred was unnecessary or not is a matter of opinion. Furthermore, as the the "breach in communications" , I have caused between Mr. Dowdy and the members of the Little Theatre, I paid a visit to the Little Theatre today and I fear that Mr, Dowdy's lines of communication were already in grave danger, if indeed they ever existed at all. I would like to further inform Mr. Dowdy that I do not have the knife out for him, it simply appeared obvious that he made a rather large mistake and I intended to call his attention to it. It was by no means meant to be a severe attack on him. As to any questions Mr. Dowdy may have as to where I got my facts, I shall be glad to submit them to him or anyone else if he so desires. Finally, I would like to comment on Mr. Dowdy's finding it "astounding that I feel ignorance is profound" If he will consult the Hunter Library copy of the O.E.D., (or in case he is not familiar with it, any English major is quite capable of assisting him) he will find that some of the definitions of profound are as follows; "having depth or intensity, thorough, extreme and very great." This leads me to believe that Mr. Dowdy was not only profoundly ignorant of the Little Theatre's situation, but that he is also profoundly ignorant of the meaning of "profound". JAMES L. BASS KINGSTON TRIO A^ND GEORGE SHEARING (Melodyland; fS.SO Top) The rain Saturday night was strictly greenback dollars here, as this combo opened nine-day run with $60,800 advance and only 100 of the higher-priced pews vacant. The Kingston Trio get $37,600 guarantee against involved percentages of gross and out of their end are paying George Shearing (who has added eight strings and five brass to usual quintet) flat $8,600 for the run. The Kingston Trio didn't start folksinging but they certainly fire- crackered the present fad and they still are the kingpins of this genre of pop music. They have the subtle commercial touches that keep ever widening their appeal, and the inventiveness and imagination (to say nothing of manager-partner Frank Werher) to keep ahead of their guitar-pickin rivals. Anaheim greeted 'em like the Angels. Trio (Nick Reynolds, Bob Shane, John Stewart) have made so many of their Capitol difclicka standards act largely (and understandably) is composed of them, ami so strong are they a newie, "Fare Thee Well," is weak in comparison. With so many folksingers wailing "social protest" plaints, the Kingstons parody 'em, they also break what would be unrelieved melody with some sharp shafts of topical verbal humor. The highlight harmonizing centers around "Tom Dooley," "Wagoner's Lad," "Greenback Dollar," "Reuben James," "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" "and their always rousing "Saints Marching" finale. Preceding, and first half of bill, Shearing's augmented orch is largely decor, for the heart of the matter still is that quintet. Reprinted in the interest of tonight's performance by the Trio here. American Scene ............ From Page 2 opposes such legislation it must be passed sooner or later. This session of the legislature will provide the best opportunity. The time to do something is now, not two years or four years from now. The second big issue to face this session of the legislature will be university status for East Carolina College. A report is due to be presented concerning ECC's readiness for university status, but it remains to be seen just how much affect this report will have. The Charlotte Observer reported last month that the report would say that East Carolina is not now ready to become a university, but state politics is too deeply involved for the decision to rest solely on the conclusion given in this report. A factor which will also be important in this decision is Western's own bid for university status. Ashevelle-Bilt- more's and Appalachian's bids for consolidation with tl li- versity of North Carolina will also be Important to a lesser degree. If East Carolina receives university status this year, the door will then be aiar if Western makes its bid to the General Assembly two years from now. This is an important session 'of the North Carolina General ant for the supporters of WCC. It should be interestingto watch the legislators as these issues are discussed during the next few months. If East Carolina receives university status this year, the door will then be ajar if Western makes its bid to the General Assembly two years from now. This is an important session of the North Carolina General Assembly and for the supporters of WCC. It should be interesting to watch the legislators as these issues are discussed during the next few months. In studying art, literature, history, or philosophy the average student has become acquainted with the great culture of ancient Greece. He learns that Greece during this time was a leader among nations. Today, about 2,500 years later Greece is still productive but no longer enjoys the political privileges it formerly had To get a true perspective of present day Greece, this writer decided to interview Tony Tzel- epis who comes from Greece. The succeeding discourse is the result of that interview, QUESTION: What in your opinion was the cause of the recent crisis in Greece? ANSWER: In essence the problem arose over Prime Minister Papondreou's son who is a former Communist. He has taught at Columbia University and had just recently returned to Greece. When Papondreou assumed the portfolio of Prime Minister he appointed his son as Minister of Economics. The majority of the Papondreou faction resented this act but the real trouble arose over the army. The younger Papondreou had begun to form an enclave within the army. This is strictly forbidden by law. When the Prime Minister requested the dismissal of the Minister of the Army (most important ministry controlled by the monarch( King Constantine refused, Papondreou wanted to have the position. He had already the job of the Ministry of Education. King Constantine was willing to appoint a- nother man but not Papondreou. This is not what Papondreou wanted, He accused the King of not trusting him. Thus he resigned On July 15, 1965 the trouble began. The King appointed several men as Prime Minister but none of them could muster sufficient support in parliament. During this period Papondreou was constantly opposing the King. He had a majority party coalition behind him. He was also behind the demonstrations as well as the Communists, Eventually Step- hanopoulos gained sufficient support to become Prime Minister. The crisis was temporarily over. The King had just barely overcome an attempted coup d'etat. It had become evident that the Communists were behind Papondreou and that his son was the real power. QUESTION: What Is your personal opinion of the elder Papondreou? ANSWER: He is an excellent orator but unfortunately a dangerous demagogue. QUESTION: You mentioned the Communists just a moment ago. I thought they were outlawed in Greece? ANSWER: Yes, the Communist Party is outlawed in Greece but names can be easily changed Most Communists belong to the Social Democratic Party which has about 12% of the votes. This party legally does not do anything wrong but it is very evident what their motives are. QUESTION: What is the popular opinion in Greece concerning the Cyprus problem? ANSWER: We believe Cyprus belongs to Greece. Yet, Turkey claims it also. Historically we believe we have the stronger case. We have the same faith and the population is mainly Greek. The Turks are in the minority. All we ask is that Cyprus be allowed to remain neutral, but Turkey will not allow this. I just recently heard that the Turkish elements have looted and destroyed the ancient patriarchal palace. QUESTION: How do you think democracy is working in Greece? ANSWER: We have the democratic system but it is really constitutional monarchy as in England It works fairly well but the army tends to have too much of an Influence and money controls the political scene too much. QUESTION: What do you think Greece's chances are of joining the European Economic Community? ANSWER: The prospect is good but it will take a very long time. Greece produces such important commodities as olive oil, tobacco, citrus fruits, and does extensive fishing. These are 11 needed by the industrial nations of Europe. QUESTION: What is the current opinion in Greece of the United States? ANSWER: The United States of America is generally liked, but there are elements against the U.S. such as the Communists QUESTION: What is the situation concerning the Greek Orthodox Church? ANSWER: The Orthodox Church has lost a great deal of its a bunch off grapes by James L. Bass I was just wondering whether or not all these people who are mad for getting WCC in the University status race are aware that there is an op- poste, if minority, opinion concerning the matter. There are those on this campus who are unconcerned about whether our present standards are high e- nough to warrant being called a good college and since a good college often makes only a fair or poor University, how can we be sure that we aren't building a monument to mediocrity. The growth of WCC has, as everyone knows, been phenomenal. This growth Is bound to have an adverse affect on the degree of coordination with which it can function. It seems obvious that somewhere, sometime, we have got to stop long enough to puU everything together long enough to check things out and make sure we arent building a farce. I know this is a sore subject, but it would seem that all this money, these tens of thou sands of dollars mat are going into this expansion, can in many cases be put to better use than just another building. I, for one, strongly feel that faculty salarl ies could, and should, be raised. This should not only be done in order to procure more qualified instructors, but also to keep the ones we have. Even those who want to stay often cannot manage to convince themselves that it is worth turning down a higher-paying job. I will have to give the administration credit for the present landscaping being done on the campus. I am glad they realize that no matter how new a square-corner is, it is still a square corner and needs something to break the monotony. I also know that landscaping is expensive, so I guess that what we are presently getting is quite an improvement. Another thing about this University status controversy that bothers me is the quality of Page 3 power and reputation. The Church is unfortunately riddled with corruption. Another problem is that the village priest is generally iUiterate. The hierarchy is well educated but does not maintain contact with the people. What is more important is that the Church controls one fourth of the, interest in the Bank of Greece, yet it does not utilize any portion of this wealth. QUESTION: What is the feeling toward the satellite states and Russia? ANSWER: We have no use for either one of them. QUESTION: What are the educational opportunities in Greece? ANSWER: Anyone can attend the elementary schools and later the gymnasium or high school but then it becomes difficult. At present there are only two universities in Greece. Thessalonikca and Athens. Athens ranks in the top five institutions for higher learning in the world. Most students go to the U.S., Austria, Germany, England, or France for study. QUESTION: In your estimation, is the Greek culture on a level comparable to most of Europe? ANSWER: I believe it is. Certainly in art Greece is not any longer a leader, but then art is low the world over. Our literature is again flourishing and our contributions in philosophy are important, Greece's greatest philosopher since the war is Kajatzakis. QUESTION: Do you think the Communist elements are very strong in Greece today? ANSWER: They command about 12% of the popular vote. They receive the majority of their support from the lower middle class. But, they also receive a lot of support from other elements in our society. QUESTION: What do you think of the future of the monarchy? ANSWER: I personally do not think the monarchy will last much longer. King Constantine is not as popular as his father. He lost a lot of the popularity he had at the hands of Papondreou who has questioned some of his motives. Many of the peasants are following Papondreou rather than the King. Also, the Queen Mother Freder- ika is the real power in Greece today. The people do not like her because she is too extreme whereas her husband was more moderate. Monarchies are rapidly disappearing and I believe ours has not much longer to go. (Tony Tzelepis is this year's Rotary Scholar at Western Carolina College. He comes from Patras, Greece. He is nineteen years old and plans to be an engineer. He has a brother attending New York State University. His father is a judge in the Greek criminal court system.) the students. It doesn't seem feasible that anyone could take us seriously about the matter when the average college board score for incoming freshmen this year was only slightly above 800. Maybe there are Universities with standards no higher than this, but I fail to see how their degrees could be worth much more than ours. It also seems that those devout advocates of rape, riot, and revolution are screaming for the change because they feel that all the chains will fall away, free love will conquer and pot and LSD will go on sale in the Student Union. Rotsa ruck! At any rate, I am aware that expansion is necessary, but I would like to forget that forecasted figure of 10,000 students in 1980. Somehow a small college with 5,000 students seems so much nicer than a monolithic University with 10,000 or 20,000 neatly numbered warm bodies.

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 College
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  • Date original: 1967-02-09;
  • Date digitized: 2017-10-23
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  • Dimension: 15.75" x 11"
  • Pages: 8 pages
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  • 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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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1967-02-09_Vol32_No30
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library