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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1968-02-08_Vol33_No29_03

Thursday, February 8,1968 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Page 3 Feedback Athletics: Jones Attacked Dear Editor, I am writing this in regard to the remarks made by Mr. Jones in the last issue of the Carolinian concerning the $5 increase in funds for the Athletic department In his article he stated that it was "unfair," yet, not once in his article did he show any substantial evidence to prove this statement It also stated that this proposed increase was obviously directed toward the football program here at West era. It appears to many of us that many of this type should be used for the football program as it is a weaker sport and should be used to help bolster our team into one that we all can say is tops in North Carolina. Money of this nature should be used to improve rather than to depreciate the football program. Mr. Jones also stated and I quote, "There are some of us, I'm sure, whose idea of school spirit does not include going out into sub-freezing weather to sit on a sub-freezing bench and witness an hour or so of coordinated violence," In regard to this ridiculous statement, I would like to ask Mr, Jones who is forcing him or anybody else to go to any athletic function on this campus. Evidently there are a few who like to watch this so called "violence" as Western was well represented at all home games - no matter what the weather. Jones also asked the question of how many people gain any direct benefit from watching sports being played. If Mr. Jones is so ignorant as to ask this question, then we can only feel sorry for this character and hope that he never has to watch or listen to another athletic event in his entire life as he would surely be in agony during that time. Jones suggested if an increase in funds was to occur, why not for participation rather than a spectator sport Why doesn't Mr. Jones participate in the sports available here at Western or is he the type that just likes to write editorials about things he really knows nothing. What sport would you like at Western, Mr. Jones, that you could participate in- a varsity knitting team?? If Mr. Jones doesn't want to pay the additional funds, then may I suggest he find some other school to attend where the costs aren't quite so high and where he can knit or play horseshoes. Why doesn't he find something else to do with his time besides cutting our fine athletic department Thank you. Tommy Lewis Americans Face The Facts! Dear Editor: There has to be a time when Americans face up to the fact that America is not only the foremost advocate of democracy and freedon but indeed is the only nation capable of accepting and maintaining such a stand. The people of America have for too long, far too long, been eager to pounce on the troubles of their country. It's sad that America's enemies can find so many compatriots within her own borders where these very people are protected by the patriots, and the principles which they so vociferously attack. Yes!, these attacks are joyously implemented and effected LETTERS TO TH'£ EDITOR by those who owe most to their victim. They come from certain radio and television programs, from certain foundation-supported study groups, seminars and round tables, from certain major campuses, from certain well-publicized pulpits, from certain production offices in Hollywood, from certain self- Red Or Dead important editorial offices in the periodicals, publishing houses, and networks of New York City and even from supposed leaders within our governmental structure. These are the places from whence cometh the "better red than dead" idea. Some of tin are so afraid of the United States exercising its position of world leadership and authority to prevent Communist aggression, that they will not hesitate to abrogate all that America stands for by advocating appeasement, condone- ment, coalition, and ultimately defeat They seize almost with joy each and every mistake and setback of U, S. POLICY AND SEEM TO REVEL IN DAMNINd SETBACK OF U.S. policy and seem to revel in damning their country for protecting its interests in a contest where the adversary is totally pledged to our destruction. Why is it that in every situation of world importance certain Americans are first to say that America is at fault? Why America Condemned is it that the malicious and heinous activity of the enemy is always hidden by Americans who condemn America? The answer to these questions is most often fear. The voices of the fearful are attempting to mold public opinion in such a way that makes patriotic Americans bow in shame. They are afraid to accept the responsibility that goes with power and, probably more to the point, they are afraid that their influence will be lost if they were to cease being alarmist and demagogues. Frequently the discussion of points that I have here raised generates more heat than light as there is no person on earth more ready to condemn his own nation and its defenders than the American citizen who is constantly assured of public attention and support in any attempt to tear down what has taken years to construct Never before in the history of our nation have the forces of des- National Honor truction been so insidiously powerful. Coming from the sources mentioned, we see daily attacks on America and American leaders who are trying to uphold the honor of our nation in today's world. This concept of national honor is not something that is easily understood or accomplished but is so easily reviled. Let us rest with one sincere prayer and hope — that those who have chosen to 'dissent' with our government's policies will base their dissent on as rational and honorable a foundation as have those who have chosen to protect and preserve them. Max Hopper Dear Editor: After having read the letter recently printed criticizing the newly proposed athletic program, I think someone should step in to defend the suggested program, Personally, I feel that the $5 for the program is not intended to buy heating units for spectators who won't use blankets and complain of "sub- freezing benches" but is intended to aid in improving our team so it won't be beaten by a "disproportionately large percentage of its opponents." Any truly school-spirited student should see the extra as a good chance to in ■ prove his football team and not as an effort to drive him into the poorhouse. Mr. Jones asks who gets any direct benefit from watching sports being played, I do for one, and I like to think I am mature enough to enjoy a little competition and not cut down the "football fiasco" when a little helpful support would suit better. Somehow, in "not meaning to be cynical" Mr. Jones appears inconsistent when he says to "talk to ... the campus dogs, even our Student Body president and vice president" The arrangement of his sentence suggests, in a sickly attempt at humor, that our Student Body president and vice president are to be considered inferior to the campus dogs. To me, this is just about as cynical as one can get. After reading his letter, I draw the conclusion that Mr, Jones isn't content just to chop at the best potential boost our team has had in a good while. He also has to cut someone to express his feelings. I'm not knocking Mr, Jones for what he says. He" is entitled to his opinion. I do think, however, that after considering the situation, all faithful WCU students and administrators will support one of the basic needs of our campus life, improved athletics. Yours truly, Sam Huffman Sights And Insighh By Jerry Conner Now, that I have learned from last week how to speak; I shall follow my own recipe. However, altering it a bit, I will create a formula for you. With the opening of our nearly completed University Center, here's my formula for its des truction: D equals SCA plus H)C, That's it! Destruction equals Students times their Attitude and Habits times the Center, Let's break the formula down to a simple complex level. D - Destroy the center in an elementary manner. Crush all cigarettes out-dead out on the floors and carpeted areas. Remember the more holes in a carpet the higher the value, Walls were made for finger prints and individual art work personally drawn, especially in bathrooms. Commentary going along with the pictures and extra added phrases are considered a worthwhile project, Inter- Greek letters placed at strategic locations add for posterity sake. Furniture - why yes! Who needs furniture with that new- look. Rips and dirt add to the lived in feeling so needed to show the rest of Uie state our domestic way of life. But if that doesn't accomplish the goal, it can be achieved by scratching in names of loved ones, advocations of Flower Power, Ralph, and of course Boris-tlie Spider or to tell the world (at least WCU) where you can find a certain so and so, S - Students, take the elements of an attitude and a habit, mix them with a perpetual gripe, sprinkle a little rough and tough stuff and you get a typical student ready to wage war against the new building. Now, with what kind of attitude should you enter the building? That's it, a negative, vis- a-vis, diametric attitude. This room is too small, that doesn't offer enough air and the stairs aren't wide enough for passage. The major objective is to degrade the place. Now, add a little force of habit You are so used to banging on the juke box to make it work so start right in like old times. The floors look too nice, sore- member the old habit of kicking the floor to see who can make the UggMt skid marks. Then, there is Uie game to find out who can get his shoe print Uie highest on Uie walls. Add these elements all together and you get a formula for Uie destruction of Uie new 1 nivcrsitv tenter. Remember - It's not what your Center can do for you, but what you can do to your Center. And you had better believe Uiat you can really do it Just take a little time and effort and Uie work you put into it will make it another Joyner or Student Union in no time at all. Who wants a new building when you can have such an ancient, archaic, decayed, out- of-date, obsolete, passe antique relic? Throughout the semester, a classmate of irvne continually cut finance class, knowing that one of his friends would respond "present" for him when roll was taken, for Uie professor kept his eyes on Uie attendance sheet as he rattled off Uie 30 names. One day, however, when Uie overcut student strolled in after ciass had startod and looked apologetically toward Uie front of Uie room, Uie professor solemnly said, "Don't worry, Fiommlng. Your answering service has taken care of you." From Reader's Digest The Broken Window By Freeman D. Jones Will the person who wrote Uie letter to the editor signed "Bertha Goodbody" please contact The Carolinian and notify us of your real name so that we may print your letter. The main surge of Pop Art has come and gone and few people mourn its passing. However the culture Uiat fostered Pop Art, Uie mass media, technocracy, and the changing forms of relating to things and people, has been around since the end of the second world war and appears to be the current form of living. Pop Art still lives, though, and has made inroads into several difficult changing fields. One of these is poetry and poetry, like art, changes slowly and only after a change in the culture around it. The form of Pop Poetry is "found" poetry and it goes thus: NANTAHALA POWER AND LIGHT CO. Tnis Bill is payable upon receipt at Uie office of Uie company or to its authorized agent If not paid within 10 days following date of Bill service may be discontinued without further notice. WCU, Spring Quarter, 1968 IMPORTANT: This card is not valid until receipted in Uie Accounting Office. Retain Uiis card to present as required during Uie quarter. ♦Failure to meet academic retention regulations will void this permit and registration fees paid will be refunded. NABISCO CRACKERS This package is sold by weight, not by volume. Packed as full as practicable by modern automatic equipment It contains full net weight indicated. If it does not appear full when opened, it is because contents have settled during shipping and handling. BAND-AID BRAND Air-vents over the gauge pad- Speed healing. Air-vents on the tape part keep the skin fresh. More comfortable to wear- with SUPER-STICK. For best results, be sure skin is clean and dry before applying bandage. Good medical practice suggests changing bandage if pad becomes wet KRESKIN'S ESP (game) No Claims of Mystical Or Supernatural Powers Are Made Nor The Equipment Or Devices Supplied In This Game, SHAMPOO Leaves Hair Silky Soft Wonderfully Manageable Wet hair. Apply shampoo. Lather. Rinse. Repeat CAUTION: Contents under pressure. Do not store above 120 F., puncture, incinerate or use near flame. Keep from children. As you can see "found" poetry is just exactly that It is found on labels, packages, billboards, anywhere and what makes it Interesting is that it gives us a picture of our mass culture from the very products of that culture.

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 University
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  • Date original: 1968-02-08;
  • Date digitized: 2017-10-26
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  • Dimension: 15.75" x 11"
  • Pages: 8 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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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1968-02-08_Vol33_No29
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library