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FEATURES, SPORTS... Gertz does discourse on Cullowhee mud, p. 4. First person report on effects of speed and marijuana, p. 4. Delta Zeta and Alpha Phi Omega pledges featured, p. 5. Logan scores 52 points as Cats put down High Point, p. 6. WRA has 7-0 record, p. 7. TheWESTERN CAROLINIAN VOICE OF THE STUDENTS INSIDE THE CAROLINIAN... Results of drug and athletic polls tabulated, p. 1. Editorial brings out fire problem in Cullowhee, p. 2, Student Senate approves new constitution, p. 1. Connor tells formula for making the new student union more like home, p. 3. VOL. XXXIII, NO.29 Thursdoy, February 8,1968 CULLOWHEE, N.C. In Athletic Poll Students Want Increase, New Athletics Pills Popular In Cullowhee By CHARLOTTE A. WISE More students at Western Carolina University have used pep pills (of one type or another) than either LSD or marijuana according to the results of the student opinion drug poll sponsored by The Western Carolinian. Seven hundred and forty stu- dents participated in the drug poll, but several answer sheets had to be eliminated because of the usual number of crackpots in any poll of this type. There are several discrepancies in the figures because many students did not answer all of the questions on the poll. The percentages of students in the nation said to take drugs are now being tabulated and will be published in next Thursday's Carolinian. A total of 448 students said that they knew of students who took drugs. This represents 60.27% of those students polledl Two hundred and ninety-two students taking the poll did not know any student taking drugs. There are 9 students on campus that take LSD (we had other students check "Yes" beside LSD but their other answers showed them to be crackpots. One student did 10 drug polls, all with ridiculous percentages and answers). Five hundred and fifty-six answered that they had never taken the drug. Marijuana users participating in the poll number 44. Students polled who indicated no marijuana use totaled 582. 196 Pill Users Pill users who participated in the poll number 196 or 26.63% of the students who answered the questionnaire. Five hundred and forty of the 736 answering this question indicated that they did not take pills. In answer to the question, "Do you think taking drugs will increase ordecrease" 553 students check "increase" and 149 checked "fad will die out," Four students wrote in that they thought the drug taking would remain about the same. It was interesting to note that many of the students who indicated they took pills thought it was a fad that would die out. Curiosity Ranks 1 A great many students checked three and sometimes four answers to question number six: "What are the main reasons college students take drugs?" Experimentation and curiosity received 544 checks; insecurity, 187; rebellion a- gainst society, parents, etc., 173; and other 287. Under the "other" portion to question six, several students listed their other reasons. These included sex, studying, escapism, pressure, influence, "feels so good" travel and keeping awake. One student stated that students take drugs to see what it feels like and to find out why drugs have so much attention in the news media. Another stated that there was no main reason. He felt that each person taking pills took them under circumstances of the moment, such as anger, curiosity, boredom and similar momentary conditions rather than rebellion against society. Both of these students indicated they had not experienced any type of drug. Trends Several trends were evident in the polls. For instance those students who knew students who took pills or took them themselves estimated percentages of WCU students who took drugs ranging in the 5-15 percentage group. In the poll, there was a tendency for pill users to also be marijuana users, but there were a number of students who took marijuana but not pills. Music Students To Present Thirteen Western Carolina University music students will be presented in recital Thursday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. in Hoey Auditorium. The recital will include instrumentalists, vocalists and pianists. A continuing program of student recitals is being planned by the Music Department, All will be open to the public. Students to be presented ;.ext Thursday have studied under Dr. Armand W. Kitto, Miss Mona Boyd, William F. Curtin and Henry Lofquist, all members of the music faculty. Recitalists will include John McClimon of 236 E. Arlington Ave., Greer, S.C, Tom Bishop of Rt. 3, Taylors, S.C, Mike Trull of 807 Elm wood Dr., Shelby, Larry Stockton of Candler Rt 3, and Steve Lawson of 2116 Haymount St., Winston- Salem, all instrumentalists. Terry McMahon of Penrose Rt 1, Diana Tweed of 50 Grand- view Rd., Asheville, Barbara Wilson of Shelby Rt 5, Linda English of 47 Ormond Ave., Asheville and Mike Nichols of Candler Rt. 2, all vocalists. Betty Jo Knott of 7135 W. Lucky Dr., Jacksonville, Fla., and Bob Phillips of Morven Rt 1, both pianists. Students who indicated they did not take pills or drugs and knew no one who did had very low percentages for the national average and campus average, or on the other hand, put very high averages in the national and local percentages. At least 300 students indicated that they thought there was a higher percentage of students here who took LSD than marijuana. Usually these students checked that they knew no one taking drugs and did not take any type of drug themselves. One student who indicated he took pep pills estimated that 50% of the students on this campus took them. Another questionnaire rated marijuana on campus with the highest percentage, but this person did not take any type of drug or pill. One pill user estimated that pills on campus were being consumed by 80% of the students, yet his percentages for LSD and marijuana were very low. An overwhelming majority of students participating in the Senate-sponsored athletic poll voted for a $5.00 increase in student activity fees to help finance a new athletic program. From a total of 1,179 students participating, 1,004 or 85.28% voted for a $5.00 Increase. One hundred and eighty-two students indicated they would not approve the fee increase. ROGER EULISS Comments on Athletic Poll In addition, a large majority of the students polled felt that our present athletic program was poor or could be improved and agreed or partially agreed with the newly proposed athletic program. Three hundred and sixty-six students felt the present pro- Senate Approves New Constitution By JANE BURROW' Election of two-year senators, addition of day student and graduate student positions in the Senate and stated re- numeration for student body officers are major changes in the new student government constitution approved Tuesday by the Student Senate. The most striking change in the constitution concerns the election of two year senators. In the past, a certain percentage of senators represented each class for a one year term only. This manner of election procedure has in the past years left the Senate without experienced membership. To remedy this problem the constitution committee felt that the election of senators for a two year term was necessary. "I feel that of the many changes that this constitution has to offer, this is the biggest," stated Wayne Baldwin, chairman of the constitution committee. A graduate student senator and another day student representative have been provided for in the new constitution. Now day students will have three representatives plus the day student president. Other student government officials have been accepted including a Senate Chaplin, the under secretary of the Senate, and the presidential assistant. The Senate Chaplin will be appointed by the Student Senate. His main obligations will be to present an invocation prior to all Senate meetings and to have the devotional exercises at student assemblies. The duties of the under secretary of the Senate will be to assist the secretary of the Senate and aid in Senate office work. Impeachment Clause An impeachment clause has been added to the constitution which gives the Senate proper regulations for impeachment procedures. Other changes have been made in the Preamble and in the purpose of this constitution and its by-laws. Although remunerations for the president and vice president of the Student Government have been given for several years, it has never been stated in any doctrine of the university before this revised constitution. In addition, the duties of each student government official have been stated in full as well as duties for Senate and assembly procedures. The revised constitution must be presented to the student body and ratified by a 2/3 majority of the students voting. gram poor while 677 indicated that the athletic program could be improved. "Acceptable" received 70 checks, "good" 50 and "excellent" a rousing three votes. A total of 316 students partially agreed while 794 students fully agreed with the newly proposed athletic program. Fully disagreeing with the proposal were 74 students. "Yes" was the overwhelming response to the question "Do you think there would be more student spirit with more success and recognition in our athletic program?" A total of 1,098 students or 89.41% participating felt that there would be more student spirit with more success and voted "yes" to the question. "No" votes totaled 42 -and "same" totaled 39. Many students qualified their answers concerning the $5.00 increase and the present athletic program. Students suggested firing certain coaches or other athletic staff members. Others stated that they would only approve an increase if improvement were guaranteed. Still others questioned why the new proposal and increase had taken so long. A few students felt they were already paying too much. Roger Euliss, student body president, said "I was very pleased with the results of the poll and the concern and interest in the athletic program. I was also pleased with the participation in the poll itself. "I feel that this is a good representation of student o- pinion and of jnany alumni and supporters of WCU. I hope that this will have some bearing on decisions and plans of those in charge of the athletic program. I personally am looking forward to a greatly improved and more well-rounded athletic program in the very near future. I am also looking forward to a better record in all sports with this increased emphasis. I am hoping for not only improvement in the sport's program but many improvements in publicity, spectator facilities, and especially student spectator facilities." Charlie Sutton, student body vice-president, stated, "We are very pleased with student response to the polL It is a very good indication of the students opinion concerning the athletic program. We will follow their wishes. "We feel sure that the revamping of our athletic program will help our school spirit as well as upgrade the alumni spirit "We are also pleased with student approval of the $5 increase in the activities fee. We feel that their money will be fairly spent." Results of the Athletic Poll: CONTINUED Page 8 ,

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 original: 1968-02-08;
  • Date digitized: 2017-10-26
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