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Page 4 ^t CAROLINIAN OUTLOOK ByJayGertz Our life today is filled with many problems. These anxieties may be personal or indirectly the cause of our worries. Individuals cannot do much to alleviate most of these pressing issues. The war in Vietnam, inflation, and the coming fiasco in November are beyond cure by the individual or organizations. Politicians find these issues above their courage and scope of power to heaL Yet, there is one problem afflicting our area which each person can do their part to cure! (We cannot do anything about housing, and the Greeks are not a problem.) But we can help the squirrels. Thousands of these furry little critters are starving to death. Ya see, it's like this. There was an abnormally large number of squirrel-type siblings last time the litters came out Then at the same time the food was low. Thus, not enough grub to go around. So these squirrels started to migrate in quest of greener pastures. In their migration, they had to cross various highways. Being crazed by starvation, the squirrels forgot to look both ways before crossing the streets. As a result, they become impressed with the fact that cars are heavy Some squirrels are being organized by a few radical groundhogs. One of the strongest groups is S.D.S. This stands for Squirrels for Decent Sustenance. I had the displeasure of seeing the Western Carolina Chapter in action.(They had been very a- pathetic when well fed, but were driven to drastic measures by loss of food.) Traveling behind a Volkswagen on Cope's Creek Road, I saw a furry mass (a conservative estimate was 1,200 squirrels) hurl themselves off a overhang onto theVW. In one fluid motion, they enveloped the car and carried it off the road. Within seconds the fiendish squirrels stripped the car, ate the seat covers, and the stuffing in the seat, drank the battery acid, and devoured the driver Belching in unison, they scurried away and are presently holding the unfortunate driver's frat pin for ransom. There is one simple solution to this problem. No, it's not to offer bounties for squirrel hides. The answer is to pacify them by offering them food. Now in their state of hunger, squirrels can be taught some interesting tricks. Peanuts can be purchased for thirty-five cents a pound. Then one can train them easily. Squirrels would be only too glad to be a paperweight or sharpen pencils, in return for their daily bread. Then once the squirrels are satisfied they will return to their former conservative, apathetic state. But beware.for who knows what evil lurks in the minds and hearts of radical ground-hogs. Minstrels ,. # From Page u The original contract fee was paid to the singers because of the fact that the hours of the concert were extended to encompass the original length. Although no one at the University can be held responsible for the delay, there was an inconvenience to the students and other visitors that had planned their evenings according to the original times of the concert According to Charles Sutton, President of the Student Body, "Perhaps in the future weshould clear all of our bookings through Mr. Humphrey." Sophomores . From Page l. in Room 114, Killian and will consist of Reading Comprehension, English Expression, and Cooperative Mathematics. Sophomore Exams will consist of two sections: Cooperative English and General Cul ture with a total of eight tests. Students taking freshman of sophomore tests should present either LD.'s or letters of per mission upon entering the testing rooms. Scores will be available from faculty advisors, department heads, or Deans of Schools. Although the entire testing program at WCU is under study, sophomore examinations will follow the same pattern as in previous years, according to Dean Taylor Huskins. PRESSLEY AND ANGEL BARBER SHOP We Offer Clean, Courteous Service Also Razor Cuts Beside The Town House 8:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.nu Monday - Saturaday Closed Wednesday HOOPERS DRUGS We de&ture A 3ull Cine Of FABERGE *^~7\ COTY *^ BRUT ENGUSH LEATHER HOMBRE JADE EAST MAX FACTOR We Sell So Please! PRISCRIPTIONS Main St. Open til 8:00 P.M. * Sylva THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Middle Earth: Student Coffee House Western North Carolina students who display an interest in folk music should visit the "Middle Earth** an Asheville coffee house designed to appeal to the student as well as any older person who might be interested. The "Middle£*rth" is operated by the churches of the Asheville area and i» open Thursday through Sunday bights, It is located on Broadway street near the Asneville-BUtmore College campus, The management consists of entirely volunteers. There is no admission charge, but the management reserves the right to check ID cards. No one under the age of seventeen is admitted. Refreshments are on sale every night of operation. Thursday night activities in elude Ciiess tournametits and recorded music, in addition to the interesting conversation among the visitors which is en•■ hanced by the interesting B>- hem^an atmosphere, Friday night ca.i be described as a miniature "fiddler's convention" Musicians are invited to bring their instrum?:its and e (change songs, discuss songs and instruments, or play together. Musicians from several counties usually visit on Friday nights, ranging in age from 17 to 70, and, ranging in instruments from kazoos to dulcimers. Saturday night concerts, also having noadmi ssion charge, are "donated" by area persons or groups. Sunday nights are composed of more Chess games and music, both live and recorded. All musicians are again Invited to bring their instruments, The "Middle Earth," with its delightful Bohemian atmosphere, its music, and its interesting people make lt one of the most "in" places to visit in W.-stern North Carolina, DZ To Honor Faculty Women The Sisters of Delta Zeta Sorority will honor the faculty women at a tea to be held on Sunday, Oct 6, from 3 to 5:00pm in the parlor of Reynolds Dormitory. All faculty women are invited to attend. A cider drinking contest was held by Delta Zeta on Oct. 2 in front of the University Center. Winning for Pi Kappa Alpha were Mike Jones and Jim Copeland. Tau Kappa Epsi- long came in a close second represented by Randy Wood and Joel Knight Other fraternities participating were Delta Sigma Phi represented by Anson Merrick and Bill Roberson, Kappa Alpha represented by "Wayne McFar- land and Butch Workman, Pi Kappa Phi represented by Max Daves and Mike Rhodes, and Theta Xi represented by Neil Skillman and Mike Corum. The brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha and their dates will be honored with a party in February. At that time they will be presented with a trophy. French author Alexandre Dumas occasionally lost patience with his long-time servant, who was not overly respectful. Once, after the man had ignored an order, Dumas cried out, "My God, are you mad or am I?" "Ah, sir," said the other, "surely you would not hire a servant who is mad!" ..... Readers Digest Atyson Atswen Q. Why does the laundry not return money whreh the students toj** _ e igundry charges the same prices that were charged tMrtr years ago. In the last five years wages have gone ^ 75*whlle the products and eojdpment used have gone up 56% ♦~1HI«. The laundry is self-supporting (receives no monev Eoirvtfa* state) and must use all the money it collects from the SuaenUto stay in operation, according tn Mr. Liner. G. Ate-mere any pians tor remodelolhg ofThe McKee Build- iheor is it to be torn down within the next five years? A. When the new L A, and business buildings are finished and the computer is moved, then that space will be renovated. The building wiB not be torn down. Q. is the School of Business accredited? ^ A. Dr J. Floyd Cunningham, dean of the school of business, said that'the school was not accredited. He gave these three main reason why it is not: 1 The present salary scale is not high enough to lure an outstanding faculty. Fifty percent of the faculty must have terminal degrees for accreditation. Z, The professor work load is higher than accreditation standards *ill allow. 3. The business library is inadequate for accreditation. There is only one accrediting organization for business schools and that is the National Association of Accredited Schools of WCU has the only school of business in the state which is not accredited. The other three; ECU, Wake Forest, and Chapel Hill, are all members of the national association. We are not so far behind, however. Out of 900 schools of business in the country only 122 are accredited. Q. What is the education level of each of the Security Patrol Officers? A. Mr. James Kirkpatrick, Head of the Division of Business Administration, states that this information is not available since the personnel files are kept in Raleigh. Q. Why is there no book discount in the University Center Book Store for faculty members? A. Mr. H. P. McCarroll, manager of the book store, says: "We have no arrangements yet for any discount on books for the faculty." Q. Why is there no post office drop box at the University Center? A. Mr. Wayne Hooper, Postmaster, states that in order for a drop box to be placed at the center a pick-up and delivery system to all dorms and to major buildings would have to be initiated. "The college does not want a pick-up—delivery system," says Hooper. His understanding is that the University does not wish to be responsible for providing the facilities for such a system. The regional postal office in Atlanta has conducted a survey of Cullowhee's postal needs. They found the area should either have a collection-delivery system or a new postal building with 7,490 sq. ft of floor space on a 26,000 sq. ft, lot, Such a building would be the largest in the county. The Regional Postal Real Estate Office has been in contact with the University administration several times in the past few months according to Hooper, but me Administration declares neither land nor funds are available for such an office. Hooper says he would rather see a collection-delivery system come into effect SHOWN ABOVE IS BILL HEARD OF THE NEW CHRISTY Minstrels with several of his fraternity brothers from the local chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. Bill a PiKa from Mississippi State, has been with the Minstrels for over two yers . He is an accomplished musiscian on the bass fiddle and guitar. In college Bill majored in voice, while attending several Southern colleges including Florida State. He said he tried to get the most out of voice classes by changing schools cccassionally in order to come in contact with various voice coaches and techniques of teaching. Bill will open with the Christies in Las Vagas on Monday night for a two month engagement,

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
  • Date original: 1968-10-03;
  • Date digitized: 2017-10-27
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  • Dimension: 15.75" x 11"
  • Pages: 8 pages
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  • 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_1968-10-03_Vol34_No04
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