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  • Our next president INews Briefs 1 self; 5) he held the student in some respect. So when the president left and it was speculated that he would not return, concern began to build. The next pres ident, it was thought, since l.)r. Pow was opposed by some, would be a local man, would not have the drive of his predecessor, would be somewhat lackadaisical, and would mere- lv tolerate students. "Star Trek 99 . . . .FROM Page 1 ing oration and then nearly mob bed by the crowd. He spoke of the possibility of Star Trek's return to the screen, and of its message to its fans. "This human biped thing, this strange creature who's awkward, vain and weak- damnit, you're gorgeous. And we love you." vvhat were ihe most appealing aspects of the series.' Participants echoed Roddenberry's optimism, and mentioned Star Trek's professional and high- budget approach to science fiction. "I think Star Trek says "Look ahead, don't be afraid of the future,' " said a Long Island l-'niversity student. "I have over J,000 science fiction books , and I really loved that show. The situations were interesting, the personalities were interesting. It was fantastic." Isaac Asimov, dean sf writer and professor, spoke to the group, as did Hal Clement, another teacher whose science fiction fame is widespread. Dorothy C. Fontana, an original contributor to the series, also appeared. But the speeches seemed less the focus of the convention than was the opportunity for the fans to trade stories, buy memor- iabilia, and dress up as Star Trek characters. Saturday night saw the Hilton invaded by an assortment of aliens and earthmen attending the conventions "costume ball." And some participants warned that two kinds of Star Trek buff must be carefully dis tinguished—the authentic, fact= sprouting fans who view the show as the best realized of all television science fiction, and the wild-eyed "trekkies," Star Trek groupies who covet Leonard Nimoy, memorize his "fave" colors (green and blue) and remember the start of his career, appearing in "Francis Goes to West Point." Both kinds of fans were drawn to the Trading Room, where jewelry, old comic books, movie stills, plaster heads of Spock and day-glo posters were hawked. There seemed to be some overlap of interests, for artifacts of Middle Earth and H.P. Lovecraft also sold well. Here you could buy a Star Trek cookbook, and original Buck Rogers ray gun, and a shopping bag emblazoned with "In Spock We Trust" to carry it all in. A surprising—but, as it turns out, not so unlikely—exhibitor was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NA SA), which set up a large display of lunar module and space suit mockups. One convention publication mentioned the debut NASA owed to Trek fans— whose letter-writing campaign not only helped save NASA from a Congressional cutback of funds for the space program but got it an increase in expenditures. Panpower, which influenced Congress, has yet to triumph over NBC, the network that carried ~ and cancelled ~ Star Trek. F.vidence of this hypotheses was that those that opposed Dr. Pow were in positions that controlled some emphasis, and they were gaining more influence. The concern, then, was well- founded, especially when those involved looked at the present position of Western Carolina ['Diversity. Presently, the schixil is without a vice-president for academic affairs. The theme of the year was to be "Better Teaching and Learning Methods." That has slipped away, or is only being carried out in the very preliminary stages that Dr, Pow set up before he left. Enrollment is down for this year, causing financial problems, and the decrease in applications for next fall quarter, al last report, is also down, by -'0 percent. Those Dr. Pow wasn't constantly harrassing to work, are now running into problems with those who have opposed him, making smooth operation of the university impossible. These few examples gi\e a pretty bleak view of the university as it stands now. This is what the candidates for president will tune to look at, though when they consider and are being considered. So if the next president is only a picture of mediocrity, not only will there be several resignations immediatelycros- FROM Page 1 sing his desk, there will also be a growth in the university's problems, and a dismal future. He will have to be a man that can step in and tackle any situation that should crop up. Ihe characteristics the board mentioned, then, are exactly what the next president needs. He must be an enthusiastic, progressive man. The screening committee must keep this in mind. The five faculty representu ti\es, especially, can lead one to be optimistic. Besides Dr. Morrill and Mrs. Scott, the members of the committee are Dr. Jim Dooley, head of the Department of Music; Dr. Gurney Chambers, assistant dean of the School of Educa lion and Psychology; and Bob Waters, athletic director. The student representative, Greg Lockamy, is determined that the candidates all have respect for students, and will not "tolerate them, like so many people here do now." There will be more than a mild interest in the proceedings of the screening committee, when their job begins. If the Board of Trustees plans to have an appointment made by July 1, then that committee will have to begin soon. And no matter what the it- choice and what the choice of the board, the next president of the university will be under many critical, scrutinizing eyes. Bookstore improved .FROM Page 1 The improvement is still taking place; some of the equipment is not fully installed yet; and an awning for the outside is on its way; and the departments are still busy revamping. But even at this point, the new store is a pleasant and the check-out cashier area has been doubled and speeded up, "We have taken a lot of harsh criticism in the past/' said McCarroll, "and we have made excuses , but now we are neither makingnor have any excuses for our services." suite is a pleasant surprise. «««»*■ "" om services. SYLVA PHARNNACY 6 6,Mr\.vJ ST. SVU/r\ AU.YOOR Fr.6T0GR»M*WC. F.UA-PAPfc£-CHSMlCrUs 2M HOUR S&ftNMOL RECRUITERS The following recruiters will be on campus to interview prospective teachers on February 11: Mr. Ray Dean, Atlanta Pub lie Schools Mr. Abe Collinworth, Ti- lusville, Florida A representative from Gwinnett County, Lawrence\ille,Cia. Anyone interested in speaking with these people should come bv the Office Of Student Teaching, K-228, and sign for an interview appointment. SWITZERLAND GROUP Western Carolina Travel Group (Members that went to Switzerland during Christmas) please attend Ski Club Meeting, Monday, February 14, 1972, in Forsyth room #329 at 7:30 pm. This meeting will be ui discuss future plans for a reunion. SAM BANQUET All members of the Society for the Advancement of Management interested in attendingthe annual banquet, please contact Clint Smith, John Oates, or Mai Martin by February 18. Notification by this date is necessary so that reservations may be made. DOUBLE FEATURE \ double feature, THE PIT AND THE PENDl LI M and PREMATl'RE BIRIAL, both a- dapted from the stories by Edgar Alan Poe, will be shown at 6:30 and 9:45 tonight in the Reynolds Hall lounge. Admission is 50<!j 25c for holders of a Reynolds Hall Activity Card. Everyone must have ten toes to be admitted. Sponsored by Reynolds Hall, Inc. SEX SYMPOSIUM On Sunday afternoon, Febr uary 6, 1972 at 2:30 p.m. in the lounge of Moore Hall, the hall government will present a Sex Symposium featuring Rev. Joe litv id Fore. Topics to be covered include, Family Planning, Marriage, Human Relations and Premarital Sex. Everyone is invited to attend. STUDENT TEACHING ALL students who plan to take student leaching during the 1972-73 school year must attend one of the following meetings. Tuesday, February 15,at4:00 pm, in K-104 OR Wednesday, February 14, at 4:00 pm. in K-104. THANKS Thanks for all the help people have been giving us since the lire - if anyone knows trf a house to rent in th? area please leave message for Beth or Ma ty at P. O. Box 57. Contact DOGS MESSING DOG; male Irish Setter answers to the name of "Paddy" - If seen please •all 293-5304. RECEPTIONIST WANTED: Receptionist - at leas; 2 years experience.. Good typist. Must be able to take shorthand. Payroll experience helpful, W.B. Dillard (.(instruction Co. 586-2131 , Sylva, N.C, S**S IT Ml / fry* yA SQIEW?! Hunostoal! im $oj*h'\*X) -»v,&«,fc sue* TE SfcuecTloNi or the wtvue&r <33THl<"Np SUITS I 33THKNO • *•.• 7*1•.»J;..?7r*Cr» • • — ts.ii mi tin mmmmJhtmmmn I »l Gmno Writ's SUCK 3 SEE!1.
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