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Western Carolinian Volume 45 Number 07

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  • UCB harmful From Page 3 organization who did, I'm just saying that those things motivated me and many others a lot last year and reduced the boredom of "sitting In the room" a trememdous amount. I don't care what organization sponsors these things land llic-ic are main Others I did not mention) 1 just want to see those things and more start up again. I think if we (the students) do not see things like we saw last year (and I hope with this new organization we'll see even more) then students here and prospective students will go elsewhere, where entertainment is better and there is more to do. I think time has been wasted, and this new organization needs to "get on the stick" and start putting to good use that six or seven dollars we each pay for entertainment. As of this point, it has not been greatly spent. Yours In Concern, Jim Rlggins, WCU student Nuclear protest From page 1. as welcoming committees greeted the campers and directed ihem to preassigned areas where they could pitch a tent and weather out the night. By Sunday morning atent city had emerged with information tables, wind and solar demonstrations, art displays, lee shirt sales, and even a concession stand for those who just had to eat out Cheers were heard around 10:00 when the sun finally came out from behind the clouds, and anticipation rapidly grew for the march and demonstration that were soon to commence. A universal worship service was held in the large meeting lent and the group soon began to become unified in both purpose and spirit. The power of love and nonvilence radiated amongst those present as they recalled Ihe inner strength of Mahatma Gandhi during times of strife and conflict. Al 12:00, everyone who planned to participate in the demonstration began to congregate, bringing with them all sorts of signs, banners, and flags. Children climbed aboard trucks bearing radioactive warning signs as "peacekeepers" Scurried around with walkie- talkies and asked demonstrators to line up four abreast for the long march ahead. Army helicopters flew by overhead, state patrolmen stationed themselves just oulside the camping area's exit, and energy levels Student Affair Tappa New Keg Ocf 13 '79 October 4. 1979/THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/PAGE 5 soared in anticipation of the events that were to follow. At 12:30 the trucks pulled out, and an estimated 1.700 demonstrators filed onto the highway, cheering, singing, and most importantly, exercising their fundamental right to freedom of speech and belief. The march to the three facilities (mentioned above) was approximately seven miles in distance but with support from each other, and an occasional drink from the water truck that passed by, the marchers maintained a high level of enthusiasm throughout the day. Tension between the demonstrators and law enforcement officers along the route was practically nonexistent. Upon arrival at each of the three facilities, the volume of anii-nuke chanting rose to a crecendo as the marchers filed by the high barbed-wire gates guarded by men in military dress. The only intentional confrontation came at the Savannah River Plant, where a spokesman for the protestors climbed onto a van and began to speak through a bullhorn, stating the reason the marchers were there and why the facilities should be shut down immediately. There was no response from those on the olher side of the fence, and after a brief rest, the demonstrators began the long march back to the camping area, where they would hold a rally, listen to alternative energy speakers, and be entertained by several musical performances, including one given by Graham Nash. In general terms, the Barnwell II expeience was both enlightening and inspiring to all of those who participated. It was however, not only a protest to the dangerous existance of radioactive wastes and weapons in our country, but also an affirmation of life and Ihe ability lo recognize and overcome its dilemmas. 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The dress is informal, just wear a smile and come. RITZ STARTS THIS FRIDAY EVERY SUMMER THE CREAM OF AMERICAN YOUTH GOES TO SUMMER CAMP- AND THE REST GO TO CAMP NORTHSTAR. From thi- Co-Producer ol "Notional Lampoon's ANIMAL HOUSE" BILL MURRAY Shows 7&9 Nightly ADM Students—$1.50 STARTS NEXT FRIDAY Shows 7&9 Nights ADM Students $1.50
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