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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-02-11_Vol46_No19_02

February 11, 1982/ 2 LETTERS LETTERS LETTERS LETTER POLICY 1. All letters must be typewritten. 2. All letters must be signed, with address and phone number included. 3. The editor has an option of deleting all libelous or obscene materials. 4. Special circumstances may warrant changes in the above policies by the editorial board of the "Western Carolinian." Reply To Batot Dear Editor, In reading the "Proud Greeks" letter and A.L. Batot's response, I felt there was a lot of "mud- slinging" but little valid argument to convince of the advantages or disadvantages of participating in Western Carolina's Greek system, so I feel I should give yet another point of view. First, Greeks don't belittle everyone who does not conform to our beliefs, which is contrary to Batot's opinion. Every student has his/her right to be an individual; but, to some degree, we are all conformists. A person may be proud to be an individual, Mr. Batot, but please tell me just how far you can succeed without the help of someone. You show me one company which bases its operations on individualism rather than teamwork, and I'll show you a company that will soon be bankrupt. Teamwork is basically what is exemplified by our fraternities and sororities, because we have come to realize that a group of forty people can set a better example for others to follow than one person can. Second, I don't understand where Mr. Batot got the notion that Greek's ideals and ideas were being "forced" upon anyone. Surely we explain the Greek system and give detailed information about our respective organizations during "rush", but that is to give a prospective pledge a solid basis to decide whether or not to become a Greek. If he or she decides not to pledge, that is his/her own choice and that choice is respected. Next, Mr. Batot feels that independents are labeled "eccentric" because of their individualism. The only argument that 1 can offer, though it eludes explanation for the stereotype, is that the same stereotypes are put on Greeks. Some of the names we are called are too obscene to be printed, so I feel that independents are not going through any more or any less ridicule for their choice of extra-curricular activities. Finally, I must agree with Mr. Batot's observation that there are exceptions to every rule. It seems that he had a chance to meet a few good Greeks, but there are more than just one or two. As a matter of fact, the overwhelming majority of Greeks are good. If he had gotten to know more of us "Greeks", he would have realized this. The one thing he fails to realize is that Greeks come from the same economic and social background that independents do. We were all independents at one time, but we had the motivation to become leaders rather than the ones who were being lead. Finally, 1 must emphasize that some ill feelings towards independents are well justified. Anyone who would paint the letters G. D. I. on a fraternity sign and on a fraternity fire truck deserves to get his butt kicked. (Our fraternity was particularly lucky, though, and I felt reserved joy in finding that the person w ho was immature enough to paint the sign was also stupid enough to use paint that peeled off when it dried.) 1 must admit that fraternities do play pranks on each other, which is all in the name of inter-fraternity fellowship, but unwarranted attacks on personal property are plainly unjustified. In conclusion, 1 must reiterate that becoming a Greek is a matter of choice not coercion. As for Mr. Batot, all 1 can say is that when he "forces" himself to come to a fraternity party, if he can find one he is welcome at, he should walk right back out the door because after he sees the spirit of brotherhood of forty close friends and the overabundance of available ladies, he'll realize he's just another face in the crowd, not something special. He would also find that man's social life is judged by how many friends he makes, not by how many liquor bottles he has in his window. Signed, Another Concerned Greek, Samuel F. Walker Disappointing Cheers Dear Editor, 1 have listened silently this semester while others voiced their disapproval of the basketball cheerleaders. After attending the WCU/Appalachian game Saturday night. 1 felt it was time to speak up. Never have I as a student been so humiliated for my school as when the female portion of the squad went to the middle of the gym floor during a time out, started to dance along with the band music, and quit after a few futile attempts to get their act together. That looked bad enough, but worse when the Appalachian State squad took the floor and displayed their high standard of efficiency and skill. It's pretty bad when the WCU fans clap for the cheerleaders of the opposing team. It is also bad when it is left to the coach and the cat to get the fans fired up again. What a disappointment. Girls, I know you can do better. Sincerely, Angela Griffin A Thank You Dear Editor, On behalf of the Cullowhee High School Drama Club I would like to thank several faculty and staff members of WCU for their help in our recent production of The Devil and Daniel Webster. Dr. Donald Loeffler provided technical assistance in make-up and was consulted on many issues from play selection to scripts. Mr. Richard Beam loaned flats for our set and lights for our production and showed us how to use them. Mr. John Williams spent many hours recording our sound effects. Mr. Jim Wood loaned us costumes. Mr. James Gulp and Mr. Wayne Fox provided platforms for our stage. Mrs. Debbie Gifford helped us with our stage and lights. And Miss Tracey Davies rehearsed us, taught us how to project our voices, and saw us through our performance last Wednesday night. All of the members of the Drama Club appreciate these people's help and encouragement. Sincerely, Rebecca Schwartz CULLOWHEE NIGHTLIFE Randy Flack Sat. Feb. 13 7:00 until... Laid Back Music Fabulous Food $1.50 cover after 8:00 (2.00 Min., Including Setups Rock N' Roll With Crossfire Sat Feb. 20 Party after Cats Victory $3.50 cover |(2.00 Min. Including Setups) 9:00 - 1:00 JUSTJANES 293-3621 Brown Bagging (Bross StitcR COUNTED CROSS STITCH SUPPLIES & LESSONS, FRAMINO Our new merchandise from the Atlanta cross stich show includes "The Greeks" and "The Preppy Book"! We have sorority and fraternity graphs, books and paddles just in! 10% off All merchandise in stock with this coupon! -coupon Cross Stich Nook i Located in: Stallard Mall, U. S. 19 Maggie Valley, N. C. (704) 926-3933 Hours: 10 - 5:30 Mon. - Sat. 10% ^e Purchase °f Off any merchandise in stock with this coupon Good thru Sat. Feb Astrology Aries (March 21 - April 20)- You are beginning to feel like you've been left out in the cold. Jump back into your own forms of participation. Because the company may be different you may feel a little uneasy at first but you will be welcomed if you reopen yourself. Remove that plug and let the pressures flow out naturally. You'll be fit for the social life in no time. Spread your cheeks and smile. Taurus (April 21 - May 20)- lt is time you settled down for aw hile and stopped running from pillar to post searching for fresh excitement. Hang up your track shoes and hang on to what you now have and enjoy the security of familiarity. If you start to get a little bored try some variations. Old things can be exciting when viewed from a different angle. Try this and things will start looking up. Gemini (May 21 -June 20)- lt is awfully hard to share the enthusiasm of those around you because of your own excitement. Be more willing to share. Let others have their highlights while they can, then you can have your day. To begrudge others of their glory will only lessen your deserved gratification. Happiness is very contagious unless you build up immunities. You could catch it coming and going if you play your cards right. Cancer (June 21 - July 20)- You have closed yourself up recently and everyone is wondering what is behind that enigmatic smile. Open yourself up to your friends and they might come up with a solution that will help you slip into a more comfortable groove. Those you trust can lend a-hand when you feel yourself tiring. Be receptive to suggestions and you could have a good reason to smile. Leo (July 21 - August 20)-You are finding that that great expectation has begun to deflate and no matter how hard you try you can't get it pumped back up. Maybe it isn't worth it. So what if that fast trade was to cover an unreliable trade-in, you can get another - and at a better rate, too! But don't be tricked next time. Shop around for a bargain. Meanwhile, toss the other aside like an old used balloon. Virgo August 21 - September 20)-Your appetite has been whetted recently and, unless you curb it rather quickly, you're going to have swallowed much more than you can handle. An ostrich you're not and, though burying your head may prove to be a comfortable position, youll only leave yourself blind-sided in every way, not to mention your vulnerability. Hold that head erect and proceed with vigor, but don't bite off more than you can chew. Libra (September 21 - October 20)- There is something that you want very badly but you feel like it's completely S.A.N.E. MEETINGS Students Against Nuclear Energy 1st and 3rd Thursdays 7:00 PM Cardinal Room in the U.C. Barnwell III Protest Discussed unattainable. You're wrong. All you have to do ,s make "he next move. Like any venture, if you want something !n the end vou have to push at least a little. Immediate results could follow if your timmg is right, but plan on waiting for awhile, the eventual outcome will definitely be to your liking. / Scorpio (October 21 - November 2P)- You have been patient long enough and now ,s the time to act. Dont delay any longer for your chance might not come aga.n. Show your feelings every chance you get and before you know it you will have a leg up on the situation and ready to start that long pull to the top. lt will be hard going for awhile but stay loose and everything will come out alright in the end. „, Sagittarius (November 21 - December 20)- That old rut vou are in is comfortable but it is getting boring and you find yourself sliding in and out of depression. You've been waiting to break your fetters and run free again but you are holding back for fear of hurting others. It's time you acted to your own liking. This could cause a little friction at first but resistance will soon break down if you push hard enough for your wants. Live a little. Capricorn (December 21 - January 20)- Now would be a good time to take that trip you have been considering recently. You have wanderlust in the worst sort of way and a little diversion would help calm you down. Talk it . over with friends to be sure the situation doesn't get out of joint. There may be a few who want to tag along, but carefully sift through them to remove the seedy types. Then gather with those you are sure of and take off. Aquarius (January 21 - February 20)- It's high time you started being honest with yourself. You certainly have your good qualities but you've started to use them as a smoke screen to hide those not too appealing aspects you don't like to face. Look at yourself. You've got a good fire going and if you'll stop wetting down that sticky side it will burn to everyone's delight as long as you want. If you don't, expect to be flicked aside or stomped on like a roach. Pisces (February 21 - March 20)- You may not know how to take the way others are acting around you but be assured that they are even more astonished by your actions. They're amazed at the improvement right now and will quickly adapt to your new features. Keep it up. It will be to your advantage. The concentration could become intense at times but stick it out. The ball is in your court. Don't lob it, volley. MARKETING TIP When business is good it pays to advertise; when business is bad you've got to advertise. Anonymous Miller times *** Miller High Life Sa^e old story. These College guus loveoouafT)iqHt dmA Uoss ucl. out in the morning. DISTRIBUTED LOCALLY BY SKYLAND DISTRIBUTORS Your local representative Warren McClendon

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
  • Date original: 1982-02-11
  • Date digitized: 2019-01-29
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  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 12 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-02-11_Vol46_No19
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library