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Know I Senate Bill #51 i Scrappy The Law I 4% State Sales Tax - No Tax On Food I Cats page 9 page 3 page 8 ttitm tiamltmnt Voice of the Students and University Community Volume 47 Issue 20 February 17, 1983 Free ] Free Writing Aid by Frank J. Thies .lust how important are writing skills in today's computerized world? What are employers looking lor in prospective employees, especially in jobs at the management level? According to The Endicott Report, Trends in the Employment of College and University Graduates in Business and Industry, which is a survey of 202 well-known businesses and industrial concerns taken in 1978, the following suggestions were made: For schools of engi'tieering-'lmprove communication skills; require a basic course in written/oral communications. Too many engineers cannot write letters and reports." For schools of business administration - "much greater effort to improve communication skills. leach students how to write intelligent letters and reports. Sharpen communicative skills. Business people spend half of their lives communicating with each other." This isjust a small sampling of the report, but it does serve to illustrate that writing/communication skills are indeed important to each of us as students who hope to be successful in the job market after graduation. No matter what field we may enter, writing skills are invaluable, and may mean the difference between promotion and remaining in the same level at which we were hired. On this campus there exists a dedicated and well- trained group of people who are actively interested in helping others improve their writing skills. In addition to the fine staff of the English department, there is a group made up primarily of graduate assistants and student peer tutors who are available to students. They fall under the collective title of the Writing Center. Some people may be under the impression that the Writing Center is only a place where illiterate people are forced to go by English instructors. Nothing could be further from the truth. According to Mr. Ben Ward, who directs the Center on behalf of the English department, instructors from various fields other than English, invariably seek aid at the Writing Center when they have questions about a paper or writing task that they are undertaking. Students who may be very proficient in writing will make use of the resources available at the Center, just to ensure that what may be a "good" paper, will be an "excellent" paper, capable of making a higher grade. According to the Center's literature, they offer "free help with writing assignments in any course." They will help with any stage of the paper preparation process. Whether one is getting started, revising a rough draft, or polishing a finished product, he can get suggestions, support and encouragement at the Center. They will work with students on a one-to-one basis. A student may go over a specific paper or make a schedule for long term development of writing skills." There is no reason why any student at WCU need fail a course due to lack of writing ability. According to Mr. Ward, "any student who desires to pass an assignment and /or improve their writing skills can find adequate help at the Center." He stresses that the Center is not a place for students to drop off papers for proofreading and correction. Rather, the Center attempts to sensitize students to be aware of their errors. They look at content first. Is the paper well organized, clear, does it addressthe assignment given? Then they check such things as grammar and spelling to see .if these areas need improving. This is all designed, to help the student become aware of the process involved in writing. Mr. Ward adds that "many students wait until the last minute before starting theirassignment."Duringthis period of waiting, anxiety builds until the assignment takes on the size of monstrous proportions. He recommends that students get into the Center early in the Student shown he free aid from WCU Writing Center. (Photo by Mark Haskett) semester before being loaded down with other assignments, if they have writing difficulties in general. If the student has questions about a particular assignment, he shouldn't wait until the day the assignment is due before seeking help. He should start on it early enough to have plenty of time to get the help he needs. The writing center is located in the Hunter Library, first floor, behind the circulation desk. Audio-tape lessons, helpful handouts, reference books and competent writing counselors are available. Hours are 9 am -9 pm Monday through Thursday, and 9 am - 5 pm on Friday. Edmisten Announces Candidacy In Sylva by MJ Schutz Democrats from the seven Western North Carolina counties gathered in Sylva early this week to hear the announcement of a WNC "favorite son" that he will be a candidate in North Carolina's 1984 gubernatorial race. Attorney General Rufus Edminsten tossed his hat into the ring during a speech at My Grandma's Pancake Barn Tuesday afternoon. Edmisten, a native of Boone. N. C, has served as Attorney General of the state for the last eight years. Prior to his direct involvement with state politics, Mr. Edmisten was chief political advisor to Senator Sam Ervin, ,(Dem., N.C.) for some ten years. This period of time included Senator Ervin's involvement with the Watergate investigation, and Edminsten is proud of the association. During a brief interview with the Carolinian. Edmisten said, "The most important thing that Senator Ervin taught me during our years of association was that LMP Concerts by Myron McGhee Many students here at Western Carolina know what LMP stands for, but they haven't the slightest idea what LMP is all about. The Carolinian recently talked with Tim Jacobs, the University Center Associate director and LMP advisor. Last Minute Productions was formed fouryearsago when the University combined two student committees; The University Student Board and Student Government Productions. In forming, LMP planned to promote personal growth and social interaction for the University community. This was achieved by giving LMP the responsibility for minority concerns, special events, leisure activities, film and video tapes, contemporary music, outdoor activities and concerts. Contrary to popular belief, LMP does not receive any funding from the university. They also do not get anything from the state or federal governments. The entire sum of I.MP's budget is from the nine-dollar student activities fee that each student pays with his or her tuition. With the current enrollment, that amounts to approximately $80,000.00 a year. Any other money must be raised from admission charges at LMP's various events. The $80,000.00 plus whatever other funds can be raised is what LMP uses to operate all of it's functions. This is also what they must use to keep all of their machinery in working condition. Some of the functions run' by LMP include: photography classes, backpacking trips, ski trips, movies on Friday nights, and concerts. The latter, concerts, uses a major portion of LMP money. For example, the 38- Special concert last semester cost LMP in the neighbAri ^,\ of $32,000.00. Why does it cost so much? l'im Jacobs, the advisor for LMP since their existence, carefully explained the procedure. First, Mr. Jacobs compiles a list of all the groups on tour in the area. He then gives the list to the producers of LMP. The producers arc a group of students who were chosen by the a political office is a public trust. 1 have always remembered this. 1 have always taken my job seriously. I believe people here will agree that 1 havcalwaystaken my job seriously. 1 believe people here will agree that I have always been fair, honest, and decent." Edmisten believes that the job of governor "should not be left to corporate board members," but should be held by a man who truly represents the opinion of every resident of the state. He stated that the opinion of a WNC farmer is every bit as important to him as the opinion of a $400,000 plus - a - year executive. During his years as Attorney General , Edmisten says that his prime concern has been for the safety of the lives, liberty, and belongings of the people of North criminals. Edmisten assured listeners that his concern for the rights of victims would be carried into the governor's office if he is elected. -, criminals. Edmisten assured listeners that his concern for the rights of victims would be carried into the Governor's office if he is elected. During his interview with the Carolinian, Mr. Edmisten touched on some of the more interesting highlights of his years with Senator Ervin. One of the points of interest was that it was Edrrftsten who served a subpoena to Richard Nixon to testify before the Watergate committee. This makes Edmisten .the only man in the nation's history to have served a subpoena to an American president. Edmisten also commented on Governor Hunt's proposed Safe Roads Act, saying that his office had delivered a memorandum to the governor confirming the constitutionality of the items included in the bill. The Attorney General believes that the act stands a good chance of passage in the state senate, with the possible exception of the Dram Shop Law. He did state that although the Dram Shop Law is the most troublesome portion of the Safe Roads Act, he did not see it as a potential stumbling block to the act itself. Indeed, says Edmisten, several'alternatives to the Dram Shop Law are already "kicking around in Raleigh." Rufus Edmisten believes that to a large extent, "you are where you're from." He considers Western North Carolina heritage a very important part of him. "I am not one of those who think that North Carolina ends in Buncombe County," stated Edmisten, "and I would certainly like to see more Western North Carolina faces in Raleigh." Mr. Edmisten's announcement Tuesday marks the first time that a candidate for the governor's race has announced his candidacy in this area. Edmisten told the Carolinian that he plans to follow his WNC campaign kick-off with return visits to the area. He often guest- lectures at North Carolina campuses on political science and the effects of the Watergate era, and he hopes to return to this campus to deliver such a speech some time within the next few months. International Students Honored More than 70 people attended a reception Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13, in honor of Western Carolina University's international students. Chancellor and Mrs. H.F. Robinson gave the reception at their home. They were assisted by members of WCU's Host Family Program who arc special friends of the international students during their stay at the university. The Host Family Program is celebrating its fifth anniversary. In honor of this milestone, a number of people were recognized for their contributions to the program. Dr. and Mrs. Robinson were designated as the Official Honorary Head Host Family in recognition of their continued support. Starlett Craig. WCU's International Student Advisor, also was honored for her assistance. The president of WCU's International Student Organization. Nceife Ukabam of Nigeria, recognized Carole Martin and Jackie Starling, co-chairpersons of the Host Family Program, for their efforts and gave each of them tulips. During the reception. Dr. Robinson introduced two special guests; Cameron Tudor, a former diplomat and deputy prime minister of Barbados who is a Fulbright scholar-in-residence at WCU this semester, and Jon Robes, a former diplomat who was instrumental in forming the Unitd Nations and Marshall Plan and directing UNESCO. Fobes. who is an adjunct professor at WCU, is participating in the Host Family Program with his wife. Ha/el. The reception concluded with a program of Jamaican music by WCU's Jamaican students. "Their joyous, vibrant music absolutely filled the air, and there wasn't an unsmiling face or motionless pair of feet in the entire room," said Mrs. Martin. Persons interested in learning more about the Host Family Program are invited to call Carole Martin at 293- 5089 or Jackie Starling at 293-5182. Forensics Team Takes Awards LMP concerts brought Spys to WCU (Photo by Mark Haskett) executive committee of LMP to help out on various events in a volunteering capacity. The LMP producers narrow the list down to a number manageable enough to be placed on a survey sheet. This number could be anywhere from ten to twenty groups. The survey is then distributed among the students. This insures LMP of To page 2 by Ashley Osment Senior Dan Gaddy led the WCU forensics team to third place in sweepstakes awards at the Wingate College Forensics tournament, held Feb. 11 and 12 at Wingate College in Wingate, N.C. Gaddy placed in four of the five events he entered at the tournament, taking first place in impromptu speaking, second place in informative speaking, third place "in dramatic interpretation and sixth place in extemporaneous speaking. Gaddy also won second place in Pentathalon competition, involving students competing in at least five events. Other students who placed were John Harris, who won fourth place in prose interpretation and sixth place in persuasive speaking; Marina Jarrett, who won fifth place in prose interpretation and sixth in impromptu; Ashley Osment who won fourth place in impromptu speaking and fourth place in extemporaaneous speaking; Peter Phillips, who won sixth place in after-dinner- speaking; and James Utt, who won fifth place in after- dinner-speaking. Betsy Bisson, Sam Fain, judges Dr. Kathleen Sandquist, Dr. JC Alexander, Mr. John D. Williams and Ms. Pam Cook also attended the tournament. The team won a total of twelve individual speaking awards, and three additional honors with Gaddy placing second in Pentathalon competition, and the team at large winning third place in individual events sweepstakes and third in overall sweepstakes awards. Other schools competing in the tournament were Appalachian State University, University of Florida, Troy State University, Bob Jones University, UNC- Wilmington, University of Richmond, California State University. Eastern Kentucky University, Wofford College, Duke University, Davidson College, Murray State University, University of N.C.--Charlotte, and Clemson University. The next forensics competition will be held this weekend. Feb. 18, 19, & 20 at Berry College.

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: 1983-02-17
  • Date digitized: 2019-01-31
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  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 14 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • 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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