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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1983-11-03_Vol48_No13_03

"Limited Visibility" Greg Ryder For those of you weekly readers out there (like Richard Gainey. who hopes that all his students can make it to their last eight T/ R class meetings with him), this is not the article 1 had hoped to write this week about the budget of our illustrious Traffic and Security department. Instead, it is about the problem of red-tape at this university that has slowed research on that, and generally caused problems for as long as 1 care to remember. The first piece of writing 1 ever had printed in this paper was a letter to the editor about the problem 1 had finding a typewriter to use for twenty munutes in Forseyth, where there must be at least three billion typewriters (or something close to that). 1 naively thought that it might do some good. 1 had probably been watching too much "Lou Grant" or something. That was two years ago...and things seem to have gotten worse, not better. It took three tries to register for class this semester. And that was after pre-registering last spring. Now doubtless twenty-one hours is a lot for a computer to handle at one time (it gives me all kinds of trouble). But it would be nice to have a computer printout of my class schedule less than a month into the semester next term. In trying to find some information on the T&S budget, I came across a strange problem. In the library there is a list ol all the teachers salaries for this university and its affiliates. But...there is no hard copy (printed paper) of the salaries for any administrative department. Not forthe Chancellor's office, or the groundskeepers. As far as 1 can tell, all the good stuff is in the computer. That poses a problem, since all 1 can make a computer do is blow smart bombs and jump into hyper-space. Under the Freedom of Information Act, it is public information. But just try and get at it. The new Media Center in Hunter Library is a prime example of wasted time due to inefficiency, and a few other things I'd like to say but better not. The place is really nice. They've got $300.00 Technics tape decks that reproduce the highest and lowest frequencies and have a lot of other neat functions, and then run them through $5 headphones that sound like you're inside the Lincoln Tunnel when it comes to sound quality, lt seems someone could have done a little better at spending their monies (or at least hidden the stuff where you can look in and watch it go to waste). The Media Center has a good deal of quality video equipment that students can check out to tape class projects and the like. But just try and get the stuff edited and you will find, and most likely be eaten by a red-tapeworm of emmense proportions. Now if the Media Center people told you before you went to shoot that only Radio/ Television students are actually allowed to use the editing equipment, you could shoot for one take only and still have a decent project. If you don't, then you have basically one alternative...pay a man in the Media Center $10/ hour to do it for you. Sounds a little expensive for most college students, don't you think? (And I'd like to know about this fee business regardless). So what can you do? How can the little guy stand up to all these tape-monsters? Well first of all, just make sure the person you arc talking to knows what the hell he/she is talking about. That is often the problem. Or, you could try getting your girlfriend to cry a lot for you, or get your boyfriend to take everybody in the joint hostage until you get what you want (don't tell them 1 sent you!). Just remember, you came here to get an education (remember, remember?), so get what you want out of it. Try bribery, try blackmail...just try. Newsbriefs The Association of Nursing Students is sponsoringa gas raffle for $25.00 worth of gas. The gas is being donated by Sylva Gulf, and the pri/e may be redeemed there. Tickets go on sale on Nov 1st lor more info, call the Nursing Department at 227-7467. OPI- A smorgasbord of art works by Western Carolina University students and faculty members will be auctioned off at 7 pm Sunday, Nov. 20. in Room 104 Belk Building. The works, including ceramic pieces, paintings, photographs and glass, will be on display Nov. 14-18 in the Belk Building lobby. The auction is sponsored by WCU's Ait Student League. Proceeds will be used to support ASI activities. Associate art professor James E. Smith will be the auctioneer. The 1983 Catamount yearbook will be on sale November 7-11 on the second floor ofthe U.C. The cost of the yearbook is $10. Friday, Nov. 4 is the last da) to have your picture taken for the yearbook. The photographer is in the Cardinal Room on the second floor of the U.C. between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to have their picture taken for the yearbook. Letters Dear Editor: Thank you and your staff at the Western Carolinian for producing such a good edition of the Western Carolinian and the special feature section for the prospective students who were visiting the campus on October 29 for Open House. The Open House was successful due to the participation and efforts of the students, faculty, and staff who participated in the planning and implementation of that event. I hope you and your staff will continue to maintain the quality of the newspaper that you have produced so far this year. It is a real help to the University when prospective students and their parents can see a good student newspaper. Thanks again for your help in contributing to the promotion of the quality of the University. Sincerely Joseph D. Creech Director Dear Editor: I have just seen the October 27 issue of the Western Carolinian, and I want to extend my congratulations to you and your staff. All issues of the paper this year have been good, but this one certainly falls into the category of excellent. It is very informative and a professional paper, and you Carolina University. Wccan Sincerely and your staff are to be be proud that our student ]yjrs Robert N. Jakes .commended for projecting newspaper reflects such a Assistant to the Chancellor this image of Western positive attitude. WWCU Top 40 1. Telefone Sheena Easton 2. Burning Down the House Talking Heads 3. Delirious Prince 4. True Spandau Ballet 5. Islands in the Stream Kenny Rogers/Dolly Parton 6. Suddenly Last Summer Motels 7. One Thing Leads to Another Fixx 8. If Anyone Falls Stevie Nicks 9. All Night Long Lionel Richie 10. Modern Love David Bowie 11. Uptown Girl Billy Joel 12. Heart & Soul Huey Lewis/News 13. Total Eclipse of the Heart Bonnie Tyler 14. Cum On Feel the Noiz Quiet Riot 15. Say Say Say Michael Jackson/Paul McCartney 16. Love is s Stranger Eurythmics 17. PYT Michael Jackson 18. King of Pain Police 19. Love is a Battlefield Pat Benatar 20. Cant Shake Loose Agnetha Falkskog 21. Tonight, I Celebrate My Love Roberta Flack/Peabo Bryson 22. Sexy and 17 Stray Cats 23. ( rumblin' Down John Cougar Mellencamp 24. Foolin' Def Lepard 25. Queen of Broken Hearts Loverboy 26. Just Got Lucky JoBoxers 27. Send Her My Love Journey 28. Church of the Poison Mind Culture Club 29. Tender is the Night Jackson Browne 30. How Many Times Dionne Warwicke/ Luther Vandross 31. Automatic Man Michael Sembello 32. Smile Has Left Your Eyes Asia 33. Souls Mathew Wilder 34. Break My Stride Mathew Wilder 33. Souls Rick Springfield 34. Break My Stride Mathew Wilder 35. Mirror Man Human League 36. Say It Isnt So Hall & Oates 37. Spice of Life Manhattan Transfer 38. When the Lights Go Out : Naked Eyes 39. Big Log Robert Plant 40. Far From Over Frank Stallone WILSON INSURANCE AGENCY REAL ESTATE-INSURANCE Andy Wilson, Pres. Dennis Burrell-Agent Sally Wilson-Agent P.O. Box 247 24 W. Main Street Sylva, NC Tel. 586-4094 QUEEN DISCOUNT SHOES 254 East Main Street Sylva, NC Mon.-Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm Name brand shoes and western boots , all styles, at discount prices! ( $ snms pelt's nnb %abisz j^iore For Quality - Price - Service Area's Largest Distributor Of Natural Woven Clothes HAL A DENNIS GREG DENNIS 704-586-4051 7 East Main street Sylva, IMC 28779 OPI Three authorities on conditions in Central America and the Caribbean will speak at Western Carolina Universit) Mondav evening. No\. 7. The talk, which is open to the public without charge, is part ol the University Forum for Contemporarv Issues The three speakers, who have each recently retui tied from Central America, will address the question. "Is Peace With Justice Possible in Central America?" Ihev will otter eyewitness accounts ol condition!) there and. in addition, a number ol refugees from II Salvadoi will answer questions Irom the lorum audience Ihe speakers will be the Re\. I im McDonald ol Ebene/er Baptist Church in Atlanta: the Rev Henry Atkins. Episcopal chaplain at the University ol North Carolina at Greensboro; and Don Moslcy, director ol the refugee organi/ation. Jubilee Partners in Comer, (i V Juan Carlos Villanucva. a WCU student Irom II Salvador, will serve as translator during the question and answer session with the refugees The forum, which is scheduled for 7 pm in WCU's Natural Sciences Building auditorium, will be presented as part of the university's "Peace and Justice Week" activities to be held Nov. 7-11. OPI The Mountain Heritage Center of Western Carolina University will no longer be open on weekends, beginning the first of November, according to an announcement by center director Dr. Aaron Hyatt. The center will continue to be open to the publie. however, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Mondays through Fridays when the university is in operation. The Mountain Heritage Center, located on the first floor ofthe H.F. Robinson Administration Building at the entrance to the WCU campus, is an educational museum that collects, interprets and disseminates information about the southern Appalachian region and its people. The center also collects and restores historic artifacts and displays various exhibits on the heritage of the mountain region. An exhibit of textiles and clothing from Guatemala with emphasis on handweaving and brilliant use of color. November 14—December 9. Opening reception: Monday November 14 at 7:00 pm. Art Gallery, Belk Building. This exhibition is part of three collections: William Bartlctt of Houston. Texas; Lynn Gault of Brasstown. North Carolina; and Perry Kelly of Cullowhee, North Carolina. Wc are especially appreciative of the loan from Mr. Bartlett's large collection of Guatemalan textiles. The exhibition will include a few color photographs from Guatemala. Do plan to attend the opening of this show and or to arrange later visits to see these wonderfully colorful items and the intricate handwork. Dr. Kelly, who teaches weaving and curated the exhibition, will be available to give talks to groups and school classes upon request with advance notification. Beginning November I. Planned Parenthood of Asheville-Buneombe will open for evening and Saturday appointments, at 131 McDowell Street in Asheville New clinic hours are Monday through Friday from9 am till 5 pm, Wednesdays 9 am till 8 pm. and Saturdays from 9 am till 1 pm. The extended clinic schedule is designed lor working patients who need flexibility in making appointments. Planned Parenthood is a national non-profit health organi/ation with services that include birth control information, pregnancy testing, education and counseling services, and more. Lor details call 252-7928. A fashion study tour to New York City is planned for the WCU spring break of March 9-17. Ihe lour will include visits to a manufacturer's showroom, fashion photographer, textile and design firms, accessories and cosmetics companies, retail stores, and the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute. Other activities include a broadway play and time for sightseeing. The trip is open to students and the general public, students may receive undergraduate credit by completing prc-tour assignments; these persons will meet each Wednesday at 8:00 am. To receive credit, individuals should register for H.E. 493—Fashion Study lour NY. Approximate cost of the tour will be $375.00 to include round-trip bus transportation Irom Cullowhee (Depart 6:00 pm March 9 and return March 17), six nights lodging(four persons room-arrangements can,be made for two or three persons room at an additional charge), seminars, and Broadway play. Meals are not included. A limited number of bus seats are available, interested persons should contact Joyce Baldwin. Department of Home Economies, phone 704-227-7320. immediately. A non-refundable deposit ofSIOO.00 will be- due on November 28 with balance payable on January 8, 1984. Thanks WCU For Your Support! aeceawTr }iM- 'Ted's Clothesline ^Iaw.3.L.) ^LAUNDROMAT / 38 ( Dryers \ Clean, Always Attended 586-2910 Daily 8 a.m. to 9:30 pm Cullowhee Hwy. SVLVA, NC In Concert Special Guests Clear Creek November 3, 8:00 pm HOEY AUDITORIUM WCU Students $3.00 All Others $5.00 All Tickets at the Door $5.00

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.

• Creator
  • Western Carolina University
• Format
  • Publications (documents)
• Type
  • Text
• Date
  • Date original: 1983-11-03
  • Date digitized: 2019-01-31
• Extent
  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 10 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.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Source Collection
  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
• Identifier
  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1983-11-03_Vol48_No13
• Repository
  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library