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2 Perspectives Western Carolinian/March 8, 1984 lewpoint Monica Henson Helms Indulging In Cheap Electioneering Last weekend the Associated Press wire service quoted Senator Jesse Helms, R..-N.C, as saying that the Democratic Party of the United States is composed of "homosexuals, pacifists, feminists and those who want to share the wealth—your wealth."This observation was addressed to the Conservative Political Action Committee. Alter realizing his gaffe, the senator from North Carolina(a detestable phrase to me with this demagogue in office) attacked the press as misquoting him, saying that what he really meant to say was that "if your read the speeches of some of the Democratic presidential hopefuls it would be easy to conclude that thc Democratic Party is made up of homosexuals, pacifists, feminists and those anxious to share the wealth—that is to say to share your wealth. Well, we know that is not what responsible God-fearing rank-and-file Democrats want." I cannot begin to express my outrage over being represented in the United States Senate by such a moralistic, self-righteous hypocrite as Jesse Helms. Who in the hell does he think put him in the Senate? Democrats outnumber Republicans to the tune of about three and a half to one in the state of North Carolina, and the support of a party made up of "homosexuals, pacifists. feminists"and freeloaders was obviously the difference in Jesse sitting pretty in thc Senate or hauling it back home a few years back. As a Democrat l find it revolting to even contemplate voting lot a man like Helms, a man who uses popular prejudices and false claims lot his own political advantage. I also am quickly tiring of the conservative power brokers blaming the Democrats for the woes in the U.S. After making a stupid and prejudiced remark, of the kind that got James Watt drummed out of the Interior, Helms gathered his wits and shifted the emphasis to thc Democratic presidential candidates, just as his supporter the President of thc United States is attempting to blame thc Democrats for everything from the incredibly gross national deficit to the near-debacle in Lebanon. Jesse Jackson made the same type of idiotic remark about the New York Jewish community a couple of weeks ago. but he at least had the semblance of good grace to apologize for it and take responsibilty for his own mouth. Helms cannot even claim that much. It is time that the homosexuals, thc pacifists, the feminists, the poor, thc rich, the heterosexuals, the liberals, the conservatives, the blacks, the whites, and every other voter made it clear that this type of prejudiced electioneering tactic is simply not acceptable. The way to do that is to show up at the polls in November. Maybe by then enough fairminded individuals will be sick of the shoddy, self-righteous campaigning going on not only in North Carolina, but in Washington as well. The News A ccording To Seymour Katz— A spokesman for the Chancellor's Search Committee today proposed a plan which would not only solve the problem of trying to replace Dr. H.F. Robinson alter he retires, but would also save the university money, the proposal calls for co-op students to serve as acting chancellor for one semester terms. Applicants must have a 2.00 GPA or better, and thc ability to manage millions of dollars is desired, but not a neccessity. Campus radio station WWCU will be increasing its broadcasting area to include most of Southern Florida and parts of New England over spring break so that students will now have to miss those 30-minute music sweeps. This is just one more- indication that the "new WWCU is serving you better." Dade County. For many years people have been depending on groundhogs' predictions of severe weather or calmness by waiting outside of groundhog homes to see if they come out and see their shadows. This may soon come to a halt, as a spokesman for the Committee to Let the Groundhog Sleep has issued reports to Congress stating: "Thousands of people often gather around groudhog homes forcing them to come out before they are well rested." The committee has suggested that legislation be passed making it a felony for anyone to see a groundhog's shadow. CBS anchorman Dan Rather may be leaving the news scene to become a professional cliff diver. In a recent interview. Rather said he has some reservations about taking on the dangerous job, but explained "Someone's got to do it, and as a cliff diver I would be exempt from taxation." Citizens Against Rock and Roll met today to discuss a proposal to pipe easy-listening music into public restrooms across thc country. The proposition (affectionately called Proposition Quiet Riot) has enjoyed widespread nationwide approval and support from citizens and youngsters alike. One of its junior chapters (in return for extra credit in GOOPNITE PEACHIS piano class) raised just short of $3000 by selling pin up posters of Lawrence Welk to rest home patients. These provocative posters have been selling like hotcakes, but the group also plans to raise funds by installing pay toilets where necessary. United States intelligence sources have uncovered a communist code being used in everyday communications undetected for years. One such code word, "RSVP" has been used on invitations to numerous communist gatherings and underground meetings, but was only recently broken down to its intended meaning, "Red Soviets Voluntary Propaganda" through the use of high-technology cryptoanalysis. Experts believe that other words such as BYOB (Bring Your Own Bomb) may have similar meanings, and citizens are warned to report invitations, leaflets, and posters containing suspicious abbreviations. Several sightings of a creature believed to be the Loch-Ness Monster have been reported in various locations throughout Jackson County. Authorities working in conjunction with the Wildlife and Resource Management Commission of North Carolina have plotted the creature's location at various times and have concluded that it should reach Cullowhee via the Tuckasegee river sometime late Friday afternoon. Scientists now think that the Loch-Ness Monster may be an intelligent creature interested in the exhibit "The Migration of the Scotch-Irish People" showing in the Mountain Heritage Center through September, I984. While shooting landscape pictures of WCU last weekend, a Western Carolinian photographer was attacked by a band of rogue squirrels masquerading as campus police. The photographer quickly saw through the disguises and managed to get a picture of one of the culprits. Persons coming in contact with this squirrel are urged to contact authorities as soon as possible. Posters are being distributed across campus, and students are urged to conceal valuables and to avoid wearing expensive jewelry. by Paul Falzona *.„ fiUD WW il'l/PY RRD/CS /UEWS WITHOUT THE BLUES. IrTTYm it DUE TO THE SUOES5CF HtS MUHffl/UCEMEJUT ID RUU FOR RE-ELECTtau, PRESIDEUT RER6PU m COIUSIPBZEP HLMlUb ft SERIES OFFMEM/W7E &W#/&V SfoTS Ut£ FftMTWEOWL OFF/C£. " THE OBJECT, ME Sfi/P, WOULPEE'To'fMVEfifJ OPRDRTUAJ/TY'ToLET 7RE AMER/Cfit/ FV8£/C KA/OW'HE tWS RUVE MJP WEU. RWEWOY- tWAUTHERMUOTy ' WUEIU RSKED WW HE MSI/}'USO/6 MORE SP/RffEP CMPR/dM 7RCT/CS.HE REPL/EP, '/UfMCY WOUTlETME. BZS/DE5, THE DEWCRRTS U/EMTO be mmF/uEm. BY THEMSELVES.' ...MORE LffTER.TiK IS wupy." tri Western Carolinian The Western Carolinian is published weekly in Franklin, V( . bv the Franklin Press. Yearly subscriptions are $16. Letters may be mailed to the Western Carolinian at P.O. Box 66. Cullowhee, N.C. 28723. Editor-in-Chief Monica Henson Associate Editor/Design Tony Cole Photography Editor Mark Haskett Sports Editor Russ Randolph News/Feature Editor Greg Ryder Layout Christel Dull, Barbie Touart Ad Design Debbie McElroy Production Tammy Greene, Debbie Hatcher, Barbie Touart Photography Danny Batten, Mark Haskett Ad Sales Dan Mangold, Scott Hinricks Circulation Manager Larry Woods Staff Writers Joey Allan, Kristen Davis, Joe Fournier, Jeff Francis, Heather Frey, Barry Karesh, Rebecca Lines, Orlando Russell, Cathy Stewart, Kevin Whiteside Faculty Advisor Dr. Gerald Schwartz T T cAvouistuS,, Limited Visibility Greg Ryder I really hadn't expected to have anything to say this week, as things here were winding down for Spring Break (though my test schedule doesn't reflect that). Then I stumbled upon yet another letter from a local citizen that had been sent to the Carolinian bemoaning our coverage of the up-coming beer referendum in Sylva. The letter pointed to my article concerning the past record of Rev. Dillard Moore, and said that we owed him an apology for our "terribly insensitive and journalistically irresponsible" remarks about his past. Now I do have something to say. 1 am not sorry if any of our coverage of this subject has offended those of you who read our paper. Personally, 1 find it offensive that anyone would try and deprive me of something that I am legally, morally, and ethically entitled to. 1 have no arguments with those that do not drink; it is their own business, not mine. If I do want to drink, then I feel that I should be accorded the same consideration, because that is none of your business. Which brings me to the business of why we ran Rev. Moore's record. As the leader of any such group, a man in Moore's position holds great power. He influences a large number of people, both directly and indirectly, and it is my feeling that a man must be worthy of this position. Therefore, when it was discovered that the power figure in this issue had a lengthy criminal record, we felt that the people deserved to know. Had we not told them, who would? Surely not thc local press (until it had been scooped), and surely not the leader himself. Moore said he was not trying to hide his past, so why should the article have had such a strong impact? It has always been a major part of media coverage to check into the past of public figures. By placing himself at the head of this issue. Rev. Moore has opened himself up to such scrutiny, and I believe that it is well deserved. The article had a definite news value. It was verifiably true, and contained information that was pertinent to the issue. 1 have no regrets that we printed the information...in fact, considering the amount of controversy it seems to have caused, I think it was right on time. So...I hope the smoke will have cleared a little by the time we all return from Spring Break. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable vacation, and doesn't get too sunburned. And remember, the Georgia Highway Patrol wants you (so grab your fuzzbusters and don't forget to stash a twenty behind your license). Have You Been Hungry Today? Guest Opinion: Mike Holt Do you really know what hunger is or do you merely classify it as the slight pain and discomfort felt after skipping one or two meals? There are milions of people throughout the world who do not know this type of hunger, but who know well the effects of hunger. As you sit down for a meal, go to classes, or are out playing or partying, there are people who are dying from starvation and malnutrition. In fact, there is one person who will die each minute of the day. Hunger does not exist only in nations such as China or India. This problem can be traced much closer to home. Hunger is also a problem in the United States. The effects of hunger can be seen even in the Jackson County area. What can we as individuals do to help those people who are starving to death as we sit down to the table to eat? One way to begin is to learn more about the problem. The week of April 8-12 is World Hunger Week. This week will focus on spreading information about hunger, as well as trying to help the people in this area. World Hunger week will have many special activities in which everyone is encouraged to attend. A few of these events, which will provide information about the meaning and effects of hunger are: a concert by Gene Cotton, a Fast-Out, dorm education, and a canned food drive to raise food for the needy of Jackson County. These are only a few of the events in which participants are welcomed and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact any of the campus ministries. Remember, hunger is not only found in the developing nations, but also in our own backyard. AHH,., I COULDN'T CARE LESS ABOUT VOTER APATHy.:.' t \

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: 1984-03-08
  • Date digitized: 2019-02-19
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  • Pages: 8 pages
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  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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