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Western Carolinian Serving Western Carolina Universitv Since 1935 Volume 48 Issue 24 March 8, 1984 227-7267 Local Merchants Charge Moore With Credit Abuse Greg Ryder News/ Feature Editor A group of local merchants has supplied inlormation concerning a history of credit abuse by Rev, Dillard Moore, leader of the Concerned Citi/cns Against Beer, a group determined to end beer sales in Sylva. I he merchants, who supplied the inlormation on thc condition that thej remain anonymous, say that Moore has numerous outstanding debts in the county. They also explained that Moore has a history of bad credit in Jackson County, and has been delinquent in the payment of many debts in the years he has lived here. The inlormation comes following the publication of Rev. Moore's arrest record for Jackson County in the Feb. 25th edition of the Western Carolinian. Since that time, the Carolinian has received numerous phone calls and letters concerning that action. Articles appeared in both the Asheville Citizen-Times and the Sylva Herald reporting the publication ot the arrest record, and Moore's comments on the matter. The Carolinian has tried to reach Rev. Moore tor his comments, but his listed phone number has been disconnected, and no other listing is available through public sources. In the Feb. 27th edition ol the Asheville Citizen. Moore said he admitted to having a history of alcohol abuse, forgery, and other offenses. He also said he has offered to resign as minister of Moses Creek Baptist Church, but his congregation was standing behind him on the issue. A letter from Moore was printed in a recent edition of the Sylva Herald. In the letter, Moore said he did not appreciate what he felt was an attack against him. He said he felt the attack was "aimed at destroying me and the cause for which I am working." Moore said he wrote the letter in reply to the article in the Carolinian, calling it "our Universitv paper". Calls have been received from numerous citizens angry with the article, including a woman who identified herself as Moore's daughter. The woman spoke to a stall member at the paper using very profane and abusive language in commenting on the recent publications, and requested thc home phone number of other staffers. The request was denied. Muni c a Henson, editor-in-chief of the Carolinian, called lor Moore and members of his group to try other methods of positive action in combating problems they claim arise from thc sale of alcohol. The urgings were contained in an editorial published in the Sylva Herald and the Carolinian. "If you are really concerned citi/cns," Henson said, "why not set up a shelter for battered wives, a hallway house for children who have- run away, and establish a counseling hot-line for families with serious problems." Frey To Seek Editorship Monica Henson Editor-in-Chief A A) n d i d a t c has emerged for the editorship of the 1984-85 Western Carolinian. Heather Frey, a freshman journalism major from Cashiers, has declared her intent to run for the editorship. Heather was a member of the newspaper staff at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Florida, and was features editor of the yearbook at Blue Ridge (N.C.) High School, as well as editor of the newspaper her senior year. Currently Heather is a staff writer for the Western Carolinian, and is a member of the newspaper's Executive Committee. She also works as a staff writer and production assistant for the Cashiers Chronicle. Heather cites her love of journalism and her extensive experience as her reasons for seeking the editorship of the Carolinian. "It will be a great learning experience; I love writing and journalism, and there is nothing else I'd rather do than edit the Western Carolinian." Heather stated that her ultimate goal is to work for the Washington Post. Heather said that she docs not foresee any competition just yet, but that she hopes that she will face some competition in the race. When asked about the Heather Frey age factor, since she is a freshman and Carolinian editors have traditionally been upperclasspersons. Heather replied, "If it does hinder me, then I'll prove the critics wrong." Heather's goals for the future of the Carolinian include expansion of the staff writing bureau, without having to rely much on the Office of Public Information; she says her motto will be, "You're not just getting it on Thursday afternoon--you're gonna need it on Thursday afternoon!" Photo By Mark Haskett Quinton Lytle jams one home in the Asheville Civic Center. Western lost to Furman in the first round of the Southern Conference tournament after attaining an unspoiled home record. Stray Cat Security Back On The Prowl Heather Frey Staff Writer The Stray Cat Security Service is showing signs of life once again. Robert Colgan of SGA is heading the resurrection and said "We're having to start Irom scratch, which is no problem. At least it will be rebuilt in a good manner, hopeful!) to stay." Interest in getting thc serv ice- started again came late in the semester from high offices in Administration and students on campus. The Stray, tat service is scheduled to operate Sunday through I hursday. seven to midnight. Colgan thinks having an escort available on thc weekends is vci v important, but it might put too much pressure on thc escorts and he added. "Who arc sou going to get to stav Friday night and Saturday night'.'" Operating on the weekends in shifts is a definite possibility though, il enough escorts become available and arc willing to donate a few hours of their weekend time. Though Stray Cat Security onlv needs a minimum ol twenty volunteers. Colgan would like to sec more, perhaps closer to sixty people. I his way an escort might pull duty for just a lew hours a night every couple ot weeks. There arc several advantages in working as a Strav Cat. Colgan stressed that it would be a great community project for fraternities to get involved with. Criminal Justice majors may benefit, too. Possibly they will be allowed one hour's credit for participating as escorts. Colgan said he would also write an excellent recommendation tor a Stray Cat's resume. Besides all this, there's thc chance to find out what security jobs are really like and it gives students.thc chance to help other people. The requirements for becoming a Stray Cat arc- simple but straightforward. An applicant must be responsible. mature and willing to abide by the organization's guidelines. Also, the person will be submitted to a credibility check. This is not so much to see if the person has a criminal record, but to make sure- he is upstanding enough to be backed by the Stray Cats. Anyone can apply and sex is no barrier. Colgan said Stray Cat Security is open to any female. Size orstrength doesn't matter. Each escort will be equipped with a radio that will keep him linked to base. This is the lite line, what the whole program is based on. An escort can call in for help on the radio at the first sign of trouble and have reinforcements instantly. A Stray Cat doesn't have to be a black belt in Karate to be^n escort. Peter Freer will be teaching his own brand of martial arts. According to Colgan. it is "an extremely powerful and versatile style." Freer is considering giving Stray Cats who take thc whole class a discount. Otherwise he'll beat a few meetings, teaching simple sell- defense, holds and grabs. Ihe next meeting for Stray Cats security is tentatively scheduled for the first Wednesday after Spring Break at 5:30. This might change, so interested persons are asked to be on the look-out for posters announcing the meeting. Become a volunteer and get thc Stray Cats prowling again. Singleton Declares Candidacy For SGA Vice-Presidency Monica Henson Editor-in-Chief Senate Secretary Dianne Singleton declared this week that she will seek the SGA Vice Presidency in April. Singleton is the first candidate to notify the Western Carolinian of her intention to run for the vice presidency. Singleton has served as Senate Secretary under two administrations—the Brown /Bonnell and the current Kahn, Miller duo. She is a member of the Academic Affairs Committee, and is working with Vice President Terry Miller of the University Health Services Committee. Both committees are made up of faculty and students. Singleton named her duties as secretary as important preparations and qualifications for the vice presidency. She helps with the Elections Commission, which is headed by the vice president, assists in setting deadlines, and helps senators draft resolutions as well as assisting the vice president in drafting legislation. "I know what needs to be done as vice president." Singleton says. 'The difference is that I'll be running the Senate meetings instead of taking the minutes." Singleton discussed her plans for updating the SGA office and the Senate: 'I want to organize the office personnel; I want to have the presidential and the vice presidential offices working together rather than more or less independently of each other; I want to train the new Senators when they arc- elected; and I want to help clarify the budget process to the clubs and organizations." Singleton emphasized that "when you go into an office that you are not familiar with, it takes time to adjust. That won't happen to me if I am elected. I have worked with SGA and the Senate for two years, and I won't need the traditional adjustment period." 1984-85 Budget To Be Released This Summer A. *■•* Vilas I ■*— h \) Photo By Mark Haskett Wheat Chex jammed their way to the championship of the 1984 Air Band Competition last Thursday night in Hoey Auditorium. Alpha Epsilon Rho sponsored the wildly successful annual event. m m ■ Campus • • j Inside cffi^-:;;:;::::;::::-::::::::::::::::::::::!:S Kevin Whiteside Staff Writer This semester the Student Government Association at WCU is planning to release their budget for the 1984- 85 academic year. This budget, which is normally released in early fall, is being prepared this semester for the first time because it will save a lot of time and waiting for the many clubs, and activities that use the allotcd monies. These clubs and organizations will be able to use this money as soon as school starts next semester. How does each club know how much they will be getting? Each club, that is open for anyone to join, sends in an estimate of how much they would need for the next year to the Comptroller of thc Student Government Association who. after evaluating each budget request, works with the Senate Finance Committee that is made up of seven people. TTie committee meets and reviews these estimates, then puts together each clubs budget and releases them to the individual clubs. This budget is based on the enrollment projections, certain parts of the activity, and the fees you pay for each activity. In an interview with Mike Robinson, the Comptroller of the SGA this year who is also a senior Accounting major, he stated that "he couldn't really give me any figures yet on the budget," but he definitely said that there would be- more money for the up-coming academic year than there was last academic year. The budget includes clubs and organizations like the Radio Station, the Western Carolinian, the Yearbook Committee, the NOMAD, the Organization of Ebony Students, the Outing Club, the Home Economics Clubs. and many more of the clubs and activities within all thc different majors. Being released early will hopefully be very beneficial to a lot of these different clubs and organizations. Activities can be planned now for next semester, including the very first day. All of the individual clubs and organizations requests have to be in the Comptroller's Office this Thursday by 5:00 pm. I he- Finance Committee will be meeting on these requests on the third and fourth Monday and Tuesday after Spring Break, to begin reviewing and evaluating them and producing the final budget. Thc Finance Committee is See BUDGET. Page 7 Senate Passes Cable TV Resolution; Committee To Determine Feasibility Monica Henson Editor-in-Chief The Student Senate recently passed a resolution to create an Ad Hoc committee to study the feasibility of a video-audio cable system for the WCU campus. Sponsored by Senator Forrest Heath and receiving the backing of SGA Vice-President Terry Miller. S.R. 1041 was passed, according to Senator Heath, "with a lot of support and interest."- The purpose of the resolution is to study the projected need and capabilities of WCU for a cable system, since the campus docs not have the "needed infrastructure" to support audio and video technology. After thc committee, to be appointed by Miller, has completed the study, a report and recommendation will be submitted to the Senate "no later than the last Student Senate Meeting of the Spring Semester 1984." Senator Heath, a senior industrial distribution major from Chapel Hill, says that a video-audio cable system would be a definite asset to WCU. He cited as benefits the possibility of televising sports events on campus, lab experience for radio-televisions majors, the capability for students to use personal computers (possibly leased by thc university), the capability to receive additional radio stations, and use of videotaped training for ROTC as well as videotaped lectures for 100 and 200 level courses. "The service could also be extended to fraternities' houses and off-campus commuter students." he commented. Heath mentioned that he has attended N.C. State- University where many of these same benefits are now being reaped from a campus cable system. He remarked that the residence halls and the University Center could also tap into the system. Heath has discussed feasibility and cost projections on a tentative basis with Community Cablevision of Sylva. and emphasizes that the resolution is mainly a probe into the possibility of a campus cable system, not a demand for it. "Wc are mainly hoping to arouse student interests and support in the idea," Heath said. Those students and faculty who arc interested in supporting the research should contact Senator Heath or Vice-President Miller.

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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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 15"
  • Pages: 8 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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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1984-03-08_Vol48_No24
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