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Western Carolinian/October 18, 1984 Editor's Page Hi Mom! Ihis Saturday (assuming of course that Saturday is to be Parents' dav unon this glorious campus of ours.) A noble concept. Parents' day. It gi\es mothers and fathers from hither and thither the opportunity to travel hundreds of miles to see the Cats play Wofford and to dine at Cecils'. Also, and more importantly, this weekend will provide much needed chance for parents to seek long lost offspring, sucked into the innards of this institution in mid-August and unheard from since. A friend of mine disappeared at N.C, State for the better part of a semester. His family located him on Parents day, hanging from a rafter in Reynolds Colisseum wearing only a jock strap and a corsage. Parents day was reportedly founded at East Mackinaw Valley State University in 1948 by thc now famous Chancellor Benedito Giovanni (known by close friends as 'that idiot') a similar function was begun during the same time period at Southwest Rhode Island Tech. by Chancellor Harry Meddlestein. Meddlestein chose to call his creation 'Family Day' and stood adamently by that label. Giovanni was quite fond of his own name for the day, therefore it is fortunate that the two men never met, beacause a very dull argument would have ensued. The fact that Southwest Rhode Island Tech. is now a lima bean farm is likely the main reason for most universities choice of "Parents Day" over "Family Day!" Year after year, this weekend never fails to cause problems. Many parents storm into town demanding reasons for their childrens'low mid-term grades. A friend on my hall, for instance, is very worried because his parents are due to arrive Saturday morning. They will ask why he is failing his compostion class. It seems that he sits behind a Varsity Cheerleader in class and therefore '-as been unable to produce anything more than two sentence fragments and a series of exclamation points at anyone sitting. One change noticed b\ parents in almost ever) case is a thickening in the gut area ol their beUned student Westerns' official seal, if there is anyone who hasn't noticed, leatutcs an exposed beer belly and an expt> I \ciclear bottle in the bottom left hand coiner. As a matter of fact, it suddenly accurs to me that a Parents'da) ever) other weekend might be effective. Rooms would sta) clean: Students would study; Parlies would be reduced in number causing weight loss in large proportions Not such a bad idea, it seems. I'd better stop here. I'm depressing myself. WCU DORM £jM@* VACANCY —^^7777/77777777/7/77777^777 ^7/////////////////^ a:.jo>jkm^ Garfield Comes Back to T. V. Last Minute Productions is offering a special Outdoor Photography Workshop this Sunday, October 21st. This workshop is taught by nationally prominent outdoor photographer, Kim Tradiman. Participants of any skill level are encouraged to participate. The workshop will be held in significant natural areas around the campus. The cost of $10.00 includes instruction and transportation. Interested students and others may sign up in the 1st floor administration offices of the University Center. Hurry, as space is limited. WCU Professor Shot Fresh from his recent Emmy award, Jim Davis's outrageous Garfield has been slated to star in his first special of the new season in "GARFIELD IN THE ROUGH" on thr CBS Television Network Friday, October 26, 1984 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET.) This new animated special features the quintessential fat cat vacationing unhappil; in the wilds Concerned Comments Friend Dear Editor: On Monday. October 1, Dr. Tom Gamble of Cullowhee was wounded from a gunshot blast and nearly killed. His assailant was a young man whom Tom had befriended and was trying to help get his life together. I would like to take this opportunity to comment on this tragic accident, and relate some information conerning Dr. Gamble to your reading public. I feel qualified to comment based on the fact that I have known Tom since 1973. I was among the first 3 students to live at his home while attending WCU. Tom became such a close personal friend that I asked him to be a groomsman in my wedding. Since then, he has continued to be a devoted friend. Christian brother and pastor to me and my family. I see him and spend time with him at least twice weekly in church fellowship meetings. He was one of the founders of Cullowhee Covenant Church, where he presently serves as an elder and has pastoral responsibilities for several individuals. The number of people Tom has positively influenced over the years is innumerable. Much of my maturity as a person, a man, and a Christian can be attributed directly to the time I have spent around him, observing his personal discipline and godliness, and from endless conversations regarding life. He is, quite simply, a man of impeccable integrity. The high moral'caliber of his life is irrefutable. He is a man to model one's life after. Some would say that Tom rents rooms to folks solely for the purpose of making money. It is true that he has often made light of the fact that he can gain tax breaks here and there, but it is his nature to be light-hearted. He is also a very private person who enjoys being by himself. It is certainly not easy to do that in a house with 4 other adults. No, it is not for financial gain that he rents rooms. It is to serve the men who live there by giving them a nice place to reside at a reasonable cost. But more importantly, to enable single Christian men to live together in Christian fellowship. It is a privilege to live with Tom Gamble. Being exposed to his example is a wonderful experience that most ail of those who have had the opportunity will express is The Western Carolinian The Western Carolinian. P.O. Box 66, Cullowhee. N.C. 28723. Ihe Western Carolinian is published weekly at the Mountaineer Press in Waynesville, N.C. Subscriptions arc $10 per year for alumni and Big Cat Club Members. $16 for all others. Editor: - Heather Frey Business Manager: Joe Fournier Sports Editor: Mark Haskett Circulation Manager: Danell Arnold Layout: Donna McClure. Heather Frey. Mark Haskett. Danell Arnold Sports Writer: billy Graham Photographers: Danny Batten Mark Haskett Reporters: Jerry Michel Danell Arnold James Spencer Maureen Murphy Kathy Sullivan Mien Hro.li/. (mr\ Stevens Typesetters: Danell Arnold James "Rabbit" Baker Sue Schluger A d Design: Ad Sales: Cartoonist Lisa Reinhard Brad Moses Jeff Burch Kerry Jenkins priceless. Most "Christians" would rather not be bothered with the hassles that necessarily accompany this kind of living situatin. Tom Gambleiswillingto sacrifice personal comforts. I have heard comments in the last week that Tom was stupid for allowing his assailant to live there on Gudger Hill. Just why did he? Tom Gamble is a tender-hearted person who has experienced the redemptive work of Jesus Christ in his life. He knows what it is to be forgiven, to be given a fresh start. It was to help, to give a young man a chance in life that Tom volunteered a room in his house. He understood the man's background. He knew it would be a formidable task. But he was willing. He was willing to "lay down" his comforts, his pleasures, his house, and nearly his life to give this man a chance. This was real love, the sort that Jesus is all about. Many people would respond to a shooting like this one with revenge, resentment, and bitterness. This is completely understandable. But Tom Gamble feels no bitterness or resentment. He is not angry and seeks no revenge. Rather, he is filled with compassion and care for a young man who is much troubled. Much of Tom's first communications after surgery were of concern for his assailant. Such is the nature of this man. It is men like Tom Gamble who seldom get headlines and never want them. It is men like Tom Gamble, who, because he is not understood and known well, have malicious rumors and gossip trail them. To me, Tom Gamble is one of the most important men in Jackson County. He stands tall, secure in who he is,a man to model one's life after. Sincerely, Phil Woody 8 Speedwell Rd. 293-5450 with new forest friends, food rations (alas!) — and a fierce panther on the loose. The same winning team from United Media Productions that put together last season's blockbuster - "GARFIELD ON THE TOWN"-is creating "GARFIELD IN THE ROUGH." Last season's Emmy winner also appeared on CBS, drew an audience of 40 million viewers and earned a 32 share of the availabe audience in its time period. Excutive producer Jay Poynor says of the new network special. "This is Garfield's funniest show yet. It's sure'to delight his millions of fans and entertain every member of the family." The character of Garfield was created by Jim Davis, and his cartoon strip of the famous feline is distributed by United Feature Syndicate and appears in more than 1,800 newspapers worldwide. Davis is the writer for "GARFIELD IN THE ROUGH." Lee Mendelson is producing, and Phil Roman directing. United Media Productions and United Feature Syndicate are divisions of United Media Enterprises. GARFIELD® by Jim Davis MERE, SQUEAK, LET /V\E STRAP THIS KEV TO VOUR BACK JTM PAV?6 I PON'T REMEMBER BOYIN& VOcJ A TOW MOUSE, CVARFIELI? © 1984 united Feature Syndicate,Inc Campus by Kathy Sullivan News/ Feature Editor On October 8, NBC network aired a movie entitled 'The Burning Bed" which starred Farah Fawcett as a wife who was abused by her husband. The movie gained national recognition because of the reality it portrayed. The Burning Bed "portrayed a true story based on the incidence of Francine Hughes." According to People magazine, Francine did not watch the movie because she could not bear to relive the awful tragedy of being beaten by her husband. The movie began with a happily married couple but ended in disaster. Francine Hughes was beaten by her husband for 13 years. She tried to escape but he would not let her; beating her every time she tried. Mickey Hughes did everything from slapping her to brutally beating her and rubbing her face in food that was on the floor. Francine in the beginning continued to return to her husband even after he had beaten her. Why does a woman go back to a man that beats her? A question that I ask myself over and over and still cannot find an answer. I have heard women say they loved a man even after being abused. How can you love someone who beats you; obviously he does not love you. Turns However, after 13 years, Francine reached her limit and while her husband was asleep she burned him in his bed. Francine Hughes was tried in court for murder but was found not guilty for reason of temporary insanity; however, the story of Francine Hughes introduces the problem of wife abuse but does not provide a solution. Killing her husband only added to the tragedy of Francine and her children. This movie protrays a tragic real life situation that many women are faced with. How many of you know someone who is being beaten by their husband or boyfriend or how many of you are victims of this unexcusable violence? Domestic violence is serious and widespread. But what is being done to stop this crime? There are ways out and help for victims of this domestic violence. In recognition of this movie and Francine Hughes, communities are setting up emergency hotlines and shelters for women and children. Women should not have to put up with abuse from a man who is low enough to hit her. Any man that beats a woman is not a man but an animal; however, even male animals do not strike the opposite sex of their own kind. If you know someone who is being beaten, encourage them to seek shelter and help before its too late. Women stand up for yourselves and put a stop to these men who try to control you! It may seem in order for me to clarify my reference to men who abuse women and what constitutes wife abuse. But the reference I chose was putting it mildly and anytime a man forcefully touches a woman even pushes her, it's wrong and unexcusable. At one point of the movie, Francine felt she was doing wrong and he had a right to beat her. She felt she had to be a good wife and know what he wanted and what he was thinking. 'This is so wrong. No woman should be beaten if she does not do exactly what her husband wants. There is no excuse for a husband beating his wife; no matter how big of a mistake she makes. The problem of wife abuse has always exsisted. The movie only brought the problem out in the open and it's a good thing because maybe now women will look for a way out. If you know someone who is being abused or are a victim, call the Abuse Hotline, 803-233-HELP and put an end to domestic violence.

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: 1984-10-18
  • Date digitized: 2019-02-19
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 15"
  • Pages: 14 pages
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  • 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_1984-10-18_Vol49_No11
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