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State and National The Western Carolinian 3 — Thursday .October 2, 1986 Yeager To Attempt New Speed Record Chuck Yeager, famous test pilot, will attempt to establish a new transcontinental speed recora oy flying from California to Kill Devil Hills-expected date of arrival Dec. 17. Yeager's effort will be part of the annual First Flight Ceremony, said Gene O'Bleness, executive director of the First Flight Society. The ceremony annually commermorates the achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright, bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, youthful geniuses who accomplished man's first machine-powered airplane flight on that date in 1903. O Bleness said Yeager hopes to schedule his cross-country record attempt so that he may pass over the Wright Brothers Memorial at 10:35 a.m., the time that Orville Wright climbed aboard the "Kitty Hawk Flyer" in preparation for his history-making flight across the sands of the Outer Banks. Also expected to attend the ceremony is General Jimmy Doolittle, whose aviation exploits helped speed the Japanese surrender in World War II. The First Flight Society is successor to the Kill Devil Hills Memorial Association, organized in 1927 to honor the Wrights' achievement. The Association's major objectives were the construction of a memorial, then the bridging of Currituck Sound between the mainland and Kitty Hawk and the building of a road from Kitty Hawk to Kill Devil Hills to make the proposed monument accessible to visitors. On Dec. 17, 1928, the Association held its first memorial ceremony. In attendance was Orville Wright. (Wilbur had died of typhoid fever in 1912.) Four years later, the 60-foot high pylon, constructed of gray granite brought from Mount Airy, N.C, was completed atop Kill Devil Hill by the Army Corps of Engineers. In later years, a visitor center-museum which features a full-scale replica of the Wright's flying machine was built. The Wright Memorial is also the site for the annual Wright Brothers Fly In, an event that attracts pilots and vintage planes from around the country. For more information about the First Flight Society and its activities, contact P.O. Box 1903, Kitty Hawk, N.C. 27949; (919) 441-3761 Administered by the National Park Service, the Wright Brothers Memorial is a major Outer Bands attraction which annually attracts some half million visitors. $11,100 Stipend For Minority Graduate Students Students selected for awards in the 1987-1988 National Science Foundation Minority Graduate Fellowship competition, conducted for NSF by the National Research Council will receive stipends of $11,100 for a twelve-month fellowship tenure. The cost-of-education allowance to the institution chosen by the Fellow for graduate study will be $6,000 in lieu of all tuition costs and assessed fees. In this fellowship competition, panels of eminent scientist and engineers are appointed by the National Research council to evaluate fellowship applications on the basis of ability. Final selection of Fellows will be made by the foundation, with awards to be announced in March 1987. Subject to the availability of funds and to sustained academic progress, new fellowships awarded in March 1987 will be for maximum tenured periods of three years. As one means of increasing the number of practicing scientists who are members of ethnic minority groups which traditionally have been underrepresented in the advaced levels of the Nation's science and engineering personnel pool, NSF Minority Graduate Fellowships will be offered to minority individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science or engineering. Applicants must be citizens of the United States who are members of one of the following ethnic minority groups: American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Native Alaskan (Eskimo or Aleut), or Native Pacific Islander (Polynesian or Micronesian.) NSF Minority Graduate Fellowships are intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate study, and will be awarded for study or work in science or engineering leading to master's or doctoral degrees in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of science. Awards will not be make in clinical, education, or business fields, in history or social work, for work leading to medical, dental, law, or public health degrees, orfor study in joint science-professional degree programs. Eligible applicants must not have completed, by the beginning of the Fall 1986 term, more than 20 semester hours, 30 quarter hours, or equivalent, of study in the science and engineering fields listed above following completion of the first baccalaureate degree in science or engineering, or its equivalent. Additionally, no individual will be eligible who, at the time of application, has earned an advanced degree having a significant science or engineering content. Applicants will be expected to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) designed to measure developed abilities as well as achievement in particular fields of scientific study. The examination, administered by the Educational Testing Service, will be given on December 13,1986, at designated centers throughout the United States and in certain foreign countries. The foundation will pay December 13 test fees for fellowship applicants, providing NSF application is the primary purpose. The deadline date for the submission of applications for NSF Minority Graduate Fellowships will be November 14,1986. Further information and application materials may be obtained from the Fellowship Office, National Research Council, 2101 Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20418. Jim Martin Barbecue The first "Jim Martin Family Barbecue" will be held on Saturday, October 4th, according to 11th District GOP Chairman Harold Corbin. The rally, hosted by Governor and Mrs. Martin, will take place at the Asheville Civic Center arena from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Special guests are Senator Jim Broyhill and his wife, Louise, and 11th District Congressman Bill Hendon and his wife Robbie. "This is the beginning of a tradition here in the eleventh district," Corbin said. "We've patterned the Jim Martin Family Barbecue after one held by Congressman John Duncan in Tennessee, and he had 25,000 people at his last one!" Corbin added that the 11th district GOP is hoping for a turnout of two to three thousand, "about the number Duncan had at his first rally several years ago. This will be a really fun event," Corbin said, "with lots of food, eight or nine different entertainment acts, and our Governor, our Senator, and our Congressman! We urge everyone to come and bring the whole family." There is no charge for the barbecue. Tickets and information can be obtained by calling 258- 8430, or local GOP headquarters in each county. Advice To New Graduates Students Against Apartheid CHAPEL HILL - During the weekend of October 3 - 5 a conference entitled "Students Organizing Against Apartheid and U.S. Intervention in Central America" will be held on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Carroll Hall. The purpose of the conference is to further educate student activists from across the state about conditions in both Southern Africa and Central America and to help hone their skills as organizers. An informal panel on Southern Africa has been scheduled for Friday, October 3 at 7.00 P.M. This will feature speakers from the African National Congress, the U.N. Council for Namibia, and SWAPO, a Namibian liberation group. On Saturday Sofia Clark, first Secretary of the Nicaraguan Embassy in Washington, DC, will deliver a keynote address. In addition a number of "how-to" workshops have been scheduled. These include publicity, lobbying, fundraising, preparation and distribution of educational literature, public speaking, civil disobedience, and organization building. Along with the workshops and speakers, there will be strategy sessions, a rice and beans dinner, and a dance. The cost of the conference is $10 for p'reregisterd participants and $15 at the door. Free housing will be provided for those who request it in advance. For more information call (919) 929- 3609 or (919) 929-6636. Special to The Western Carolinian Addressing a group of high school graduates recently in Connecticut, Armstrong Rubber Company's Chairman Frank R. O'Keefe, Jr. offered some observation on making the most of a college career. Mr. O'Keefe advised students not to be overly concerned with job prospects they might face upon college graduation. "Concentrate instead, with equal intensity, upon learning, reading, discussing — with ample time for recreational and social activities," he said, during "Business Week 1986" sponsored by the Connecticut Industry and Business Association. "You have some wonderful living and experimenting to do before a career becomes the central issue," he advised. "Use the next few years well. You will probably never again have as much time to read, to explore, discuss and to grow." According to Mr. O'Keefe, the most important lesson in college is learning how to learn. "Remember that so much what we consider certain knowledge today will not be so certain by the time you finish college." "That's why learning how to learn is so important. For me, this means learning how to find new and appropriate answers to new questions — and not dishing up the old, no longer valid, answers." Mr. O'Keefe concluded that students entering college should relax. "Don't buy all the gloom and doom that is handed out," he said. "Be careful of running with the herd. The only absolutely certain thing you can say about the future is that it lies before you. And it can be a lot of fun. So find out what you would like to do; do it, and have fun." Mr. O'Keefe joined The Armstrong Rubber Company, a Fortune 500 international corporation in 1980. "The Most Commonly Used Drug I Gave Selective Service My Autograph! 6*2 look n It seems that from time immethorial, college students have sworn by caffeine, declaring they depend on it to get through college. And, when they pull all-nighters especially, many students resort to large quantities of coffee, tea or colas to stay awake. "Caffeine makes students feel more alert and awake," said James D. Lane, Ph.D., a medical research assistant professor in Duke University Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry. Because of its widespread presence in beverages, chocolate and medications, caffeine is considered to be the most commonly used drug. It enters the bloodstream within minutes of ingestion and initially, its effects are beneficial. A person feels less drowsy and fatigued and is able to think clearly, Lane said. But, he said it can take four to six hours before half the amount is metabolized - caffeine's half-life. In women who use oral contraceptives, the half-life increases to 10 hours and in smokers, decreases by an hour. "Because of its half-life, students who drink small amounts throughout the day reach a point when it's effects are counterproductive because the body has too much to handle," Lane said. "It adds up, and the consequence is that the caffeine reduces your ability to function by making you too anxious or restless." If you are already under pressure because of an upcoming deadline or exam, you may become more paniky because caffeine increases the release of the stress hormones, epinephrine and norepinephrine, in your system thus amplifying your stress, he explained. Situations that demand alertness lead students to drink more coffee during the day. "It's a vicious cycle. They stay up late studying, wake up groggy and drink coffee to get going," Lane said. "Then, they try to get some sleep, but still have caffeine in their system. A student who is tossing and turnina in bed may blame their insomnia on anxiety from schoolwork. It may be caffeine." Other effects include stimulation of the cardiovascular system, increased rate of metabolism and diuretic action. In his studies, Lane has seen that although caffeine is not necessarily detrimental to the body, excessive amounts could exacerbate stress-related diseases such as high blood pressure, hypertension or ulcers. People at risk for these diseases should avoid caffeine, he said. one-third of students drink one serving or less of a caffeinated beverage, and 13 percent drink more thanfive servings per day. Many of caffeine's effects appear soon arter one cup of coffee, and since the average adult drinks two cups of coffee a day, nearly all of usare usuallyundercaffeine'sinfluence. Caffeine is not addictive, Lane said, and although some people seem to be able to handle great amounts, too much in anyone's system can take a toll. Tests results of college students who drank one cup of coffee or more showed a tendency towards higher rates of anxiety and depression. Those wh o dra nk five cups or more also had lower grades. Irritability, frequent mood changes, panic attacks and sleeping problems are side effects that can be reversed. "But stopping suddenly means the onset of withdrawal - headaches, lethargy and being easily agitated - and a person will return to drinking coffee to relieve those symptoms," Lane said. "It is better to taper off your consumption and choose to drink consciously," he said. "Many of us drink more caffeine than we realize." Students needing a study break, avoiding a task or meeting someone over a cup of coffee are usually reaching for a cup out of habit. Here are some tips that Lane recommends for reducing your consumption: ' Mix decaffeinated coffee with regular coffee when brewing it. Gradually decrease the amount of regular coffee used. ' Switch to a smaller cup. " Brew smaller amounts. Ifyou make a full pot, you'll drink it because it's there and not because you really need it. " If you just want a hot beverage or a cold soda, choose from the wide selection of decaffeinated sodas, coffees or teas that are available. ' Avoid drinking coffee in the evening to prevent disruption of your sleep/wake cycle. By getting the proper amount of sleep, you'll feel less tired the next day, thus reducing your need for the caffeine boost. It may take awhile before your cycle returns to normal. ' Read medication labels carefully. If you are taking aspirin or other medication before bedtime, you may want to avoid brands that include caffeine. Lane said there is no need to stop drinking caffeinated beverages completely, but the benefits of reducing consumption may include improving academic performance or overall mood. You don't need to add to the stress you already feel from exams, papers and other pressures because of too much caffeine. Selective Service just wants your name, that's all. So take five minutes, go to the Post Office and out the card. I did...and what happened to me. If you're turning 18 register with Selective Service. It's quick. It's easy. And it's the law. Playboy Fiction Contest Playboy magazine is now accepting entries to its annual College Fiction Contest, open to all registered college undergraduate and graduate students. The writing competition offers a cash prize of $3,000 and publication of the winning short story in the October 1987 issue of Playboy magazine. The contest will be judged by the editors of Playboy magazine. The entry deadline is January 1, 1987. Contest rules and other details are being made available to students through mailinqs to the English and creative writing departments of some 1,300 college and universities nationwide. Details also appear in the October 1986 issue of Playboy, along with the winning entry of fast year's contest, "Night Vision," by Philip Simmons. Simmons is a graduate student at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. The College Fiction Contest reflects Playboy's editorial policy of providing readers with the finest in contemporary fiction by recognized writers as well as talented newcomers. Playboy received the prestigious National Magazine Award for fiction in 1985. Tri-Corp Announces Avant Achievement Awards ===== Tri-Corp International has just announced the establishment of the AVANT Achievement Awards for junior and senior accounting students. These awards are being made available to encourage and promote the success of students studying to enter the field of accounting. The AVANT CPA Review System is the first and most widely used educational computer software system targeted specifically toward the candidate reviewing for the CPA exam. The AVANT System is currently in use successfully in major universities, accounting firms, and throughout the corporate world. The AVANT Achievement Awards consist of five AVANT Systems and five cash scholarships awarded each semester. Junior and senior accounting students will be invited to author the correct and incorrect answer explanations to four randomly chosen multiple choice questions form previous CPA exams. Those students whose questions are selected will not only receive the AVANT Achievement Award, but they will appear as contributing student editors in the next editon of the AVANT CPA Review System. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: JOY RICHTERKESSINNG, AVANT Achievement Awards, P.O. Box 22509, Kansas City, Mo., 64113, 1-800-255-0551

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: 1986-10-02
  • Date digitized: 2019-03-29
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 15"
  • Pages: 16 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_1986-10-02_Vol52_No10
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