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/ Can Drive 65! Student Voice Perspectives Page 2 '/ Want To Make A Difference!" — Dr. Bonita Jacobs People — Page 10 BASEBALL TEAM LEADS DIVISION Sports — Page 11 Catamount Kittens Interviews Sign-up April 7 4 P.M. TOM YOUNG RM FIELD HOUSE Volume Fiffy-fwo Number Twenty-one Thursday, March 26,1987 (704) 227-7267 P.O. Box 66, Cullowhee, N.C. 28723 cn\ I FGFS I ON TAP Our Education "Consisted Of Flying Paper Airplanes around the room and pretending we were talking to pilots," says one of five students suing a company that offers a two-year air traffic degree. Air Traffic, Inc. offers the degree through Valdosta State College (Ga.) and says that some graduates have been accepted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) training program. The Latest Chapter At Westf ield State in the sexual assault lawsuit filed by a former student against the college's former president, Francis Pilecki, has the two sides breaking off negotiations toward settlement. The anonymous plaintiff, who alleges that Pilecki assaulted him in the basement of Pilecki's home in 1984, has filed a related $100,000 suit against the commonwealth of Massachusetts for allowing Pilecki to remain at Westfield while officials were aware of his alleged past misconduct. Using Their Real Names Is Risky. But 480 Chinese students studying in the U.S. have signed a letter supporting protests for increased freedoms by students in China. They recently released the letter to the Chinese-language newspapers and the Chinese Embassy. Wait 'Til They Get The Phone Bill. U of Wyoming students raised a record $39,000 during the annual student phonathon. ■SttftMti/ '^ac/pIT competed against one another to see who could raise the most money for the university. The winning organization won a free hot tub rental. "Gay And Lesbian Jeans Day" at the U. of California-Santa Barbara - when students wear blue jeans to show their support of homosexuality - was a success, organizers say. Surveys showed almost one-third of the students wore jeans, up from 15 percent last year. Canadian College Graduates Of The 1980s, especially women, have less chance of finding work than their counterparts of a decade ago, says a survey by Statistics Canada. Almost 20 percent of the 1982 grads were still looking for work two years after graduation, while 14 percent of 1976 grads were looking after two years. OLE! Last year it was beer with a twist of lemon, but this year Corona with a twist of lime is the big hit in campus bars. A Mexican import beer, Corona comes in a distinctive glass bottle with an enameled - rather than the traditional paper - label. Some say it's another status symbol, like Izod sweaters and penny loafers. A Campus Escort Service at the U. of 3fttsburgh is turning out to be a liability problem for the fraternity that runs it. .ambda Chi Alpha members say that hey're legally responsible for any drunk persons they escort home. The fraternity juit offering the service on weekends. ingle-Parent Women are eligible for cholarships at the U. of Tennessee- Chattanooga. The fund, started with a 100,000 gift from an anonymous donor, 'ill also help students in the school of usiness administration. iternational Students at Oklahoma U. ould be forced to transfer to other :hools or leave the U.S. entirely if the pernor's proposed 88.8 percent tuition crease is accepted, opponents say. spending on the currency exchange fe, the increase could translate into a 0 or 300 percent hike for some students. king A Bite Out Of Boredom: U. of Chester students watched the movie aws" while floating in a campus mming pool infested with inflatable arks. For $1, they could view the film from i comfort of their rented innertubes. The la for the screening came from a tent promoting campus movies. He's one who also handed out styrofoam Planes at a showing of "Top Gun." Colby Makes Bid For Top SGA Post By FRANK LAMM STAFF WRITER Everelt E. Colby, a 23-year-old junior from Miami, Florida, has announced his candidacy for fhe Student Government Presidency. Colby is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Corporate Finance, and maintaining a 3.0 QPR. Since transferring to WCU in the summer of 1986, Colby has been involved in many student activities and campus organizations. He is a new member of Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, a member of the Economics/ Finance Club, a member of the Accounting/CIS Club, and is a member of a fraternity in which he is Chairman of the Ways and Means (fundraising) committee. This committee recently raised close to seven hundred dollars for Coach Bob Waters' fight against A.L.S. Also within the fraternity, Colby has participated in all intramural activities and was recently a representative at the Regional Conference held in Charlotte. Before coming to WCU, Colby worked for four years at the commercial bank NCNB (formerly Pan American Bank.) While working with the bank Colby wasa platform officer responsible for handling customer problems and disputes, and authorizing approvals for a staff of twenty-six. As a representative of the bank he was actively involved in Kiwanis International Civic Organization as Chairman of the Youth Services Committee which worked wirrj a mu Hi i iiim*mm*imd'A<:' i ■ ,*•* j 1 K Hi j 1 Ml ,. •■ fl| -It,. t Everett E. Colby 1 -filii'l ■ in fi " Edwin Carlton Photo budget of $8,000 per year. He has also been involved with G.OAL. - Get Out And Live - one of the largest handicapped service organizations in the state of Florida. While in Miami and working full time for the bank, Colby pursued his degree at Miami- Dade Community College. During that time he also completed business education programs from Dunn & Bradstreet and the Institute of Financial Education. At the Institute he received Outstanding Student awards in Human Relations in Business and Supervisory Personnel Management. Colby believes he has had extensive experience in leading and managing people in the real world. He believes that it is communication and hard work that are the keys to being a successful leader. "The office of Student Government President requires good communication and leadership capabilities in a 'real world' environment," Colby feels. He believes that his strong business background and proven communication skills more than make up for his lack of direct experience with the SGA. As a result, he knows that he can accomplish his goals with the administration, he said. Some of the issues in Colby's platform include problems with Traffic and Security, services for dormitory residents (ice machines, change machines, and cable television), protecting the interests of handicapped students in , Weaver, Sizemore Seek SGA Vice-Presidency By ANNE THOMPSON STAFF WRITER "I believe it is time we madeafirm commitment to the needs of students at Western Carolina' University. We need to elect Student Government Association officials who care about students' needs and desires." That was the opening statement from Mark J. Weaver, an SGA senator, in a press release announcing his decision to run for the SGA vice- presidency. In a follow-up interview Weaver said that his reason for wanting to be SGA vice-president is, as he puts it, quite simple. "Experience. The experience I gained in the last two years in the Senate will help me give the students an effective vice- president." Mark J. Weaver EC Photo Weaver is a sophomore, Criminal Justice/Pre-Law major, and is now serving his second term as a senator from Reynolds Dorm. He has been on various Senate Committees: Student Government Services, Academics, University Services, and Rules. Last fall he was chairman of the Advancement of the University Committee, and is now chairman of the Finance Committee. Weaver served on four SGA Executive Committees: Student Affairs, Traffic and Security, Library, and Building and Grounds. Through all of these committees he has had the opportunity to see many different parts of the inner workings of campus, an opportunity he says he respects and is glad he was given the chance fo experience. Weaver also served as president of the College Democrats, member of fhe Forensics Team and Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, and Social Committee Chairman of the Catholic Campus Ministry. Since becoming a senator, Weaver has suggested and has taken an active part in making recommendations to Hunter Library on purchasing two new microfilm copiers and expanding the library hours on Saturday; to the Administration on adequately lighting Helder Dorm and the sidewalks and steps leading to Reynolds, Robertson, and Buchanan Dormitories from Brown Cafeteria. Other recommendations he has been a part of include having the freshman parking lot by Cullowhee Creek paved (which is scheduled to be completed this fall); the purchasing of left-handed desks, offering to support the Administration in solving the rash of bomb threats, arson, and robberies that hit this campus last semester, and for the evaluation of the fire protection systems in the dorms; having Academics establish a student honor code; asking Auxiliary Services to install a second cash register and place a microwave in the Catskeller. Weaver has also taken an active part in the Senate's recommendations that the operating hours at Reid Gym be expanded, and for a Designated Driver Program to be established. "The issues of this campaign are simple," says Weaver. "Some are serious-others are equally important. The serious issues are Safety, Dorms, Commuters, and Food Service. As vice-president I would establish Commissions to deal with each issue. These Commissions would act as mediums through which student concerns on each issue can be brought to the attention of campus administrators and others who are in positions to influence, change, and effectively address problems. My proposed Commission on Safety would also establish safety awareness programs, while my proposed Dorms and Commuter Affairs Commissions would deal with issues like adequate parking and tickets, and make improvements on other areas of campus. My proposed Food Service Commission would work towards making changes that will benefit fhe students to the maximum." Other isues in the campaign, according to Weavt., include establishing a permanent pub. The success of the last two pub nights have given the students an option to going into nearby cities for enjoyment, he feels. "I would like to see the establishment of a pub every nighf of See Weaver Page Four By ANNE THOMPSON STAFF WRITER Steve Sizemore, a senior and Pre-law major, has announced his candidacy for the office of Student Government vice-president. At the urging of various campus leaders, and believing that he has both the experience and enthusiasm for the post, Sizemore is gearing up for a campaign that he believes will be "an exciting learning experience." "By working in Student Government this year as a Justice on the Student Traffic Court, with my position as Business Law Club President, and being vice- president of my fraternity, I believe I not only have the qualities necessary for the SGA vice-presidency, but also the experience of proven and effective leadership, which is most important. "My understanding of the SGA vice- president's job is that he runs the Student Senate, which acts as the voice of the students. The Senate is primarily in charge of allocation of s100,000 to clubs and organizations at WCU. Because this money comes from student tuitions, I know the students want a competent, responsible person overseeing the disbursement of this money, and I am willing to assume that challenge with confidence." When asked to comment on the present administration, Sizemore replied, "I have a lot of respect for Vice- President Chris Geis and his hardworking Senate. They have done a lot for the university and have maintained integrity. I would like to thank Geis for his help and voice my support for him in his bid for the presidency of SGA." Sizemore believes that the two major concerns of students here at Western are about the Food Service Department and Traffic and Security. As vice-president he hopes to work hard to improve these two areas for the students by continuing what he considers the impressive work Geis has started and also by implementing ideas of his own. In fhe area of Traffic and Security, Sizemore hopes to get a map printed through SGA that shows the students where they may and may not park. "The rules and regulations are too difficult to read and understand," he contends. "The pamphlets that Traffic and Security hand out need to contain a shortened and simplified supplement." Sizemore also believes that a phone should be installed in the freshman parking lot below Walker dorm so people can call Traffic and Security if they need rides to their dorms in the late night hours. "These parking lots can be dangerous, and until they can be made more safe, a lot of people are going to be worried about parking there after dark," he explains. In the area of Food Service, Sizemore said he felt the quality of the food has been criticized in the past, and although the students have complained, unfortunately not much can be done about that, in his estimation. He felt, however, that the cafeteria can be made to be a more Steve Sizemore desirable place to go. "Food types, like the entrees for example, should be served according to their popularity. If students eat spaghetti more than chicken livers, then spaghetti should obviously be served more often," Sizemore quipped. "This seems all too obvious, but many times See Sizemore Page Five New Marijuana Law Effective October 1986, G.S. 90-95 was amended concerning the possession of marijuana as follows: (1) Possession of one-half ounce as opposed to the previous one ounce limit is Simple Possession punishable by a 30-day suspended sentence or a MOO fine as before; (2) The new revision Is that possession of more than one-half ounce and less than one and one-half ounce of marijuana is a general misdemeanor punishable by up to two years imprisonment; (3) Possession of more than one and one-half ounce is felonious possession and Is a Class I felony. (A Class i felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine at fhe discretion of the court). (Punishments for second and subsequent offenses are increased from those listed above). The Western Carolinian Striving lo be the best we can be. Wisdom is not wisdom at all. if it comes too late. — Aristotle

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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  • Western Carolina University
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  • Date original: 1987-03-26
  • Date digitized: 2019-04-09
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 15"
  • Pages: 14 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
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1987-03-26_Vol52_No21
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library