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/ Volume 56 Number 7 Voices The Western Carolinian Page 5 Thursday, September 27. 1990 John Marshall Dennis Editor-in-Chief From the Editor... This semester is rolling along at an accelerated rate and I find myself gasping for air at the end of a busy day. Not unlike you must have felt if you read the above sentence aloud. Although the newspaper is a never-ending job, I do find time to sit down and relax...occasionally, my idea of relaxing, however, is to sift through back issues of the Carolinian. I was looking through some old issues getting them ready to recycle when I came across some papers from 1985. Being a history major, looking at old papers was like palying with a new toy when I was a kid. A lot of memories can be jogged by looking at back issue. I was only a sophomore in high school in 1984-85, but I wonder what it must have been like at Western then. The old newspapers help fill in the gaps. Needless to say, those issues from 1985 will be saved. Speaking of earlier times and memories, let's not forget that this Saturday is Mountain Heritage Day. I encourage you to get out of the dorm or commute to campus and enjoy the activities. Mountain Heritage Day does an excellnt job of bringing older times to the present by opening a window on the past. Live a little and learn a little. Take a trip to the Mountain Heritage Center and don't forget to cap off the day by supporting the Cats at 7:00 p.m. as they face the Lions of Mars Hill at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. Letter; to the Editor r Patriotism pleases soldier I am writing this letter to those people of Jackson County who have expressed their patroi- tism and their concern for our servicemen abroad. I have not been in any area outside of Jacksonville (Camp Lejune and surroundings) where so much support has been shown for our troops in the MiddU East. 1 am a Marine stationed i| North Carolina and a Jacksoi County resident by heart. I an home on leave for a while, and ny fa.ly members are in a state of be- wterment - not knowing if or when wnay leave. I know that there are n-iy wives and children of service- n<i who have raised money for gifts f, their loved ones and have made (Okies, cakes, and such to boost r)rale over there, but I never real- pd that the concern for our troops is |esent here at home. I am pleased to see all of the obons posted on automobiles, on lailboxes, and on individual per- ans. I appreciate the business ad- vertisemers with messages to our men and wmen in the Middle East. Speaking f<r my fellow Marines and servicemerwho are participating in the Desert Sield Operation, I would like to exptss my deepest thanks. And for ourtroops overseas, I will show your spport for them in any way possibh Again, thank you. With much rcpect, D. Keith Cirk, Jr. ^ Closed coirts cause concern I am writing this letter n response to the gross negligence imposed upon myself and my p< ner when we attempted to play ric quetball in the courts at the Ramjey Center on Sunday, September 2. The calendar near (he courts states plainly that the coirts were supposed to be open from 1(00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sum However, all of the doors to courts were locked, and there w; security guard to be found. If the courts are supposed to be available, then make them available. Don't put down the times they are supposed to be open if, in fact, they aren't. I am busy during the week, and weekends are about the only time I have to play racquetball. The courts are closed all day on Saturdays when there is a home football game. Why? The games usually don't start before noon, and generally don't last until 9:00 p.m. Closing the courts on Sunday, when they were clearly scheduled to be open, is just plain rude. If the courts are scheduled to be open, then make sure they are available to be used. When things such as this happen, it gaerally means that someone isn doing their job. Though I am rrt a business major, this doesn't mae for good business practices, I'm sre. Pleast, make sure the courts are availble when they are supposed to be, ad why not have the courts open beore and after the home games a such Saturdays when we have hme games. Irritably yours, George D. James The 'Western Carolinian Western Carolina University The Old Student Union P.O. Box 66 Cullowhee, NC 28723 John Marshall Dennis Editor-in-Chief Laura Lee Adams Assistant to the Editor Associate Editors Jeff Oakes- Copy Editor Lisa Majors - News Tony Bolick- Sports Douglas R Pease - Design & Layout Meaning rf mountain culture Design & Layout Stephanie L. Messer Photographer Jonathan Fondow Typesetters Emily Gill Sheila Sharp Kim Miller Business Manager Kendra A. Blackwell Writers David Lange Michelle Mathis Cassandra Barnett Suzanne Kenndell Robbie Robertson Chris A. Smith Robert Sorrells Emily Gill Advertising Sales & Design & Layout Mike Bernstein Christa Humphrey V. Advisor Mr. John Moore J What Mountain Heritage Day means to me. When put in this most traditional of all English style, question- answer forms, Mountain Heritage Day comes to mean a great deal. Western Carolina University's 16th annual celebration, to be held this Saturday, means first an amazing transformation of WCU's campus. For one full day, it is no longer only the location of brck, glass and stone buildings housing academics. The campus experiences an over-night time warp back to the late 1800s. Old cars, old recipes and old music full the field below Belk Building, now a genuine country fairground. The sensation of a crisp, cool morning, found only in autumn's mornings, is combined sweetly with the smells of hot coffee, chocolate and cider. Warming one's insides whild breathing in chilled mountain air is the most natural of all warming experiences. Next, Mountain Heritage Day means Appalachia. American heritage defines Appalachia as a nountain range, a location on a map. Jut the true meaning of the word is bund in its beauty and its people. It s also found in the quality and miqueness of handmade crafts. Art- sts come from all parts of the South- m Appalachian region to Mountain feritage Day to display and sell their handy work. Theperfect gift for someone who ha everything is waiting to be discoered in Cullowhee. Midway boths are tiny tented shops and ole-time mountain taverns, minus the ber. These shops and taverns have bea made popular by mountain towns ke Highlands, Dillsboro and man) others in the area. Tents also put a nof over music and storytelling evets. But out in the clear beauty of a rountain day is the Belk stage. Strirr instruments provide just the rigt atmosphere and sounds for dances and spectators alike to full enjojthe day. And fun. A Mountain Heritage Day, childra of all ages can enjoy games that were played long before the Turtles came along. Shoppers can shop and eaters can eat. Sweet treats as well as hardy dinners, all made the old-fashion way, are accompanied by cider or lemonade, not soda pop. Friendly competitions go on during the day. Cutting logs, pitching horseshoes or having the ugliest cat or dog could win you a prize. There's also a footrace, baked goods competition and a fashion show. Spending time at Mountain Heritage Day brings back fond memories for many and creates them for all. Lisa Majors Hurricane Hugo remembered on first anniversary The ironic, cool, rainy weather of this past September 21 served as the perfect time to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic days of Hurricane Hugo in North and South Carolina. It was 11:37 p.m. on September 21, 1989 and reports from local network affiliates in charlotte were that Hurricane Hugo, with over 135 mph winds, were pounding the Charleston area with the full impact being felt on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. The satellite link-up to the Carolina coast by CBS affiliate WBTV in Charlotte was knocked off the air as a reporter was nearly blown across the parking lot as she was forced to unexpectedly cut her story short because of the imminent danger and fury. "Destination-Charlotte", as she tried to complete her report. The winds in the charlotte metropolitan area began to steadily increase as one of the most devastating category four hurricanes continued to make landfall. By 12:45, sporadic reports of power outages were the result of tall Carolina pines snapping in two like match sticks. As the winds eked up throughout the morning, rge oak and maple trees rooted for sars found themselves stretched ross roads and major thorough- res in the Charlotte area. The rains pounded as the 'nd again increased. Out the win- iw large trees could be seen being fopled as live power lines and util- i poles collapsed, finally, after the e; of the stormed passed over, day- lht dawned over the mangled trees aj tattered earth to reveal the e^rmous damage left in the wake of rrricane Hugo. At one time, 90 percent of the 1.3 million people n metropolitan Charlotte and 98 prcent of the 500,000 people in tht city limits were without electriciy. Power companies from eigh different states came to help restore power to the area. Some parts o the Queen City were without power for over three weeks. Hour wait at the gas pumps were also the scenario and chainsaw sales soarec as some people immediately begin picking up the pieces. National guardsnen were stationed throughout tie city to guard against looting ;nd other crimes. Charleston, Columbia, S.C., and Charlotte were the hardest hit and counties along the path of the hurricane from the coast to Charlotte wete declared national disaster areas by President George Bush. Under the emotional stress of the devastation, Hurricane Hugo still taught Carolinians a valuable lesson. Thanks, Hugo, for pulling us closer together, for helping us not to depend on ourselves or material things too much. We couldn't have pulled through alone! Jason Griggs The Western Carolinian welcomes editorial input from students, faculty, and staff on matters of public interest: Please address correspondence to: Voices P.O. Box 66 Cullowhee, NC 28723 All submissions will be considered, but The Western Carolinian reserves the right to refuse publication of offensive or otherwise unsuitable material. The Carolinian is not responsible for opinions expressed on the Editorial Page. Student On The Street 1 Do you feel adequate security is proviled by the campus security after dark? What would you do differently? Name: Melissa Jenkins Hometown: Gastonia.NC Year: Sophomore Major: Radio/T.V. No, they are all busy writing tickets and are not concerned with who is walking alone. The security should be made to go on foot patrol. Name: Leigh Smith Hometown: Lenoir, NC Year: Freshman Major: Special Education No, the freshmen have to walk to their parking spots alone. We should have designated people to guard and walk with us. Nhe: Danielle Agrillo Hcietown: Winston-Salem, NC Yfr: Freshman Mor: Business Ncfreshman girls who walk at night anvulnerable and anyone could gn you and no one is around to prect you. We need more escorts an freshmen parking should be clear to the dorms. Name: Todd Good Hometown: Hickory, NC Year: Junior Major: Marketing Yes, it's adequate. Not much trouble is heard of. bame: James Lacy hometown: Cullowhee, NC \w. Senior Najor: EMC N>, Stray Cats is one. solution. It sbuld be given more emphasis. Per- hios the money taken from tickets ccild be applied to upgrade security. Jut because we are in the mountains do.s noi mean we are free of crime. W need foot patrol. Name: Randy Richards Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Year: Graduate Student Major: MBA No, not for the distance females have to walk after dark. ^

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: 1990-09-27
  • Date digitized: 2019-09-30
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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