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Volume 56 Number 8 Features The Western Carolinian Page 6 Thursday, October 4, 1990 Change is the price of autonomy Suzanne Rountree Contributing Writer Man is born free, but one of the first things he learns is to do as he is told, and spends the rest of his life doing that. Thus, his first enslavement is to his parents. He follows their instructions forevermore, retaining only in some cases the right to choose his own methods and consoling himself with an illusion of autonomy. These words, originated by Eric Berne, reflect the fears of many people who feel powerless. The term "power," in this context, is not meant in the sense of keeping others subdued or captive, but rather, in taking responsibility for living, contributing and participating in the world. The assumptions one makes early in life, based solely on the life experiences of another, about oneself and the world can serve to keep cloaked new and creative ways to approach living. Thus, the perception of ourselves and others remains the property of parents, siblings or others. Decisions made early were in many instances based on the need to survive in the world of our dominant influencers and have remained with us as absolute law. Our perceptions and ways of handling life may have been fine for the child or for those individuals who remained under the care of parents or guardians; however, this is not the norm. When crisis develops and change is eminent, one's method of coping must also change. With change, so comes opportunity, but not without difficulties and possibly feelings of desperation and panic. An awareness of the necessity for and understanding of the process of change can make new decisions easier. If you find change difficult and need support, call Counseling and Psychological Services to inquire about our services at 227- 7469 or come by the East Wing of Scott Hall. We offer groups for growth and change, individual counseling and testing services. Ironcat Biathlon scheduled, LMP sponsors outdoor activities Pi Lams to sponsor Toughman competition Tracey Richardson Contributing Writer Big city excitement comes to Cullowhee! Twentieth Century Warriors will present an amateur boxing Toughman Contest on October 26 and 27 at the Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity house. A Toughman Contest is a batde of brawn that utilizes all aspects of boxing. Warriors in the contest fight three one-minute rounds. There are no knock-outs in Toughman, so a panel of martial arts experts will judge the winner. Fighters continue through the competition until the final on Saturday, October 27. There is a $500 cash prize for the winner of each weight division. Anyone interested in fighting needs to meet the following requirements: they must be over 18 years of age and cannot have any professional boxing history. Fighters place in either the 175 pound and lower category or the 176 pound and heavier group. They also must pay a $5 entry fee. The contest is open to all residents of Cullowhee, Sylva, Waynesville, Murphy, Franklin and all surrounding areas. Martial arts expert Peter Freer is the primary sponsor for this event He will perform a martial arts exhibition at the half-time of each day's competition. "This is something that has never been done before in Cullowhee," said Freer. "I'm really excited about this and I'm glad Pi Lam has agreed to host it" Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity is located on Old Cullowhee Road just past Carolina Village Apartments. They will hold the event both days from 5:00 p.m. until fighting ends around 7:00 p.m. The brothers and pledges will be selling concessions, directing traffic, selling tickets, ushering and performing general security duties. "We are all looking forward to this," said Pi Lambda Phi president Larry Dove. "We hope that this event will help to improve relations between WCU fraternities and the Cullowhee- Sylva community." Ticket prices are as follows: $6.00 for general seating, $8 for box seats, and $10 for ringside seats. For more information on any of the above, please call Larry Dove at the Pi Lambda Phi house at 293-5262 or Peter Freer at 586-9675. Chapel Hill med student to speak at Western Suzanne Kendall Staff Writer Last Minute Productions (LMP), the student-led entertainment organization on campus, is sponsoring several outdoor activities throughout the year. The trips give students the opportunity to learn a different sport or to sharpen skills. All trips are at low cost to WCU students. The Ironcat Biathlon, a three-mile foot race combined with an 18.5-mile bike ride on and around the WCU campus, has been scheduled for Saturday, October 20. The course is set up for novice participants, and students can organize a team or compete individually. Awards will be given for the first places in each class. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. A pre- registration fee of $7 can be paid on the first floor of the University Center in the administrative offices. Cost in- Caron Collier Contributing Writer Deepak Gelot, a medical student from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will be speaking on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. in Natural Sciences 125 on the subjecf'How to Improve Your Chances of Getting into Medical School." Deepak came to the U.S. from his native India in 1979 with the help of his uncle Dr. Gelot who is an ear, nose and throat doctor in Ahoskie, N.C. (near Greenville, N.C). Deepak spoke very little English, but he did have a reading knowledge of the language. He is from the state of Gujarat in the west- em part of India, near Pakistan. When he came to the U.S., Deepak already had a B.S. in microbiology from Gujarat University. The first school he attended in the U.S. was Chowan College in Murfreesboro, N.C. Then came the fateful day when he saw a college catalog with "beautiful mountains" on the cover, and he knew that Western Carolina University was the place for him. While at Western he majored in Medical Technology and worked on the grounds and painting crews and also tutored chemistry. He lived in the dorms at Western for 2 years and then in his senior year, he went to do internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville. Deepak graduated in 1982 and worked the nightshift at St. Joseph's Laboratory until 1985 when he decided to go on to medical school. Applying to medical school proved difficult so he spoke with the Dean of Admissions and asked, "What do I have to do to get accepted?" To get a better understanding of what he would have to do to get into medical school, Deepak moved to Burlington (about 30 minutes away from Chapel Hill) and went to work for Roche Biomedical Lab. He did this so he could be near UNC-Chapel Hill and show his interest in pursuing medical school. Then Deepak took the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and applied to med schools. Unfortunately he didn't do so well on the MCAT. Despite this setback, Deepak didn't give up. He reviewed for the MCAT once again and tried the test one more time. This time he did better and was accepted both to East Carolina University and to UNC-Chapel Hill. He will graduate from Chapel Hill's medical school in May of'91. Deepak says that only sheer determination saw him through the tough days before he was admitted to med school. Deepak says that next will come his residency. He has applied to 20 different hospitals in his OB/ GYN speciality from Michigan to Tampa, Fla. His first choice is the Charlotte Medical Center. As an intern he will have a tough schedule. "For the next four years you spend your life in the hospital," he said. If there is one piece of advice Deepak can offer pre-med students, it is "If you don't do well at first, don't give up." This will be among the topics he will discuss at the lecture. Anyone interested in hearing him speak is invited to the lecture in NS 125 on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. eludes a free t-shirt to the first 100 sign-ups. After October 16, a late registration fee of $10 will be charged. Scheduled for Sunday, October 21 is a canoe/hike trip to Bear Lake, a twenty minute drive from campus. The trip will be led by an experienced guide. Participants will leave from the first floor of the UC at 9:00 a.m. and return in the afternoon. Cost is $4 WCU students/$10.00 staff and non-students. Cost includes equipment, transportation, lunch and canoe instruction. Also scheduled for Sunday, October 21, is a horseback riding trip to Smokemont located in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The trip consists of a 2.5-hour trail ride through the scenic Smoky Mountains. October is an ideal time for a trip to the mountains because the leaves will be changing. Participants will leave the UC at 8:00 a.m. and return mid-afternoon. Cost is $20 WCU students/$30 staff and non-stu dents. The Outdoor committee will hold a meeting on October 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Catamount room, second floor of the UC. The meeting gives students the opportunity to offer suggestions for upcoming trips. For more information contact Ken Howie at the LMP office at 227-7206. The We Buy, Trade, and Sell Diamonds, Gold, Silver, Jewelry & Coins. JAY & IRENE BALL - MANAGERS TELEPHONE: (704) 586-4599 34 W. MAIN ST. SYLVA, NC 28779 j| Fantastic Hairstyling Studio Next to Cullowhee Quik Stop 293-3125 Students: 10% discount on D all perms $40 and over ° with valid student ID !!! We carry Nexxus, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Sebastian, & Vavoom Products a u a " YTTTTTTrTlIllllllll III I HI I 1 .1, ,1 ■ 11 l_LI lAUXlll 11111 HITtl "Jtttct il"tmnmlv l"ln«IIIUIIIIIIIIII Ever think of consulting a professional astrologer? 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FOR OCTOBER ONLY: SPECIAL STUDENT INTRODUCTORY OFFER "The 90's Revolution" Making Tracks Into A Second Century HOMECOMING, OCTOBER 6, 1990 THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: Dinner on the Lawn-University Center 4:30-6:30 *LMP Open Mike Nite *Tower Activities 4:30-7:30 Election of Homecoming Queen UC Lawn 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Tower Capsule Selections Golf Tournament (open), 12:00 noon, Maggie Valey Country Club Entertainment-Ramsey Center (following Cats Prowl)-Laser Light Show/ Rock and Roll Concert Dance-Catamount Inn, 9:00 p.m.-Catamount Club and Alumni Affairs Alumni Reception (1940) 9:00 a.m. Chelsea Gallery, University Center SGA Reception-SGA Offices-University Center 9:00 a.m. PARADE 10:00 a.m.-Baptist Church to Stadium Tower Activities 11:00 a.m. ♦Hanging Victory Bell *Planting of Time Capsule Presentation of Homecoming Court Chancellor's Luncheon 12:00 noon Presentation of Distinguished Alumni Award and Distinguished Service Award Ramsey Center (main area) Pregame Activities *Band Football Game 2:00 p.m. Halftime Activities ♦Presentation of Court *Crowning of Queen *Alumni DSA, DAA Parade Winners announced Post Game Show Alumni Reception, Ramsey Center (Hospitality Room) Dance- Students (UC Grandroom) 9:00 p.m Alumni (Catamount Inn, Sylva) 9:00 p.m.

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: 1990-10-04
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