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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1990-11-29_Vol56_No14_02

Volume 56 Number 14 News The western Carolinian Page 2 "Thursday. November 29. 1990 Student charges racism led to his expulsion DURHAM, N.H. (CPS) - University of New Hampshire basketball player Antonio Steadman accused UNH officials of racism Nov. 7 for expelling him after finding him guilty of beating and sexually assaulting a UNH woman in his dorm room. John E. Lyons, Jr., Steadman's attorney, said the assault never took place, that UNH's Conduct Board ignored evidence, and that officials were prone to punish Steadman because he is black and his victim is white. "I find it extremely unfortunate that the case is being portrayed in that light," replied Barbara Brueggeemann, UNH's assistant dean for student affairs. Opponents may be vandalizing new Penn State building UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (CPS) - Student opposed to a new classroom building on what had been a Pennsylvania State University recreation area may be vandalizing construction equipment at the site, project director Don Hale charged. Hale said vandals have damaged construction equipment, cut down fences, poured dirt into workers' vehicles and severed wires and extension cords in recent weeks, once spray painting "Leave the area green" on the side of a construction trailer. South Africa divestment has slowed fto a crawl1 WASHINGTON, D. C. (CPS) - Only seven U. S. Companies have left South Africa as a protest against apartheid so far in 1990, down from 24 in 1989 and a record 40 in 1987, the Investor Responsibility Research Center reported Nov. 6. Seperately, the University of Nebraska's Board of Regents, which has resisted calls to divest its investment portfolio of shares in firms that do business in Soputh Africa, may soon reconsider its policy, NU associate vice pfresident for administration James Van Horn told an aparteid awareness panel. Courtesy of College Press Service 'Angel Tree' Continued from Front Page donated by my residence hall. After what seemed like a drive to South America, my friend Vette Gibbs and I finally reached our destination. It was after I met that wonderful sweet family and observed how much they made of how little they had, that I realized this was something I always wanted to do. The Angel Christmas Tree program has improved slightly from last year. This year the program is working in conjunction with the Jackson County Christmas Store (sponsored by the United Christian Ministries of Jackson County). The program is better in that it not only provides gifts for children, it also allows the parents to experience the true joy of Christmas by allowing them to be Santa Claus. The program works when a person, group.ororganization volunteers to sponsor a child or children. To ensure that every child is provided . for equally we ask that $30.00 worth of new toys and approximately $20.00 for a new outfit is purchased for each child sponsored. We understand that most college students can not afford $50.00 per child, therefore we also need any donation of money, new clothes, and/or new toys. This program requires that all gifts of toys and clothing be purchased new and the price tags left on them. The reason for this is after the gifts are delivered to us and we deliver them to the Jackson County Christmas Store, the parents of these children will come to the store to "shop" for their children. The parents pay ten cents on the dol lar for every gift item. For example, if a doll actually costs one dollar in a regular department store it would only cost ten cents to the families who shop at the Christmas Store. The purpose of the parents buying the donated gifts for 10% of what they actually cost is it gives the parents of these children dignity. This program allows the parents to feel they are 'Crime Wave' Continued from Front Page Millersville's student paper, 45 percent of the students supported the proposal. They gave reasons such as self defense and an increase in violent crime on campus. "A student asked, 'how can you protect us when you can't even protect yourselves?'" said Millersville police director Wayne Silcox in explaining why his department wants guns. Silcox said campus officers have been reintroducing the proposal each year since 1986, when a student was stabbed by an assailant. Unlike many other schools this fall, however, Millersville decided not to adopt guns. "A small majority (of the campus) would rather not" have armed police on campus, explained President Dr. Joseph Caputo in turning down the proposal in September. But campus police argue they don't have the tools or powers they need to batde the current college crime wave. "You' ve got to give (campus police) the equipment to enforce the law," said San Diego's Carpenter. Even at an urban campus like Marquette, police don't have arrest powers. They can only hold suspects until Milwaukee police can arrive to make an arrest. "If they are law enforcement officers and requisite training is offered, then they should be armed," asserts David Stormer, president of IACLEA. Whether a campus security force has the powers to arrest and carry weapons may affect who stays on the force. In August, Lt. Robert Fey left Iowa State University because administrators would not allow campus police to carry weapons. Not carrying weapons "does create a stressful situation for the officers," said Millersville's Silcox. Whether or not armed police actually scare crime away, the controversy typically does fade away once officers get their weapons. "I don't think many students know they carry guns," noted Oakland student Nida. giving Christmas to their children instead of a stranger dropping off "mysterious wrapped presents" that they had no choice in or could not afford to buy. That is why it is imperative that all donated gifts be unwrapped with the price tag attached. All money made is used to buy Christmas wrapping paper, bows, Christmas trees and decorations that are given to the families so they may enjoy decorating and preparing for the holidays. This program is the best way to give of yourself during Christmas. Not only does it provide a great Christmas, like I had, to children of Jackson County, it also gives the parents the same joy of Christmas my parents had and it allows those who volunteer to be true Santa Clauses. Even though many groups and organizations have volunteered to sponsor a child, there are still many children in Jackson County who are unsponsored. The Angel Christmas Tree Program is inviting any group, organization, or person to sponsor a child or make a donation of money, new clothes, and/ or new toys. If you are interested please respond as soon as possible so we may provide you with information needed to shop for the sponsored child (i.e. clothes size, toy request). The gifts need to be delivered to the Christmas Celebration at the bell tower December 10th at 6:00 p.m. This does not allow much time so please respond immediately. Contact Lisa Sons (227-7303) at the Dept. of University Housing or Angela Roberts (227-6418) if you would like to sponsor a child, make a donation, or have any questions. The Christmas Celebration is a Christmas festival for faculty and students with Christmas music and refreshments. It starts at 6:00 p.m. at the bell tower and there will be a big Christmas tree where all the donated gifts will be placed. This Christmas Celebration is open to all students and faculty and everyone is encouraged to come. ff m GO c a> o JtZ GO c/) CO ■ ■■■■ <5 CD CO C ^ CO ■ ■■*■ CO c ~a ^\ ^ •o c CO CD CD SZ CO CO o CO J£ CD CO c o5 o CD CD H > CD Public Safety reports Lisa Major* News Editor With reports of 12 different vehicle vandalism taken by Public Safety and listed in th* following. Gene McAbee, director of the office, has issued a statement with guidelines to help prevent further such incidents on campus. "Over the last few weeks, we have experienced an increase in vehicle brealc-ina and vandalisms in the parking lots on campus, Wi would ask that members of the WOT community assist ua in addressing this situation by reporting suspicious activity or suspicious persons in the area promptly," McAbee said A few of the ways McAbee suggested that individuals can protect themselves from break- ins are as follows: (1) Have stereo systems and speakers installed out of sight; or, removed and placed in trunk if possible. (2) Place radar detectors in trunk or take them to your room. (3) Keep cassettes, compact disks and all containers out of sight. (4) If you have a car alarm, be sure it is in good working condition. McAbee went on to say that "the breaking and entering of « motor vehicle is a felony punishable by a maximum penalty of five years and/or a fine at the discretion of the court." Incidents reported to Public Safety for the dates of November 12-27 are as follows: November 12 • Citation to student for running red light. • Disorderly person found in Harrill, was intoxicated and escorted to his room. • Officer answered aall in Leatherwood of a fight between two roommates. November 13 • Officer responding to call of a suspicious person found a male, non-student selling magazines and was taken off campus. November 14 • Student reported receiving threats by phone. • Officer heard car hood slam in Harrill lot, subject found said he slammed hood because the car would not start. • Two male students served arrest warrants for injury to personal property resulting from incidents at Hardees. • Male student arrested for DWI. • Report made of unknown person looking into vehicles. » Report made of sound mixer and cargo box stolen from DC. • Report taken of unknown subject having broken glass from camper cover of vehicle parked in Creek lot at Ramsey Center. November 16-18 • Two male students apprehended at Moore for attempting to enter building. • Report of vandalism to lights in Centennial Park. • Vehicl« vandalism reported in Stadium lot. • Officers responded to a report of emotionally disturbed subject at Reid. • Vehicle vandalism in Buchanan lot. • Hit and run with property damage reported on Helder Drive. • Student arrested for failing to return rental property to Caveman Video. • Break-in of a vehicle reported in Walker A Lot. • Payroll check was reported stolen from biology department. • Traffic accident behind Scott Dorm. • Officer investigated obscene phone call; placed to university switchboard, suspects identified and referred to Student Development. • Fight on University Center lawn. •t Vehicle break-in Fieldhouse lot. . Vehicle break-in at lower Helder lot. , vehicl* break-in at Baptist Church lot. , Vehicl* vandalized when beer bottle was thrown from Harrill Hall- November 19 « Vehicle break-in in Walker A lot. . suspicious person checked in Walker A lot. » Two male students trying to get inside Scott Hall were identified and escorted from th« area. November 20 , Traffic accident at Leatherwood. • student reported theft and forgery of two checks. . Student reported theft of leather jacket from lab in Stillwell. . Officer responded to Buchanan for a complaint of two disorderly persons outside building. November 21-25 • Report of a Hit and Run in Reid Gym lot. » Report of vehicle vandalism in Walker A Lot. « Non-student stopped for speeding, given a verbal warning. • • Employee reported a break- in of oar in Ramsey Center. • Two vehicle vandalisms found. November 27 » Theft reported of two-way radio and paper from a vehicle parked at Moore. » Subject found yelling in back of Scott, left the area. » Two students found looking in cars in Fieldhouse lot. • Officer took a report of student failing to return home, subject returned to dorm room later. • Report taken of the recovery of check reported missing from biology. JANUARY 3-13, 1991 DOWNHILL & CROSS-COUNTRY SK IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS. PRICES $350 WCU STUDENTS $425 FACULTY/STAFE PRICES INCLUDE: 10 DAYS SKIING, TRANSPORTATION LODGING, MEALS, & ONE NIGHTS LODGING IN DENVER ( PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE MEALS ENROUTE, SKI EQUIPMENT,OR LIFT TICKETS SIGN-UP NOW FOR A GREAT SKIINC? ADVENTURE!! SIGN-UPS ARE LOCATED IN THE U.C. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

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
• Format
  • Publications (documents)
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• Date
  • Date original: 1990-11-29
  • Date digitized: 2019-09-30
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 14.25"
  • Pages: 10 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • 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.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1990-11-29_Vol56_No14
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