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The Western Carolinian Serving the students and the Western Carolina University community since 1933 Volume 56, Number 18 Thursday, February 14, 1991 Cullowhee, North Carolina Library maps help show gulf area Karen Stewart Staff writer You have seen them but did you really look at them? I am referring to the Middle Eastern exhibits in the library on the main floor and the map mezzanine. They are comprised of amixtureof resources from our own library and directly from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Nan Haberland, the exhibit coordinator, is primarily responsible for these exhibits. Anita Oscr, the head of the map room, and Bill Hafncr were also helpful in the project. These exhibits deserve a closer look. We are at war. There is no denying lhat fact. Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and of course Kuwait are the key players in this crisis. One of the best ways to understand the war is through maps. There are presently two exhibits concerning the Middle East. The larger one is in the map mezzanine. Where is the map mez zanine? The only way to get there is by taking the elevator down. The exhibit includes maps of Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iran and Saudi Arabia. There are oil maps, historical maps, religious maps and population maps. Anita Oser said that the map displays "puts the crisis in perspective." By examining them there will be no doubt that her statement is true. The other exhibit is on the main floor near the Media Center entrance. It contains pamphlets from Saudi Arabiaand Kuwait. Also in the display case is an authentic Kuwaiti silk prayer rug. In addition there is an array of stamps and cards from the sister of a faculty member who is over there. "We have designed these exhibits to help people learn some of the history," Nan Haberland claims. Do you have friends or family in the Gulf? The map mezzanine can be a great help during this time of war. There are over 98,000 maps. Indeed this would be the ideal place to learn where the soldiers are and where they are going. Maps can be checked out for three days and atlases for two weeks. This would enable you to take one home to show to family and friends. Also the library receives numerous foreign publications and when they are discarded the newspapers like "Arab News" and magazines become available to keep. Therefore I urge you to examine the displays. Nan Haberland and Anita Oser will be glad to help and answer any questions. If you have any appropriate items from the Middle East, they would be willing to display them, too. A Middle Eastern student told Haberland one time that "it is so important that everyone understands background." The displays will be up for a considerable amount of time, so when you do look at them also try to understand them. Patrick McGuire and Lynn Wells play Bill Starbuck and Lizzie in "110 in the Shade." ■ :;■:..■ : . ■ . ■ ,;. ■ ; . L M ■ K^arouman photo By l turner ruye Nan Haberland (left) and Anita Oser in front of the Middle East map display. February brings "110 in the Shade" You may think the winter has been warm in your town, but the theatrical forecast at Western Carolina University is calling for "110 In The Shade" later this month. WCU's Department of Speech and Theatre Arts and Department of Music will present the hit musical "110 In The Shade" Tuesday, February 19 through Saturday, February 23. The production, the third of the 1990-91 theatre season at WCU, will be staged nightly at 7:30 p.m. at Hoey Auditorium. "110 In The Shade" is a lighthearted, romantic musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt based on N. Richard Nash's popular play "The Rainmaker." The play, set in a town in the West at a time of a paralyzing drought, focuses on the Curry family - - a plain girl named Lizzie; her father, H.C.; and her two brothers, Noah and Jimmy. The Curry men are worried that Lizzie will never find a husband, and their schemes to marry her off are unsuccessful. Then into town comes Bill Starbuck, a smooth-talking con man who claims to be a rainmaker, and promises to bring rain for the sum of Si00. Meanwhile, Starbuck convinces Lizzie that she is beautiful, and the girl is forced to choose between Starbuck and Sheriff File. WCU's production stars Lynn Wells as Lizzie, Jim Irvin as Noah, Gary Mitchell as H.C., Keith Harris as Jimmy, Patrick McGuire as Starbuck, Bill Brackett as File and Sally Cox as Snookie. Principal dancers include Christina Teague, Karen Fowler, Amy Crapeau, Julie Hillerman, Beth Pardue, Trina Miller, Christy Gremillion, Matt Maynard, Clctc Fugate, Brent Parris, Sam Robinson, Tony Crawford and Aaron Agurs. Featured chorus members are Charity Moon, Susanne Boulle, Donna Sullivan, Merritt Newman, Joanna Haring, Terri Scagravcs, Tavia Stowe, Allison Cameron, Laura Calhey, Kari Day, Christine Naegler, Mandy Harrison, Tammy Hatcher, April Peeler, Sean Bridgers and Chester Gilliam. Members of the children's chorus are Maribeth Ayers, Michael Ayers, Beth Anderson, Jeff Anderson, Logan McGuire, Allissa McGuire, Dana Jo McGuire and Sarah Lovin. The production is directed by Stephen Michael Ayers. Temple Smith is musical director, and assistant directors are Judi Moriarty and Michelle Dowdle. Set design is by Richard Beam. Brian Ahman is stage manager. Mary Kay Bauer and Gary Mitchell are vocal coaches, and Libby Trull is choreographer. Robert Holquist is musical conductor, and Linda Stewart is rehearsal accompanist. Admission to "110 In The Shade" is $9 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For ticket information or reservations, contact the WCU Department of Speech and Theatre Arts at telephone (704) 227-7491. Venture Out stores to consolidate in Dillsboro Western students remember loved ones in Gulf Jennifer Mann News Editor The hardest thing about this war is that we have given up so many of our loved ones to fight in the Middle East. Valentine's Day is a time when people want to be with the ones they love; a boyfriend, girlfriend, brother, sister and so on. Bulletin boards in most residence halls on Western's campus have displays showing the resident's appreciation for the men and women over seas. Take for example, Paula Carlton, an R. A. for Helder 4th floor West. She changes her board every month and recendy, the area coordinator asked the R.A.'s to use a theme dealing wilh the Middle East and to get the residents involved. Paula said, "I had already planned to use double hearts and let the residents put the name of their Valentine on their heart. I changed it to 'Who Do You Know in the Middle East' in stead." The board is now full of names because most Western students know someone in the Middle East. Heather Warren, a freshman from Canton, NC, has a good friend from Sylva, named Denny Woods who is in the Marines. Heather says it takes about two weeks for a letter to reach her from the Middle East. For Valentine's Day she says, "I'm sending some cookies because he called and said he wanted food!" Nylenda Plcmmons, another freshman from Canton, also has a good friend involved in the war. Lynn Thomas, a sophomore from Bryson City, knows one 19 ycaroldguy. She received his address from his mother and has wriitcn once, but she is still wailing for a response. Paige Cariihers, a sophomore, has a boyfriend in the 211 MP Company out of Waynesville. Coleman EugeneTrantham isa WCU senior and he and Paige have been dating :nce September 7th. Eugene went over to the Middle East in mid- October and he received a full refund Paula Carlton and the bulletin board she designed for Valentine's Day. him, so I do a lot of wriling." The response time of her letters is inconsistent; sometimes they come as soon as seven days, but it can range up to a month. Paige has already sent him a Valentine's Day package and explains people only have to pay postage up to New York, so it is not as expensive as paying overseas costs. Charity Moon,asophomore knows a lot of people from her hometown. Charity says Franklin is a small county, so everyone knows everyone else. She writes three or four people and keeps up with the rest through their parents. She usu- See 'Loved Ones' On Page Two Leslie Rojohn and Mona Gersky of Venture Out recently announced their decision to consolidate their Waynesville and Dillsboro stores. The total operation will be located in Cannon's Corner, Dillsboro. "Dillsboro is well known for its commitment to preserving its attractiveness and allure to local customers and visitors," said Mona. "The merchants enjoy a sense of camraderie and are proud of the collection of specialty shops there. They successfully dispel myths of "tourist trap" and are one of the few remaining communities where the owners of the shops are present and dealing directly with the customers. The visitors to Dillsboro seem to prefer that atmosphere to the anonymity of mass merchandisers and discount marts. Venture Out opened its doors in Waynesville in May of 1988 and quickly earned a reputation for high-quality gear and clothing. "Many of the companies we carry are actually the manufacturers of products carrying the L.L. Bean and R.E.I, labels," said Leslie. "We'resortofaminiaturehometown version of L.L. Bean." "We'd always wanted a Dillsboro location," said Leslie, "but at the time we opened there were no storefronts available. Two years after opening in Waynesville, we found the Dillsboro spot. The timing was right and the response to it has been wonderful." Both owners admit having mixed emotions about leaving Waynesville. "Unless you've ever owned and operated your own business, you can't appreciate how much of your time, energy and soul can go into it," says Leslie. "There is nothing in our store that doesn't have a memory or story attached to it." Apparently, the one thing they won't be leaving behind are Venture Out customers. "We were really touched by how supportive our Haywood County customers have been of the decision to consolidate in Dillsboro," said Mona. "They've all indicated that the fifteen to twenty minute drive to Dillsboro will be worth it to see Venture Out and Camper Beagle." Venture Out, open since July 1990 in Cannon's Corner is a full-service backpacking and camping store. "And more", says Leslie. "We carry a wide range of footwear, clothing, gear, gadgets and nature- oriented gifts. We are also an official distributor of Boy Scout merchandise." The owners of Venture Out do not have a final date for the consolidation, but hope to complete everything in about a month. Until then, both stores are open Monday through Saturday, 10 til 5. The Dillsboro store is open year-round. .NEWS PEOPLE / ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS Campus Corner Senate Reports 2 2 Hubie the Dead Cow Outland 5 5 Catamounts whip VMI Sports Scoreboard 6 7 Letters to the Editor 3 Student on the Street 3

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: 1991-02-14
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