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Summer theatre season winds down with Pack of Lies—review on page 3 Gardner selected as GTE All-American- Sports page 4 The Western Carolinian ■Utyjjjyn tkmsy£ti L.E.A.D.E.R.S 2 Antiques Fair 3 Overseas Study....2 Fine Arts Show 2 Review 3 Rock Climbing 3 Flyfishing 5 Sports Schedules 5 Volume 57, Number 2 Thursday, July 25, 1991 Cullowhee, North Carolina THURSDAY, July 25, 1991 Briefly Campus Watch Going Dutch Western Carolina University will take its graduate programs in business to Holland in May of 1992. This is part of an educational exchange program with the HogeschoolWest-Brabant. Story Page 2. Exhibition in Chelsea Visiting artist Andy Owen and the students in his summer printmaking workshop currently have an exhibition in Chelsea Gallery on the first floor of the A.K. Hinds University Center. The exhibition will be on display through August 1. The gallery is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Bele Chere is this weekend!! The thirteenth annual Bele Chere Festival is this weekend, July 26 - July 28, in downtown Asheville. The festival offers good food and entertainment for the whole family. Ross on Olympic Festival South Team Von Ross,Western's only female Track and Field All-American, has earned a spot on the Olympic Festival South team and has qualified for the Olympic Trials in June of 1992. Story on Page 4. Go Climb A Rock Western North Carolina offers some of the best rock climbing around. Read more about it on the inside. Story on Page 3. C. J. Carter elected Western Carolina University's vice chancellor for business affairs, C. J. Carter, has been elected vice- chairman of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) board of directors. He is also chairman elect of NACUBO. Story on Page 2. Fine Arts Show The 3rd Annual Biltmore Dairy Farms Fine Arts Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22 on the lawn of the Biltmore Dairy Bar near the Biltmore Village in Asheville. Story on Page 2. Physical Plant officials explain tree-cutting Karen Stewart Staff Writer In the past few months trees have been cut down in various locations on campus. These actions have caused concern. The Physical Plant has several explanations. "There was just no way to save them," according to Jim Culp, director of the Physical Plant. Five years ago the Poplar trees started deteriorating so they [Physical Plant] sought a professional opinion. Theylookedatall options and made certain the trees were dead before deciding to cut them. Thedccisiontocutatree is not made lightly. For instance, if the grounds superintendent, Herb Vogel, sees the need to cut a tree he first tells Mr. Culp who then sends a recommendation to the Vice-Chancellor for Business Affairs, C. J. Carter. Only then can the tree be cut. Comparing us to other campuses, some people like Rebecca Kornegay and Jill Ellern believe that WCU needs more trees. They also think the Physical Plant should think in longer terms. They emphasize that there should be something left after we're gone. The Physical Plant already has plans to plant four Maple trees in front of McKee and some in Centennial Park. Landscaping is also planned for the area between Hoey and Stillwell. The reason there are not many trees in certain areas is because of walkways. Culp pointed out that the Physical Plant in "concerned about the safety of pedestrians." Trees could be used as cover by potential rapists or dead or broken limbs could fall from the tree and injure those walking underneath. This is one of several trees that have recently been cut down by the WCU Physical Plant. Electronic mail tells of conditions in Yugoslavia Electronic messages from the East European nation of Yugoslavia have been received at Western Carolina University. Two electronic mail messages, received July 3 by operator Patricia Johnson of WCU's MicroNet computer network, provide a first-hand account of recent events in the independence- mindedprovinceof Slovenia. The writer of the messages, Marko Bonac of the Josef Stefan Institute in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, also pleads for recipients of the communications to spread the word about the struggle. "I am at the moment in the area of fighting activities here in Slovenia," states the first message, dated June 28 and written in broken English. "Because of the great tragedy which is taking place here I take the liberty to describe the situation as it is seen from here and I would also ask you to influence a bit the public opinion in your countries and so accelerate foreign (political) interference which could stop the bloodshed." In that first correspondence, Bonac gives a lengthy review of the situation in Yugoslavia that led to Slovenia's declaration of independence on June 25, and the subsequent use of military force by the federal government. "Some of the solders (sic) from the federal army forces escaped and they told that they were informed by the officers that Austria and Italy attacked Yugoslavia and that they go to defend Yugoslavia against foreign aggressor," he said. 'That is of course not true." Bonac's second transmission, dated July 1, came during the most intense fighting between Slovenia's militia and federal troops. It describes in detail the skirmishes and again issues a call for international involvement. "Situation in Ljubljana today: streets are empty, people are afraid to be killed by special police forces from Belgrad (sic) which come to Ljubljana and are shooting at everyone on the streets, especially during the night." Bonac said his homeland is historically not a turbulent part of the world. "We were shocked by military actions and we still can not believe our eyes. But people are reacting calmly and there is no panic." The transmissions came to WCU through an international computer network linking educa tional and governmental institutions from across the globe. The messages received by Western's Johnson appear to be different from similar messages received by a Duke University researcher, as described in an Associated Press newspaper story on Friday, July 5. According to AP reports, approximately 88 people were killed and 142 wounded in fighting in Slovenia. The situation in the province seems to have eased, although troubles continue in the Yugoslavian province of Croatia, the scene of daily clashes between the Croats and Serbs. Johnson said she has not received any new electronic messages since July 3. "Butlam checking my electronic mail box several times a day to see if there is anything new," she said. Blacksmithing still an important trade Carolinian photo by Karen Stewart Blacksmith, David Brewin is seen practicing his trade and hobby at the Mountain Heritage Center. Karen Stewart Staff Writer The blacksmithing banner with the words "By Hammer and Hand All Arts Do Stand" puts the trade into perspective. All of the other trades depend on blacksmithing for their own tools. Now there is an exhibit called "Irons in the Fire" in the Mountain Heritage Center that reaffirms that idea. The exhibits begins with blacksmithing as an ancient art. Another display shows the basic techniques like bending, forge welding and punching. There was an iron industry in Cherokee county from around 1840 to 1890. A painting by Lee Budahl recreates a scene from that time which starts with the gathering of the raw materials all the way to the finished product. There are examples of the tools made in these shops, including hoes, cooking utensils and cabin building tools. The legacy of the Family of Daniel Boone, who was a blacksmith, up to Daniel Boone VI is displayed. Another exhibit, "Forging Ahead", takes blacksmithing to modem times. Here there are exquisite examples of sculpture that shows another side to this art. Included in the collection is a table, door handles, candlesticks and other items. On the first and third Wednesday of every month in front of the administration building from 2 to 3:30 p.m., David Brewin demonstrates how to make the tools of the frontiersmen. He shows how a piece of iron steel is transformed into a farm tool. A slide and projector show is also presented. Blacksmithing is still in demand today. David Brewin, who has been blacksmithing for fifteen years, just completed a set of audirons for the governor's western residence. Brewin, who has recently taught a workshop, had a student from New York who wanted to use blacksmithing skills for goldsmithing. He emphasized that "people still want it". Blacksmithing is a part of our heritage, and the exhibit in the Mountain Heritage Center shows evidence of this. Commemorative cruise planned Dec. 5-15 Western Carolina University's Hawaiian Cruise and American History Tour of the Islands, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, will sail Dec. 5-15. The tour includes two days in the Honolulu area and a seven day cruise on the S.S. Independence to Oahu, Kauai, Hawaii and Maui. The Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and National Park Service have scheduled the commemorative events that tour members may attend, including a 50th anniversary pa rade Dec. 6 and services Dec. 7 at Punchbowl National Cemetery. The cruise will have a 1940s theme, with period decor, music and movies. A few '40s film stars may be on hand, and among the speakers will be James Kimery, former commander-in- chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Special shore excursions will highlight the natural beauty and distinctive culture of Hawaii. Gerald Schwartz, See "Hawaii" Page 2 Landscaping & Plants conference draws 450 About 4 50 people, ranging from garden club members to professional horticulturists, will converge at Western Carolina University July 25-27 for the annual Landscaping With Native Plants Conference. The purpose is to increase interest in and knowledge of native Southeastern plant species in landscape. Participants include architects, nursery operators, botanists and horticulturists, and interested people. The format consists of six concurrent sessions each day. Experts will discuss such topics as home landscape design principles, plant propagation, native tree and shrub identification, wild- flowerplantings, construction and maintenance of a garden pool, and more. Also there will be a "walking workshop" in the WCU campus gardens. Speakers include WCU biologist Dan Pittillo; J.C. Raulston, horticulture professor and director of the N.C. State University Arboretum; Clemson University professor emeritus RobertZahncr; Larry Mellichamp of UNC-Charlotte; and other ex perts. The popular Native Plants Conference is geared toward professionals as well as laymen. It is coordinated by Jim Horton of the WCU biology department. For more information, call the WCU Division of Continuing Educationand Summer School, (704) 227-7397.

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: 1991-07-25
  • Date digitized: 2019-10-02
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 14.25"
  • Pages: 6 pages
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  • 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.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1991-07-25_Vol57_No02
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library