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Volume 57 Number 11 Features The Western Carolinian Page 4 ^ay, October 31, 1991 " Thi ing yourself permission to feel. It's swer to x in a finite algebraic equa- about respecting feelings - yours and tion, feelings are not right or wrong; those of other people. they just are. "Use your head," Mr. Second, feelings can be ex- Concert choir returns from tour Nothing more than feelings Chris Gunn, Ph.D Contributing Writer Can you say "warm-fuzzy" or "touchie-feelie"? Sure, I knew you could. Even M.C. Hammer can sing the word "feelings" (and, rather predictably, the crowd immediately goes silent). Counselors and psychologist take a lot of heat for talking about feelings. Well, be warned: This article is about feelings. It's about the false dichotomy of emotions and thoughts, feeling and thinking. It's about how feelings are an integral part of thinking, deciding, learning, and living. It's about giv- Giroux told us daily in high school algebra class, (as if I would try to use my liver to determine the value of x.) The alleged split between mind and body, head and heart, thoughts and feelings, dated back in written works to the ancient Greeks. There continues today a belief that the two human processes are not related, not equally valid or valuable, not two parts of a whole, but entirely separate and opposite. As children, we were often instructed by adults to separate the way we feel from the way we think: "Stop crying and think logically about the problem." This message implies that feelings (e.g. hurt, disappointment, sadness, as well as excitement, fear, lust, and joy) are of no use to us in solving problems and that feelings are generally bad or wrong. I disagree with all parts of this unspoken belief. First, how can feelings be "wrong"? Is there a right or wrong answer to the question, "What's your favorite ice-cream?" Not if the answer is yours. At the risk of being simplistic, I believe feelings work in a similar way. Feelings are yours - not someone else's, not necessarily experienced in the same manner or to the same degree as someone else's - uniquely yours. And unlike the an- tremely helpful in solving problems or making decisions. Initial steps in problem solving include defining the problem and gathering information about all the factors involved. Feelings usually accompany the problems we face, and thus, they are key factors and can serve as valuable information. If the problem is to get a group of people to select a single flavor of ice-cream for dessert, why not consider your tastes? True, if you are allergic to strawberry or there's no heavenly hash to be found, these are factors that also need consideration. But your tastes, your feelings, are essential information in solving problems in ways that reflect you as a whole person - thoughts and feelings together. Depending on how practiced you are at separating feelings and thoughts and how much you dislike, fear or are unaware of your own feelings and those of other people, integrating these two human processes can be difficult - but well worth the effort. As the Gestalt psychology principle asserts: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. (How did you expect me to end this article? Yes, I am a psychologist and I work in Counseling & Psychological Services located on the first floor of Scott Building; 227-7469). Relationship problems resolved For people who find themselves powerless to change negative relationships or are caught up in patterns such as excessive criticism, blame and judgement that they know are destroying their relationships, there is a new support group called Relationship Problems Anonymous. Participants learn to recognize their own addictive behavior and learn to use positive methods to make changes and improve their relationships and their lives. Yvonne Johnson, a certified social worker, substance abuse counselor and education, will facili tate this program for the Relationship Training Center. It meets every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in downtown Asheville at 20 Battery Park, Flat Iron Building, Suite 202. This on-going program is free of charge and open to the public. Relationship Problems Anonymous was inspired by the successful Alcoholics Anonymous program. Created by Robert F. Young and Ms. Loy Young in Hawaii in 1980, this program has been taught successfully in several cities throughout the United States as well as Latin America, Europe and Australia. Once it has been established in Asheville, the Relationship Training Center intends to find other facilitators who are interested in setting up this support group in their area. This is a practical, hands-on program which includes manuals, audio cassettes and group interaction. For more information about this on-going program, please contact Kathryn Hall at the Relationship Training Center at (704) 254-4191. Julie Wingruber News Writer Western Carolina'sUniver- sity Concert Choir recently returned from their annual performing tour that included high schools and churches. "We sang at my church - Sylva First Baptist before we left for Georgia.", said Dr. Robert Holquist, choir director. The ensemble sang for six high schools in the counties north of Atlanta. "We only sang for about half of the student body in each schools," said Holquist. "Because on the general behavior of some disruptive students the entire school tends not to be invited." Holquist said that this is also due to the fact that many teachers do not like to cancel classes because of the ongoing push for academic excellence. The ensemble performed mostly for students and faculty who were interested in the performing arts. In addition to touring, about half of the students in the choir had an opportunity to see "The Phantom of the Opera in Atlanta". "It was awesome," said choir member Scott Hawkins. "It was the most moving theatrical experience I have ever witnessed!" "Some of us went to see "The Phantom of the Opera" and Carolinian photo by Hunter Pape The concert choir gives a recent performance at WCU. The choir is directed by Dr. Robert Holquist. some of them watched the Atlanta Braves game and I'm not sure who came out ahead," said Holquist. Overall, Holquist said the tour was very successful. Everywhere they performed they were well received by the music teachers, some of which were alumni of WCU. Due to a limited budget, and to the students having to miss their own classes to perform, the choir did not tour many of the neighboring high schools except for Franklin. "In order to keep the costs of the tour to a minimum, we stayed in the homes of the people from the churches we performed in Sunday night", said Holquist. The choir performed their home concert Monday night in the recital hall to a variety of audiences from parents to students to faculty. "They sounded really good and I'm very glad my daughter is a part of such a wonderfully talented group," said one enthusiastic parent in attendance. "In the past we have performed mostly throughout Western North Carolina and all the way from Charlotte west, but next year's tour will be more local around Western North Carolina," said Holquist. He also said that going on a tour provides good exposure for WCU, as well as an opportunity to recruit a lot of students. Christmas dinner set for Dec. Recipes From now on, The Western Carolinian will have a weelkly recipe column. If you have any recipes you would like to submit, please send through campus mail to: The Western Carolinian, Old Student Union, or The Western Carolinian, P.O. Box 66, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (This address will cost you a stamp!) With the holiday season approaching and cooling temperatures outside, we offer up a few easy and fun recipes for weekend relaxing. Whether you like watching college or pro football on t.v. or are having a small get-together, these recipes are sure to please. store in air-tight container. Place 1/3 cup mix in cup and fill with boiling water. Submitted by John Dennis Party Mix (most of you will be familiar with this one) 6 T. of butter 4 tsp. Worchestershire Sauce 1 tsp. seasoned salt 2 cups bite-sized toasted corn cereal 2 cups bite-size shredded wheat 2 cups shredded rice 3/4 cups salted nuts Heat oven to 250°. Melt butter in shallow pan over low heat. Stir in Worchestershire sauce and seasoned salt. Add cereal. Bake in overn 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes. Spread out on absorbent paper to cool. Yield-6 3/4. Submitted by John Dennis Cheese Ball 1 package 8-oz. sharp chedder cheese 1 package 8-oz. cream cheese 1 package 2-oz. blue cheese 1/2 cup chopped onion Dash of salt Dash of Worchestershire sauce crushed pecans (optional) Mix all ingredients together except pecans. Place in refrigerator to harden. Shape in ball an foil in pecans. Freezes well. Serve at room temperature. Submitted by John Dennis For you dorm rats, the following recipe will be both economical and easy. The Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center will once again be transformed into sixteenth century England, as Western Carolina will present its annual Madrigal Christmas Dinner on Dec.6-7. Doors open at6p.m. and all patronsmustbe seated by 6:25. Price of production is $18 for general public and $14 WCU students with valid ID. All tables seat eight persons and group reservations are accepted. Tickets go on sale at 9 am, Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the University Center Administrative Offices. Telephone reservations and mail order requests will continue on sale 9 a.m. - 12 noon and 1-5 pm, Monday- Friday until all tickets are sold. Telephone reservations will be held for 72 hours. All mail order requests must be accompanied by a check or a Master Card/Visa Number. Checks should be made payable to Hinds University Center. Tickets will be sent to you by return mail. For telephone reservations or any questions regarding tickets, call 704 227-7206. Address your requests for reservations to Madrigal Christmas Dinner, Western Carolina University, A.K. Hinds University Center, P.O. Box 1989, Cullowhee, NC 28723 The University Center, in cooperation with the Department of Music, Department of Speech and Theatre Arts, and WCU Food Services, is proud to continue this tradition and to extend to you a warm wish for a happy holiday season and hope you will join us for the Madrigal Christmas Dinner. RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT Lunch: Deli Sandwiches, Soups, & Salads. Dinner: Pasta, Chicken, Veal, Beef, Stream and Ocean Fish, & Delicous Desserts. Open: Lunch: Mon.- Fri. 12:00-2:00 Dinner: Tues.- Sat. 5:00-9:00 Located: Old 107 For More Info. 293-5736 & .© ^ I C^ s£* Go Cats Beat Marshall! Instant Hot Chocolate 1 8-oz. jar powdered creamer 1 box dry powdered milk mix (makes. 8 qts.) 1 large box chocolate - flavored drink mix Dash of salt Mix all ingredients thoroughly and Instant microwave pizza crackers (preferably saltines) Ragu pizza sauce cheese any other toppings you might like. Ex. pepperoni Spread sauce on top of crackers and add cheese and toppings. Heat in microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. Submitted by Laura Adams The Baptist Student Union Supports Catamount Football The BSU Welcomes all Cats! j PAUSE every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Call 293-9030 for more information I Western Carolina Medical Clinic strictlTcon^^ * PREGNANCY TESTING WITH IMMEDIATE RESULTS * ABORTION SERVICES * ULTRA SOUND AVAILABLE * BIRTH CONTROL * STD INFECTION CHECK STUDENT RATES HOURS: 8 A.M.-6 P.M. Mon.-Fri. 8 A.M.-l P.M. Saturdays ^Quality Health Care Since 1979* ,.no TT , .„ „, 900 Hendersonville Rd. (704) 274-74601 ro. box 5962 v __ J Asheville, NC 28813 "Kegquarters" Sylva Package Store We can now get imported kegs Domestic and Imported beers sold by the case, singles or six-pack "Coldest beer in town " (per The Western Carolinian) Old Asheville Highway, Sylva 586-6998 INDEPENDENT PAINT & BODY SHOP Collision Specialist GUS ROBINSON 704-586-6954 193 E. MAIN ST. SYLVA, NC 28779 TtevTEra Computers, Inc 325 W. 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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: 1991-10-31
  • Date digitized: 2019-10-02
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 14.25"
  • Pages: 8 pages
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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