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Volume 57 Number 23 News The Western Carolinian Page 3 Thursday, April 2, 1992 Sponsors pleased despite low crowds on Peace & Justice Day Jennifer Mann News Editor Low crowd participation at Peace and Justice day on Mar. 26 did not discourage the sponsors. In fact at least three sponsors have expressed that they want this to be a yearly event "Overall there were not as many people as there were at the first Peace and Justice Day two years ago,"said WCU senic and event organizer, Stephanie Mixon. "But there wasasteady flow all day." Sponsoring organizations included the Diane Withrow Coyle Peace and Justice Fund, the student organization Environmental and Social Peace (ESP), and United Campus Ministries. Mixon said 15 tables were filled during the information fair. Two of these groups were from the community and the rest of the groups were in campus. ESP sold goods such as T- shirts, stickers, jewelry, and WCU student, Tara Sheridan's creation of innovative crafts made from trash. The WCU Parks and Recreation Department Furnished Videos on North Carolina state parks. The videos and the representatives rnoto comnssy sup*0me Mtstsr L-R: Kenneth Martin checks out the ESP booth operated by Stefanie Mixon, and Chris Blackwood during P & J Day. said our parks are in bad shape because of lack of money. The International Club displayed a map that pointed out where each of the international students were from. International Club president, Rakesh M. Shrestha said that 27 countries are represented at WCU with a total of 70 international students. Other organizations represented at Peace and Justice Day included Jackson County SAVE, WCU Counseling and Psychological Services Center, LMP Outdoor Committee, ESP, Parks and Recreation Spending the Summer in Greenville, S.C? Last year over 800 students from more than 100 institutions took classes through Greenville Tech's Summer Transient Program. Why? Because it's a great way to get ahead or make up a class. The cost is very reasonable and credits transfer back to your college or university. To receive the Summer Transient packet, call toll-free in SC 1-800-922-1183 or (803) 250-8111. CollhgE 1 Department, SAVE our Rivers, Society for Creative Anachronisms, Diane Coyle Committee, Residence Hall Council, United Campus Ministries with Band Aid, Student Environmental Action Coalition, and Society for Animal Welfare. Save our Rivers Inc. is now working to save the Cullasaja river from a sewage treatment plant. The river is located between Highlands and Franklin. "It's everybody's river and I'm sure WCU students use it" said Peggy Jones, President of Save our Rivers. Jones said the river is currently used for trout fishing, tubing, and since 1837 baptisms. "Each signature on our petition is like a vote to politicians," said Jones. Jones left WCU with 50 signatures and she said one student who signed was actually baptized in the river as a child. One of the co-sponsors, the Diane Withrow Coyle Peace and Justice Fund was established in memory of the formerart instructor and graduate of Western who died in 1986. "Diane Coyle was really involved with the Jackson County Peace Network," said committee chairperson John Ritchie. "The fund was set aside to 1992 SENIOR CLASS GIFT Congratulations to the WCU Class of 1992! In becoming a loyal alumnus of Western, you are encouraged to participate in the University's first Senior Class Gift program. This year's gift is to be a visitor's center located near the main entrance to campus. In order to complete this project, a minimum goal of $5,000 needs to be raised. The Senior Gift Committee stresses that participation is needed to make the project a success. Any monies collected above the $5,000 amount will be donated to the WCU Loyalty Fund. WCU Loyalty is an annual fund campaign that encourages you as alumni to contribute annually to Western for either academics or athletics. Realizing how tough it can be financially for recent graduates, it is more important that you participate in the Senior Gift program rather than the amount you give. Your continuing support on an annual basis is very important. Pledges for the Class of '92 should be completed by June 30,1993. promote the activities of Peace and Justice. Following the information fair was a panel discussion on sexual harassment. Panelists included Sylva lawyer Mark Melrose; Michael Malone, WCU assistant Vice Chancellor for academic affairs; WCU faculty members LuJuan Gibson and Alice Weldon Perry; and student Stephanie Goodell, a member of the Panhellenic Council. SGA Vice- President Cole Wildman, moderated the panel. The report again, was low Name: City: . You may use this form to make your contributions. Address: State: Telephone: Pledge/Contribution: $_10_15_20_25_50_other Enclosed: $ Or you may charge your contribution: VISA Mastercard Charge Card# (exp. Date) Signature as on the card Any questions concerning the gift can be directed to any member of the Senior Gift Committee. The committee is: Chris Brantley, Regina Brown, John Connet, John Dennis, Allison Druley, Molly Gaffney, Matt Garrett, Channell James, Eric Lautzenheiser, Brian Martin, and Brian Queen. attendance for the panel discussion, but Mixon felt this was due to lack of time. "Attendance was low, but the panel did a good job. The students who were there were articulate and asked lots of questions," said Mixon. Event organizers chose the topic of sexual harassment because of the Supreme Court ruling and also because students have been speaking more out about things that happen on this campus, said Mixon. Many other WCU groups are dealing with the issue of sexual ha rassment this semester. "Even though attendance was lower than expected, the fact that other groups on campus are doing more than they have in the past is good," said Mixon. Mixon feels that WCU stu: dents are gradually starting to be more active and plans are already underway for next year's Peace and Justice Day. For more information, call John Ritchie at 227-7469; Stephanie Mixon at 586-9796; ar Ann Marie Quigley at 293-3877. Mock rape trail to be held April 6 Melissa Richardson News Writer SCAAR's (Student Committee Against Acquaintance Rape) Mock Trial will take place April 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th from 3-4 p.m. in the Forsythe Auditorium. Amy Wade will play Shelly, the victim, and John Riley will play Todd, the alleged accused. The trial will concern an acquaintance rape which occurred after an off- campus party. Dr. Jeffrey Davis (of the infirmary) and Gene McAbee, Director of Public Safety, will play as witnesses in the trial. The audience will be the jury. "We're trying to get WCU's campus more aware of acquaintance rape," said Asha Prasad, Mock Trial Coordinator. "The mock trail is something new and exciting on Western's Campus," said Tracy Richardson, president of SCAAR. "It's free, so there is no reason for students not to attend," Richardson also commented. STEPUP with new courses at WCU Western Carolina University has received a $20,000 grant from the State Department of Public Instruction for a project to upgrade teaching practices and curricula in the region's public schools. Strengthening Teacher Education: Partners Upgrading Practice (STEPUP) is designed to help schools with curricula changes called for in the State Department of Instruction's revised "Standard Course of Study" and to better prepare students for end-of-year tests. "The results of STEPUP will be a curriculum that's better aligned with the end-of-course testing program which the state will be using," said Donald Chalker, head of WCU's Department of Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction. Chalker and Clay County School Superintendent David Davies are directing STEPUP. The state, which is revising the "Standard Course of Study," is developing its own end-of-course testing program. STEPUP is an outgrowth of work by a regional collaboration among Western, seven local school systems, and two community colleges. The collaboration is called STEPE. Strengthening Teacher Education Through a Partnership of Equals. Now in its third year, STEPE has conducted special workshops, shared resources, and worked toward media linkages among members in an effort to improve teacher effectiveness in western North Carolina. Chalker is executive director and Davies is president. STEPUP will emphasize reading, writing, and mathematics in grades kindergarten through eighth. Teachers and administrators in the seven school systems will meet to review and rewrite curricula. They TKE & ESP to host awareness seminar Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and the Environmental and Social Peace Club will be sponsoring an enviornmental awareness seminar on Apr. 8 at 2p.m. in the Cherokee Room, of the UC. The event will feature Lou Zeller, an environmental enter tainer, who will focus on recycling and composting in the home. Zeller has preformed all over the region and has gained fame for his comedy and music routines. Everyone is invited to attend and admission is free. Call Larry Creech at 293-3275 for more information. The Christian Shop<Z>< " ""$$GOUPON$$""" CMstffiainn Msssag© TT°sHinis j BBuny ©nn© ° §@OTndl ©nn© 1/2 piritoe l Expires 4-30-92 Just Arrived? Miracle Man by Nolan Ryan An autobiography of baseball's finest pitchers 1 i i i i i i 440 East Main St. Cullowhee Road, beyond Ingles on the left. Mon.-Fri.: 9:00-5:30 Sat. 9:00-4:30 f^CITY LIGHTS New and used Books; Magazines; Music; Videos 55 East Main Street, Sylva, NC 28779 (704) 586-9499 will develop generic, sequential learning charts of student outcomes, which will be sent to all systems in the consortium. The school systems in the' consortium are Macon, Jackson, Cherokee, Swain, Clay, and Graham • Counties, Cherokee Central and Tri-' County and Southwestern Commu-' nity colleges. Workshops will be offered' to educators for training in teaching strategies that emphasize higher-order thinking skills, which are neces-' sary for success on standardized tests/ "We want to be sure that' students are prepared for the new' testingprogram,"saidChalker. "(We want to be sure) we're teaching what's expected at the state level." "The new curricula and materials that are developed will be' used by student teachers in training' at WCU and will be available to Other educators who want to restructure teaching and learning," contin-' ued Chalker. 'Training that empha-' sizes critical and creative thinking,, decision making, problem solving,. and questioning techniques that encourage students to think must be., provided." "LMP" from Front the past two years where she gained a' great deal of experience with the or-I' ganization. • -s "This experience helped me so that I would be able to see things ■ that needed to be changed or continued," said Fowler. By working as a volunteer • with the American Red Cross, she ' strengthened her interpersonal skills.' Fowler would like to see more Greek involvement and possibly work together on a program or1 two. She would also like to see LMP producers have more say about what activities go on, and to see more of the student body becoming involved with LMP. Joanna Johnson, LMP Vice- Presidential candidate, is very eager to encourage enthusiasm about Lasl Minute Productions among WCU students. Johnson, a junior majoring in child development and family relations. She is from Mocksville. Johnson is currently the chairperson for the Pub Committee and is a member of the National Association for th£ Education of Young People (NAEYP). Johnson's prior experience includes one year as an LMP pro-': ducer and as chairperson for the Pub: Committee. As chairperson, her rer? sponsibilities include interaction with visiting performers, as well as with the agencies they work with. Sheisiij- charge of a large budget and oversee^ a committee. Joanna feels the LMP; Vice President should keep up strong* connections with the students so they- are aware of what LMP is all about; She would like to have more feetK back from the Greek organizations; on campus and possibly have shared; programs. Johnson also feels that supporting the producers is very irrrrv portant. She would like for all stu% dents to be aware of the opportunities? of being an LMP producer.

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: 1992-04-02
  • Date digitized: 2019-10-07
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
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