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The Western Carolinian Page 4 Thursday, January 28, 1993 Features Volume 58 Number 17 Horton retires after 31 years of service Michelle Watterson Staff Writer After 31 years of service at Western Carolina University, biology professor James H. Horton has retired. Horton received his doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Horton came to WCU in 1961, because, he said, "They were willing to hire me." When Horton finished his education at Chapel Hill, he stayed there for one year as an assistant OPl photo by Mark Haiktll James H. Horton professor. Horton then applied to the University of South Florida, The University of Colorado-Denver, and at Western Carolina University. Horton explained that the position at USF had been filled and that UC-D never replied, therefore, he came to WCU as an assistant professor on Western's biology faculty. Within the next four years, Horton was promoted to associate professor and then received professor status. "James has made some very important contributions to the biology department and to the University over the years," said Paul Wright, associate professor of biology. "I think if I have made a significant contribution it was chairing the department," Horton said. He was the first head of the biology department which formed during the time that Western became a University and plans were being made to divide the science department. Horton has served on several committees including president of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences; director of the Western Carolina Naturalists Rally; chairman of the Appalachian Consortium press publications; a delegate to the UNC Faculty Assembly; and a member of the Regional Planning Task Force of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He is also a member of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences, Association of Southestern B i- ologists and Botannical Society of America. Horton has conducted botanical and biological research in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the French Broad River corridor. He has received several grants from the National Science Foundation. "Another significant contribution was the conference that I Pick of the flicks ... Alive ****^ Dan Warlick Film Critic Alive captures the majestic beauty of the Andes mountains as a band of survivors battle the forces of nature for the luxury of life. Based on a true story by real-life survivor Piers Paul Read, Alive recounts the story of passengers aboard a South American commuter plane en route to a college rugby match in Chile. Natural elements attack the plane from the very start. Like ominous teeth, the Andes mountains gnaw the lone craft from the sky and spit its chewed carcass over miles of untamed wilderness. Twenty seven survivors are forced to rely on instinct and ingenuity to survive until rescue becomes a reality. Rations are depleted over time. Daily intake becomes limited to one capfull of wine and one chocolate square. When these amounts are no longer possible, the individuals seek solace from an inner sanctum as alternatives become fewer and fewer. Ultimately, cannibalism becomes the only alternative to death. Each person reacts in their own way. Nature is relentless. Avalanches, blizzards, extreme cold and internal infections are only of small samples of the struggles this small band would endure as Death whittles away at the number of friends. Death knows not age nor gender. Nor is Death finicky. Sometimes even ah incredible desire for life is no match for the perilous clutches of Death. The elements are austere and acerbic as even the life-producing rays of the sun can be injurious. The terms "battle, struggle, and fight" are understatements of what the survivors endure. Twenty-seven passengers survive the'initial impact only to begin anew the quest for life. For over 60 days of isolation, they wander in a sea of rugged wilderness knowing that no search party seeks them. Some shall live. Some shall reluctantly succumb to the elements. All who live are changed forever. They find mat even the solitude and real grandeur of the Andes simply masks the true face of nature. Alive is a very profound drama. During its two hour span, the audience will struggle within as they attempt to place themselves in the place of the Parks & Recreation Management Club holds first annual conference JeffDeMoe Staff Writer If you're in Western' sParks and Recreation Club, or even in the department, you probably know everything that is going on, has been going on, and what will go on; but if you're not involved you probably don't. In December, the club held its first annual conference of the Outdoor Leaders and Experiential/ Adventure Educators. The conference lasted all day long and was sponsored by the Southeast Region of the Association of Experiential Education. The conference covered all aspects of the Parks and Recreation Department. Representatives there were camp directors, outdoor instructors and leaders, summer program directors, outdoor recreation therapists, recreation directors and programmers, mental health therapists, educators, therapists, outfitters, and others. The main theme of the conference was presented by the Parks and Recreation Department's Maurice Phipps. The topic was The Psychological Foundations and Learning How They Affect Experiential Education in the Out doors. Another topic covered was the Application of the American Disabilities Act. The American Disabilities Act is a new law that requires outdoor recreation organizations of certain sizes to incorporate disabled people into their programs upon request. In other words, they cannot turn away disabled people from participating in their activities; they must accommodate them. The next conference will be scheduled next fall so more stu- i nolo contnoutea by Maurice Phipps The Parks and Recreation Management Club holds many events, including white-water kayaking, backpacking, camping, lake canoeing, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. characters. It is easy to predict how each of us may react in a similar situation. No one will know for certain unless a similar tragedy occurs in our own lives. Many different personalities, lifestyles and personal histories are presented in the story. Each viewer should find a part of themselves presented on the screen. Parents with children at home, insecure individuals, strong leadership figures and arrogant jocks are simply a few of the types of characters who ultimately relinquish personal prejudice, pride, and emotion as the odds increase against them. The names of characters are unimportant. The truth is that any one could be placed in such a predicament at any time. Would you be a survivor or a meal for other survivors? What skills do you possess that would improve your situation? Alive, based on an actual incident, explores human instinct. Viewers may cringe at various sciences because of what society has allowed us to grow accustomed to. Terms like cannibalism have turned a number of people off to the film. This attitude is prematura as this is only one small portion of a very large film. Realism is essential for the effects of this film. Some scenes are very graphic, such as frostbite and inj uries, but not in excessive amounts. Only the details necessary to provide the true impact of the original incident have been included in the film. "Alive" See pg. 5 coordinated—the conference on landscaping with native plants," Horton said.. "The purpose of the conference is to spread the word about the benefits of using native plants in the landscape and also to spread the word on they can effectively be used." The conference began in 1985 and attracts some 400 people from all over the nation. Although Horton has retired, he will still be seen on the WCU campus. He is now a part time employee at WCU and can be found on campus from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays. During this time, Horton reads over exams and looks over grades of graduate students. Horton is delighted to be retiring and will be more so whenhis part time employment is over which will be in three years. He has already made plans of how he will be spending his leisure time. "I've been umpiring tennis since 1979 and last weekend, I became the sectional chairman of umpires for the Southern section of the United States Tennis Association (UNTA)," said Horton. "The neat thing about it is as Southern sectional chairman, I'm a member of the National Umpire Council of the USTA, and that means I'm expected to go to the USTA's annual and semi-annual meetings, and the annual this year is on the island of Maui," said Horton. All expenses are paid. Horton said that each of his 31 years at WCU were different. Horton also said that he will miss the contact with the students, but he will not miss grading exams. DEAD OF WINTER SALE All Hardbacks 20% off, All Paperbacks 30% off through Sat. Feb. 5th. Time Capsule Dillsboro Riverwood Shops 10-5, Tue.-Sat. 586-1026 dents will be around to attend. On February 17, the Parks and Recreation Club along with the CAP Center is having its summer recreation job fair in the University Center Grand Room from 10am to 4pm. This job fair will be beneficial to all students majoring in parks and recreation management, EMT Management, physical education, mental retardation, therapeutic recreation, sports management, and theater arts. There will be over 40 representatives from different organizations, camps, hotels, and resorts will be there to talk about job opportunities and hiring. There were over 350 students at last years job fair and the turnout is expected to be greater this year. For more information, contact Maurice Phipps at 227-7645. This May, the Wilderness Education Association is holding a five week expedition course from May 15 to June 13. The course is about outdoor leadership, j udgmen t and decision making. Activities will include backpacking, camping, lake canoeing, rock climbing, and white water kayaking. Upon completion of the course, one receives three "Parks & Rec" See pg. 5 The Jewelry Outlet Buy Trade Sell 10 &14K Gold Jay and Irene Ball 34 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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