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Vr* A ^7 Quote of the week ... Say what you will about the sweet miracle of unquestioning faith, I consider a capacity for it terrifying and absolutely vile! - Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. The Western Carolinian WHAT'S INSIDE , wAftAftft«*Wf»M»M«l«X*»M6aiW<VW» Public Safety 2 Horton retires 4 Calendar of Events....7 pick 0f the Flicks A Cla8sifieds £j^t|j|»j b! * Sports Scoreboard—9 Letters to Editor J From The Pressbox..8 Volume 58, Number 17 THURSDAY, Jan. 28,1993 Briefly 4th annual best & brightest award Editors of Mainstream Magazine, a national advocacy and consumer publication for the able-disabled, announce a nationwide hunt for the country's top disabled college graduating seniors. The five Best & Brightest winners will each receive a certificate of recognition and a $250 cash award. Honorees and their colleges will be profiled in the July 1993 issue. Applications for Best & Brightest 1993 may be obtained through your school's disabled student services program, or by writing Mainstream at 2973 Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92102, or by calling the magazine at (610) 234-3138. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 15,1993. Summer employment opportunities College students from across the country are being sought for summer jobs at one of the nation's national parks, Glacier Park. Jobs include a large variety of hotel positions such as hotel front desk, room attendants, cooks, waitpersons and bus drivers. Some students also participate in guest entertainment, another Glacier Park tradition. Employees are needed this year from mid- May to early October. The highest demand is for employees who can work through late September and early October. Internships are available for hotel/restaurant, culinary arts, travel/tourism and accounting majors. For details on jobs and salaries call Glacier Park, Inc., at (602) 207-2612, or write Glacier Park, Inc., Dial Tower, Phoenix, AZ, 85077-0924. Collegiate quartet competition Preliminary contests for the 1993 Collegiate Quartet Competition will be held at various sites throughoutNorth America from March through May. The twenty-one qualifying quartets will compete in the finals, to be held on Wednesday, June 30, at the Society's international convention in Calgary, Alberta. The winning quartet will receive a $4,000 cash prize, and be crowned the national collegiate champion. Additional cash prizes will be awarded to the top five quartets. The contest, sponsored by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQS A), is open to men under the age of 23 who are not members of SPEBSQSA. For further information on regional preliminary dates and sites, and a complete set of contest rules, contact Bill Rashleigh at (800) 876-SING. Lifeguard positions open The Jackson County Recreation/Park Department is now accepting applications for positions at the Sylva Swimming Pool this summer. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess WSI certification or LGI certification. Positions include Pool manager and lifeguards. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Western Carolina University students attending summer school must attach a copy of their summer school schedule to the application. Applications are available from the Jackson County Recreation/Parks Department, which is located at Mark Watson Park in Sylva. For more information, call the Department at 586-6333 or 586-PLAY. Summer youth camp positions open The Jackson County Recreation/Parks Department is now accepting applications for employment in the summer youth day camp program. A minimum of 9 positions are available and include Site Director, Assistant Director and Site staff. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age. SiteDirectorsjustbe21 years of age and hold current certification in Adults and youth CPR and 1st aid. Education, degree, experience and/or training in arelated field of recreation, education or child care is preferred. Job descriptions, specifications and additional information is available with the application forms. Deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, March 31. For an application or additional information, stop by the Jackson County Recreation/Parks Department at Mark Watson Park or call the offices at 586-6333 or 586-PLAY. Thursday, January 28, 1993 Cullowhee, North Carolina WCU ranks in top 25 universities Matthew Sink Staff Writer Along with five other North Carolina public universities, Western Carolina ranked in the top 25 of the US News and World Report poll. This solidifies WCU as one of the best schools in the region, and adds an attractive recruiting tool to its growing dents. Joining WCU in the top 25 are Appalachian State University, EastCarolinaUniversity, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, and University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Meredith College and Wake Forest University are also included. Dr. Drumond Bowman, Director of Admissions, points to progress made over the past few years as a key to the school's sales pitch for prospective stu- growing reputation. "There have Blood drive nears goal Caroline Roper Staff Writer The AlphaXi Delta and Tau Kappa Epsilon blood drive held January 25,26, and 27 came close to reaching the goal of 100 pints of blood per day. "The students have been very cooperative and very complimentary, the volunteers have also been great and very helpful," said Susanne Conner, a nurse involved with the drive. Ninety-one donors were accepted on Monday and less than that on Tuesday. Overall, the drive was successful. 'The turnout could have been better, but most people have a fear of giving blood. We live in a society where we need to help each other and I think people have a responsibility to give blood," commented Lavern Glover, a nurse who has helped with the blood drive for two and a half years. Dawn Kadans, a nursing student at WCU, helped with the blood drive. "A lot of people don't give blood that could and we could use more volunteers," said Kadans. According to volunteers, the blood drive was successful this year, but they are hopeful that future blood drive success will increase at Western. been so many improvements and so much progess made recently. Particularly under Dr. Coulter, the progress has been tremendous." The results of this progress show. According to Bowman, the school is receiving more applications from the school of Math and Science than ever, and enrolled two National Merit students last year. "I think what we're do ing is going after quality students, and we have outstanding students and and faculty here already," said Bowman. In ranking, the schools, the US News combined statistics for schools in each category. These statistics include results of a survey of academic reputations among 2,527 college presidents, deans and admissions directors. Each respondent rated schools in the same category as their own. These scores were then grouped with statistics involving selectivity of the student body, financial support for a high quality faculty, overall financial resources, and the average percentage of students who graduated within five years. According to Bowman, Western's high ranking could be significant. "High school stu- "Top 25" See pg. 2 Carolinian photo by Chris Rombay Max Baxer, a nursing student at WCU, takes David McCaskill's blood pressure and temperature on Tuesday at the blood drive Former WCU President dies, service Friday Office of Public Information Alex S. Pow, former president of Western Carolina University, died early Wednesday at his home in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was 73. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elsie; a daughter, Margaret Baeder; two sons, William and Thomas, and several grandchildren. Hayes Chapel Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa is in charge of arrangements. Pow became president of WCU July 1, 1968. He suffered a disabling stroke in October 1971 and retired for health reasons in early 1972. After assuming thepresi- dency of Western Carolina, he directed formulation of an array of new academic programs, expanded icgional service activities, established international service and training programs in Central and South America, North Africa arid England, expanded graduate offerings, established a School of Health Sciences and Services, reorganized the university's non- academic student programs and initiated The Office for Student Development; expanded extension and continuing education services, and increased the financial and other support of the institution. "President Alex Pow was a skilled administrator with a keen mind and an interest in international education which was to lay the groundwork for many of Western's academic and economic programs around the world," said WCU Chancellor Myron L. Coulter. In his native Alabama, Pow's career was linked closely to bis alma mater, the University of Alabama, where over a period of years he was vice president for academic affairs, vice president for institutional development, professor of political science, director for contract and grant development, director of arts and sciences extension services and director of the university's Montgomery Center. Pow also had been research assistant to the governor of Alabama and director of the State of Alabama Legislator Research Service. He was an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow at the University of Denver from which he received the master of science degree in government management. At New York University, from which he received a doctoral degree in public administration and social psychology, Pow directed the institution's project with Turkey. After retirement, Pow served as a consultant to the WCU chancellor in 1972-73 and as a consultant at Alabama. He was a member of many national educational and social work organizations. While he resided in Cullowhee, he was a member of the advisory board of the Western Region of Wachovia Bank. CJ. Harris Community Hospital sponsors shape-up to benefit cystic fibrosis C. J. Harris Community Hospital' sNew Direction Weight Control Program will sponsor a Shape-Up to benefit Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday, Feb. 6,1993 on campus. The event will be held from 9 to 1 pm on the Concourse level of the Ramsey Athletic Center and the New Direction staff will provide refreshments. Participants will be raising money for Cystic Fibrosis by obtaining pledges from friends, relatives, neighbors, etc... for each lap walked during the event. All participants raising 35 dollars or more will receive a Cystic Fibrosis tee shirt. Other prizes will be awarded based on donations obtained. The funds raised in the Shape-Up forCysticFibrosis will help support the Foundation's research, treatment, and education programs nationwide. Cystic Fibrosis is the number one genetickillerof children in America. But, through recent breakthrough research, significant progress has been made. Now, there is hope for a cure. Sponsor forms are available at New Direction located at 14 Eastgate Medical building in Sylva, the Jackson County Cham- berof Commerce, the Golden Age Senior Citizens Center, Western Carolina University's University Center Information Desk, and Meriweather's Restaurant located on 11 West Main Street in Sylva. For more information about the Shape-Up, please contact Cynthia Bird, R.N. and Program Director of New Direction or Paula Connor, Office Manager at (704) 586-7680. SCA offers job opportunities for environmentalists Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin are just two stunning areas seeking students and other adults committed to improving the environment. The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is offering approximately 1,100 expense-paid volunteer positions nationwide throughout 1993 in conservation, resource management, and environmental education. Currently SCA is accepting applications for positions offered for the summer/fall season. Participants selected for SCA programs contribute their time and skills towards the pro tection and management of natural resources within national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other resource areas. SCA operates two core programs: the 12-week Resource Assistant Program for persons 18 and older, and the 4-5 week High School Program for students aged 16-18. Resource Assistant volunteers received a grant for round trip transportation to their program area, a weekly stipend to offset living expenses, free housing, and a uniform allowance, if required. Applications received by the following dates increase the chance of acceptance for a Resource Assistant position: March 1,1993 Positions beginning May-July 1993 June 1,1993 Positions beginning Aug.-Sept. 1993 "Alaska" See pg. 2 Botner scholarship assists education majors Elen Furey Staff Writer The Taft B, and Mai very Bomer Scholarship and Teaching Award Fund now totals more than $75,000. Students who are majoring in elementary education and readingareeligibletoapply. The scholarships are renewable and awarded yearly. Winners of this award receive $750and a plaque. Application forms are available at admissipns, on the 2nd floor of the H.F. Robinson Administration building. TaftBotner.retireddean of the School of Education and Psychology at Western Carolina University, established the scholarships in 1979. Since then, 47 students have received the scholarships. 'Taft Botner remains the greatest benefactor to the West ern Carolina School of Education and Psychology," said Gurney E. chambers, dean of the School of Education and Psychology. "He cares about the region and the institution, and we are indebted to him for his services and leadership through the years."

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: 1993-01-28
  • Date digitized: 2019-10-23
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 14.25"
  • Pages: 10 pages
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  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
  • Western Carolina University -- Periodicals
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1993-01-28_Vol58_No17
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library