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The Western Carolinian Page 6 Thursday, February 25. 1993 Features Volume 58 Number 21 Social anxiety cause of many fears Melisa Chelf Contributing Writer You walk into a party and every head turns to stare at you. You try to smile, but your face is flushed, your heart is pounding, your hands are damp with sweat, and your stomach is doing flips. What's going on here? This could be love or a touch of the flu. Or, like many others, you could be suffering from social anxiety. Social anxiety comes from the fear of being evaluated in a social situation. It is important to note that just imagining being evaluated is enough to set off social anxiety. If it seems like this definition covers a wide range of problems, you' re right. Itincludes speech anxiety, fearabout job interviews, or even fear about a one-on-one meeting. A self-presentational model of social anxiety has been proposed that helps explain how this uncomfortable situation occurs. Social anxiety is likely when individuals are 1) motivated to make an impression on others and 2) doubt that they will be successful in doing so. Many factors are involved to make this situation more complex. Some of the more pertinent factors are explained below. Goal relevance of impressions. People will be more motivated to make impressions on others. Doing so will help them achieve a desired goal. For example, in a job interview the potential benefits are very high, so the motivation to make a good impression will be high. This becomes more true in first encounters. We've all heard "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," The phrase holds true to heighten social anxiety in the first meetings. Value of desired goals. People will also be more motivated to make a good impression the more they value the possible outcome of an infraction. A job applicant will try harder to impress the interviewer if the job pays well and had good benefits. He/she will also try harder if the interviewer is the president of the company rather than a mail clerk. Target's values. People tailor their presentations to the perceived values and preferences of targets (those with whom they inter act). People are motivated to present themselves in a manner that they think will be pleasing to the target. In an interview, a woman will try to appear intelligent if intelligence seems to be valued by the interviewer. She may even play down some of her positive qualities if she appears over- qualified for the job. The good news about social anxiety is that even though it can get pretty complicated, it can be helpful in many cases. If you feel that you have a problem with social anxiety or anything else you would like to discuss with a counselor, come by the Counseling and Psychological Services Center at 114 Scott to make an appointment or call 227-7469. All services are free of charge and confidential. Glogg publishes first book of poetry Cheney exhibits in Asheville The Asheville Arts Museum exhibit, "Home Places," opens on March 4. This exhibit features detailed acrylic paintings by Judith Cheney of scenes from Western North Carolina. Cheney's works, often described as "native, folk art, americana, primative," has been published on nine regional magazine covers, one commissioned by Better Homes and Gardens' Country Home Magazine, one trade magazine and seven special color newspaper sections. Cheney paints in the bright, pure colors all the varied patterns and myriad tiny details of every day life. Cheney studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and has always painted and appreciated art. Cheney's works will be exhibited through April 8. For information, contact Frank Thomson, Curator, at (704) 253-3227. John Day Stafflntern Gary F. Glogg was sitting in Western Carolina's fine dining establishment, P. G. Katz, eating a danish and washing it down with a cup of coffee. He seemed eager to get started with the interview and was overwhelmed with a child's excitement as we discussed his poetry book, Echoes of the Ecclesia and Other Poems, which has just been accepted for publication by Carlton Press, New York. The book is dedicated to Dennis J. McKevlin, Associate Professor of English at WCU. Glogg also dedicates a poem in his book, "Didaskalos Kai Poietes," (Teacher and Poet) to McKevlin. In the poem, McKevlin is referred to as "the Happy Hornet of Cullowhee," a word-play on Alexander Pope, the "Wicked Wasp of Wickenham." McKevlin teaches literature'of theMiddle Ages, one of Gloggs' favorite periods for personal reading. Glogg, a graduate student in English and former high school teacher of history and German in the early 1970's, is currently working in the Writing Center and attending Western to expand on his earlier major of theology and classical languages. Glogg says it is hard to find a job in his former major. After finishing at Western, Glogg hopes to attend UNC-Greensboro, where he has applied to do his doctoral work starting this fall. Glogg wants to teach while he is working on his dissertation. Most of Glogg's poems are "concerning the church." In Glogg's required studies for priesUiood, he learned German, Hebrew, Latin, and Greek languages that are reflected in his poems. Some of the poems in Glogg's book have Latin and German tides such as "Die Lorelei Singt Wieder." The book, Echoes of the Ecclesia and Other Poems, is about 90pages in iheprinted version. Glogg previously had one poem in the book, The Aerie, published in an anthol ogy, but Echoes of the Ecclesia and Other Poems was his first attempt at writing a book. The book of verse took Glogg two months to write. "It is nasty trying to publish poetry," Glogg said. His book went to three or four publishers before it was accepted for publication. Glogg is also about three-fourths through a novel he is working on. Though the book did not take an overwhelmingly long time to write, some of the poems in the book have rolled around in Glogg's head for years; some have been since 1971. Glogg said he believes that you "can't write decent poetry unless you're ticked off about something." He used as an example a poem written after a friend's divorce, showing his frustrations about the event. Glogg, who lives in Whittier, is originally from Long Island, NY. He said the mountains did not have much impact on his work, which is not nature poetry. Glogg prefers what he calls "reactionary poetry," which he says most people stay away from. AccordingtoGlogg, his reactionary poetry deals with events that occurred; he thinks back and writes his honestreaction. Glogg also mentioned he "prefers the short poems"thatcarryabigpunch. Many of the poems in his book exhibit this quality and are in a sonnet form. Glogg writes poetry for his wife, though she is Chinese and has a hard time understanding the English meaning of his words. One of these, entitled as "Pearl of the East," shows the easy comfort he has with his wife through the imagery of a Chinese river, the Pearl, flowing into the ocean. Another interesting gesture Glogg made towards his wife is a photo of himself and his wife on back jacket of his book, a spot usually reserved for only the author's picture. The photo should come as a surprise to his wife, along with finding out that her husband has published his first book—a fact Glogg has not yet revealed to her. "Bailey's" from pg. 5 consumed had raised his center of gravity and destroyed his depth perception. More and more of these folks evolved as the evening passed. The copper-topped bar, stretching itself along the back wall, offered a respite from the madness taking place elsewhere within Bailey's. The rhythmic, shutding movements of the barkeepers from customer to beer cooler and back again provided the only constant, purposeful motion of the evening. The figures, in their gray-striped Bailey's shirts, would occasionally breach the coppery sheen of their boundary and plunge into the crowd to patrol the scene and gauge the energy. For the most part, there was very little friction, which was surprising in a crowd so diverse. Freaks literally rubbed elbows with fratboys, while locals co-existed pleasantly with hippies. Managers, Rob Miller and John Primm, reported no major problems for the entire opening weekend or the next. Sure, the Sylva Police were out and about. Undoubtedly, they nabbed some unlucky soul, but it's about time they started making themselves useful. The only sticky situation Bailey's has encountered concerns parking. It's simply not allowed in the adjacent lots of Searcy's or the "EHSC" from pg. 5 be such that storage and transportation pose litde risk to the public. 4. Greenhouse gases and other emissions should be minimal. 5. Modifications to auto and service stations should be minimal and financially feasible. 6. Government regulatory barriers must be removed ^^^^^^^ so the most promising fuels can compete effectively. Alternative fuels include: Natural Gas— Advantages:: plentiful supply, good physical properties, lower CO emissions, reduced engine maintenance, low cost. Disadvantages:: cumbersome fuel tank, nonrenewable, frequent and longer refueling times, government barriers, heavy station modification, increased NOx emis- ' sions. Propane—Advantages:: lower CO emissions, not a spillage threat, very low price, inexpensive modifications. Disadvantages:: limited supplies, nonrenewable, NOx increase, cum bersome fuel tanks, frequent refueling. Methanol—Advantages:: high octane rating, few modifications, lower NOx hydrocarbon emission less reactive. Disadvantages:: frequent refueling, highly toxic formaldehyde is by-product, nonrenewable, volatile, conducts electricity, expensive, toxic, oil spills are a problem, underground tank leakage, little effect on new cars. Electricity— Advantages: no tailpipe emissions, quiet vehichles, supply infrastructure in place. Disadvantages:: battery waste and disposal problems, more emissions than gasoline if generated from fossil fuels, low range, Community Bank. That's an excellent record for such a wild time. The rest of Bailey's opening weekend and the following one proved successful as well. The crowds turning out to see the bands hailing from Chapel Hill, Georgia, and Charlotte were somewhat smaller, but no less excited to be there. Bailey's . management hopes to continue introducing imported bands to the area and to provide an outlet for local talent. Sylva and Cullowhee, up until now, were sorely lacking in such things. Other plans for Bailey's immediate future include food service. Once the kitchen starts up, co- manager Rob Miller wants to see Bailey's become a week-long hangout. The menu will consist of stock grill type food, and the music, though piped-in, will continue to be good. A jazz brunch is in the works for Sunday mornings and early afternoons with live jazz and a leisurely tone. Flyers posted around campus prove to be the best way to keep up with the unfolding of events at Bailey's. Tonight, the stage will be occupied by the local band, Native Tongue, so if you're wondering how to kick off spring break The general attitude in and around Bailey's is that now that they're finally open, anything is possible. And if the happenings there continue in the same exuberant vein in which they began, there's no rea son anything can't be possible. Over 10,000 Titles In Dillsboro at Riverwood Shops 586-1026 10% Discount w/ student ID Gift Certificates Available President Bill Clinton 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414 Vice-President Al Gore Old Executive Office Building 17St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 202-456-2326 highly corrosive. Ethanol— Advantages:: high octane rating, renewable, low toxicity, few modifications, domestic resource base, hydrocarbon emissions less reactive. Disadvantages:: distillations is energy intensive, frequent refueling, increased fertilizer use a problem, corrosive, expensive. Reformulated Gasoline— Advantages:: lower emissions, no hardware modifications, distribution system in place, same cost as gasoline. Disadvantages:: nonrenewable, very expensive to operate. Hydrogen— Advantages: renewable when made from water, no hydrocarbon emissions, minimal NOx emissions, nontoxic, safer than gasoline. Disadvantages: distribution and storage problems, expensive, requires redesigned engines, nonrenewable if made from fossil fuels. The problems are complex and require social, economic, and political considerations as well as scientific advances to provide answers. Writing to the government to find out where they stand in the way of real improvement is the only way to be heard. "Flicks" from pg. 5 as eager to accept any and every potential alter-identity during the crucial parts of the film,. The citizens appear too indecisive for their own good. Many scenes focus on a community working together. This is great, but continuity slips as the townspeople fluctuate between bigoted southerner and open-minded individuals. I give Sommersby four and one half stars for quality, imagery, script, delivery and performance. This film is worthy of multiple vie wings. It is deserving of analytical discussion. I expected a much less dramatic film and was pleas- andy surprised. Sommersby is definitely stunning. This a "must-see" for fans of beauty, romance, tragedy and suspense. Haveanoutstanding Spring Break! The next Pick of the Flick will be determined closer to the next printing time. Starting Friday, February 26: At the Quinn Theaters of Sylva: 1) Sniper 2) Sommersby, starring Richard Gere and Jodie Foster. Rated PG-13. 3) Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. Rated PG For specific show times, phone 586- 5918. At theUnitedArtist/Biltmore Square Cinemas of Asheville: 1) The Crying Game. 2) Falling Down, starring Michael Douglas. 3) Leprechaun. 4) Scent of a Woman. 5) Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. 6) Untamed Heart. For show times, call (704) 667-7776. TAKE A AT Between ABC & Quin Theater in the East Sylva Shopping Center 586-5860

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: 1993-02-25
  • Date digitized: 2019-10-23
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
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