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The Western Carolinian Page 4 Thursday, April 29, 1993 Voices Volume 58 Number 27 M-fr Laura L. Adams Editor-in-Chief Farewell ••• Well, this is it... my last newspaper. I thought I would be jumping for joy, you know? No more deadlines staring me in the face, no more difficult decisions to make, butmost importantly, no more ulcer. Strangely enough, however, I feel a little bit sad. I graduate in two weeks (my parents are ecstatic), but I won't be disappearing. I will be here in graduate school taking the Master of Project Management degree program. I will still be working at the Carolinian, though I felt it would be best to pass up the job of Editor for a second year. I have a feeling that graduate school is going to kick my butt without the all- nighters the Carolinian invariably provides. This year has been a collage of scattered memories and emotions. . .trying to live up to my own idea of what an Editor should be and balancing that with how others perceived my role. Trying to find that delicate balance between my responsibility to the administration and to the students. Trying to provide a learning atmosphere for my staff while upgrading to and maintaining a professional business atmosphere in the office. Simply attempting to make this job fun — any everyone else's fun, too. You know how you feel when you're holding a fragile object, lose your balance and are on the verge of toppling over? That is what this entire year has felt like. ^Butldon't want to give you the impression that it was a bad year. I have made some very good friends, and I have learned the value of dedicated, committed employees. Immeasureable. I have had the pleasure of working with the greatest staff (in my opinion) in Carolinian history. Yes, the work was demanding. Yes, the hours were long. Yes, the pay was miserable. My staff really hung in there, though, and I am more than grateful. Don't get the idea that we got along all the time. On the contrary, since our backgrounds, personalities and attitudes were so completely different, we almost never got along. But if I have learned only one thing during my time as Editor it is this: it is okay for us to disagree. That was really tough for me to accept at first because I have played the peacemaker all of my life. I wanted smooth sailing to be the norm, but in the newspaper business, that is impossible. Mix the business types (like myself) who are conservative and wear Ivan Picone suits with the altemative/artsy journalism types that express themselves so well and wear Birkenstocks, and you are bound to have conflicts. But, everyone has done their jobs to their best ability . .. and my staff sure has ability. I believe The Western Carolinian has improved 100 percent over the previous year, in coverage, content and appearance. We have more ads, and they are designed better. We have more staff- written material, and it is of higher quality (we even have fewer typos). Our page designs are better and are pasted with more precision. And we never missed a deadline. That may sound like it should be a given, but with the variouscomputerproblems, the blizzard, and illnesses we have faced this year, "we sure done good." Thanks everyone for your sacrifices and your support, for your friendship and your honesty. Faced with a low budget, high expectations, and little time, we can never do it all. In any case, I have maintained from day one that the Carolinian should be a learning experience, and I have probably learned the most of all. Farewell, Laura L. Adams Letters to the Editor Moses enlists support for '93-'94 Western Carolinian Dear Students, I would like to introduce myself as the '93-'94 Editor-in-Chief of The Western Carolinian. I hope that all the students interested in making this year's newspaper an award- winning year will get in touch with me either this summer or next fall. We will be changing the look from a full size to a tabloid with color and hope to have more news and features about the students than of the faculty and staff. My goal is not to exclude the faculty and staff, but I feel the student newspaper should represent the students! Another part of the newspaper I plan to enhance is the editorial page. If you feel strongly about something (bad or good), please drop us a line. If there are other students who share your opinions there will be more of achance to thank the right people or get something changed to better serve the students. If there is something you would like to see more or less of in next year's Western Carolinian, I would like to know. We plan to keep the classified and entertainment pages, but I would also like to include a career page and possibly an events page. In the first issue of the fall, I will include a survey and would appreciate response from all of you. We will also have an open house so students can come up and observe the general workings of a newspaper and see if it is an organization of which they would like to be a part. There are several staff positions open for the fall and spring semesters. For all of you graduating seniors, we will have subscriptions available and you can keep up with the latest news from Cullowhee! The charge will be $1 per issue which is used to cover the postage. Just write to us and we' 11 be glad to take care of it. Many of you have asked me if I plan to write editorials. Yes, I do. Some weeks may be more interesting than others, but I think it is important to let the students know what is going on around them and maybe stimulate some thinking around here! I also intend to ask questions to the general readership that my friends and acquaintances ask. Thefirstonethatcomestomind is, why is the infamous parking lot that will provide 125 new parking spaces to WCU students still blocked off with saw horses? Regardless of my opinion, I do have an open mind and my opinion does not necessarily reflect that of the university norof the Western Carolinian staff. Although I will be the Editor-in-Chief, I see my position as one of leadership not as one of dictatorship and brainwashing. The staff members will certainly have opinions of their own!! Also, it would not be cool to have members of the ATF, FBI, and SBI up here trying to get me to give up my "compound!" We will have our first issue come out on June 22, if there are no major pitfalls between now and then. McGee writes song celebrating America Dear Editor, 11 has become obvious to me that there is a sour mood among the members of our university regarding feelings toward our country. People are saying that our ""Land of the Free" is letting them down. Whether you know it or not, it is human nature to place blame elsewhere, not that ""we the people" are to blame; but I feel that this spirit that we all need is inside everyone of us. I think its time we all should get away from the negative side of life and reach from our souls to realize we can make a difference in this world. But only if we try. If we forget that we have powers that bind, we will surely fail, but if we all sing loud and in unity we will be heard loud and clear. Do you remember your 8th, 12th, or even your 20th birthday? And do you remember friends and family singing ""Happy Birthday" to you? I bet that it made you feel good, and yes, even loved, didn't it? "America" had its 200th birthday in 1976, our country was given a birthday greeting that year by most all people in the United States with all honors. Even the Bicentennial Train. The Train of memories traveled across the country, making stops along the way, including Raleigh, NC. All of this Glory and celebration was to honor America's 200th birthday, and we were all so proud. Many people participated in the many parades and events to help honor the 200th birthday of our great country. The newspapers, radio stations and Television stations had much to say about the wonderful birthday celebration of our country. We heard and saw many of the events throughout our nation, our state and even our country on local television and radio programs, and yet the newsreporters stated that there has been no special song written to commemorate this treasured celebration. Wrong. In 1976 there was a song written especially to help celebrate our great 200th anniversary and birthday. It was written by A.D. McGee of Angier, NC. After watching, with pride, all the various celebrations on T.V. he was filled with such gratitude of what America means to all of us and a great concern for where our country will stand in the future, that he wrote the words to his special song of tribute to our great nation. As it is now 1993, and the United States of America is now 217 years old A.D. McGee's song has survived the years and has adapted with time. The words to America's Birthday -1993 are as follows: (verse 1) Happy Birthday, America it's 1993. America the Beautiful, the Land of Liberty No other country in the world could mean so much to me. Happy Birthday America, God's love still shines on thee. (Chorus) America, America, your birthday's here again. You're two hundred and seventeen God's love still shines on thee. (verse 2) America the beautiful the Land of Liberty. You're two hundred and seventeen Thank God that your still free. No other country in the world could mean so much to me. I pray that God will let us all stand up for liberty, (verse 3) America the beautiful, God's love still shines on thee. With all his blessings you're still here, and stand for liberty. In all the conflicts you have had, God's been on your side. Thank God you're free, America, and in his love abide. This entire article may seem strange to you, but its strangeness is probably what caused this whole thing. I mean, if we all, every day, remembered the men who fought to free America back in 1776, and the life they led before, every year on July 4, we would all share a common thread, the thread of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. By no means am I saying our country is perfect. But it's not going to get any better until we all think positively about this land in which we choose to live. And maybe A.D. McGee's birthday song to his beloved country is as good of a place to start as any. GOLDEN APPLE AWARD The Golden Apple Award is designed to recognize faculty members for their good work with students inside and outside the classroom. If you have a teacher who does something special on a given day—a lively class period, a helpful office visit, good career counseling or academic advising, etc.—please write a compliment or some words of appreciation on the Apple Gram form below After completing this form, you may send it by campus mail to the Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence or drop in an Apple Gram box at one of the following places: the lobby of each dorm, the UC, the library, any dean's office, or either of the cafeterias. The Grams will be collected at the end of each month and delivered to the faculty member with a Golden Apple Certificate of Appreciation. If you have questions about this program, call the Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence, 7196. Thank you for your participation. Golden Apple .Grum I would like to express my appreciation to (faculty member's name) for Thank you! student's name (optional) I hope that all of you have a great summer and wish all the graduating seniors best of luck in their new endeavors. Lastly, I would like to publicly thank all the fine people with which I work and have gotten to know as co-workers and friends. I look forward to seeing most of you back next year and will miss all of you who are graduating. I hope that I am as lucky as Laura has been to have such an excellent staff. You all deserve great big pats on the back! Keep in touch. Sincerely, Danell Moses Gift not selected by all seniors To the Editor, I was somewhat amused to discover that the Senior class gift committee had announced the gift that we, the graduating class of 1993, will be giving to the school in our memory. I was amused because, except for the right honorable Sean McAndrew, I have no idea who is on the Senior class gift committee. As a graduating senior, this is something I feel I should have been informed of. Seniors, face it. This committee in no shape, form or fashion represents us. We were not consulted as to who would serve on this com mittee nor were we given the opportunity to approve or disapprove of this gracious gift that we are supposed to be giving to the school. A patio area for the food court would be nice, but maybe some of us would have liked the opportunity to decide whether or not this is an appropriate gift. Seniors, spend your money any way you want to. We had nothing to do with the selection of this gift, so why should we support it? Maybe, by doing this, we can do a real service for class of 1994. A Concerned Senior The opinions expressed on the Voices page are not the opinions of The Western Carolinian, the Carolinian staff, or Western Carolina University. The Western Carolinian is published with authorization from The Publication Board and is printed by The Waynesville Mountaineer. ^ The Western Carolinian welcomes editorial input from students, faculty, and staff on matters of public interest. Please address correspondence to: Voices P.O. Box 66 Cullowhee, NC 28723 All submissions will be considered, but The Western Carolinian reserves the right to refuse publication of unsuitable material. The Western Carolinian reserves the right to edit for brevity and clarity. Hours fur The Western Carolinian 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The Western Carolinian student newspaper is located in the Old Student Union Building next to the Moore Building. Office personnel are available from 9 am to 4 pm and can be reached at 227-7267. (Tht Western Carolinian Western Carolina University The Old Student Union P.O. Box 66 Cullowhee, NC 28723 Laura L. Adams Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Danell Moses Associate Editors Melissa Richardson - News Derek Smolik - Sports Shin Jerr Liu - Copy "\ Photographers Brett Ferguson Typesetters Jonathan Patty Jeff Williams Freda Woodard Layout & Design Terrie Bentley JeffDeMoe Larissa Forsythe Craig Hill Ted Meier Rachel Ramsey Ad Salespersons Christa Humphrey Roger McGee Distribution Chris Henley Writers Stephanie Burton James Bryan Leanne Doerner David Driscoll Blake Frizzell Matthew Maynard Curtis Metzger Hayley Nicholas Caroline Roper Amy Seeley Matthew Sink Russell Smith Colleen Vasconcellos Daniel Warlick Michelle Watterson Office Manager Joe Branson Admin. Assistant Jeffrey Sykes I Advisor -JohnMoore

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: 1993-04-29
  • Date digitized: 2019-10-23
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 14.25"
  • Pages: 12 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
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1993-04-29_Vol58_No27
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