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Western Carolinian Volume 59 Number 04

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  • Western Carolinian September 16,1993 News Page 3 Bond approval to provide rennovations Colleen Vasconcellos StaffReporter . Theapproval of a $310million higher- education bond on November 2 would provide $9.6 million for badly needed building rennovations at Western Carolina University, the University of North Carolina President, CD. Spangler, Jr., told Western Carolina trustees, administrators, faculty members and regional leaders at Western Carolina on September 3. Spangler and Thomas I. Storrs, retired chairman of the NCNB Corporation (now Nationsbank), who will chair a statewide campaign for the bond's passage, said all sixteen campuses of the North Carolina University system face critical capital improvements. No funds for building projects have been approved for any of the campuses since 1988, and Spangler said, in that time, the system has added more than 12,000 students. "That's the equivalent of adding two Western Carolina Universities without providing any buildings," Spangler siad. Both Spangler and Storrs have urged Western Carolina and regional leaders to work hard for the approval of the bonds. "Make no mistake," Storrs said, "this is a political campaign." Even with both major parties supporting the bond, he said, "we in higher education have to go out and sell the people on approving them." Chancellor Myron L. Coulter said Western Carolina would use the bond funds to renovate existingbuildings rather than create new ones. Its $9.6 million share would be spent on the following projects. First, $3,280,000 would beused tocom- plete the Belk Building, home of the School of Applied Sciences and the Art Department. The structure was occupied 23 years ago but never finished. Renovations to the third floor of Moore Hall would provide facilities for a new physical therapy degree program endorsed by doctors and hospitals throughout the region. The cost would be $2,043,900. A sum of $1,896,500 would renovate the Camp Laboratory building and convert it for use as a center for WCU's' services to the region, for possible use by admissions or financial aid offices, and as the likely site of the new Institute for College and University Teaching. SGA announces !93-f94 student senators Justin Holmes StaffReporter WCU's Student Government Association gets the year into full swing with the impending Homecoming election and the announcement of the 1993-94 Senators. Students who are interested in running for Homecoming Queen must pick up an application at the SGA office on the second floor of the University Center. Applications are due September 21 by 5 pm. Elections wil 1 be held on the UC lawn from 8 am to 6 pm on September 23, and again for the final eight on September 30. The StudentGovernment Association just finished sponsoring an MCI marketing project, with which the Psychology and Industrial Distributionclubsassisted. For each application that was filled out, a donation was sent to the Child Welfare League for Abused and Neglected Children. Elections for student senators were held Tuesday, September 14. The results for this year are as follows: Commuters - Kevin Carter, Chris Dawson, Heather Boylston, Jamey Blalock, Phillip Hannah, Todd Li ttle,ShannonStraughan and Anita Wright; Albright-Benton/Harrill area - Bill Groves, Bob Hodges, Justin Holmes and Shane A. Johnson; Buchanan/Madison/ Reynolds area-Matthew Clinard; Scott/ Walker area-Laurie Babbitt, Angie Blalock, Shannon Boone, James Holt, Kim Malatesta, Summer McKee, Christie Musso, Kristen Robinson, Tara Sellers and Julie Wood; and Helder/Leatherwood- David Alexander, Jay Bayles, Greg Boothroyd, Beth Hughes and Eric Jones. SGA would like to thank everyone who participated in this year's senate election and encourages students to contact their senators with questions and concerns. 'Rape' continued from front page ous prevention tips as well: walk confidently, and, if possible, in pairs or groups; avoid carrying cumbersome loads; be- wareof strangers; carry whistles or sprays in hand; if you have to run, make as much noise as possible; there is no truth in the contention that if you resist a rape you will be hurt more seriously. These tips deal mainly with violent rape by a stranger. Knowing how to avoid acquaintance rape is much more crucial. Exercising common sense, being assertive, expressing yourself clearly, and responsibly using alcohol and drugs are the first steps. Several campus organizations con-| cern themselves with date rape. SCAAR, the Student Coalition Against Acquaintance Rape, stages a mock rape each year and focuses its energies upon education and awareness. The organization is facilitated through the Department of University Housing. BACCHUS and GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) are two organizations promoting responsible drinking. BACCHUS is also sponsored by the Housing Department. The Women's/Men's Center of the University Counseling Services, located in the bottom of Scott Dorm, also provides information concerning rape, as does Graham Infirmary. The closest thing Jackson County has to a rape crisis center is the Domestic Violence Crisis Service operated by REACH. This service is invaluable in a rape situation and can be contacted through the Sylva Sheriff's Department at 586-2459. Last of all, remember that the campus hasitsownin-house911 line. Any911 call made from a phone with a 227 prefix will put you directly in contact with campus security. Please don't let this barrage of information make you paranoid; that's counterproductive. Rather, make it a point to be educated, aware, responsibleand,mostof all, safe. Gc5SK DANCE _aMevcprve _ Bp>^ PAUSE.7pm-tl.uv-sa.aLy3 ba.ptt*t ***u<tel*fc urn d' opev. cLa-1^^ Finally, $2,379,400 would renovate the Reid Health and Physical Education Building and provide space for a new wellness program. The meeting at WCU was the first of similar sessions that Spangler and Storrs will have with all sixteen local boards of trustees. Stephen Woody of Asheville, Mills Manufacturing Co. was elected board chairman. Waynesville newspaper publisher, Kenneth Wilson was chosen vice- chairman, and Mollie Blankership, a retired administrator of the Cherokee Bureau of Indian Affairs was elected secretary. The board approved an easement to the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority across university land for a water line to serve the new Cullowhee school. There was approval of self-liquidating construction improvement projects. Money amounts included $545,800for the repair of Whitmire Stadium, $325,00 for alterations at Harill, Scott and Walker reisdence halls, and $101,895 for the improvement of energy conservation measures at the central heating plant. Finally, the board gave its approval of David B. Claxton as head of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Claxton will succeed Robert G. Ray who is planning to retire. ^ COFFEE & TEA LOVER'S Visit Ye Olde Coffee & Tea Shoppe for a steaming cup of gourmet coffee or tea - Take home packages and gifts. Ye Olde £offee & Tea Shoppe, 136 Haywood Rd. Dillsboro, NC, . "Next to the Jarrett House" y ^t~o¥~~p*^ Over 10,000 Titles 10% Discount with Student ID Hours: 10 am - 5:30pm, Mon - Sat 586-1026 In Dillsboro at I lie Riverwood Shops On U.S. 441 between the two bridges
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