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  • western ■ • • arolmian A Real 'Putz' to Perform at WCU Marty Putz performs in the Grand Room at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Western Carolina University is getting ready to play host to a comedian who truly is a "putz." That's because this funny man's name is Marty Putz. Putz will perform in the Grandroom of WCU's A.K. Hinds University Center at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. His show is sponsored by Last Minute Productions, the student-run entertainment programming organization. A native of Toronto, Putz is making a name for himself on the comedy club and college circuits with his "technosilliness," using a variety of outrageous props during his act. Among his most unusual gadgets are an electric facial wrinkle remover, a human head sharpener (which he uses to sharpen his own head), the Putz Portable Chiropractic Unit (which stretches his head and neck several feet in the air), the Rodent Projectile Unit, and a giant inflatable tuxedo, which has become a Putz trademark. Putz began his comedy career in Toronto, playing small clubs before becoming one of the most requested performers at clubs, colleges and theaters throughout Canada. He has appeared frequently on Canadian television and has been the opening act for such comic headliners as Billy Crystal, Bob "Bobcat" Goldthwait and Yakov Smirnoff. He has appeared at numerous colleges in the United States, and his Oct. 25 appearance at Western Carolina will mark the third time Putz has performed in Cullowhee. Admission to the show will cost $1 for WCU students and $3 for all others. Pizza Hut of Cullowhee will provide free pizza. For more information, call Last Minute Productions at (704) 227-7206. History Professors Publish Two New Books Ifeatures October 22, 1997 by Briggs Gilliam Western Carolina University history professors love to teach their students about history. They love writing books about the subject, too. A School for Diplomats: The Paris Peace Conference of 1919 is a newly published work penned by WCU professor of history Clifford R. Lovin. Unlike other books about the Paris Peace Conference, Lovin's focuses on the perspectives of four young diplomats who fulfilled secondary roles rather than the heads of state involved. "There have been a lot of books written about the great leaders at the conference—Woodrow Wilson being the primary one," Lovin states. "But no one has looked at the conference as a place where almost all of our future diplomats, not just in the United States but from all over the world, were trained. A lot of young people went with the delegations, and this was their introduction to world affairs." Lovin's 172-page book, which he wrote for a general audience, was released in May by the University Press of America. Another newly published book compiled by WCU history professors Tyler Blethen and Curtis Wood delves into the Scotch-Irish migration to Colonial America and how that experience affected the Scotch- Irish people. Ulster and North America: Transatlantic Perspectives on the Scotch-Irish contains 11 essays dealing with the migration. One of those essays, "Scotch-Irish Frontier Society in Southwestern North Carolina," was also written by the two professors. Blethen and Wood have been researching the Scotch-Irish migration for two decades. The book's essays represent the best research of the Ulster-America Heritage Symposium, an organization in which the two are active. The book was released by the University of Alabama Press in June. All three authors recently appeared at a book signing at City Lights bookstore. Students Write, Direct, Perform Play by Phoebe Esmon On October 23, 24 and 25 the University Players, in association with the Paragon Players, will be presenting "Getting There," a somewhat obscure view of traveling. "Getting There" is a series of comic vignettes revolving around the character of Jimmy Rand, played by Will Pickens. Rand is a man who hates to travel, but somehow always seems to be doing it. The other three members of the cast, Heidi Beth Masarie ("Roxy"), Cara Peirson ("Nancy"), and Jay Stallworth ("Bruce"), play a myriad of quirky characters ranging from bickersome housewives to homocidal bums. "Getting There" was written by Sean Lakey and directed by Jess McNeil and Kari Adams, all of whom are students at WCU (as are the actors). There are certain to be those who postulate that if it's a student production, it can't be any good. On the contrary, this play is unique and refreshing. The dialogue is spirited and funny, and the actors all seem to be enjoying themselves, something that comes across to the viewer. They also make creative use of minimal sets. (The only set piece is a park bench.) The proceeds from "Getting There" will go into a UP fund for further productions. The theater department traditionally produces four large-scale productions a year, two in the fall and two in the spring. These smaller productions give the audience an opportunity to get away from glitz, fog, and special effects, and back to the basics of theater— a small black stage, a few representational set pieces, a well-written scene, and talented actors. "Getting There" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in Niggli Theater. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. For reservations, call 227-7491. Tickets will be available at the door. Beadies Tanning Salon WmmmmmmmmVmWmmmmmmmW*- CJ I^MK^ Fraternity House or Animal House? Commentary by Chad Leake In recent months there have been two deaths in the United States dealing with colleges, fraternities, hazing and alcohol. Now here at Western there is an investigation dealing with a local fraternity and hazing. There wasn't a death involved in this instance; there are, however, allegations of brute physical abuse. The fraternity involved has made a public statement denying all charges. Regardless, the reputation of Greeks has been scarred once again, not just here, but nationally. The national media has covered this story, so yet again it looks as if Greek organizations are nothing but alcoholics who take things too far. Hazing, which is a key element in the case here at Western, is defined as acts which endanger the health of a person by exhaustion or physical injury, requiring any behavior which is embarrassing or demeaning in nature, suggests perversions, or puts the person in expense. Hazing has been banned here at Western and is illegal nationally. Being a Greek, one knows there are things going on that could be considered hazing. However, most of these events are done with no intentions other than fun and enjoyment for everyone. Hazing is something that should never come to the point of humiliation or death, as it did at MIT and LSU. Here it has been alleged that someone was badly beaten after a hazing event went wrong. With events such as this and others going on all over the country, Greek organizations will never shed the "Animal House" stereotype. Of course the only time Greek organizations are ever in the media is when something terrible happens, and it seems that this is all that fraternities are doing. This is not the case. Greek organizations do a lot more than just raise hell. Fraternities are a place of fellowship, learning, and growing. Fraternities are brotherhoods of men who help each other when they need it, whether it is in school or in life. Fraternities are meant to be tools for those who join. They build leadership, teach values, and sometimes help show men who they are. Greeks do many more things than kill each other, or beat up on one another. Most Greek organizations also do a lot for the community. Greeks raise money for charities, help with the Red Cross, and help the underprivileged in the local communities. But no one cares about the good things Greek organizations do; all the focus is always on the negative. The events that have occurred in recent months were stupid and should have never taken place. But these were people who took things too far. This is not the norm; these are tragic isolated incidents that everyone should learn from, both Greek and independent. Each person must remember that Greeks are bright, intelligent people just like everyone else; they didn't join a fraternity because they were stupid alcoholics. These stereotypes have plagued society for years, and they will continue to do so, if people do not open their minds to the truth, and if Greek organizations do not stop killing themselves. It will take a joint effort from everyone to stop the ignorance. -
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