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  • September 1 ■-, 1999 FEATURES .m WESTERN -f^jr _ Carolinian 9 JEFFS JOURNEYS Episode One: Conquering the Naughty Nantahala "Oh, the river is wise... The river, it touches my life like the waves on the sand... Where all roads lead to tranquillity base And the frown on my face disappears... Take me back to my boat on the river And I won't cry out anymore..." -Styx by Jeff Leatherwood Staff Writer The admittedly self-indulgent quote was from a song written 20 years ago by Tommy Shaw of Styx fame. The sentiments expressed by "Boat On The River" came to mind as I joined 25 students for an amazing journey this previous weekend. Last Minute Productions has often coordinated rafting trips at the Nantahala Outdoors Center, which attracts kayak, raft, and boat enthusiasts from all over the hemisphere. With only one previous rafting experience in 1993, I had secretly yearned for another go. The opportunity never presented itself until Bill Clarke of LMP offered me the chance to cover the event for the Carolinian. I practically counted down the days until Sunday, August 29, and my own re turn to the Nantahala River. Students were given the option of having an experienced guide or commandeering their own rubber raft. We were issued life jackets and divided into groups of five. My group consisted of three freshmen who acted like sisters even though they had only moved into the same suite in Walker. Carrie Haigler, Erin Sattizahn, and Kathryn Luberhoff had each gone on the previous rafting trip on August 22, and were anxious for another trip. I could see I was not alone in my pursuit of adrenaline. With our fifth member and raft guide, David Goude, being a parks and recreation student with over 200 hours of training, I had no doubt at all of our safety. Dave enjoyed great rapport with the students, and nattered pleasantly with the other guides. Anna Keith, formerly from the Nantahala Outdoor Center, led one boat while Taylor Bennett captained another. We selected our rafts and paddles and carried our equipment to the landing at Nantahala. I positioned myself toward the front of the raft and watched the others floating by. People were full of excitement and I could sense the urgent charge of the river current. Kayaks slid gracefully like dolphins down river, while slower craft basked like whales on the surface. Then it was our turn to join the others. Mine was the slowest boat, but this turned out to be a blessing. I could enjoy the crisp sunshine (incidentally getting a nice tan) and the scent of freshwater and trees. Little evidence of pollution could be seen, although a couple of shoes and a flip-flop did bob past our boat. Oh, the rapids! No description of a rafting expedition could be complete without the rapids. For nine miles or so, the Nantahala is permeated with rapids and rocky waterfalls of the most exhilarating nature. Some of these natural phenomena have been given illustrative names such as "The Bull." We certainly rode this bull and water splashed us continually as we screamed in delight. Some rapids appeared to be fierce, but we would pass over them lightly. And sometimes, just as we thought the waters were calm, the river would take on the dimensions of a roller coaster. Several times, we stopped to empty the rafts of water. Some elected to swim around the shallows. Others had no choice! While mooring my raft, I was bowled over and landed flat, to my chagrin. But the atmo sphere was good-natured and I found myself cheered rather than ridiculed. Who says that a journalist can't enjoy his work? The last leg involved two relatively steep waterfalls, which were nonetheless safe enough for a kayak to pass. We held on tight for dear life, and no one in our raft fell out, though one might say I fell in. I ended up landing on my partners in back, and we almost collided with a kayaker who was trying to row up the waterfall, of all things. After the adrenaline rush and the wet shorts, we were famished. Fortunately, sandwiches were provided and snack bars were open nearby with frozen lemonade and ice cream for the exceptionally starved. My boat crew and I feasted and returned to campus happier for the experience. I would encourage students to take part in the next rafting trip, scheduled for mid- September. Registration costs are $12.00 for students and $20.00 for guests, and the price is well worth the workout! All signups are held in the University Center. The Western Carolinian would like to thank Bill Clarke and the Last Minute Productions staff for its generosity and efforts to bring joy and variety to the university. DUNNAHOE-SHAW FORD MERCURY Six 'Hollywood on the Tuckaseigee' productions, written and directed by electronic media majors, require from twenty-five to thirty-five actors (male and female) to fill challenging dramatic and comedic roles. Audition times for 'Hollywood on the Tuckaseigee' are Wednesday, September 8, 7:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. in Killian 132, the TV Suite. The Black Theatre Ensemble productions, require from ten to twenty actors (male and female) to fill challenging dramatic and comedic roles. Audition times are Thursday, September 9, 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. in Killian 132, the TV Suite. For questions, contact Dale at x7491 in Stillwell. Please present resume and headshots (if possible). You watch these Cats perform on the field. Now watch this Cat perform on the road. Check out the new Mercury Cougar at Dunnahoe-Shaw Ford in Sylva. 586-0900
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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 Carolin...

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