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Western Carolinian Volume 66 (67) Number 06

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  • WESTERN CAROLINIAN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR November 28,2001 Perturbed by Premature Penis Pilfering 11 Penis Points Dear Editor, I am very perturbed over the recent premature penis pilfering. On Thursday, November 15, an art student's seven-foot paper-mache penis was removed from the art exhibit in the Belk Building. Why? Because a few students were offended by the P-E-N- I-S. Perhaps they need a penis this large to accompany their big balls. Yes, you have the freedom to think and feel whatever you choose, but you do not get to determine what may or may not be offensive to others. I don't recall the "barrel of boobs" being removed from previous exhibits. The removal of the penis further supports the harmful double standards prevalent in our society. The media constantly displays images of breasts and buttocks. Why should the male genitals be any different? Perhaps we should have had the fdm-study students on hand to film the event? It could have been a B-rated movie called "Attack of the Seven-Foot Penis" where students ran from the penis with looks of horror on their faces. This doesn't sound any more ridiculous than what actually occurred. Those involved with the grand- theft-penis took action before considering the consequences. It is my understanding that the Art department was not notified until after the penis had been removed and closeted. These premature actions led to news coverage by the Asheville Citizen Times and the local WLOS television station. We should be embarrassed that they traveled here for a penis headline rather than academic accomplishments. I was under the impression that we were living in America, and I wasn't aware that Western offered a degree in censorship. As of Friday, November 16, the penis is back in Belk and stands on its own. Go view the penis and support the right to be there. Lori Smith Dear Editor, In light of the penis raid on November 15,1 would like to share a few of my thoughts. Things I didn't know: •Penises are offensive. •Faculty has the right to remove student art (without permission from the department or the artist) when it bothers a few. •Penises are offensive. •Students in the "CJ" department are actually majoring in "Censorship Jurisdiction." •Penises are ofensive. •The Asheville Citizent Times could write an article about the situation without mentioning the word "penis." •Penises are offensive. •It takes three people to carry off a penis. Things I know: •I live in America. •Penises are half the reason we are here. •Penises come in all shapes and sizes. Support your local penises, Randy Cochran INVESTMENT STRATEGIES THAT ARE CLEAR AND CONCISE. EVEN IF OUR NAME ISN'T. Aside from our name, we've always been in favor of making things simple. So contact us fa smart, easy investment techniques to help you reach your financial goals. TIAA-CREF.org or call 1.800.842.2776 Managing money for people with other things to think about.' RETIREMENT INSURANCE MUTUAL FUNDS COLLEGE SAVINGS TRUSTS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
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