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lub Corner: Sandra Nikula Staff Writer The Saudi Student Club at Western Caro- lina University is dedi- cated to their mission of correcting the ste- reotypes that are circu- lating about the Saudi Arabian culture. They aim to bring the Saudi International stu- dents and the students at WCU closer together as well as educate the WCU students about Saudi Arabian culture. Creating a sense of com- . munity is their purpose. Family is their ambition. According to Yahia Hedaisy, who resides as president of the club, the club started three years ago. The club began when the first seven Saudi International stu- dents arrived at Western Carolina. Mohummed Al-shitafy, who was the first president of the club, got it up and run- ning at WCU. According to Hedaisy, .. .He worked so hard to open the club at West- ern Carolina. . According to Hedaisy, anyone can join. He clarified that he knows people 1 may become. confused with the nam of the club and think that the club is only for Saudi students, but itis ' in fact open to everyone. Hedaisy said that if you attend any of their meet-. ings, you can join the elibe 4 Hedaisy added stu- dents can contact him face-to-face, call or email him, or contact any member to partici- pate. The club also has a Facebook page and is on Twitter and Orgsync. What Whee Do: November 1 Lex Menz Editor-in-Chief Friday, November 1: - The Lone Ranger will play in the Univer- sity Center Theatre at 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and mid- night. The film stars Johnny Depp as Tonto, Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger, Tom Wilkinson as Latham Cole and Helena Bon- ham Carter as Red Har- rington. The Heiress contin- ues with its last weekend at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville. Tickets are $10 for students. Directed by Frances Davis, this play is loosely based on Washington Square by Henry James, which takes place in the 1880s. Call 828-456-6322 for more information and to buy tickets. Saturday, November 2: meeting and do what they tell them to do. He gave an example of members participating in acommunity service - Base Camp Cullowhee sponsors a Rock Climb- ing Clinic at 8:30 a.m. This clinic will last for two days and includes climbing/belaying in a gym and an outdoor set- ting. The Western North Carolina Pottery Festi- val is held throughout the entire downtown of Dillsboro. Nearly 50 pot- ters will attend to show off their creations. At They also have a website that is written in com- bination of English and Arabic and have recently made an all English web- site that was completed on Friday, Oct. 25. i According to Hedaisy, if you express the desire to join the Saudi Student Club, they will inform you about the club and their programs for this semester as well as find out what you are inter- ested in and any ideas you have for the club. Members are required to attend at least three meetings per semester and come up with at least one idea for the club for this semester or next semester. Hedaisy also said that members have to do what they tell them to do. He gave an example of them asking members to do a volun- teer service. Hedaisy ex- plained that performing this service would not be mandatory, but it would be expected of them. Hedaisy mentioned that the club awards the position of Active Member that they award to one of their members. Some of the conditions for being awarded the project they did in Sylva on Oct. 21. Hedaisy also explained that along with attending meet- ings and doing volunteer work, some of the other conditions include giving presentations and com- ing up with ideas for the club for next semester. According to Hedaisy, Tree House Pottery, see the coffin wood kiln in the afternoon. The Lone Ranger will play again at the UC Theatre at the same times as Friday night. Sunday, November 3: The Rock Climbing Clinic continues today. Mindfulness Matters begins at 2 p.m. in Bird, room 225. The event is described as a mini- retreat experience that exposes participants to meditation. Led by Dr. Baxter Williams, Dr. Leslie Temme, Dr. Chad Hallyburton and Dr. Michelle Cooper, the session has space for 25 students. You must reg- ister to attend by going to mindfulnessmatters. wcu.edu. At 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Recreation Cen- ter, Mind Body Experi- ments will meet in room studio 1. Dr. Michelle Cooper from CAPS will lead students during the drum circle. Feel free to bring your own instru- ments. For those who do not have any, instru- ments are available for use. Monday, November 4: Bea tourist! Takea drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to gander at the changing leaves!! Dont wait until its too late for rge _financialaccount.Ac- | cording to Hedaisy, they the Active Member is awarded a big prize, which is a plane ticket to any state the Active Member wants to visit with all expenses cov- ered by the Saudi Stu- dent Club. Even though one member of the club can be the Active Mem- ber, Hedaisy said that they are making it to where everyone can be an active member. He explained that he has talked with their clubs advisor, Dr. David Scales of the Department of Psychology at WCU, and has talked about the pos- sibility of seeing more Active Members and awarding them prizes. Hedaisy explained that these prizes will be less costly like an iPad, a lap- top and an iPhone with the plane ticket being the most expensive gift. There are over a 100 members in the club, including over 25 who are American. He also explained that they have five main members which consist of him, the vice president, the mem- ber who is in charge of _ media, the member who is in charge of sports and the member who is are required to have the five main members of their club as a condition from the Saudi Arabian government. Open club meetings oc- cur for all club members and sometimes, they gather together at La- porte Park once a month, although Hedaisy _ mentioned that they are thinking about stopping this for now because of the weather pee to they'll be gone before you know it. At 5:30, the Intramural Indoor Soccer League will play in Reid, room 201. Visit imleagues. com/weu to register. The Intramural Vol- leyball League takes the court in Reid, room 112, also at 5:30 p.m. To learn more, go to imleagues. com/weu. Tuesday, November 5: The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet performs in the Coulter Buildings Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. The quintet includes Travis Bennett on the horn, Dan Cherry on the trombone and Michael Schallock on the tuba. Starting in the Univer- sity Center, room 336, make a difference with the Campus Safety Walk. The event starts at 8 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. The walk will move through most of campus, so dress warmly. * The Intramural Volley- ball League battles again at 9 p.m. in Reid 112. Wednesday, November eee 10 a.m., the WCU Surplus Sale kicks off at the Warehouse. Buy used desks, cabinets, tables, computers, monitors and other items that the University doesnt need anymore. The only Saudi _ they might have a month Student Club Ali Alnakhli, Saudi Student Club Vice President turn. In the past, the orga- nization participated in the International Day at WCU and will be partici- pating in International . Education Week this semester, which will take place Nov. 18 to Nov. 22. The Saudi Student Club also has a week where they teach the Arabic language. _ According to Hedaisy, semester. They are cur- rently working on lesson plans and learning the different ways they can teach it. They receive as- sistance from an Ameri- can citizen who speaks the Arabic language well and who spent some time in Iraq. On Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., they held an international soccer game where their Inter- method of payment is cash. Be sure to get there early. This is a popular event! Visit Sylvas library, which houses the his- toric courthouse that overlooks all of down- town Sylva, and pick out a book youve never read. Check it out, and visit your favorite caf in town to snuggle up with the characters inside the pages. At3p.m., participate in trail maintenance with Base Camp Cullo- whee. Rake leaves, pick up trash and keep up the hiking and biking trails in order to preserve the new activity added to campus. You can use this event for service hours for your organization or courses. Contact Josh Whitmore at jwhit- more@wcu.edu for more information. Thursday, November * See a movie at Quinn Theater, like Thor: The Dark World or The Counselor. * The WCU Percussion Ensemble performs in the Recital Hall in Coul- ter. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 8: * The Interpersonal Process Group will meet at 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. national Soccer Team played against WCUs team. Abdullah Almaga- ti, who is in charge of the sports and the Interna- tional Soccer Team in the club explained that they have a lot of play- ers on the team who are Saudi Arabian. We just want to take the chance to show what _ talent the international people have, Almagati : said. where they teach the _ Arabic language next Almagati explained that he assigns the play- ers their positions on the team. . Another project that the Saudi Student Club is working on is an action zombie movie that they are currently in the pro- cess of writing. All of us are excited for it. We know its going to take a long time, and we know its really hard work, but we are excited and willing to do it, This group supports stu- dents who struggle with several different types of stress factors and hard- ships. Contact Keysha or Ned at 828-227-7469. We're the Millers plays at the University Center Theater at 6.p.m., 9 p.m. and midnight. Support your mens basketball team as they take on Wittenberg at 7 p.m. Wear purple! Saturday, November 9: GOCATS! The football team takes on Georgia Southern in Statesville, Ga. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. * The Chimney Chal- lenge takes places at Photo by Chris War: Hedaisy said. Through all the fun and hard work, the Saudi Student Interna- tional Club sticks true to their mission of doing away with stereotypes and education of their culture. The Saudi Club also serves as a way for the Saudi International - students to be close to their country and show their love in their cul- ture. Almagati considers the Saudi Student Club as something good, and | he could not express just _ how much he loves it. The club makes Almaga- ti think of his country and offers the chance to show his culture and his pride in it. Saudi Club is a club that have people who are able to be ambassadors for Saudi Arabia. In fact, Im proud for being a member in the club, Almagati said. to November 9 Photo by Laura Odom/STAFF One of the sights you can see on Chattooga River Trail. Chimney Rock by testing your physical limits in a climbing challenge. Other competitions in- clude stair climbing and throwing. ; At6p.m., the UC Grand Room hosts the Dance Marathon Ben- efits Dinner. This event raises money for the annual Dance Marathon through dinner and a silent auction. Dona- - tions are given to the Childrens Hospital in Greensville, S.C., and there is an opportunity to meet parents and chil- dren from the hospital at this event.

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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