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B2 What Whee Do Laura Odom Managing Editor Friday, Dec. 13: Every Friday at 11 a.m. the Jackson County Public Library hosts a Childrens Storytime at the Library. Take the little ones to hear a story. Pincu Pottery of Bryson City will host a holiday class from 7-9 p.m. Join them in mak- ing a personalized mug that will make a lovely gift for the holidays. Be - sure to call and reserve a spot; space is limited! The class is $25 per per- son, and all items will be available for pick-up on Dec. 21. For more information, call 828- 488-0480. Its opening night for The Hobbit: The Deso- lation of Smaug. Head to Quin Theaters to be transported to Middle - Earth. Saturday, Dec. 14: At2p.m., WCUs December graduation will occur at the Liston B. Ramsey Center. The university encourages guests to arrive one hour prior to the event. At5p.m., the last night of the Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries will commence. Fire- works will begin at 8 p.m. from the Dillsboro Quarry. e From 5 to 7 p.m., The Cottage Craftsman will be hosting an evening to support P.A.W.S in its mission to help Swain Countys homeless dogs and cats. Raquels Creative Cakes and The ott Craft . 60s takeover continues, spring events # Sandra Nikula Staff Writer The 1960s was a decade of much development and growth in scientific and technological advance- ment, as well as in the arts and entertainment arena. Barricades were broken in the world of civil rights and femi- nism. The theme for this year is called 1960s: Take it All In. This fall semes- ter of 2013, 1960s: Take it All In dazzled the Western Carolina Univer- sity community with the phenomenal sensation of the decade. According to West- ern Carolinas website, Undergraduate Stud- ies has brought about an interdisciplinary, institutional theme to connect curricular and co-curricular experi- ences across disciplines and give a foundation that will spark students to engage in common intellectual experiences. Chosen by Dr. Amy Cherry, assistant profes- sor of music and chair of the steering committee, the decade theme plans to help students connect to the historical impact of the events in the 1960s with the impact their current actions have on our world. Events that took place during this semester consisted of featuring films, such as King: From Montgomery to Memphis followed by a panel discussion cover- ing the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s life and work and the New Lens Film Series feature of episode four of the documentary From the Earth to the Moon. The film covered the tri- umph of mans first lunar flight against a backdrop political assassinations, THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN CAMPUS LIEE supply wonderful com- binations of cake and wine. Admission price is $5. For more informa- tion, call 828-488-6207. Sunday, Dec. 15: At3 p.m., the Ashe- ville Symphony will perform their Classical Christmas at the US Cellular Center. Admis- sion starts at $27.50. For more information, visit ticketmaster.com/Ashe- ville-Symphony-tickets/ artist/820847. At4p.m., the Front Porch Theatre will present Murphy and Kenny Capps reading OHenrys short story, The Gift of the Magi. The reading is accom- , panied by live music. Admission is $10. For more information, call 828-669-0930. Monday, Dec. 16: Go Catamounts! At 7p.m., head over to the Ramsey Center on WCUs campus to watch the womens basketball team take on Charleston Southern. Doors open at 6 p.m. At7p.m., the Jackson County School Bands will be performing in the Bardo Fine and Per- forming Arts Center, Tuesday, Dec. 17: Support locally-owned restaurants and shops by strolling along the Winter Wonderland at the Grove Arcade. It is open from 10 a.m. to6 p.m. Admission is free. Wednesday, Dec. 18: At7p.m., the mens basketball team takes : South war, and social unrest and was followed by a panel discussion, accord- ing to the 1960s theme calendar on WCUs web- site. Night of the Living Dead also played and was led by Jack Sholder of the School of Stage and Screen. Other movies in- . cluded The Pill, which illustrated the develop- ment and reaction to the contraceptive pill; - Breathless; From the Earth to the Moon, which dramatized the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing and the feature film Woodstock. The Vietnam War event was a moving moment of historical monumen- tal proportions at WCU. Student Aaron Marshall shared his thoughts on the event. The Vietnam veter- ans event was extremely insightful, because it allowed these veterans to share their story, one of the most powerful Ive heard, he said. These veterans, many of whom were forgotten by soci- ety and scorned by the hatred of individuals upon their return, many of whom were spat on, and regarded as baby killers... Their story is much more than just that negativity. Their story is akin with todays return- ing veteran. It wasnt the fight; it wasnt the war. They didnt fight for that. They fought for the men beside them. The broth- ers engaged in the same onslaught, attempting to just get home. Thats all it was for them. Trying to get home. Regardless of Laos or Vietnam... Tet in 68 or Ho Chi Min City during the end. These guys were just like us, young gents thrust into one of the worst theaters of battle since the Civil War. Trying to make it to get home. Dec. in Ramsey Center on WCUs campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. * If you are looking for a beautiful light show, check out Lake Julian Festival of Lights, which occurs nightly from 6-9 p.m. in Arden. Admis- sion is $5 for a car, $10 for a van and $25 for a motor coach. For more information, call 828- 684-0376. Thursday, Dec. 19: City Lights together with the NetWest chap- ter of the North Caro- lina Writers Network will be continuing their Coffee with the Poet series at 10:30 a.m. This week, people are asked to bring their favorite Christmas poems to share. For more infor- mation, call City Lights Bookstore at 828-586- In spring, 1960s: Take it All In will once again take us back to this riveting period, in their purpose of what Cherry described as to take a look at the 1960s and un- derstand the relevance of those events to our lives today. The events for the spring semester portion are as follows. One of those events is the Magical Mystery Tour on Thursday, Jan. 30. According to Lane Perry, director of service learning, part of the inspiration put into the name of this event comes from the Beatles1967 album Magical Mys- tery Tour. Cherry and Perry said that the tour will have stations and booths for each year of the decade. Each year will showcase two to three significant events. Examples of such events to beshown include the first live television debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960, the mainstream introduction of the pill/ contraception in 1960 and a demonstration of Andy Warhols silkscreen artis- tic process that occurred in 1962. Our goal in hosting the Magical Mystery Tour, said Cherry, is to offer members of the campus community a fun, interactive experi- ence that will showcase many of the social, political, cultural and scientific forces in motion during the decade. Its an opportunity to take a ret- rospective tour through the 1960s. As part of the Galaxy of Stars Series, a 60s musical events includes the Beatles Tribute Band 1964 on Feb. 9. The show is the most popu- lar Beatles cover band in America and will be 13 - 20 Photo by Chris Ward/STAFF The courthouse in Sylva decorated for the holidays. the Marianna Black Library, go support lo- cal musicians or join in! Larry Barnett of Grand- pas Music in Bryson City welcomes anyone with a banjo, guitar, fiddle, dulcimer or anything unplugged to come out! For more information, call 828- 488-2382. Friday, Dec. 20: At7p.m. at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin, the Nut- cracker Ballet will be presented by presented by A Family of Friends Productions together with Betsys School of Dance. Tickets are $7 for students and $11 for adults. For more infor- performing on campus on the 50th anniversary of the Beatles appear- ance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Perry, who described himself as a Beatles fanatic, said, Theyre unbelievable; they do not miss a beat. They look like the Beatles, [and] they sound like the Beatles. Perry was also re- sponsible for bringing the band to the Univer- sity of Oklahoma on Nov. 14, 2003. Another film series that Sholder is in charge of will show famous films from the 1960s. Accord- ing to Sholder, the films will be presented by Dr. Terry Curtis Fox of the School of Stage and Screen, James McLaugh- lin, and Dr. Elizabeth Heffelfinger, professor in the English department and director of motion picture studies. Cherry is also working with Kadence Otto from sports management on showing a film about Billie Jean King. Finally, Cherry said a steering committee is currently working ona Blackboard website that provides resources for incorporating the lessons of the 1960s into cur- riculum. The website will be available starting on Monday, Dec. 16. For more information on the events, check out the 1960s: Take it All In calendar at http://www.wcu.edu/ event-calendar/1960s. asp. If you are interested in taking part in the discussion panels, visit http://news-prod.wcu. edu/2013/11/community- members-sought-to-par- ticipate-in-1960s-panel- discussions/. December 12, 2013 HOROSCOPAS Aries March 21- April 20 The uw oe week should be smooth, so be sure to get some rest in order to make up for the stress of finals. Taurus April 21 May 20 If you're trying to make a decision, dont be afraid to ask for advice or work with someone else on something. The results might be even better than you imagined! Gemini May 21 June 21 Feel free to focus on | your relationships this week. Take advantage of the break from school to spend more time with those who dont always get to see you. Cancer June 22 July 22 Libra Sept. 23 Oct. 22 This week involves a lot of errands, paperwork, and communication with your friends and family. Dont let it stress you out - itll be worth it in the end. Scorpio Oct. 23 Nov. 21 Focus on money for the next few weeks. Buy some new items that you might need, sell some of the unused stuff, etc. Dont be afraid to take on a new responsibility. Sagittarius Nov. 22 Dec. 20 This week is a high-ener- gy week. Use that energy r good - go meet new people, start a new proj- ect, or try a new hobby. Keep your focus on work, but dont forget to take care of your health and those who depend on you. Make sure to catch up on the sleep you lost during finals, and clean your room! Leo ~ July 23 Aug. 22 Capricorn Dec. 21 Jan. 19 This upcoming week will be boring, but definitely worth it. Focus on getting all of your administrative needs and charity work done, and then you can relax and take a nap. Dont be afraid to be ambi- tious in all as ae of your life. This week, itll do you good. Let yourself talk to your significant other pen as ortant things. stssion. might | ie ig bi i ite Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Its totally okay for you to go into hibernation this week, as long as Mie get your work done first and you make sure to hug your families when you get home. Aquarius Jan. 20 Feb. 18 Over the next two weeks, you will be incredibly pop- ular and charismatic. Let yourself enjoy the social . ,delights.and entertain alone ments that come a pos that ol no Pisces Feb. 19 March IS) =) Focus on your life goals, whether they be career- related, educational, or other. You'll be especially successful on Sunday, so if you can, try to do some- thing big then. The WCU Magical Mystery Tour- Thursday, January 30 - 5-7 p-m. Ramsey Center on the Con- course Level Discussion Panel: Voting Rights- February Location and Date- TBA : Beatles Tribute Band - Sunday, Feb. 9 - 5 p.m. Bardo Arts Center New Lens Film Series presentation of Sum- mer of Love- Wednesday, Feb. 12 - 7 -9 p.m. A.K. Hinds University Cen- ter Theater New Lens Film Series presentation of The Original Wives- Tuesday, March 4 - 7 - 9 p.m. A.K. Hinds University Cen- ter Theater Speaker Gloria Steinem - Thursday, March 6 - Time: TBA John W. Bardo Arts Center Discussion Panel: Abortion - Monday, March 24 - Time: TBA Location: A.K. Hinds Uni- versity Center Theater Discussion Panel: Environment - Monday, April 21 - 7 p.m. Location: A.K. Hinds Uni- versity Center Theater Wheestock Festival - Sunday, April 27 - Time: TBA University Center Central Plaza

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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