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>.< November 5, 2018 Haylee Wilkie Co-Editor-in-Chief Monday, Nov. * The civic orchestra concert will occur from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Coulter recital hall. Come enjoy classical music. * Native American Heritage Festival: Defining Indigenous People in the US will take place on the UC lawn from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. This festival will include a wide range of traditional food sampling, make your own native crafts, retail vendors, fashion show demonstrations and performances repre- senting US tribes of na- tive students attending WCU. Join us as we redefine Native Ameri- cans in the US. Nov. The Sylva Garden Club is holding its November monthly meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellow- ship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Sylva. Refresh- ments will be served prior to the start of the business meeting. The guest speaker is Christy Bredenkamp, horticultural agent for the Jackson and Swain Counties Cooperative Exten-sion Service. Her topic is Organic Gardening. A green thumb is not required. Come learn about gar- dening and participate in the Clubs various projects. Student panel discus- sion will occur from 4-5 p.m. in the UC Catamount Room. A panel of students will discuss topics related to Generation Z and their educational back- ground in how they prefer to communicate and learn. FEM in STEM Chemistry Magic Show will occur in the Natural Science Build- ing Turner Audito- rium at 5-6 p.m. Come enjoy both science and magic! * A faculty recital will take place in the Coul- ter auditorium at 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Come watch Travis Bennett perform on his horn. Beer Brains Team Trivia will begin at 8 p.m. at Balsam Falls Brewing Co. Get your team of brainiacs together and come com- pete with us. Winning team gets a $25 gift card. Come out for the best trivia in the area with 7 rounds includ- ing audio and photo rounds. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Free Dinner & Fel- lowship at Catholic Campus Ministry will occur from 6-7 p.m. Join for a home cooked meal. Dinner will be followed by a welcome program from our student peer minis- ters. Catholic Campus Ministry is located half way between the Tree House apartments and the Ramsay Center. * Tuition and Fee Open Forum will occur from 12-1:30 p.m. Open Forum to share and re-ceive feedback on proposed increases to fees for the 2019-2020 academic year. Come out and make your voice heard! The photo+sphere exhibit takes place in Asheville, NC. WCU students will participate in and exhibit work at the photo+sphere ex- hibit, November 7-11, 2018, this explores the environment through photography and photo- media. This art and science event includes nationally known speakers and panelists, exhibitions, films, and performances at venues throughout Asheville. A groundbreaking interdisciplinary event, photo+sphere brings attention to how we see the environment and the role humans play in determining the future of our planet. * Talk by the WCU Of- fice of Sustainability oc- curs at 5 p.m. in Bardo Arts Center room 223. This talk is about col- lege campus recycling CAMPUS LIFE What WHEE do: Nov. 5 - Nov. 19 efforts, followed by a screening of the docu- mentary STRAWS, a film by Linda Booker examining the effects of single-use plas-tics on the biosphere. This pro- gram is in conjunction with the exhibition, SUS-TAIN+ABILITY, located in the Bardo Arts Center atrium. Come learn about recy- cling efforts! rs N Dr. Marcus Harvey, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, UNC Asheville, will deliver this Jerry Jackson Lec- ture in the Humanities, co-sponsored by the Honors College from 5-6:30 p.m. in Mckee room 214. Mad Batter Food & Film is hosting a free showing of Black K Klansmen at 7:30 p.m. This movie is rated R. Womens Chamber Choir will perform from 7:30-9 p.m. in the coulter building recital hall. A rap battle will oc- cur from 7-10 p.m. in the UC Grand Room. Come out and show your talent. * Open Mic Night is at the Balsam Falls Brew- ing Co. from 8-10 p.m. Come out and express your creativity in the way you choose. Friday, Nov. 9 Mad Batter Food & Film is hosting a free showing of Incredibles 2 at 6:30 p.m. This mov- ie is rated PG. World War 1 Concert Presentation will occur in the Coulter recital hall from 7:30-9:30 p.m. There will be a com- edy night in the UC Grand Room from 8-11 p.m. Come prepared to laugh! Saturday, Nov. 10 Catamount Football will be taking on Wof- ford University at home starting at 3:30 p.m. It is also Military and first responders day. Come cheer on your cata- mounts! Mad Batter Food & Film is hosting a free showing of Disneys Christopher Robin at 7 p.m. This movie is rated PG. Sunday, Nov. 11 * There will be a Vet- erans Parade in down- town Sylva at 3:00 p.m. Come out and sup-port your veterans! The School of Music will be performing a Purple Hearts Concert in the Bardo Arts Hall from 3-5 p.m. * Catholic Mass is of- fered every Sunday at the Catholic Campus Ministry student cen- ter and chapel from 4-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 Personal Finances After College workshop will occur in the Killian building room 102 from 5-6:30 p.m. Students at- tending this workshop will learn strategies to manage their paychecks and attack their debt. They will also learn about loan forgiveness plans and oth-er finan- cial aid literacy. * Craig Richardson of Winston-Salem State University speaks on economic mobility in the UC theater from 5-6:15 p.m. The Percussion En- semble will be having a recital in the Coulter recital hall from 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 * Rock Your Mocs Awareness Walk will occur from the UC fountain from 11:45- 12:30. Everyone is wel- come to join the walk. The first 50 people to arrive will receive a free prize. Wear your moccasins and/or traditional clothing in solidarity with a social move-ment across the US designed to raise awareness of Indig- enous people and show cultural pride. Film and Discussion of Native American ste- reotypes in Hollywood and the challenges may tribes have faced will occur in the UC theater from 4-6 p.m. * There will be a CASE session in the UC multi- purpose room from 6-8 p.m. This will be a pre- sentation and education about Cultural Aware- ness and Sensitivity. A faculty recital will take place in the Coulter auditorium at 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chris Beyt will play guitar and Pavel Wlosok will play piano. The will be performing original jazz compo-sitions _ accompanied by addi- tional musicians. * Beer Brains Team Trivia will begin at 8 p.m. at Balsam Falls Brewing Co. Get your team of brainiacs together and come com- pete with us. ne Nov. 14 * Mandatory meeting for all students who are wanting to join a Greek Letter organization will occur from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Come join if you want to join Greek! * Free Dinner & Fel- lowship at Catholic Campus Ministry will occur from 6-7 p.m. Join for a home cooked meal. Dinner will be followed by a welcome program from our student peer minis- ters. Catholic Campus Ministry is located half way between the Tree House apartments and the Ramsay Center. Adult Coloring at Balsam Falls Brewing Co. will occur at 6 p.m. Have a pint and express yourself creating works of art in the beer- themed coloring books! Starting October 10, Adult Coloring will be held every 2nd Wednes- day of the month. Bring your own coloring gear or pick through our many gel pens and themed coloring books. Thursday, Nov. 15 Annual Handmade Holiday Sale will take place in the Bardo Arts Center lobby from 12-7 p.m. Join the WCU community for the An- nual Handmade Holi- day Sale! This event fea-tures high-quality, handmade gifts by WCU students, staff, & alumni. Get an early start on holiday shopping by supporting local artists this season! The Western Carolinian Mad Batter Food & Film is hosting a free showing of Puzzle at 7:30 p.m. This movie is rated R There will be an open mic night in the UC Illusions room at 7 p.m, Come show your tal- ent. Friday, Nov. 16 Mad Batter Food & Film is hosting a free showing of Disneys Christopher Robin at 7 p.m. This movie is rated PG. There will be live music at Balsam Falls Brewing from 8-10 p.m. Trippin Hardie is a 2 piece acoustic-electric band established in Webster NC in 2015. We have a 3 hour show of eclectic covers and unique originals. Saturday, Nov. 17 Catamount Football will be taking Univer- sity of North Carolina at home starting at 3:30 p.m. Come cheer on your catamounts! Mad Batter Food & Film is hosting a free showing of Incredibles 2 at 6:30 p.m. This movie is rated PG. Top high school sing- ers from the state com- bine in an honor chorus to prepare choral works with a guest clinician, culminating in this free concert for the public. This will occur at the Bardo Art Center from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 * Tolgard Games will be hosting tabletop games at Balsam Falls Brewing Co. Come out, play some games, and enjoy some great beer with us! We'll be there ready to play at 2:00 p.m. * Catholic Mass is of- fered every Sunday at ~ the Catholic Campus Ministry student center and chapel starting at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 * Game night at City Lights Cafe and Book- store features Brainy Games in the Book- store, Cornhole & Washers in the Caf from 6-8 p.m. every third Monday night. Jamie Tworkowski presents powerful presentation Jamie Whitfield Staff Writer Jamie Tworkowski came to Western Carolina University on Sept. 25 to share a story and start a conversation about mental health. Sui- cide is now the sec- ond leading cause of death in people aged 15-29, according to - the World Health Organization. There are now over 800,000 suicides a year, up 60 percent worldwide in the last 45 years. T get to be here now on behalf of thousands of people that weve been able to meet, Jamie said. People whose lives suggest that its pos- sible to change. To Write Love on Her Arms, abbrevi- ated TWLOHA, started as a Myspace page in 2006 asa conduit to tell the story of Tworkows- kis friend Renee. She was a dru addict who suffered from depression. After being denied entry into a drug re- habilitation program for being considered too high-risk, Renee spent the next five days detoxing in Tworkowskis living room and waiting until she could be admitted into a facil- ity. Her risk was due to selfharm wounds and having drugs in her system. She had used a razor blade to carve f--- up on her arm to describe how she felt about herself. The organizations name, To Write Love on Her Arms, is about replacing those peek of self- hatred with feelings of compassion and love. Tworkowski printed 100 t-shirts to help raise money for his friends treat- ment. After a couple of public mentions by some musician friends while on stage, the Myspace page exploded with comments and mes- sages. TWLOHA found a larger audi- ence and Tworkows- ki ended up creating a non-profit organi- zation to continue raising money for others. Depression is con- sidered a common illness by the WHO estimated to have more than 300 mil- lion sufferers world- wide. Still, only half of those people get help. In many countries, that fig- ure drops below 10 percent. In the U.S., up to 37 percent of adults diagnosed with depression receive no treatment. It is unknown how many who suffer from depression are never formally diag- nosed. Fear of judg- ment, the stigma, and the potential loss and cost attached to mental illness are some reasons why so many dont seek help. The National Institute of Mental Illness reports that 64 percent of adults over 18 with depres- sion suffered from a severe impairment on the Sheehan Disability Scale in the previous year. The scale is a self- reporting tool used to rate the impact of depression symp- toms are in everyday life. Nearly 50 per- cent of the $233 bil- lion dollars costs of depression are from missed work days and productivity. It is a major, treat- able ailment being ignoredsomething Tworkowski finds unfathomable if we were talking about physical health ail- ments like broken bones or cancer. What if we ap- ee mental ealth [like physical health]? he said. T am someone who struggles with depression. That has been part of my story for a bunch of years now. There is no shame. There is no self-pity. Im thankful for coun- seling. It has helped Individual therapy works for Tworkows- ki but he admits that everyone must find what works for them. Suc- cessful treatments vary. While there are proven ways to approach treatment, there is no singular right way to treat someone. Similarly, not every counselor will be the perfect one for everyone suf- fering from mental illness. If you had a bad experience with a plumber or a den- tist, you probably wouldnt give up on plumbers and den- tists altogether. You would probably try to find a different one that was a bet- ter fit, Tworkowski said. My advice for cb pc coun- seling and meds is to treat it the same way. We know it can be difficult to find the right counselor and the right meds, but we do believe its worth it. TWLOHA has given more than $2 million to help people recover from addiction and de- pression. Money 1s raised from cash contributions, fun- draisers, events, speaking engage- ments and branded merchandise. Funds raised go to contin- ued support of places that give treatment, as well as to individ- uals to pay for treat- ment. Their website also allows users to search a database of treatment programs in any given geo- graphical location. WLOHA has three internship ses- sions a year, seek- ing five to seven full-time unpaid interns for each ses- sion. Chosen ap- plicants will spend the term living in. a housing in elbourne, Fla. and work in their offices Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students inter- ested in applying can go to twloha.com/ intern-program/ to learn more.

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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  • Date original: 2018-11-05
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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