The wall is a stick and the moon is made of paper, two of the characters are mutes, and “The Fantasticks” was written in just three weeks- Despite these sparse particulars, it has become the longest running musical in the world. Performed in 80 foreign countries and over 5,000 U.S. […]
Author: Lisa Blevins
Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues” to be Presented in Asheville on International Women’s Day, March 8
On Saturday, March 8, International Women’s Day, a production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” will be presented at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville. V-Day: Until the Violence Stops is proud to present “The Vagina Monologues.” V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day’s […]
CAMPUS VIEWS – “Are you for or against the US going to war with Iraq?”
I am between. Yes, I want our country to go against one of the leadingterrorist countries in the world. However, the thought of war isunsettling. No one can know what to expect when it comes to warfare.- Amber B. | Pharmacy I am against going to war because people will […]
Special Report – Cost of War – Pentagon Decides Against Cremation of Troops
Rumors and speculations of cremating the remains of U. S. soldiers killed in future wars has been put to rest, as the Pentagon recently decided against cremation overseas. Since the Korean War, the U. S. has always returned the bodies of soldiers who have died in the war. However, with […]
Essay Competition
When I was young, my parents once challenged me to conserve more energy than anyone in the house by encouraging me to wash dishes in a different way. Instead of filling the glasses and pots entirely with water, I was told to let the water trickle easily and roll the […]
Canadian Prescription Drugs
Please go to this website to view the Forbes Magazine story. http://www.forbes.com/newswire/2003/02/04/rtr869963.html Glaxo Smith-Kline has announced that they will no longer sell their drugs to Canadian Pharmacies who ship to customers in the US. They say that the drugs may be tampered with, or contaminated or damaged in transit. The […]
strange smells from Leatherwood
Dear Editor, It has been noted by my roommate, my neighbors, and myself that there is a most heinous fume being emitted by Leatherwood. It doesn’t seem to be the usual residence hall smell. I built alot of model airplanes back in the day, and part of the appeal was […]
the draft
In response to the draft issue posed in the last circulation of The Western Carolinian, I believe that social status has nothing do do with weather or not a draft should be reinstated. Americans should not be drafted into to war based on the idea that the military and armed […]
The truth about the NCAA President and my 16 year-old daughter.
Hi! This information is for your NEWS department and your SPORTS department. Myles Brand, the new President of the NCAA victimized my 16-year old daughter. You may read about it here www.IndianaUniversity.org You’ll also learn about the relationship among Myles Brand, basketball coach Bobby Knight, and my daughter. You’ll further […]
New Book
Dear Book Review Editor, I am writing to ask that your newspaper consider doing a review of my book which is a modern-day nonfiction revisitation of the concept of Utopia. I think it is a must read book for anyone interested in a better world. I posted a copy online […]