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Partying, Drugs, and Wal-Mart: A Concerned Student Addresses Cullowhee Culture

Dear Editor, For the past 15 years Western Carolina University has been most commonly known as a party school. That’s why people come here, that’s why people have always come here, and that’s what will continue to motivate people to continue to come here. How many times each week to […]

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Fiske Trial Outcome ‘Just Doesn’t Do Justice’

After reading the outcome of the Fiske case, I have become outraged. A minimum seven years and ten months just doesn’t do justice to the crime at hand. Christina murdered an infant. Not just any infant but her own flesh and blood. So she has seemingly justified her act, so […]

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A Vegetarian Diet For Lent 2001

Reviving the ancient Christian Tradition of abstaining from meat consumption during Lent. We respectfully invite all Christians to use VDLENT2001 as a period of reflection and prayer for all the innocent creatures currently condemned to the slaughterhouse and/or factory-farm. GOD willing VDLENT2001 will help you make a permanent switch to […]

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Challenge to the students and faculty of WCU

I am writing a challenge to the students of Western Carolina University. I continue to hear commercials on the local radio stations here in Charlotte, NC about the “power your mind” slogan that has taken precedent at WCU. The commercials boast of the Internet connections and the abilities of students […]

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Reader Thankful for “Honest Review”

Great job on tearing vitamin C a new one! i, like most sane humans, cannot stand the pathetic atempts at music made by some of the “artists” of today. thanks for the honest review, and thanks for writing what you think about our favorite reason to drink orange juice.

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Reader Finds Article Appalling

This is in regard to: Past-Prime Rockers Should Hang Up GuitarsBy Eric Newsom – Staff WriterWestern Carolinian. January 24, 2001. Vol 65, Issue 17, pg. 8 I was appalled at this article, the writing was like that of a grammar school child. How dare he stand there and slam people […]

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Complaining? What for?…

I just read the editorials printed in the last edition and, as a result, I am here to write a “People’s voice” article, as my frustration and anger raised these past three weeks. Oh, by the way I apologize for the possible grammatical mistakes I might have done writing these […]

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New web page; features writer

Dear Sirs and m’ams:This new web site looks great. Somebody is doing a great job there and you guys should be proud.That girl who reviews cd’s for your publication sure is a good writer. Give her a pat on the back for me.Take care,Jeffrey SykesWCU 2000 (in case ya’ll fergot)