The Western Carolinian’s poll in our last on-line issue asked our readers how they would vote, or how they will vote, in this fall’s county referendum concerning liquor by the drink being sold in Jackson County. Hundreds of people, including students, alumni, faculty, administrators and members of the community visit […]
Month: September 2001
Jeepers Creepers Botched By Cheesy Ending
I went to see Jeepers Creepers this past week and found it to be a good movie. The filming is amazing, especially during the exciting car chase. The special effects are truly great, as well, such as in a turning-point scene set in a chapel. The thing that displeased me […]
Another way
To the Editor: For the students, whose minds have historically been open, and whose voices we’ve historically listened to. I am a tired American today. Tired of hearing ‘inescapable conclusions’ and that we must ‘exact retribution.’ Tired of hearing how we can ’emerge triumphant’ by striking back in further acts […]
A Tribute to Corinne M. Quick
Dear Editor, Some of us are fortunate enough to meet someone so full of life. Someone who lights up the room just with a smile or a little laughter. For many of the students, faculty, and staff that person was Corinne M. Quick. Corinne was a Nursing student here at […]
Our On-line Poll
Our on-line poll in this issue should interest many of our readers, students and faculty alike. This fall, Jackson County residents will have the opportunity to vote for or against the legal sale of liqueur by the drink in restaurants and bars all over Jackson County. The poll is to […]
Our Friend, David Scharff
Dear Editor, Three months ago, my best friend, David Scharff, was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was first detected in his right arm, after that arm and shoulder had been giving him coninual and worsening pain for several weeks. By the time it was dicovered that concer was causing the […]
America Attacked on Terrible Tuesday
Terror struck America Tuesday, September 11, as three out of four airliners struck their targets and killed thousands and injured more in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. At 8:45 am, a Boeing 767, American Airlines Flight 11, struck one of the twin towers. At 9:03 am, a second […]
America Under Attack
Dear Editor, As I sit in my apartment in shock over the days events I still have this one question that sticks out in my head, “WHO COULD HATE AMERICA THIS MUCH?” I have never in my life experienced such a horrible act towards a great nation. I don’t have […]
poll question
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Great Band, Great Producer Make Great Album
In many indie-rock circles, mentioning the name Cap’n Jazz will elicit a mixed response. The Chicago-based band defied convention and separated themselves so far from normal genres of music that it’s hard to describe them in any light. Although they only released one album, “Analphabetaology,” before breaking up, they have […]
