September28,2000
The Blue Banner
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Community focus in SGA
Shea Benson
Columnist
This year, “It’s time for a change”
our motto for Student Govern
ment Association. Big changes have
been, and are continuing to be,
made at UNCA and in SGA. Our
main goal is to serve the students.
We want to represent every con
cern and suggestion students have
allow us to make changes that
better their college experience.
We have a busy agenda for the
next couple of weeks. Events such
as Voter Registration Rallies, a Red
Cross blood drive and the third
annual Fall Fling Festival are hap
pening soon.
The first Voter Registration Rally
will be held on Sept. 29, and the
second rally will be Oct. 2. They
both will take place on the quad
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The first step in becoming in
volved in national and state elec
tions is getting registered to vote.
Therefore, during the rally there
will be a voter registration booth
and applications for an absentee
ballot for those not native to Bun
combe County. Candidates from
the Democratic, Republican and
Third Party Coalition parties will
be visiting the quad during these
two rallies to gain support and
stimulate student interest in elec
tions. Come out to the quad for a
fun, educational experience to sup
port the future leaders of our state
and nation.
The first Red Cross blood drives
atUNCAforthe2000-2001 school
year will happen on Oct. 4 from 10
a.m. until 3:13 p.m. in the
Highsmith Center Lounge. If you
still have not made an appoint
ment, walk-ins are welcome, how
ever, we strongly encourage you to
call the SGA office at 251-6587 to
schedule an appointment.
According to the National Head
quarters’ national blood appeal,
“The American Red Cross, steward
of one-half of the nation’s blood
supply, is suffering a severe blood
shortage, one of the worst in its
history. Hospitals in some of the
hardest hit areas around the nation
have been forced to postpone sched
uled surgeries because of an inad
equate blood supply.
“Volunteer blood donations help
patients treated for accidents, rou
tine surgeries and serious diseases
such as leukemia, lymphoma and
other cancers, heart disease, sickle
cell anemia and hemophilia.
“Despite the fact that giving blood
is easy, safe and takes less that one
hour, only five percent of eligible
Americans donate blood.
“To donate blood, one must be
healthy, at least 17 years old and
weigh 110 pounds or more.”
The Carolinas Blood Services Re
gion of the Red Cross, made up of
80 counties in North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia and Ten
nessee, has less than a day’s supply
of types O, A and B blood, accord
ing to the appeal.
“We couldn’t practice modern
medicine without blood,” said
Bernadine Healy, a doctor and presi
dent and CEO of the American
Red Cross, in the appeal.
“Right now, blood is the weak
link in the chain of healthcare,”
said Healy. “Patients should never
have to worry whether there will be
enough blood. It is the gift of life,
and there is no substitute. We des
macbeth
According to Kundert-Gibbs,
“When we lose the feminine, when
we lose the nurturer, when we lose
the earth-base, we are going to do
nothing but destroy ourselves.”
Trevor Nunn, a famous British
director, and his production of
“Macbeth,” which emphasized
;-ritual, also affected Kundert-Gibbs.
: “I liked the idea of ritual because
-there are witches in the play that
^nact spells,” said Kundert-Gibbs.
f Nunn’s production inspired
;Xundert-Gibbs to make the entire
fast witches.
S; The witches notice how out of
^balance the world is and are com-
j^elled to cast a spell as an attempt to
'mend the situation.
The spell or ritual that they per
form is “Macbeth.”
By acting out this play, the witches
Piesta
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aim to make man/woman whole
again.
The witches are not teaching a
lesson; they are attempting to trans
form a dismantled world into a
congruous one with their super
natural powers.
The newfound wholeness that the
witches are attempting to instill in
man and woman alike will restore a
worldly equilibrium.
The UNCA performance of
“Macbeth” sounds compelling at the
very least.
After meeting with Kundert-Gibbs
and learning about the conglomera
tion of relevant issues that this perfor
mance takes on, I understood the
importance of this production.
Incorporating modern day themes
into a historical piece is an effective
method of communication.
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Mambo and Solazo. The sounds of
these two bands are far different
from the Latin American pop mu
sic that fills the top 40 charts.
Solazo is a five-member band that
combines traditional sounds from the
Andes with folk music. They per
formed salsa, flamenco and mambo
tunes. The band members originate
from Chile, Argentina and Cuba.
Some of them are former members of
Barro, a band popular in Ecuador.
West End Mambo is a jazzy salsa
band with a Cuban influence. The
colorful tunes were full of energy.
Their performance was lively and
included a lot of interchange be
tween the musicians.
The strong percussion brought a
large crowd out to the dance floor.
I did not expect a jazz based band to
have such rhythmically powerful
beats.
Both of these bands were able to
get the crowd moving. There were
many experienced salsa dancers that
were fascinating to watch. Their
movements were very structured,
yet fluid and graceful. The festival
also offered dance lessons for those
who had no idea how to salsa or
meringue.
The dance lessons were taught by
Vladimir Espinoza, a Solazo mem
ber who is also a professional dancer.
There were about 20 participants at
the start of the lessons, with a wide
range of skill levels. Some were ob
viously beginners whereas others
appeared to have practiced foryears.
As the lessons continued, many of
the people who were quietly watch
ing rid themselves of their self-con
sciousness and joined in on the fun.
perately need the help of all eligible
repeat and first time donors.”
You’re blood counts. Give blood
and save a life.
The weekend of Oct. 6 and Oct. 7
is an extremely important weekend
for UNCA. Oct. 6 will be a celebra
tion of UNCA’s history as we cel
ebrate Founder’s Day, and a recog
nition of UNCA’s future as we
welcome the installation of Chan
cellor Jim Mullen.
On Oct. 7, SGA is sponsoring the
third annual Fall Fling festival.
For those who have never attended
this event, it is an outdoor festival
consisting of games, food, contests,
raffle prizes and music. From 1-5
.p.m., we will have day festivities on
the quad, and at 8 p.m., we will
hear a live concert from the ener
getic band Mandorico. Their rich
Latin, hip-hop, rock and Carib-
bean-blended tunes promise a stun
ning live performance as they bring
a close to Fall Fling.
This year, in hopes of increasing
attendance during Fall Fling, we
have invited local private and pub
lic schools (K-12) and local colleges
and technical schools to come out
and enjoy the day.
Also, as a means of encouraging
community involvement, we have
contacted many local businesses and
restaurants and received donations
from most of them, which will be
entered as prizes in the raffle.
This year I believe Fall Fling has
evolved into a community-wide
event, offering fun and involve
ment for every facet in our city. By
interacting with the community
during events such as Fall Fling,
UNCA will develop a deeper rela
tionship with the people who serve
them.
The only way Fall Fling 2000 will
be a success is if you attend. Invite
your friends and family to join you
in a day of fun at UNCA. Other
SGA sponsored events, such as
blood drives, require student sup
port as well. Without this support,
SGA cannot make changes and suc
cessfully serve the campus.
Night Waltz Documentary
PHOTO BY PATRICK BRASWELL
Paul Bowles’ music and life highlighted in documentary film.
Bowles knew and collaborated with
people such as Gertrude Stein,
Orson Welles, and Tennessee Wil
liams. Although Bowles is best
known for his novel “The Shelter
ing Sky,” he was also an accom
plished musician and composer
working with such giants of music
as Aaron Copeland and Virgil
Thomson.
Over half of the film had no dia
logue and only the music of Bowles’
is heard. This unique approach, ac
cording to Brown, tells Bowles’ story
without having to rely entirely on
language. The director’s intent suc
ceeds, and the music comes across as
a character in itself
In some scenes, Bowles’ music ac
companies the short films of Rudy
Burckhardt, who shot amazing
scenes of life in New York City in
Casey Blankenship
staff lUriter
The Southern Circuit Indepen
dent Film Series showed the docu
mentary, “Night Waltz: The Mu
sic of Paul Bowles,” in Lipinsky
Auditorium on Sept. 21.
The film presented an intriguing
and exotic view into the life and
music of composer and novelist
Paul Bowles.
Owsley Brown directed the docu
mentary filmed almost entirely in
Tangiers, Morocco. The film ex
plored the inspiration behind
Bowles’ music includingshots from
Paris, New York and North Africa.
the 1940s and 1950s.
The music that accompanies these
shots fits perfectly with the images
and emotions that the music sum
mons. One series of shots seems
like a home video with a group of
young boys running down to the
waterfront.
They seem dwarfed by the loom
ing silhouettes of skyscrapers in the
background. The viewer sees the
boys swim and play to the haunt
ing soundtrack of oboes and clari
nets in Bowles’ music. As the kids
get out of the water to dress, the
music seems to emphasize the mel
ancholy of an era past.
Interspersed with the music and
film footage are interviews with
Bowles and his friend and neigh-
' bor, Philip Ramey. Bowles, al
though weakened by age and health,
seems to be in constant motion.
One of the most interesting scenes
from the film is when Bowles tells
the story of the piece he had writ
ten for Orsen Welles called “Music
for a Farce.” Welles demanded
Bowles leave Tangiers to help him
with a score for one of his Mercury
Theater productions. Bowles
packed up everything and sailed to
New York on a very rough ocean
crossing. On arrival, he found that
Welles did not need him. He was
then given $100 for his trouble,
but it had cost him and his wife
over $2000 to make the crossing.
He later entitled the piece he com
posed for Welles “Music for a Farce”
to reflect the absurdity of the situ
ation.
At the time of this documentary,
Bowles was 88 years old. In many
scenes his frail head and neck stretch
out of the many scarves and bundles
of blankets to answer questions and
tell stories while he sips his tea. He
speaks in a voice overcome with
fatigue and strain, but his mind is
still as sharp and witty.
“Night Waltz” captures a vital
See WALTZ page 6
Pewewardy's lecture disappointing
PHOTO BY WALTER FYLER
Cornel Pewewardy speaks against American Indian mascots.
Bridgette Odom
staff UJriter
The debate about American In
dian mascots continued on Sept.
25 with a dull lecture and a brief
musical performance by Dr. Cor
nel Pewewardy.
On the promotional flyer about
Pewewardy, it stated all of his mu
sical talents, awards and accom
plishments. Unfortunately, he did
not share any of that talent with us.
Pewewardy mainly used overheads
of cartoons to show the audience
how American Indian mascots and
discrimination occurred in our
modern society. Well, that was
effective in getting the crowd to
laugh a little, but I was not there to
see a comedian. Instead, I wanted
intelligent discourse about the
problem with practical solutions
about how to change it and I was
disappointed.
I was for the most part interested
in hearing the musical performance
that was supposed to be part of the-
lecture. I had in my mind that this
lecture was going to be like a VH1
Storytellers episode, where the musi
cian tells about the songs and issues
with which he is involved. Again, I
was wrong.
I heard more music from the pre
show ambiance music that played as
the crowd filled the room than I heard
from Pewewardy. I must give him a
little credit because the only song he
did play was well done. However, for
someone billed as a lecturer and per
former, I expected to hear a few more
songs.
My other beef with this program
was the fact that he was promoted as
an expert and scholar on American
Indian mascot use in American
sports. He may have a doctorate
degree, but he was certainly no ex
pert. He only offered redundant
rhetoric that we have all heard be
fore.
What information Pewewardy did
present about American Indian
mascot use, he read directly from
the overheads that we could all read
for ourselves. Often, he paused as if
to think of what rabbit he wanted to
chase next. I thought the lecture had
no steady organization or main the
sis.
Not once did Pewewardy mention
how I could end the use of Ameri
can Indian symbols as sports mas
cots. He did mention a resolution
that a few states had passed and how
important it was, but that was it. I
still do not have any idea how to end
this derogatory practice.
The most impressive part of the
entire program was the display in
the lobby of the Highsmith Center.
To my dismay, Pewewardy had
nothing to do with the exhibit.
A Buncombe County school,
Erwin High School, which used
Warriors and Squaws as the mascot
for the boys and girls athletics teams,
respectively, sparked the issue on
the agenda at the lecture. The school
not only uses American Indian
names for the teams, but they have
many American Indian symbols
across its campus.
Outraged teachers from Erwin
High School who oppose the use of
American Indian mascots made the
poster presentation. The teachers
took photographs of real banners
used by local high schools to incite
school spirit before athletic events.
One poster on the display said,
“Scalp the Warriors” and had red
paint splattered like blood across
the word scalp. The Erwin teachers
involved with the project took the
real school photographs and then
found historical documents from
times when Native Americans were
treated brutally in U.S. history.
The display was powerful and
thought provoking. It made people
connect with this issue on an emo
tional level that would not have
been there through this lecture only.
He has been involved in educa
tion at all levels, from being a kin
dergarten teacher to a principal and
is currently an Assistant Professor
at the School of Education at the
University of Kansas.
I wish he could have used all of his
educational experience to relate it
to the issue. He had good inten
tions he just did not plan his lecture
very well
He stated several times how it is
time for a change now that we are in
the new millennium, too bad he
did not tell us how to implement
that desperately needed change.
I left feeling something was miss
ing.