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Volume XVIII Number II
The University of North Carolina Asheville
April 11, 1991
New SGA officers installed
Schoultz says farewell and thank you for a wonderful year
Steve Peake
Staff Writer
Kevan Frazier, junior history
major, took office Wednesday
night as the president of the
Student Government Association
(SGA). Frazier’s swearing-in took
place at a ceremony in Highsmith
Center. He won election to the
office last month.
Brian Corbin assumed the office
of SGA vice president at the same
ceremony. Twelve other students
took senatorial offices as well.
John Schoultz, outgoing SGA
president, said his term seemed to
pass quickly. "This past year has
passed like it’s been the wind,"
Schoultz said. "This year things on
this campus have changed."
Frazier said he hopes to address
campus issues in the coming year
that concern both commuter and
resident students. "Two-thirds of
our student body commute," said
Frazier after his election. "We
need to address their needs. Day
care is a big concern, for instance.
"More importantly, I want all
Policy
changes
affect
general ed
Susan Woody
Staff Writer
"I’ve really enjoyed being close to this
university. I am really glad I got to know so
many students while I’ve been in office."
Schoultz
students to know the SGA, and to
know what it does for them."
Frazier ran unopposed in the
election. He has served in the
SGA twice as a senator. He also
ran unsuccessfully for the office of
SGA vice president 1990. Frazier
served the SGA for the past year
as executive assistant for internal
affairs. John Schoultz, outgoing
SGA president, appointed Frazier
to that post last year.
Schoultz said he expects the
Frazier’s administration to
perform its duties well. "The
people coming in are extremely
competent. Aside from a personal
sense of sadness that it’s time for
me to step aside. I’ll have no
problem whatsoever in passing the
slick to them."
Frazier was complimentary of
Schoultz’s leadership. "He and
(SGA vice president), Gigi Leaks
have left me with a very stable
ship, said Frazier.
Mark T. Johnson, Christopher
Lawing, and Darren Poupore were
all sworn in as senior senators.
Clay Lawson, Heywood Spangler,
and Angie Atwood took office as
junior senators for the coming
year.
Jason Gus Adams, Stephen Bass,
and Michelle L. Fox all took office
as sophomore senators.
Three residential senators, Mark
Williams, Marlene Metzger, ancf
UNCA offers students a re'vision
to the foreign language
requirement.
The revision will go into effect
next fall, said Henry Stern, chair
of the foreign language
department.
Yet, Stern said, the revision also
covers this year.
"Students must fulfill the foreign
language requirement by
demonstrating proficiency at the
120 level," according to an
Academic Policies Committee
Document (APC).
Students can do this by taking
the 110 and 120 classes, said Stern
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In full bloom Photo by Lisa Burleson
This Dogwood adorns the walkway outside Owen.
Student Art Front
examines religion
and art
Stacy Libby
Staff Writer
UNCA Student Art Front
presented an art forum April 3 in
Owen Hall concerning religion and
art. The Art Front is a newly
formed organization for students
interested in artistic issues,
influences and events.
"I think a lot of artists today are
using religion [in their work], not
necessarily to glorify it, but to
show Christianity as a social aspect
we have to deal with," said S.
Tucker Cooke, chairman of the art
department.
"People bring their religion into
everything. It is a very strong
influence," said Tressa Thornton,
president of Art Front.
"From what I’ve seen in galleries
lately, a lot of artists like to work
with religious symbols, like the
cross."
"If you respect the symbol of the
cross in any way, then whether you
say it or not, it is a very powerful
symbol to you," said Cooke.
"Some artistic works are very
abstract, but full of symbols, full of
intense spirituality. Essentially, all
art is spiritual," said Robert D.
Tynes, artist-in-residence. "Some
religious works are terrifying
because they are supposed to be,
especially when referring to Satan.
Every religion has an evil,
frightening force."
Part of the religious experience
is the feeling of awe as you walk
into a church and look at the
design and the art of the building.
Edwin Manning-Tano, were also
sworn in.
Aaron Thompson, Heather
Zanzig, and J. McClung assumed
office as commuter senators for
next year.
Frazier had campaigned on a
platform stressing communication
and progress. "I want to continue
to better the communication
between student government and
the student body," Frazier said. "I
feel increased effort needs to be
placed on the needs and concerns
of the commuter population."
Corbin said before the election
that he was qualified for the office.
"It is not just an office that one
should want because of a fancy
title," said Corbin. "I believe that I
have the heart, drive,
determination, and attitude to hold
the office of vice president."
Schoultz said he has enjoyed his
tenure as SGA president. "I’ve
really enjoyed being close to this
university," he said. "I am really
glad I got to know so many
students while I’ve been in office."
Photo bv Diane IManey
Ann Weber, associate professor of psychology,
discusses life as a humorous learning experience at
the April 8 Faculty Last Lecture.
Professionals predict
future of economy
Renee Hallos
Staff Writer
The Economic Crystal Ball
Seminar will be held on April 11,
in the Owen Conference Center at
6:30 p.m.
First Commercial Bank, the
UNCA economics department and
the Asheville Area Chamber of
Commerce will sponsor the
seminar.
This is the seventh year for the
seminar.
"The purpose of it (seminar) is
to bring in people whose everyday
job is really to stay on top of the
financial markets," said Joe Sulock,
professor of economics.
There will be two speakers at
the seminar. One will speak about
the economic outlook and the
other will speak about the
investment outlook.
"We bring in one economist who
typically talks about the economic
outlook. What, in his opinion, is
the outlook for inflation, interest
rates, housing, etc. Hopefully, this
year we’ve got somebody who is
going to address the North
Carolina economy and maybe give
a more state slant to it," said
Sulock.
"Then we bring in another
economist who puts in their
predictions about what they think
interests and housing markets are
going to do in terms of investment
opportunities, and something
about the stock market," said
Sulock.
After the speakers, there will be
a joint question and answer
period.
David W, Bersoh is chief
economist at the Federal National
Mortgage Association, and James
F. Smith is a finance professor at
the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill. This is Smith’s
fourth year as a speaker at the
seminar.
"We have been fortunate that we
have had very interesting people
come. That’s one of the things 1
made sure (of), that I would have
people that were not just good
economists, but they were friendly
people," said Sulock.
"If they (the audience) have
some interest in the state of the
economy; if they have some
interest in financial matters, it
would be useful for them to come
regardless of their background.
We do encourage students to
come. We typically have anywhere
from 10 to 15 students voluntarily
come," said Sulock,
Please see Seminar, page 10
Registration
procedures
reviewed
Davey Ramsey
Staff Writer
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At last! Photo by Miranda Wyatt
Missy Myers tries on a graduation gown in anticipation of the
commencement ceremony May 11.
Early registration for the Summer and Fall 91
semesters begins Monday, Apr. 15, at UNCA.
"Basically the format is going to be as usual," said
Joanne Garrett, registrar at UNCA. "Students must
present their appointment card, their I.D. card, and
their advisor-approved schedule at registration. Even
ff students know what classes they want to take,
faculty regulations say that the advisors signature has
(o be on that form. We really hate to turn people
away simply because they didn’t know what to do to
be prepared."
Registration lime slots are given to each individual
' student at UNCA.
"Again there are hour appointment blocks for
. registration," said Garrett. "Students should come at
their assigned time. However, if for some reason
Please see Register, page 10