Perspectives Wednesday, November 14 4-6pm

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FO R: F IR ST - YE A R ST UD ENT S
NO V EM B E R 12 , 2 0 12
MESSAGE 1: Perspective: how you can change the world
Perspectives
An art exhibit by first-year students
Wednesday, November 14th 4-6pm
Gallery 130--Fine Art Museum - BAC
Join us for our Opening & Reception
Exhibit will remain until November 20th
Come see our perspective!
National Bullying Awareness Week –
November 12-17
http://www.wcu.edu/31231.asp
1 in 10 of us are bullied everyday.....are you part of the PROBLEM or part of the SOLUTION?
Monday: Campaign launch!
Tuesday: “TEAL” Tuesday @ the UC 10am-3pm
Wednesday: Come out & watch “The Bully” in the UC Theatre @ 9pm
Thursday: Rally & Vigil outside of the Bell Tower @ 7pm
Friday: Whee Protect--Rape Defense Workshop Saturday@ Reid 10am-3pm
Special Event in collaboration with NBAW---Lunch is catered! Contact Nick Stamp at wheeprotect@gmail.com
Think Global--- International Education Week
Film Festival
each nite at 6pm in BAC 130
Moderated by WCU scholars from around the globe!
Monday: “Tae Guk Gi”
Tuesday: “Boy”
Wednesday: “Resilience-Protecting Today”
Thursday: “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”
What is your perspective when you look in the mirror…
Love Your Body Week, November 11-17, 2012,
"Celebrate the Unique YOU!" Events will address important issues such as nutrition, fitness, and body
image to promote wellness. Highlighted events include the Amazing Catamount Challenge, a clothes swap, a
free belly-dancing workshop, nutrition assessments, and more.
The Amazing Catamount Challenge on November 13, 2012.
Participants will race across campus to complete activities based on different ways to love your body.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams! The race will begin at 4:30pm in the UC Central Plaza.
Looking from the lens of the arts, how will you make a difference……….
Bag It - November 13th at 7:30 pm in the UC Theatre - has been
garnering awards at film festivals across the nation. What started as a
documentary about plastic bags evolved into a wholesale investigation into
plastics and their effect on our waterways, oceans, and even our bodies.
Join the Bag It movement and decide for yourself how plastic your life will be. More information at
ACE.wcu.edu and bagitmovie.com
MESSAGE 2
Weekly reviews by your first-year peers of local restaurants, shops, places to go and
more! So check it out each week to see new reviews to help you choose!
ENJOY!
Review 1 – local dining with a global feeling
Tokyo Restaurant
Written by Marc Lewis
Tokyo Restaurant is at 53 Broad Street behind what used to be the BoneShack
and is now Rae's Grill. This restaurant has both Thai and Japanese cuisine, and
serves fresh sushi for those who are so inclined.
The restaurant itself is secluded if you don't already know where to go, but if
you follow the signs on the street you can find it relatively easy. Using WCU
campus as a starting point, turn right onto Highway 107 and ride that all the
way to Sylva. Stay in the left lane so that you don't turn onto Highway 27, but
instead go straight at the light where that turn is. Take the first right after that
(directly across from Rite-Aid), you should be able to see the sign that says Tokyo Restaurant. Take the first left
and you will come to the right parking lot.
When you walk in you have to seat yourself, and you have the choice of raised booths, normal booths
and normal tables. Once you take a seat, a waitress may come and take your order, depending on whether there
is one working at the time. The food does not take very long to be made, and it is always brought to you hot.
Let me paint you a picture of my eating habits. My favorite type of food is Asian, and when I eat this food, I tend
to overeat. Anything from a Chinese buffet to Ghengis Grill, I eat more than I should because I love the food very
much. So understand that it is no small thing when I say that the food from Tokyo Restaurant is by far the best
Asian food I've ever eaten. I ordered a green curry with steak, and was able to enjoy some Thai fried rice
courtesy of my friend Ellen.
The food arrived in no meager portion, my curry accompanied by a bowl of white rice. My curry,
medium spice, was slightly hot for my tastes, but this was not the heat of chemicals or sauces like on hot wings.
This was heat from real spices; real peppers and the like. Suffice it to say that I ate all of my food, and it was
exquisite down to the last bite. The flavor of the curry was subtle with heavy undertones of coconut milk, and
the Thai rice was sweet and cooked to perfection. The rice was neither too hard nor too soft, and the chicken in
it was not charred at all.
The prices are what you would expect from a Thai restaurant, if not slightly lower. My dish, of
considerable size, was roughly nine dollars and worth every penny. The same dish at the Thai restaurant in my
hometown would have been at least ten and a half dollars excluding tax.
The restaurant is decorated with a plethora of art and paper lanterns. There was a wide variety of music
playing throughout my visit, beginning in soft jazz and ending with 80's pop. The tile floors and ceiling lend to a
casual atmosphere; a place where friends gather to enjoy good food without a large crowd.
I didn't study the menu for too very long, but I am sure that any dish you order can be made without
meat for any vegetarians out there. I am also not a huge fan of sushi myself, but I have heard that this
restaurant has the best sushi in Sylva, and I have no reason not to believe that claim if the quality of the sushi
matches that of the other food. If you want to take a break from fast paced living and enjoy some great food, I
would say that this is the place to be.
Review 2 – just a short drive to Asheville…
Tupelo Honey Cafe
By Jazlyn Briggs
The Tupelo Honey Café is a restaurant in Asheville that is unique, very much like
Asheville, as well as delicious. I have never been more impressed with the service and
food alike. Tupelo has great food mixed with eclectic people and friendly service. There
are natives to Asheville, whom aren’t very hard to miss, as well as tourists. The food is
not overly expensive especially considering it is locally grown and mostly organic. This
restaurant is a modern southern style cuisine. The portions are large and the price is
fair. The quality of this food is fantastic.
The only negative of this place is that it is so far away. Getting there can be a hassle for someone, such as me,
with no car. Other than that Tupelo’s is community, environmentally, and wallet friendly. Tupelo makes great
food affordable for a variety of people. Along with the impeccable food Tupelo is in the heart of downtown
Asheville. There is shopping and other types of food within walking distance of the café.
This restaurant is not only good for college students and young adults but families as well. This
restaurant caters to the needs of younger families. This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, but
much like all of Asheville it is squeezed into a small amount of space. The restaurant can have anywhere from no
wait to a thirty-minute wait depending on the time of day and the day of the week but it is well worth the wait.
Not only is this restaurant good food but it is also in a great location as previously stated. The restaurant not
only reflects the city but local artists as well. It is also clearly a southern style-eating establishment. The way the
restaurant is decorated is a tasteful southern home style along with local art. As many of Asheville’s local
businesses do, Tupelo also advertises local artists as well as “going local” as far as agriculture and buying locally
is concerned.
It has choices not only for the carnivore and omnivore but also for the vegetarian. Along with this Tupelo
helps to make any dish vegetarian friendly. They allow substitutions and additions to plates. Tupelo has dietary
facts in their menu so not only are they vegetarian friendly but they help those with special dietary needs such
as diabetes and those who can’t eat gluten.
I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves great southern food. It was a
fantastic experience and, on top of that, fantastic food. The service was great and the decor is unlike anywhere
else. Tupelo also has a unique seating arrangement for the indoor seating. There are pews as well as unmatched
chairs. All around I think Tupelo is a unique and enjoyable place to go.
If you are curious to read more reviews, visit the wiki: http://roma.wcu.edu/groups/getlocal/
MESSAGE 3
Your journey ---- Your goals --- the contest is now OPEN!
As you journey through the year,
Reflect on these FYE goals;
Celebrate the Student Community Creed;
Share your success stories in
EYE on FYE
Check out the above link to see what your predecessors had to say
And
It is time for you to consider what your entry will beLeave your mark at EYE on FYE!!!
Discover College
Adapt to new environments and responsibilities - discover and use the resources available to you!
Be Involved
Identify and act upon your role and responsibility as an engaged citizen - be an active participant in your learning
experiences!
Connect the Dots
Connect your personal interests and abilities, academics, and co-curricular activities as you make sense of the
world.
Think First
Identify complex issues or problems – evaluate your options to make an informed decision - reflect on the
implications of your choice.
Exchange Ideas
Communicate appropriately and respectfully in a variety of formats and contexts.
Calibrate Your Compass
Examine your values and goals - take responsibility for your own learning and development - act with integrity.
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