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MESSAGE 1: Perspective: how you can change the world
Eye on FYE: Celebrate the Creed
How do you "Celebrate the Community Creed"?
Submit your original poetry, videos, photography, musical compositions,
performances, artwork, creative writing, and essays.
Entries accepted from all First-year students
Submissions due on or before March 22, 2013
For more info---- eyeonfye.wcu.edu
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
El Pacifico
By: Thomas W. Dees
Not to be confused for the El Pacifico in California, this small Mexican restaurant, located in Sylva, North
Carolina, is the perfect place to go and hang out with friends on the weekend and enjoy a large, spicy meal. It
features cushioned seats in a booth fashion that wrap around the walls of the restaurant and excellent service
that does not keep you waiting. In this, I will describe the aspects of my experience and the value in this
restaurant.
As I first entered the restaurant, I was expecting a Mexican style atmosphere but all I heard the whole
time was Justin Bieber and Niki Minaj on the radio. In addition, the décor reminded me more of a local café than
it did a Mexican restaurant. When I finally sat in the booth with my friends, I noticed a huge hole in the leather
of the seat. At this point I was utterly confused of what I was doing there.
Once we received the menu, we were treated to chips and salsa. Looking down the menu all of the
foods were on par with the theme of the restaurant. They had a huge selection of enchiladas, fish, burritos and
an assortment of wraps. Most of the food descriptions started with “In this traditional Mexican dish…” and
almost everything came with a side of beans, rice, or guacamole. The waitress was very nice and helped me
pronounce some of the dishes on the menu. After I completely slaughtered the pronunciation, I ordered the
Enchilada Verde. My order arrived at the table approximately 15 minutes after I ordered. So, it is definitely not a
fast food restaurant but the wait time isn’t outrageous either. I was almost appalled at the price of the dish (at
$10.49) until I was served and received a behemoth of a plate; I almost felt challenged.
The dish I ordered had two enchiladas on it, with sausage in the center, rice and salad to mix in with the
two. There was also a red sauce on the side; it was too spicy to continue eating with my food. The enchiladas
were cooked with what looked like steak sauce and it gave it a charred taste. Thankfully, that was what I was
wanting at the time but it did catch me off guard when first seeing the plate. The rice was amazing, especially
when mixed with the salad. This was the best part of the dish in my opinion.
My overall consensus of the restaurant is that it does a horrible job of portraying the Mexican theme it is
supposed to be expressing. The décor and atmosphere set was unrelated to the Mexican theme they were trying
to represent but it was an overall good experience and it kept my friends entertained. The food was very good
and definitely worth the amount I paid. So if you love a fun environment filled with Justin Bieber, Niki Minaj and
Mexican food, then this place is the perfect spot for you. I enjoyed the experience enough to go back again and I
cannot rave enough about the awesome customer service.
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