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Show 1 1-- - ml : i' Rodeo debate returns as senate issue BY LYNN HOLT An investigative report on SUSC's Rodeo Club and debate over that club's funding shared the spotlight with other funding issues during Monday's ASSUSC Senate meeting. Investigator Kent Gordon said the Rodeo Club consists of approximately 20 members, about 10 of whom are active. The club is planning the upcoming Wild West Week Rodeo, said Gordon. Debate ensued over whether the Rodeo Club should receive funds on a line item basis automatically receiving a set amount every year or by petition, where funding requests and justification are required yearly. While it was argued that the petition system would increase the club's accountability for funds, ASSUSC Administrative Vice President Marni Madsen said the senate's investigative power would prevent irresponsible spending. Gordon pointed out that the annual rodeo might not be presented without the club. Senate will discuss the matter again today. Controversy emerged over the Masque Club's request to transfer $450 remaining in their account into a scholarship fund. Both Madsen and Gordon voiced their skepticism. Madsen said she was concerned that approval would set an undesirable precedent, and other clubs would choose to award excess funds instead of returning them to ASSUSC for allotment next year. Discussion on the matter continues today. Alphi Chi Honor Society requested $225. Club Vice President Lori Cook said members of the society would fund last week's Freshmen Recognition Night independently if ASSUSC denied their request. The senate will vote on the bill today. Since Freshman Recognition Night occurred before the bill could be passed, Alpha Chi had to absorb the costs without assistance from student government. The senate, however, will reimburse Alpha Chi if the budget is approved. Miss SUSC Julie Cook presented a request for $500 to help offset her costs for competing in June's Miss Utah Pageant. Senate members pointed out that the Student Activities Board is paying travel costs, the $400 entrance fee and room and board for both Cook and an adviser, but agreed to continue discussion today. ASSUSC granted Circle K Service Club's request for $1,510. Student Activities Director Tony Pellegrini announced that the Soviet gymnastics team is planning a return visit to Cedar City. The gymnasts first visited southern Utah a year ago as part of the IJSAUSSR Goodwill Tour. The town's welcome was apparently warm enough to warrant the entourage's return. Of eight tour stops tentatively scheduled for October, Cedar City is the only site specifically requested by the gymnasts, said Pellegrini. I THUNDER fill I jiu i fp.- - 4 A 1 i. Mur- - ; 7 ! 'T ' ,', ', ' of the Stage Two production 'Ihe Woolgatherer,' featuring Todd Gibson and Karen ' 6j , Performances Quisenberry will be held over through tomorrow. Tickets are still available at the Theatre Box Ofhce. 'Woolgatherer' runs through Tuesday Because of its popularity. The Woolgatherer will continue tonight and tomorrow, said R. Scott Phillips, theatre department publicity director. The Stage Two production begins each evening at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Theatre Box Office from 1 p.m. to curtain time each evening. SUSC students are admitted for $3 with a student ID card. Written by William Masircsimone, The Woolgatherer, contains some of the most compelling speeches in modern theater. It also contains strong language and a glimpse into the lives of people many of us choose to ignore, said Phillips. In a review written by Rich Gilmore in The Spectrum, The Woolgatherer is touted as one of the theatre department's best productions. The production is the ambitious undertaking of senior directing student Kelly Van Hooser. Seniors Karen Quisenberry and Todd Gibson play Rose and Cliff, the only characters in the play. Rose collects men's sweaters. Like a woolgatherer, she is prone to flights of fancy, fantasies to compensate for an unfulfilled life. Cliff is as loud and crass as she is quiet, yet, they both are reaching out and attempting to escape from the loneliness that entraps them. "We've found that we have a good Stage Two following," said Phillips, "and we appreciate the support for this facet of SUSC theater." While The Woolgatherer is sometimes funny, it is a serious commentary on comtemporary society. "The audience will definitely leave with something to think about," Phillips said. |