DAILY UTAH HRONICLE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1986 their VOL. 95 NO. 72 out of bosDiroe Textbook bmk 5s supplier couldn't compete update the store's image," she said. But apparently the store still has had a by Donn Walker Staff writer When University of Utah student? purchase their textbooks for spring quarter, they won't have to leave campus. i In fact, they wont be able to leave 'i ' m campus. rT The reason? Discount Book and Supplyfor five years "that other i . bookstore" across the street is shutting its doors at the end of February. "It was a corporate decision," said Sandy Sandberg, Discount Book's acting manager. "Our lease is up next month and they decided not to renew it. We've made some money, but certainly not enough to warrant keeping the store open." When Sandberg refers to "they," she means the Follett Corp. in Chicago, the company which owns a chain of college bookstores, including Discount Book. If the name sounds familiar to U. it's because before 1984, Discount Book and Supply was known as Follett's Varsity Bookstore. "They decided to change the name and old-time- Chronicle photo by Sirwc CkiIIio Because U. students may And Discount Book and Supply less convenient than the University Bookstore, its manager says it has been unable to compete and will therefore close its doors at the end of February. rs, tough time making it. Most of its customers are U. students, Sandberg said. But these same students also enjoy convenient access to the University Bookstore. Discount Book does get a few "walk-i- n customers off the street," and probably more than the University Bookstore, which she isn't as convenient to are downtown said. A lot of the walk-in- s attorneys, who shop the store's large legal reference section. non-studen- ts, Not surprisingly, though, Discount Book's bread and butter come at the beginning of the quarter during rush week, when students are scrambling to buy textbooks. "It's like all college bookstores. (Business) goes in cycles," Sandberg said. "It's like Christmas four times a year around here." This cycle is something Sam Wellcr thought he could avoid when he entered the college bookstore business in 1 978. Wcller was no stranger to peddling continued on page five boom-and-bu- st Speaker calls King world, as well as, civil leader by Dec Naquin Staff writer A large crowd gathered in the Union Ballroom Monday to participate in Martin Luther King day activities, and that very fact, said speaker Randall Robinson, demonstrates how far we have come as a nation. a United States Robinson, director of Trans-Afric- a, said organization, King was a black American an but for all. It is important to American, remember the example of his life when we set objectives of our own, and to remember the dispossessed, the minorities and the elderly. We are indissolubly joined as a nation, he said, and when we forget those less fortunate, we diminish anti-aparthe- id ourselves. No American was ever more deserving of a national holiday in his name, said Robinson. Contrary to the stereotype of black leaders as civil rights leaders, King was also a world leader, working for international peace. Robinson said he is pessimistic about the outlook for international peace as we approach the 21st century. The United States remains a "parochial country" without enough knowledge of the global community, he said. Robinson said power and wealth can be destructive, and lead us to believe our policies are right, with no need for change. We have to learn more of other cultures, religions and languages, and respect these differences to rid ourselves of cultural chauvinism and racism, he said. Sometimes we may hot be able to agree on policies with U. other countries, but should respect their differences. The United States can't get along with Castro, but perhaps shouldn't have supported Batista's excesses, he said. The United States instinctively opposes the Soviet Union on most issues, he said. We have forgotten there are things other than communism worth opposing in the world. Most people are committed to three meals a day, not communism or capitalism, Robinson said. People need bread, not the guns the' United States supplies as the world's leading arms supplier. As Americans, we should commit ourselves to know more about our global community, he said. For example, we should know about South Africa, where 72 percent of the population is relegated to 13 percent of the landmass. In South Africa, where four and a half million whites repress more than 22 million blacks, the government is inherently unstable, said Robinson. It will fall eventually, but questions remain as to how dear the cost will be and how many must die, he said. It could be avoided because world powers can make South Africa come to the negotiating table, said Robinson. We're better people and a better country than to help underwrite the system with more than $15 billion invested by 350 United States' corporations and banks, he said. "I ask you today to join with us in putting our nation on the side of right," concluded Robinson before a standing 7 . ovation. continued on page four Av Y Chronicle photo by Todd Crosland Americans must become more aware of the global community, learning more about other cultures, director languages and religions, says Trans-Afric- a Randall Robinson. club aims to add a little socializing to schussing by Amy Page Staff writer There are students from Austin and Ballif Halls, LDSSA, the Greeks and ASUU. Luken emphasized this club is and welcomes everyone. "It's even for very who don't to ski but want to be around want people said. she skiers," Luken has lived in Utah for three years and considers herself an average skier. She said she started the club for others. "People want to be involved but don't want to be tied down," she said. The club is ideal because there aren't a lot of commitments and requirements. Prospective members need only to pay S3 and fill out an application available in the ASUU offices. Then, Luken said, "they can come and have fun with us, or if they can't make it that's O.K. too." The club recently went to Jackson Hole with the Westminster College Ski Club and Luken said it worked out very well. The trip helped people get to know each other and form a base of friendship. It was that event that convinced Luken that this club would really work. She said she feels the future activities down-to-ear- th Students who aren't in the Phil Mahre or Jean Claude Killy category, but still enjoy skiing, can join a new club that involves schussing down the slopes with a little social interaction along the way. Last fall, University of Utah student Michelle Luken started a ski club for students, saying the basic purpose is for people to "go skiing and party and get to know each other." The club tries to capture all the romance of the skiing life, she said. Luken, a sophomore studying chemical engineering and aiming for law school, serves as the president. Don Hokanson is the vice president while Deborah Adams performs secretarial duties. In addition to the main officers, the club also has area representatives to manage calling lists and inform all of the 100 plus members in specific areas of the valley. The club has people from all over campus, Luken said. will solidify the group even more. Upcoming in February is the Big 5 College Extravaganza to be held at Solitude. Pepsi will sponsor the event and the U. will participate in activities with Brigham Young University, Utah State University, Weber State College and Utah Technical College. Luken said events will include giant slalom competitions, a free-for-a- competition, lunch and ll dinner, a movie, an awards ceremony and a dance, all for one flat rate. Although the ski club gets no money from ASUU, cost is quite minimal to members. Students do have to pay their own skiing costs, Luken said, but the S3 membership fee covers extra expenses. "I like to be financially thrifty if I can be," she said. If the club can remain Luken said, she will have no need for ASUU funding. In December, the club sponsored a sweater sale in the Union Building that helped them raise money. self-supporti- ng, continued on page four Non-Prof- it Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 1529 Salt Lake City, UT