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Show December 2, 1966 THE SIGNPOST Page 7 Information Services 'Push' Weber State ) Y There is a little known office tucked in the corner of the Life Science Building of Weber State College that's a very important part of the campus. Some students mistake this hole within a hole for the Nursing Office; others think it is the chairman's office for the Life Science division. Part of the room is shared by the Alumni secretary, Mrs. Helen Pett, and her secretary, Anne Groberg. And when the entire staff is in the office, there is no oxygen left. This converted classroom stuffed with five typewriters, three desks, an artist's layout table, seven chairs and six people is the Weber State College Public Information Office. All news to the press media originates from this room which, at times, looks like an accident ready to happen. Mr. Louis A. Gladwell is the director of the bureau, a man who not only has to handle all the college's news, but a staff of three gabby women as well. Former, reporter for the Ogden Standard-Examiner, is a calm, white-haired man who should have ulcers. .On any given day he may have a dozen emergency phone calls, at least ten rush stories and a missing picture or two. People descend upon him when their story doesn't appear in print . . . .when their story isn't long enough . . . and when they want three stories instead of one. It's enough to drive any two men cAzy, but Mr. Gladwell handles every crisis with a smile. Lou's "girl Friday" is Edie Forsgren, a fulltime student at Weber who no only handles things for the news office, but also devotes many hours to the "Acorn" yearbook. In addition to writing news releases, compiling press clippings and scheduling programs for the college's radio station, Edie also writes many of the campus bro-fcures and handles pressreleases and sports letters for Don Spain-hower.Due to her efforts, the bureau is now organized similarly to that of a newspaper office. If there is a paperclip or a research book that's missing, or a copy of a 1927 SIGNPOST to be found, Edie knows exactly where it is. Adding to the general office confusion this year are two new assistants. Miss Kay Bowcutt, a former Brigham City correspondent for the Ogden Standard-Examiner, is Lou's "other" girl. She writes many of the feature articles and rewrites news stories for out-of-town papers. Kay is known throughout Utah for her excellent photography. She has also done some radio writing. Carol Deegan is the other novice staffer who sorts newspaper clippings, staples brochures and runs errands for Edie and Kay. These three girls help Lou prepare the news about Weber College for distribution to newspapers, radio and TV. Almost every thing you read about the Wildcat way of life comes out of this office. It's a busy place, always crowded, with something going on every second. For every deadline reached, there is another to be met. And for every story written, there is still one more left to write. The news bureau will never be a place of quiet serenity . . . Not unless the studentbody becomes apathetic (nasty word), dries up and dies ... In which case, Lou will write the obituary and then turn the office keys over to the school librarian.For if there ever comes the day when the studentbody doesn't make the news, a public information bureau won't be needed any longer. Instead of creating history, the history will already be written, and you don't need a news bureau for that sort of thing. You need another addition to the library. J sj far J People working in the Information Services office know just how crowded a small office can be. Traffic Controlled By Stop Signs Two new stop signs recently installed at Weber State College are confusing "habit" drivers, according to the college's traffic security officials. Captain William Carver said stop signs placed at the northeast and northwest corner of Tyler and 3850 South are unnoticed by drivers entering the campus. "One out of every three cars," he said, "are running the signs because drivers are not used to seeing them there." The two signs were installed Tuesday as part of the replanning of the college's road system. Tyler, formerly a stop street, has become a throughway from Edval-son from 40th Street channeling traffic past the Institute Bldg. into the lower parking lot. Future traffic plans include the elimination of a left turn from Harrison Blvd. onto 3850 S. requiring traffic to enter at the semaphore at Edvalson and Harrison, or two other Harrison blvd. entrances at 36th and 40th streets. Officials said the 3850 S. entrance is being closed due to ' traffic congestion and other driving hazards. Itte Ikty the official publication of Blue Key Honor Fraternity On Sale Next Week at the U.B. Main Desk FOR CHRISTMAS ELEGANT NEW PRODUCTS in the "WORLD of FRAGRANCE" by SERANO Four of Perfume's most cherished components in one persuasive, alluring blend. Creme Sachet, Bath-Body Oil and, of course PERFUME. $2.50 to $6.50. CUERO - A romantic, mysterious, LEATHER COLOGNE. Designed for men, loved by women! Two ounces, $2.50. Four ounces, $5.00. Genuine leather covered 4 ounce bottle, $6.50. "Ask for these at your Favorite Store" el ling Vour Remember these dates! Dec. 12. Mon. 8 a.m. thru 8 p.m. Dec. 13. Tues. 8 a.m. thru 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Wed. 8 a.m. thru 5 p.m. Bring Books to back door of Bookstore 'Everything for the College Student' Weber State Bookstore |