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Show TIIE SIGNPOST Wednesday, October 11, 1989 4 Fall brings good changes to ' ' l Weber's students are often criticized as being apethetic. Apathy probably isn'L the right word. The right description of the Weber student Editorial is probably, "occupied." The average student comes to Weber State just long enough to go to class and then it's off to work, home or whatever else. For this reason, more emphasis - Weber journalists not the only ones who make missteaks Editor's note: Now that the year is underway, and we 're all feeling tlie press ure, this note written by La rry back in 1981 helped put everything back into perspective. By Larry Stahle Adviser to The Signpost The fourth estate has long upheld the motto, "We never make missteaks!". Weber State students are lucky because the Signpost subscribes avidly to this philosophy. Sure, there are always the perennial favorites in the Signpost such as counciling for counseling, recieve for receive and thirsty for thirty. One big boo-boo, however, paid inch dividends. I If I'M HERE AT THREE M!tE ISLW, WgK 6GM6J HMA MIIP NUCLEAR WINTER WITH A P05SIKfo&TflWAl ANPA30 CWiCBOF ACIPRAJN WITH SCAT MUSH ROOM CLOOPSm Weber J- 4.-1 4 4-l, tends to be put on the problems Weber has than on some of the good things that are happening on campus. The Signpost would like to highlight some of what it feels are the "good things" happening on campus. First, the new shuttle system which has been instituted to alleviate the parking problem seems to be functioning well. Even though there are still occasional complaints about the parking situation, the efforts made to solve the problem, which include the bus system and the addition of a number of parking stalls should be applauded. The grounds and maintenance crew on campus has worked diligently to keep the campus looking nice. The lawn and flowers are well kept and add to a sometimes dingy and dusty campus. Almost In the second edition of the voice of Weber State a classified ad appeared announcing an opening for a dental assistant. The ad was complete with details and an incorrect telephone number. The advertiser clamored about trying to infuse some interest, but had few takers. So the ad was published for a second time to soooth relations with the irate dentist. This time the response was mind-boggling. Applicant after applicant apppeared at the Signpost office, eager to secure the position. When it comes to problems, however, Weber State journalists are bush leaguers when compared to the kingpins of the fourth estate. One paper reported that a bank had been robbbed and that the defective force was in hot everything looks exceptional. In spite of the disappointing season so far, Coach Arslanian has kept a positive attitude. It is not an easy job to fill the shoes of such an outspoken coach as Mike Price. Coach pursuit of the alleged criminals. When the police chief entered his protest to the paper, a retraction was published. This time the copy read that the detective farce was doing its job. Another publisher turned gray when he read a banner headline on the front page of his sheet announcing that one of the prominent citizens of the community "was a board head". The gremlins of the backshop were busy "distorting" a news story about an upcoming New Year's Eve dance. The mild-mannered editor was greeted by a story on page one announcing that hores, instead of horns, would be provided to all persons attending the dance. Another editor proudly printed the story stating that 4,100 people died last year of non-fatal diseases. nS - Arslanian is doing a good job. KWCR has taken some good steps toward erasing the effects of its shaky past. The staff should be complimented for the efforts they have made to contribute to this community Wedding stories receive their fair-share of attention in the missteak department. An editor in southern Utah was greeted by the headline that the bride exchanged cows last Saturday. The genie of newspapers changed the "d" on daughter to a 1, announcing that the bride is the laughter of Mr. and Mrs. So and So. Political candidates are always fair game for the boo-boo department. A weekly newspaper once decided to write feature stories on all local political candidates. Unfortunately, the political essay was jumbled up with a wedding story. It read: "The favorite activity of the candidate is wearing a white wedding gown accented with chantilly lace and a full lace veil." The candidate won the election because of this article. A fire department was confronted with a large haystack burning out of control. Tlie only solution was to remove the top segment of the stack to facilitate fighting the fire. The reporter noted that the firemen had peeled off the top of the stack. ' But when the story appeared in the paper, the 1 was missing in the word peeled. Even when subscribers depart this world, they are not immune from the boo-boo of the printed newspaper page. One such incident occurred when the headline for a card of thanks was mixed up with the headline to be placed over an obituary story. When the paper hit the street the headline over the death notice announced: "A thousand thanks Amelia Jensen is dead." The gremlins of the fourth estate also have fun with photos. CANT BEAT THE PRICES... - S and to the world community. Although we are all "occupied" with the stresses and worries that accompany college, work and life in general, it sometimes helps to take a moment and "smell the roses." A weekly newspaper in the Ogden area was the victim of a switch in photos by their printer. A picture destined for page one showed the mayor accepting a valuable contribution from one of the city's valuable donors. On page six the paper dummied in a picture of a 97-year-old woman holding a large string of obviously very dead fish. What happened? The photos were switched, but of course, the cutlines were correct. When compared with the efforts of the big league newspapers, the Signpost staff is still swimming with its waterwings. Their training wheels still have many miles of use left in them. The Signpost workers do agree with their big brothers in one respect they know how to spell the word missteaks! The Signpost welcomes letters to the editor. They must be typed and should not exceed 300 words in length. e i i i i iJ T i r w4 Letter to the Editor For subjects requiring greater exposition, arrangements may be made with the editor in chief. Letters MUST include name, address, phone number, relationship to WSC (student, staff, Ogden resident, etc.) and the signature of the writer. Letters without this information will not be printed. The Signpost reserves the right to edit for reasons of space and libel and reserves the right to refuse to print any letter. |