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Show Suggestions o f f ered to SUSC . could be sold, and the budget squeeze , would be alleviated somewhat. But don't stop there. Imagine some more. Imagine what you could do with the money raised from the ski concessions. I hear you're in need of an addition to the Administration Building. Well, why should that addition be just ordinary. I think, we could call upon the Legislature to make another of their wise and thoughtful decisions and add an extra dimension to that building jC By Bruce You- know, President Sherratt,-the-Utah State Legislature and the Board of Regents may be on to a hot idea here, they really may have something. Now, before you tell me that's impossible, sit back and read this modest proposal. I really think they have an idea that offers Southern Utah State College a lot of potential. The college could soon become a leader in this type of building and in many other fields. Trust me. Take my advice. What I am referring to, of course, is the Legislature's appropriation to allow the bricking in of the side of the SUSC Business Building. In this time of tight budgets, that move was a masterpiece. If you don't have the money to install the solar panels as originally planned, what do you do? Of course, you go to the legendary Plan B. And Plan B in this case was to brick up the slanted side of the building, and put it to some other use than providing energy. Let me explain; but, remember, you've got to use your imagination, maybe even let it run a little wild. Just think of the possibilities. Now, I don't want to put Brian Head or Mount Holly out of business or anything. But just imagine what the college could do if it would install snowmaking equipment and a ski lift on the side of the building. You've got to admit that has potential. Ski classes could then meet right on campus, and on weekends lift passes ideas. Let me give you some of my.,, better ones. What about the Shakespearean Theater? Now wait a minute, Fred, before you start cussing. After all, it is only used a few months of the year, and it has real possibilities. For instance, how hard would it be to string a few ropes and turn it into a boxing ring? Admission could be charged, television rights could be sold, and the college would walk away with a bundle of money. I'm sure the Legislature wouldn't mind; in fact, it would probably give its whole-hearted endorsement. And with all this money that the college is making, a completely new building could be constructed, perhaps right on the crest of the hill somewhere, probably northeast of the Administration Building. But this would have to be a tall building, several floors, to accomodate my best suggestion of all. If this tall building were built on the edge of the hill, and if a type of planklike plank-like overhang were constructed on the roof, it would be just perfect for a sky diving class. Not a bad idea, huh? And if this really happens, we could ask the members of the Legislature and the Board of Regents to take the first jump. Maybe we could even build a lake next to the building. You've got to admit, it is an intriguing thought. also. How about if one end of the building were made out of natural materials, you know rocks and things. This would work out real well as a mountain climbing site, and the slope could be almost vertical. There wouldn't need to be that wasted space as in the Business Building. Just think, add a few boulders to the side of the building, perhaps even plant a few shrubs for better hand grips. Then start a mountain climbing class. And, again, on weekends the "mountain" could be rented out. Again, more revenue becomes immediately available. And there's got to be even more |