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Show THE THUNDERBIRD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER, .V SUSC cabin receives BY KATHLEEN MIDCLEY "We're well on our way to creating a nice facility to benefit the entire institution," said Vaughn McDonald, assistant to the president of development, concerning the renovation of SUSC's cabin. Over the summer, efforts have been made to restore the cabin, located in East Canyon. The cabin is in phase one now, said McDonald, with general work being completed. Repairs were necessary to meet the building code, so the roof and wiring were improved, while the cabin walls were also repaneled and new appliances added. New projects surrounding the cabin include an amphitheater and pavillions. The two were built with telephone poles donated by U.S. West Communications and were put together by Utah Power & Light. An additional 1,300 feet were added onto the cabin as well, almost doubling its size. Approximately $10,000 has been spent on the early stages of renovation, said McDonald. Development officials estimate that $180,000 will be necessary to do all the renovation I PACE 15 1988 face-lif- t work the Cabin Committee has planned to do, he said. Funding for the restoration project came primarily from faculty members and private donors. Currently committee members are preparing a proposal to acquire additional funds from the federal govermment. Renovation has opened up new opportunities for cabin use, said McDonald. This new area will provide a valuable place for workshops, seminars and other activities, he said. "An additional advantage to the cabin area is the environment. Students can flourish in this natural setting," McDonald continued. Additional phases are planned for the cabin, he said. The second phase includes smaller cabins to house visitors attending workshops. Phase three concerns the historic aspect of the area. McDonald said the idea-ito have old mills, furniture and native American objects restored and displayed for the public. The entire restoration process will take approximately five years to complete, said McDonald, although committee members hope for only three. r 4 -- s . A -'- 'r i t s 4 Z 33 Located in East Canyon, SUSC's cabin will offer a natural setting for future workshops and student activities. New sales tax hits campus BY LISA HEATON Students returning to SUSC will notice a slight change when buying food, books, and other items on campus. As of this summer, a sales tax has been implemented on retail sales in the cafeteria, bookstore, and vending services. According to Sterling Church, vice president of student services, the change is primarily due to the application of an existing state law which requires state institutions to tax certain commodities. The legislature emphasizes that these services sell consumer goods, not necessarily educational supplies. Although certain agencies receive a sales tax exemption, it has been determined that all government entities, including the State of Utah, are required to collect sales tax on sales to final consumers. This law requnes SUSC and other colleges to implement sales tax on goods sold in campus facilities. Enforcement stems from a growing statewide concern that, in a tightening economy, agencies previously exempt from requiring sales tax had an advantage over private business. Church stressed that the addition of sales tax will not make a great deal of difference to the individual student. Also, sales tax does not affect students who have previously purchased meal tickets. Waiting for a studentloan can be a pain... unless you let RandieS7ccfy,vBales process your GSL application at First Interstate Bank. Randie is committed to processing Guaranteed Student Loans faster than any other GSL lender. She even hand-carriapplications to the Loan there so wont be any slip-upServicing Corporation d fast For super rime, come to First Interstate Bank of Utah. Pick up a GSL application at any First Interstate branch near your school. Or Randie Bales will mail one to you if you call her at es s. turn-aroun- B First interstate Bank Member FDIC Equal Opportunity Lender Milo of Crotona by Pierre Puget, The Louvre, Paris |