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Show THE THUNDERBIRD MONDAY NOVEMBER 3, 1986 PAGE 3 Proposition 3 wins support of state's collegiate leaders Gerald R. Sherratt, president of SUSC, joined the presidents of Utah's eight other public colleges and universities and the commissioner of higher education in a special meeting at the Capitol last month to endorse Proposition 3, an amendment to the Utah Constitution concerning the governance of Utah's education. The nine presidents and commissioner have never before taken a formal position on a ballot issue, but they abandoned tradition to unanimously endorse the proposed constitutional revision. Utah citizens interested in educational efficiency should vote yes on Proposition 3, a resolution approved by the presidents and commissioner said. "Proposition 3 is pure common sense," said Sherratt. "It clarifies the longstanding confusion over educational governance and leaves the Legislature flexibility to deal with future educational issues." If approved by voters in the Nov. 4 general election, Proposition 3 would amend the Utah Constitution to update and clarify the governance of education. The System of Higher Education, which now exists only by statute, would be constitutionally established. The proposition would also guarantee that the public education system remain free and prohibit direct state aid to religious schools. "The thrust of Proposition 3 is so simple and sensible that it is bound to win the support of voters, if only they are acquainted with it," said W. Rolfe Kerr, Utah commissioner of higher education and chairman of the Council of Presidents. "Proposition 3 essentially puts current educational practice in the Constitution, but leaves legislators flexibility to deal with future issues." Proposition 3 is endorsed by the governor, and two former governors, the State Board of Education, the Society of Superintendents, the Board of Regents, the PTA and other government boards and civic groups. It also has the backing of a Citizens Committee, which includes such prominent Utahns as T. H. Bell, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and Rodney H. Brady, president of Bonneville International. However, Kerr and the nine presidents are concerned that Utahns haven't gotten enough information about Proposition 3, Recent opinion polls show a large number of respondents are uncertain how they will vote on the issue. Proposition 3 will enable educators, legislators and the governor to turn their attention to substantive education issues such as burgeoning enrollment and inadequate revenues. Proposition 3 has three main points. First, it establishes systems of public and higher education. Second, it guarantees a free eduction to all public school students, while allowing the Legislature to authorize fees in secondary schools. Finally, it prohibits direct state aid to religious schools. "If Proposition 3 is not approved by voters, the Utah Constitution will continue to contain provisions that have been obsolete for decades," said U of U President Chase N. Peterson. Campus preschool children visited President Gerald Halloween attire. R. Sherratt on Thursday in Berlin: The aftermath finds concert a success BY KRIS JOHNSON Now that the rock-storBerlin has passed, many are speculating whether there will be another concert in Cedar City. Outrageous rumors including such women-crushin- g mobs of topics as: mini-riotdrunken teenagers; and scantily-cla- d girls who've had too much to drink have flooded the campus since the unforgettable night of the rock 'n' roll invasion behind the Zion curtain. Many felt that the general media in Cedar City made a mountain out of a molehill with its coverage of the Berlin concert by turning trivial episodes that occur at most rock concerts into a feast of exploitation on the evils of rock and roll and how it effects our ever so jubilant youth. "I laughed at some of the things that were written about the concert," said Jeff Swindlchurst, ASSUSC united arts director, who was responsible for booking the band. "They blew the whole thing out of m s; proportion." Swindlehurst admitted that he understands the reasons for all of the media hype concerning the Berlin pseudo-rio"I understand why the media blew this riot all out of proportion sometimes they have to say things that aren't always going to be positive and they have to throw in different ideas to spice up their stories." Swindlehurst further explained that the girl that got trampled on by the crowd was also the same drunken girl who was blatantly thrown over the shoulders of the security guard. In the process of escorting the inebriated girl out of the concert, her shirt was accidently pulled half way off, exposing her bra while her already short mini skirt "shimmied" up to her t. waist, exposing her underwear. Her devoted friends carried her sandals. "Overall, think the concert ran smoothly considering that it was the first real concert to ever hit Cedar City. It was pretty mellow compared to the concerts that take place in the bigger cities," said Swindlehurst. I rrrzz,, : zz-,- ' a "If there was a real riot, people would have been arrested. Not one person was arrested," he said. "Furthermore, the girl that sustained injuries from the overly aggressive crowd wouldn't have gone back into the concert, she would have gone home or to the hospital." "To say there was a riot was grossly misinterpreted," said ASSUSC President Alan Bailey. "We need to look at the positive aspects of the concert instead of the negative side. Overall, think the concert went well. What pleased me the most was the attitude of the audience, they were dancing, I standing up and cheering on Berlin," he said. Bailey and Swindlehurst both agreed that the concert was a valuable learning experience. "This is the first time we've ever had a real concert in Cedar City and we learned a lot from it, there's a lot of things that will be different the next time we put on a concert," said Swindlehurst. "I feel terrible about the girl getting hurt," said Bailey. "Next time there will be reserved seating instead of general admission, this should alleviate any future problems. If we reserve seats, then there will be no need for people to run and push one another." According to Bailey and Swindlehurst, there will be door checks for alcohol at the next concert and there will be more security to make sure that people aren't bringing in alcohol or any other illegal subtances. "There were a few problems with alcohol," Bailey said, "but this is a typical problem that occurs at most concerts." "Beer bottles and cans were found all over when we were cleaning up," said Swindlehurst. "We don't appreciate this and neither does the administration. Hopefully we will be able to prevent the consumption of alcohol inside the Centrum at future concerts." According to Swindlehurst, the concert pulled in an estimated $2,000 in profits after $30,000 was taken out to cover the expenditures for the band. All of the profits will be recycled back into the SUSC concert fund for future concerts. "We will definitely have a concert winter quarter. We were promised that if we made money off of this concert, we would reallocate the money back into another concert," said Swindlehurst. "The important thing to remember is that we pulled it off, people enjoyed it and we made money." |