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Show Sally Student gives example of ideal voter Once upon a time in a land far, far away, some college students actually voted in their school elections. They collected some scandalous, and some campaign material from all the candidates. They read up on the platforms, then asked questions like How many bags of popcorn will I get each semester if I vote for you? and Would you decorate the Living Room with orange tones or blue tones? Those were important questions in this land. The students questioned platforms that referenced vague and unobtainable ideographs like freedom and student space. What do those mean? they would demand at a debate. And they got answers. Tuesday-nigThe candidates had worked all year preparing themselves for this election, and it showed. Students could tell the candidates werent running so they could get more dates or press time. These candidates actually cared about what happened to their school and, most importantly, to the students. These candidates knew their job for the next year would be tough. They would probably go unappreciated and have unexpected challenges. But these candidates were up for the adventure. They knew standing up for students rights would be their obligation. But they were prepared. And the students responded. Sally Student, like all the other students, woke up on Wednesday armed with answers about the election and placed her student I.D. card in her backpack. She was headed not for the doughnuts, but for the booth to make her educated vote for the candidate who would best serve her and the student body. She reminded other students to vote, too. She helped direct students to more information about the candidates, which was provided in the school newspaper. The newspaper, she was confident, was providing fair coverage for all candidates. She had read in the paper about all the candidates platforms and saw their pictures. It helped her ask more informed questions. She knew the newspaper wasnt trying to push one candidate over the other; rather, it provided information about the process and the election events. She successfully reminded 14 students, who also made it to the polls and placed their votes. This election was like none the school had ever seen. The candidates had answers and plans for the schools issues. The students asked questions until they received answers that satisfied them. The polls showed a record numbers of voters. The candidates who won would do a superb job representing the students. They would stay in touch with the student body throughout the year. The students felt reassured that they could trust their elected officials. They knew the elected ones would not get hotheaded and Sally was proud she had voted and contributed to her schools student representation. Her voice was not in vain, and she was an important member of the student association. As Sally walked through campus, she thought to herself, If only every school, including SUU, could be this glorious. She hoped it would be. She went home and lived happily ever after in her college land far, far away. ht power-hungr- y. the collective board. The editorial Journals the University perspective of editorial board meets every Monday at noon and Thursday at 3 p.m. in Room 176C of the Sharwan Smith Center. The opinions expressed above represent UNIVERSITY URNAL OUTHtltWUTAM WltVI ITffUT 586-775- Sean Carroll is a senator for the College of Science. He can be reached at carr66i4suumail.net Career fair causes disappointment Ah, the career fair. If you werent there on Wednesday, you missed seniors to rub shoulders out. What a great opportunity for with some of the best employers around. Who am I kidding? What a great opportunity for a column-writin- g junior to poke fun at defenseless morons. First off, did anyone else notice that almost every other booth at the fair was for an insurance company? The optimist in me said, Oh, that must be because insurance is such a booming business. I mean, who wouldnt want to get into a job where poor St. George saps pay you thousands of dollars just for you to cheat them after their backyard and half of their house washes away in a flood? In reality, this glorified multi-levmarketing industry was just searching for new predators to feed on new prey. If you dont believe me, you obviously didnt go to the career fair. Speaking of the insurance mob, one guy pulled me away from my window shopping with the line, You look like a business major! Give me a break. Does anyone think I look like a business major? I should have lied and said: Yes, Im a business major. How did you know? Youre so smart. I want to be just like you when I grow up. But, no, Im a communication major and wasnt really interested in predation, I told him. Alas, he still launched into his spill, so I tuned him out (a very important skill for communication majors) until he finally let me go. As I was walking away, I heard him say, Hey, you look like a business major! again. This time to DeAngelo Newsom. Get a new line, buddy. 1 admit I stopped at a booth with two certain men dressed in certain white shirts and certain ties (and certain suspenders, I might add). I started asking one of them a question about celestial jobs, only to have him stop (I am not making this up) to ogle at the in shirts by and then look at me and say, Can walking skimpy girls I help you? Yes, sir, fine specimens of human beings, as my father always says. You know what I got the most out of at the career fair? Pens. Its a good thing, too, because I was running low. I hit the ink jackpot by replenishing my supply and then some. Of course, when 1 got home, only about two of them actually worked. For some reason, I wasnt surprised. Okay, to be serious for 2.3 seconds: overall, the career fair was wonderful, and I congratulate Career Services for arranging a great time. But, to put it all in perspective: If youre a senior still majoring in undeclared, as I heard some of you say on Wednesday, then youre probably better off being a professional student. Besides, I hear they're starting a new masters communication. That way students can stay here longer in program and pursue that goal. But first, they have to cut funding for oxygen in the ail. I guess we had better get some insurance. Aaron Waite is a junior communication major from can be reached at aaronaaronwcite.com St. George He What issues should the SUUSA presidential candidates address? 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University Journal SUU Sharwan Smith Center, Room 176C Mail address University Journal, address joumalsuu edu Blvd , Cedar City, Utah 84720 FAX (435)586-548PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PLEASE RECYCLE THIS COPY O 2005 SUU University Journal graduate in May. The questions regarded student government. He asked me if there was anything my fellow senators and I have done this year. What he failed to remember was that he was one of those who wanted new chairs on the second floor of the Science Center, and the chairs were replaced because of his elected senators. The questions that arose from his inquisitive nature are simple: Why would I vote in the upcoming elections? Does student government actually do anything? The answer to the first question is quite simple, as well: No vote, no voice. If you did not participate in last years student body elections, what gives you the right to complain about how well the current student government is doing? How can a student government truly represent you if you did not vote? The second question is also answered simply: Yes. So what do they do? Now, the answer to that question explains something! So, did you go to Mardi Gras on Friday? Yeah, I did, too. Thanks, Jessica Burr and Ashlee Nelson, for putting that party together with countless hours of effort by you and your committee. You rock! How is the womens center coming? Oh, you guys have a temporary office in the student government offices. That is awesome! How did you get those offices? Oh, the student senate and executive council supported the idea and offered the space? Great! Did you know that roughly one in four students are actively involved in a club this year? That is a drastic difference from last years one in six. With all the club fairs, training and work that has been done, I think Micah Paul Keith and the Assembly have done a smashingly good job! mascot? Dang, he is hot! At least, that Have you seen the new is what the women tell me. Hey, where did we get that new costume? Oh, it was put together by Bret Nelson and purchased by the student government? Freakin' sweet! So, what does senate do? Lets see . . . We helped send a student to Peru to set up medical clinics and train ambulance personnel. We helped send 16 theatre students to a technical conference. We got GroupWise back because NetMail stinks! me if you want it back, too. Basically, we give the money back to YOU. Is that a bad idea? So, what does your vote mean? Well, it gives you the option to gripe, but more importantly, it gives you the opportunity to make sure that the things you want to have happen m student government next year really do happen. The power is in your hands now. There is nothing more I can do except make sure I vote according to what I want. All the information is there before you. Turn to pages six and seven of todays Journal that have all the candidates pictures. Those are the people running. New, go vote! 0 9 Associate Editor Tiffany De Masters Associate Editor Vale White 586-548- 8 2 Asst Copy Elizabeth Bowler, Accent Editor Melissa Nielsen, Asst Copy Dana Bartholomew, Sports Editor Darren Vaughan, 586-- 1 992 9 Photo Editor Cambnc White, Graphics Editor Jana Taylor, 2 Ad Designer David Stevenson, Web Editor Alex Eagar, Copy Chief Michael Nielson, Operations Manager Just a couple of weeks ago, I was plagued with questions from another student in a lab I am forced to attend if I actually want to ITalEi DasEx Tl DIRECTING STAFF AND DESK PHONE NUMBERS: Editor Carli Warr Voting gives chance to complain 351 W Center J Jake Farnsworth Freshman Integrated engineering Spanish Fork They should address the issue of making the university a place that is able to grow and adapt to what the future brings. Junior German Cedar City We need more major-orientat- curriculum. Lindsey Brown Freshman Dance Salt Lake City Getting students to support school functions and improving school spirit! ) Chelsea Call Freshman Undeclared Las Vegas Retention, and how to get people to stop quoting Napoleon Dynamiter Benjamin Bytheway Sophomore Information systems South Jordan One of the major issues they should address is where the student funds are going to go. 4 |