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Show THE SIGNPOST THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 19, 1942 Lock on Men's Lounge Rusts Unopened While Women Rest in Blessed Comfort Time was when the male students of Weber college were able to find peaceful retreat from the regular run of things in a quiet refuge on the fourth floor of the gym building for here was located a sanctum appropriately referred to as the "Men's Lounge." Here a man was free from intrusion to a certain extent; here a man could sit down with "the boys" for a heart to heart chat. However, within the last six weeks, evidence has been brought to bear which indicates that no longer is the college man's right to a private haunt on the campus to be respected. Since the initial day of school until the present time, the lock on the lounge door has not been turned. Every day college men, seeking entrance to the lounge, have found the door fastened securely against them, while a similar retreat for women, several flights of stairs below, remains open and inviting. As a result of this condition several evil effects have developed. In the first place, the "College Inn" has become a resort for "loafers." (Loafers being defined as individuals who have no class during a certain given hour, and hence, seek some entertaining place where they can while away the time until their next class periods without irksomeness or boredom.) Because of the loafers, seating capacity in the College Inn is at times inadequate to accommodate cash customers. In the second place, there is a certain equality of men and women which must be recognized and maintained. A women's lounge is not in conformity with the maintenance of that principle of equality. And thirdly, it is greatly desirable and advisable to have a central spot on the campus where the male population can be concentrated. This contributes to better orianta-tion.With these issues in mind, someone should turn the key in the lock. On Voting Evils . . . A little over one month ago the freshman population of Weber college was summoned to a special assembly for the purpose of selecting temporary class chairmen. In a minute's time, nominations had ceased, and the candidates had assumed positions at the front of the auditorium. The nominees were then ushered from the hall while the freshman group proceeded to elect by standing vote. As the name of each officer-seeker was mentioned, those in favor of his election rose. To many of the voters present this system of open ballot presented no problem, but by another more political minded faction many defects were detected. Perhaps the most glaring of these defects is mob influence. This defect hinges upon the fact that in the standing ballot many students are influenced by the number of voters which arise. Hence one might vote for a person because of his great popularity ,which is indicated only by his following in that assembly; whereas in secret ballot that same voter might cast his vote in an altogether different direction a direction dictated by his own mind and not by mob influence. Two secondary defects are (1) that there is no chance for the voter to consider the candidates carefully, and (2) that the candidate is put at a disadvantage inasmuch as he is given no opportunity to advertise or campaign. With no campaign the voter is ignorant of the nominee's attributes and qualifications. These are but three fallacies in the open ballot, but these evils are weighty enough to demand a new method of balloting, namely secret balloting. Tomorrow the final election for freshman class officers will be held. The majority of the freshman students hope that the open ballot will not be employed as in the freshman chairmen elections of a month ago and in similar freshman elections of years past. Officials should dispose of that system now, and give voters and candidates a chance. Please . . . "YOUTH SHOULD BE SERVED . . . and then carried out!" With this purpose in mind, Student Body President Wayne Carver has issued a plea for a larger attendance at assemblies. "Embedded within the first amendment to the United States Constitution is the people's right to assemble," stated Carver. "Yeah, the Constitution gives you the right to assemble, but we give vou the opportunity."Every Tuesday and Friday at eleven a. m. students are invited to a period of general relaxation and entertainment in the auditorium, where programs of every nature are presented by the best of talent Weber college can muster. Empty seats certainly do not serve as incentive to the artists that perform, but do indicate the indifference of many students toward the college activities. Assemblies of this year have thus far revealed a striking trend toward better entertainment, while attendance is detected taking the downward road. Here is displayed a lack of equilibrium which only the student body can correct. Thanks for What? . . . The other day a man was heard to mutter "sdur-castically" when approached with the subject of Thanksgiving day, "Thanksgiving? Give thanks for what?" To that gentleman might be directed these words. Thanksgiving day is a day set aside for the taking of the inventory of the fruits of men's labor, and for thanking of the great Giver who makes these fruits possible. But men should remember this principle: "As ye sow, so shall ye reap." The man who has sown no seed must not expect a lavish harvest of fruit. And so to the man who knows not for what to offer thanks: "If you have planted no seed and have no harvest, you might at least thank God Almighty for the healthy tongue which makes it possible for you to say, 'Thanksgiving? Give thanks for what?' " On Other Campuses . . . In the late Utah Chrony, it is revealed that the University of Utah does have a publicity director after all and that of late he has had quite a time getting much of a bang out of three football losses out of four starts. A certain syndicated cartoon appearing in several college papers reveals that some of our better schools got their start out of a form of "penny ante." A lottery raised building funds for Harvard in 1811. Columbia was founded on similar proceeds in 1784. And Yale and other notable institutions benefited from lotteries. Are we wrong, or was Harvard begun by the Puritans ? Maybe draw poker is even more of an American institution than we thought. Mr. D. J. Cahill fell dead just after presenting Loyola university with a complete set of chemical abstracts. Another thing of things at Santa Monica J. C. is that it is like a lot of other schools where there is co-education: the women outdo the men. In the recent scrap drive "The Epsilons, women's honor society, which had charge of the women's efforts in the scrap drive, had a pile of scrap which was five times as large as the Opheleos, the men's honor society." At a neighboring college, Lai Chand Mehra, lecturer and teacher of India, has released the dope on why the western nations must fight for a just peace. He explained' that since India's population increases 30,000 each 10 years, by 1960 the white race will discontinue to exist and Asia will monopolize the world. Therefore we should make a great effort to understand India, and the rest of Asia. We might ask, in that case what shall we have left to understand with ? Or for ? Editorial Office: 402-403 Moench Building Published semi-monthly by students of Weber Junior College Editor Jean Anne Waterstradt Business Manager .... Keith Holbrook Front Page Bonnie Clay Editorial Page DeLore Williams Society Editors Dorothy Cardon, Shirley Mills Sports Editor LaVor Woods Photographer Don Thurmann Cartoonist Bob Peterson Faculty C. M. Nilsson Typists Evelyn Applonle, Evelyn Weir FRONT PAGE: Lorraine Cook, Norma Drys- dale, John Vernieu, Pat Jurgens. EDITORIAL PAGE. Van Nance SPORTS PAGE: Dallas Burton Member of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Press Association. 1942 -:- Member -:- 1948 Associated Collegiate Press REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. Chicago - Boston - Los Angeles - San Francisco Peterson Looks at Life . . . WR!MfiUTATtON All i did was add a little Ha5CU AND THERi: IT WAS So we were right after all. It was red tape that held up synthetic rubber. For here you see Weber comes through. Of course time has gone on its way and two and a half pounds of meat rigidly enforced has done something to the prof. Spirit of Days Gone By Manifests Itself Again, Coed Asserts Dear Editor: A general feeling of disappointment was prevalent on the Weber college campus when it was published that the annual homecoming day would be dispensed with this year. And furthermore, it didn't make the student body feel any better to hear the ever-present skeptics say, "What? No Homecoming? Boy is this school going to the dogs. It isn't what it used to be; everything's changed." Well, Armistice day came andf- passed with no celebration; but the majority of us accepted without questioning the advisability of "skipping" the annual observance. And then it happened. When the students arrived at school the next morning, they found the halls cluttered with soldiers each one an alumnus in uniform. Then, a special assembly was called. As the student body filed into the auditorium, they were confronted with the thrilling sight of a half dozen "service men" in the band seats more alumni. Along about this time, I don't believe there was one student who didn't begin to feel as though he were experiencing some of that good old Weber spirit of years gone by. In fact, many of us began to see a similarity between this day and the homecoming affairs that used to be. That evening the day found its climax in an impromptu dance, with the uniformed alumni on the bandstand. True, the celebration wasn't of a formal nature, but it was a celebration; and if, in the future, I am asked if Weber had a homecoming in 1942, I'm going to say, "Best ever!" Yours truly, Pat Jurgens. Dear Editor: Caught in the current of campus activities, carried through torrents and lapping waves, students often long for a calm, peaceful eddie in which they may relax and meditate. The L. D. S. institute offers an atmosphere of warmth and welcome to all students on the campus. A standing invitation has been extended by Mr. Braithwaite to all students who desire to relax in the lounge or employ facilities for study purposes. Although the institute is considered a campus building, it is more than just a shelter of general classrooms. Solitude and rest are a part of its structure, it seems. In the minds of many students the institute is an ideal place for entertainment. Social groups are many times permitted to hold parties in the building with access to the kitchen and its facilities. The purpose of this letter to you is to comment upon this "open door" policy. Attention should be called to the wonderful hospitality of the institute. I believe the entire Weber student body joins me in expressing gratitude for such a haven of peace. Sincerely, Lorraine Cook. Dear Editor: I am not one to offend woman by refusing to place her on an equal plane with men, for I am so American as to believe in the Constitution. But, confound it! Even if woman does retain and recognize her equality, why must she be so darned insistent upon proving it? We at Weber have been informed by late statistics that for every coed on the campus who wishes to pass in or out of a building there are two "eds" to open the door. And yet, yesterday, even though walking with three boys, one girl had the audacity to step ahead to open the door for the group before any of the gentlemen could apprehend her. I ask you, isn't that carrying independence a mite too far? Won't you, dear editor, through your publication, attempt to convince the girls that they ought at least to pretend they are the weaker sex, even though their sisters are welding planes together at Hill field. Respectfully, General H. Q. Opinion. Music Artists Present Annual Concert (Continued from Page One) Piano Solo: 1. Impromptu in C Minor Rheinhold. a. Soloist: Van Nance. Musettes: 1. Clair de Lune Debussy 2. I Love Thee Greig Sym phonettes : 1. Only a Rose Friml 2. Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life.. Herbert. 3. Serenade Romberg a. Soloist: Jay Olson. 4. Lovely Hula Hands Folk Song. a. Dancer: :Katherine Islob. b. Vocal Solo: Jay Olson. Intermission Band: 1. Klaxon March ... Henry Fillmore.A brilliant march featuring the French horns, by one of the most prolific and successful of writers of marches for modern band. 2. Cypress Silhouettes ....David Bennett. A modern rhapsody of the deep south, written by America's foremost composer for band, employing colorful harmonies and exotic rhythms. The work features incidental solos for the trombone, flute, and clarinet, and has been prepared with the organ and band, featuring Kathryn Ann Richards at the console. 3. Echo Waltz ...Edwin Franko Goldman. A difficult trio for cornets with band accompaniment. The trio is composed of Dean McKee, Vernon Deiu, and Wayne Hansen, three accomplished cornetists from the Weber band. 4. White Christmas Irving Berlin. An adaptation for band of the popular song hit from "Holiday Inn," with a vocal chorus by Iola Belnap, soprano. 5. Selection of war songs. Including "Over There," "Anchors Aweigh," "The Marine Hymn," "Caisson Song," "and "Stars and Stripes," with Reynold McFarlane singing the vocalrefrains. Dear Editor: Would someone please tell me what I am supposed to do with the sand in those little red cans in the hall in case of an air raid? And at the same time would you tell the student body in general not to use those cans as cigaret trays. Puzzled, E. B. The Right to Write . . . "The real purpose of roy writing this little piece Is not to offer what is commonly called a 'beef but rather to present a couple of pleas. Let me use your newspaper as a medium for the xpression of my wants. "In the first place, it seems to me, something ought to be done about excessive library fines. Exhorbitant rates are being levied upon the person who, because of unintentional negligence, fails to return a borrowed book at the designated time. A 10-cent charge for the first hour and five cents for every hour thereafter is an unscrupulous price for a student to pay for anything less than grand larceny. I agree that high prices may serve as a strong incentive to many students to return the borrowed literature; but the library is defeating its own purpose when students are prohibited from employing the library when unable to 'fork over' the fines. "My second plea concerns the fact that faculty members are not the most cooperative of people when asked to do something by students working on school publications. The other day, I searched the 'M' building, the gymnasium, and the Central building for a faculty member who would pose for a picture for the campus magazine. Such temerity . . . 'Really, Irene, I'd rather not' 'Ask West; he's the advisor, let him dthe posing.' 'Not this morning, dear, I look a fright.' These were only a few of the refusals I received. "Let's either cut out the propaganda about a cooperative faculty or cut out the student requests!" Irene Bushell. "I don't know whether it's due to the same old excuse of wartime priorities or not, but just the same, it seems to me that there is an utter lack of pencil sharpener apparatus on the Weber campus. The insufficient amount of these necessary instruments has led to many a' long and futile search by many students. "I'm writing this miniature epistle to you, not as a complaint, but to inform those who do not know where to find pencil sharpeners of their whereabouts. "One is found in the library, a couple in the labs, and there are two more, which as yet not even I have located." Carl White. "In the case of the Weber college cafeteria, the old saying 'first come, first served!' applies only too well because invariably the second diner there is faced with a tragic food shortage. "Many times I have stood not more than twenty places back in the cafeteria lineup at noon; and yet when my turn came to make choice of food, I had no choice. I too kwhat was left! "I am not sure whether this lack of nourishment is due to food rationing or the inability of the home economic class to mass produce, but just the same it's mighty discouraging to see those little containers in the food warmers empty and shining as if they had never been used. "My own starvation is not the only reason I complain. The way the boys of our institution are looking nowadays as a result of a lack of sustenance is a deplorable sight. Who knows? Even the draft board might not want them." DeLore Williams. SMALLEY BROS., INC. "The Time Den" JEWELERS 2179 Washington Boulevard Phone 9341 MEET YOUR DATE at Ogden's Finest Amusement Palace THE PLAYDIUM Ground Floor Eccles Building 3 MIDNITE SHOWS EVERY WEEK! Every Tuesday Midnit HILLFIELD JAMBOREE FREE! Refreshments Novelties, Hats, Noisemakers Vaudeville! Every Thursday Midnite SWING SHIFT SHOW & PARTY FREE!!! DUTCH LUNCH Previews of Big Pictures ! Every Friday Midnite "QM" Gay 90's Stage Revue And Preview All the Atmosphere of the Good Old Days! EGYPTIAN THEATRE Music Critic Raps Biased Attitudes Toward Moderns By VAN NANCE Two weeks ago last Sunday, a friend and I were listening to the radio. The time was ten p. m., and we were tuned to the weekly program of the KSL string ensemble conducted by Albert Shepherd. The announcer introduced the guest artist, Grant Johan-nessan, eminent young Utah pianist, who played the iinale to Mozart's A major sonata, the Tango from the suite, "Souvenirs of Brazil" by the young French composer, Darius Milhaud, ard three Hungarian dances by Bela Bartok. When the program concluded, I asked my friend's opinion of Mr. Johannessan's playing. t "Well," he began, "his playing seems clear-cut and clean, but good heavens! What on earth did he mean by playing such tripe as those last two numbers?" I had more or less expected this. Two years ago, we both had the privilege of hearing E. Robert Schmitz play a concert at the Og-den high school auditorium. At that time, Mr. Schmitz had played a number of modern compositions. My friend expressed the same opinion of those compositions as he did of compositions played by Mr. Johannessan. Tragedy Lies Here Now, here lies the tragedy of this little tale. My friend has heard perhaps 20 compositions by the so-called modern composers. Of these 20, he has not heard any of them more than three times. And with this meager background, he proceeds to condemn all the modern compositions he hears without ever giving the composer a fair chance to express what he has to express. Mention the names of Stravinsky or Prokofieff in his presence, and he immediately wreathes up his nose, labels them as pseudo-artists trying to make a living by duping a simple-minded public into believing that what they are listening to is music. He then promptly drops the subject. Such an attitude wouldn't be so bad if it were his only, but unfortunately there are literally thousands of concert-goers who share this same faulty attitude. They go to a concert; they see the name of a modern composer on the program, and immediately make up their minds that, due to the fact that they have never heard anything by this composer, they will not listen to this particular selection, and, in so doing, they build up an unjust prejudice. Classics Given Preference Now, why should they harbor such a fallacious opinion? Here's the reason. These same people can listen to a Fantasy by Chopin, or a rhapsody by Liszt and enjoy it as much as the foremost music critic, for the simple reason that such compositions are given prefer-ance over modern compositions when it comes to playing a concert, and, as a result, they are heard much more than the others and become more familiar and more easily appreciated. It is obvious, then, that all that is needed to further the cause of greater appreciation of modern music is a more frequent appearance of such music on concert programs. It's a cinch that we'll never learn to appreciate this kind of music unless we get to hear it, and hear it a great number of times. When you have an opportunity to hear some of the music of the modern masters, listen with an open mind. That's the Important thing, if you listen to Debussy's "Iberia" with the idea that you're not going to like it because it's by Debussy, thrn you might as well give up and go join the rest of the hypocritical concert mongers. A junior college is to be opened soon at Manzanar, California, detention center for Japanese. Wanta Be an "Oomph" Boy? Try KEN'S Barber Shop 2313 Washington Blvd. Future Teachers Observe Week In observance of National Education week, which was from November 9 to November 13, inclusive, the Weber college chapter of Future Teachers of America presented an asembly last Tuesday. Mr. Ray Bjork, principal of Og-den high school, discussed freedom in the American educational system. Vocal solos were given by Dilworth Young and Charles Black. Club officers who were in charge of the program include Mr. John Benson, sponsor; Caroline Hobson, president; Donna Rae Jones, vice president; and Marjorie Merrill, secretary. Engineers Draw Up Plan of Events Discussion of the Engineers' club activities for this year was led by Dean M. L. Stevenson at the last meeting. Speakers were chosen and parties and trips were planned. The officers elected to lead the group this year are Stanley Hurst, president; Connell Roberts, vice president; Wayne Hansen, secretary-treasurer; Verl Soelberg, reporter; and Gordon Smith, athletic-sical director. Club council members are Robert McKenna, Evon Jenson, Mark Manning, and Robert Murray. Members of the program committee include Richard Flygare, chairman; Don Thurman, Oakley Moore, June Lefgren, and Betty Whiting. Bob Petty Heads Committee Robert Petty has been selected chairman of the annual Founders' day celebration to be held on January 7, 1943. Mary Olson and Frank Wahlquist are tentative members of the student committee in charge. A faculty committee has not yet been chosen. Petty's father, Dr. Russell Petty, will head the alumni group. D. S. Romney Will Speak (Continued from Page One) invited to attend this informal Sunday morning worship hour. The service is under the direction ol the Sunday school t'lperin-tendency, which is composed of John Vernieu, superintendent; John Dixon, first counsellor; Harvey Wheelwright, second counsellor; and Marvel Murphy, secretary. Roy-den C. Braithwaite is institutedirector. For the HOLIDAYS Dress Up in a New Suit or Topcoat Smartly Styled At Watson-Tanner SHH This is not a military secret so tell all your friends the best show in town starts THANKSGIVING DAY Fred MacMurray Paulett Goddard Susan Hayward in THE FOREST RANGERS Filmed in Glorious Technicolor Co-Hit 'Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch' ORPHEUM of Course i |