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Show SIGNPOST Friday, February 20, 1948 Weber Forum Congratulations to Speakers - Signpost WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 402 Moench Building Member Associated Gblle6iafe Press Editor Dick Layman Business Manager Jean Heimke Sports Editor Keith Hunt Society and Features Darlene Medell, Nancy Beach Business Assistants Lorrine Price, Kent Foutz Music Editor Bill Bobolis Reporters: Bob Jones, Emma Lou Barnes, Charles Carver, Boyd Knowles, Dick Niisson. Photography Director Fred Rabe Art Pete Lafon Signpost Policy SINCE THE SIGNPOST has gone under "new management" this week, 'it may be appropriate to re-examine some of the purposes of the paper, and its relationship to the school. FIRST AND FOREMOST, of course, is the paper's duty to report the news of the school as completely and accurately as possible. This involves a responsibility which is not entirely the paper's, for it is up to the various departments, individuals, and organizations making the news to maintain a loose tongue when the Signpost reporter comes around. IN CONNECTION WITH THIS, we sometimes wish that the news sources around school would remember that although the Signpost is strictly an amateur venture, the staff is trying to make it as professional as possible, and would appreciate getting first crack at important stories whenever possible. An unhappy example of the lack of this cooperation appeared when the Standard-Examiner published the W. C. honor roll the day before the Signpost came out with these names. This story was of no great news value to the Standard, but it was the Signpost's top story for that issue. It would have done the Standard no harm, and the Signpost a great' deal of good, to have released the names to the city daily the day after the college paper appeared. NO ONE WAS TO BLAME for this incident, but it highlights a condition which we hope may be corrected in the future. SECOND IN IMPORTANCE to presenting the news of the school is the paper's responsibility to represent the opinion of the students, individually or collectively. TOO OFTEN IT IS THOUGHT that the expression of editorial opinion is an exclusive right of "the staff. This is not the case. The student paper's columns are open to the opinion of every last student. The Signpost encourages contributions of all kinds, either in the form of letters or editorials. We pledge ourselves to publish all contributions which are in accordance with newspaper ethics. Only reservations are that all contributions will be subjected to the same corrections and possible abridgements as all Signpost copy, and that they must be received before 5 p. m. Monday. AS AN AID to establishing the source of opinions expressed in the Signpost, the new staff has decided upon the following criteria: unsigned editorials will represent the official views of the paper; signed or initialed editorials will express the views of their authors; by-lined stories will be expressions of the opinions of individual writers. IT SHOULD AGAIN BE STRESSED that any opinions not expressed in print in the paper do not appear because they have not been received. IT IS HOPED that under this policy the Signpost may continue to present the news and opinions of all groups at Weber college. Dokos Candy Company Thanks, Weber for Your Patronage Topper Bakery 2516 Monroe Blvd. Phone 4248 It's Tops If It Comes from Topper Ginsberg, Pro and Con Dear Editor: I imagine the letters have been coming in fast and furiously, because half of the student body is industriously looking for nooses to hang whoever goes under the non de plume of Paul Ginsberg. May I remind you, sir, that the acts on the talent show didn't even feign to be professional. If they had, the article of the "New Yorker" type of criticism would have been justified. All of the acts weren't ready for Broadway, but some of them most of them were entertaining, and after all that's the aim we're shooting at. The effort and spirit put into the talent show were the main thing to be considered, and in my estimation the kids really showed that they have what it takes. I definitely think there is a place for reviews and criticisms of school functions, but they should be written by someone who sees that some good does exist, someone who won't drag personalities into his writing to show how deftly he can pull even the best apart, someone who has the spirit of Weber along with the rest of the student body. Marilyn Mills Dear Editor: I have followed with interest, in the Signpost and in personal cor respondence, the current battle between supporters and the opposition of the Paul Ginsberg article which severely, but humorously, criticized certain acts that were presented on a recent Weber college talent show. Inasmuch as I am a former, and possibly a future Weber student, I do not think that I will be out of place in mak-inng a few comments relative to the Ginsberg case. This type of controversy is not a new one at Weber. Similar events took place last year, the year before, and it is said by some that a similar incident once forced the resignation of a Weber college president. Invariably it all boils down to a battle royal between the publicity camp on one side and irate student leaders and officers, whose egotistical pride has been injured by just criticism, on the other. And invariably these student big-wigs attempt to minimize their own shortcomings by placing undue importance on the assumption that publicity of such "unfortunate" events tends to discredit the school in the eyes of the student body, former students, future students, supporters, and the world in general. Such an assumption is false and confusing. If fault is to be pointed out, one should not accuse the publicist who gave the story its proper earned play, but should look for an explanation from those student officers and leaders who allowed such an "unfortunate" event to occur. Actually such publicity displays a healthy interest in the ' school by the publicist who is attempting to better the organization by influencing students to demand a higher type of college presentation. Such action as has been displayed by student officers in this case should be reciprocated by a student demand for a more liberal policy of college publicity. Don Simmons THE CLEAN SWEEP Weber college debaters, extern p speak ers, and orators made in the recent Carbon speech meet (see story, page one) can hardly pass without a word of commendation from the Signpost. OUR CONGRATULATIONS go to the speakers and to their coaches, Monson, Green, and Allred. They have once again proved that speech work is one of the outstanding activities at W. C, as it has always been in years past. It is astounding to realize how high Weber speakers have consistently placed during the past 20 years of competition. The winners in the Carbon tournament have ably upheld a fine Weber tradition. OF COURSE, any speech student will insist that the personal development he gains from his work is worth more than any honors he may win in competition, and that the Weber speakers profited personally from the Carbon tilt there can be no doubt. OUR HOPES for a similar success are extended to these speakers as they prepare to enter the Oregon tournament the latter part of this month. BEFUDDLED How to Flunk -It's Easy Since the subject is always timely, this week I shall devote a few column inches to give handy hints w-wsRswwtss on how to studv effectively for a test. The first and most important step is to make sure you are enrolled in the class. This may be accomplished toy attend ing said class once or twice to see if your name is called. This being done, your next move is to find out about your fellow members. You should discover early just who the "DAR" will be and endeavor to sit as near as possible to him. If you feel your financial status does not warrant buying a book, be sure to borrow one from somebody at least one hour before the test is to take place. This will give you an opportunity to "cram' as well as help you to make friends with other students in the class. The C. I. is an excellent place to study, since it affords such peace and quiet (and besides, the stools are so comfortable). Or, if such an arrangement does not seem conducive to concentration, get a few of your friends together and head for the group study room, where peace and quiet always prevails. No college student should make the mistake of keeping class notes, since they are so obviously a waste of time and paper. Without these you can jump to your own conclusions and with uncanny accuracy mark all false statements true in any test of that type. And after all, students, marks aren't really a fair means of measuring one's ability. Daffynitions Henpecked husband a man whose nerve is in his wife's name. Tabloid a screamlined newspaper. Leap year it takes four springs to make one. Warden one who makes his living by his pen. Geometry what the little acorn said when it grew up. Free verse the triumph of mind over meter. Come in for Hamburgers Chili HAMBURGER HOUSE 320 -25th Street Esquire Cleaners - Hatters DELIVERY SERVICE Phone 2-4663 2744 Washington Blvd. By MUDDLE Vice-president the title given to a bank officer in place of a raise in salary. Porcupine animated cactus. Potato bug an insect that plays on the tuber. Pleasant murderer one who takes life cheerfully. Musician a person who earns his living just by playing around. Ski Carnival Date Still Uncertain The date for the Winter Ski Carnival, sponsored by the Associated Men Students, is as yet uncertain, reports AWS secretary Harry So-teras, chairman of the ski committee.The event, originally scheduled for today, was postponed as it conflicted with several other events previously planned. The carnival will be in the form of a giant slalom, to be held at Snow Basin. Skiers will be divided into two classes for participation, B and C classes. Entries to race in B class are now being chosen, according to Soteras. Along with the giant slalom, a snow sculptur ing contest will be featured to appeal to those snow enthusiasts with artistic ability. Awards include, cups for first place in B and C and women's class, and medals will be awarded for second and third place skiers. Chairman Soteras requests possible participants to watch the bulletin boards for announcements concerning the exact date. Finer Food Cafe 351 - 24th Street Cafe and Fountain Service Open 7:30' A. M. to 12 Midnite Open to 1 A. M. Saturday Nite FELLOWS! COME HERE FOR Sporting Goods Hunting Supplies Billiards Pool Magazines The Mecca 338 - 25th Street |