OCR Text |
Show Page 2 SIGNPOST Friday, January 13. 19."(1 Signpost BIWEEKLY PUBLICATION ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE J 402 Meoncti Building Phone Weber College Extension 26 OGDEN, UTAH Editor Janice Herrod Assistant Editor Charles Pomeroy Business Manager Robena Parker Sports Editor Don Warner Society Editor Shirley Stadelman Photographer Janet Knowles Reporters Frank Lund, Lois Dalley, James Wolter, Clifford Pomeroy, Jim Bonner, Gwenda Cragun, Dorothy Johnson, Jo'an' Garrett, Bud Elliot, Gorden Allred, Bert Swenson. Accusations Found To Be Valid Are college students grown up? For years, distinguished educators have pointed accusing fingers in our direction, insisting that the average college student is sort of a holf-baked Henry Aldrich, incapable of assimilating any ideas more complex than those supplied by comic strips and picture magazines. Unhappy evidence that such an accusation is valid can be found in our own college library. Weber, by supplying its students with approximately 135 magazine subscriptions a year, far surpasses the average college recommendation of a mere 35. Nearly 400 dollars are spent annually, to provide students with a real wealth of reference material and excellent reading matter. College Reference Librarian, Wilma Gross, and other library employees have noted that many of the most important subscriptions often lie unnoticed, their covers as clean and unspotted as the day they were bought. Of course, there are exceptions. Marriage and Family usually -becomes wrinkled and smudged by some of Weber's optimists. Some of the pictures may be briefly scanned. But too often, such vital and informative magazines as Atlantic Monthly, Harpers, Time and U. S.' News are -just excess wood pulp. Today we are at the century halfway mark. We are perhaps standing on the threshold of the greatest period of scientific discovery and improvement ever known to mankind. These magazines are sources through which we can become informed, gaining greater intellectual clarity and a better understanding of our present status. ' Cooperation between the student and library is definitely a two-way proposition. The library is definitely open to ' suggestion and attempts to make the student feel a definite ownership. Although no subscription can be obtained for less than five dollars annually, student demands are always supplied to the best of the library's ability. Whenever a need for new material arises the library is usually allowed necessary funds. Students then, can not only better themselves, but can help build the library, simply by reading more magazines. If you are in need of directions, and it seems apparent that many are, go to the Moench Building, second floor, just east of the auditorium. Don't let 400 dollars go to waste! Weber Grcds Accepted For Medical Training Six pre-Medical students from Weber college so far have been accepted by the University of Utah Medical School, it was announced by Henry Aldous Dixon, President. 6' Spend Your Spare Hours at the Sport Center iards B 2472 Kiesel Ave. Bob Sleigh WITH TEAM AND BELLS The Lodge Is Available for After-Ride Parties and Refreshments $ Sunny Slope NORTH OGDEN I. It is believed they comprise half of the total that were accepted for medical training that starts in June. They are Winn Richards, Lynn Winchester, Irvin Moncrief, Kaye Kilburn, Dick Nilsson and Tom Higgs. All of them are from Ogden. The students were advised that the appointments are conditional according to their grade point average at the end of the winter quarter. Weber college is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Learning Institutions and the high standards which they maintain reflect in the acceptance of these students. President Dixon said, "Their achievements are a credit to our institution." 1 Parties Dude Ranch Phone 2-0331 Janus Oversees New Year Spurs Ei One of the Roman mythology Gods was Janus, guardian of the Gates of Rome, who stood above all and kept watch over the inhabitants.A double headed diety with one face looking forward and one looking "backward he was refered to as the "spirit of opening." Because of this title he was envoked at the beginning of all undertakings, and therefore was naturally the God of the beginning of the day and also of the beginning of the year. His ability to see both behind and in front aj the same time is symbolic of the month which was named in his honor, January, the time of the year which inspires us to also look in two directions. Behind us we see the past with its achievements, and failures. We recall our hopes of a year ago, which were either realized or lost like a grain of dust in a wind storm. We stand in bewilderment wondering what was wrong. Ahead we see but a stainless page. Waiting for us to mark it either with blemishes, stain, and destruction, or to imprint on it a well-planned pattern carefully designed to this time accomplish our desires. It is of little value to fret and ponder over the past, for time once gone can never be replenished. Our chief concern of the past is to aid us in future development. Determination is the key to success. Let's be determined this coming year to progress, enrich our lives and lives of others. On The Book Beat Homework is heavy and the pressure is on all, but take a few hours off to relax with a good book that is easy reading. The Golden Warrior by Hope Muntz relates, with its careful research and faithfulness in its presentation, history the way you'd like to see it in history books. The story of England's epic invasion by William the Conqueror an dthe defeat of King Harold is told in terse and easy style. The North Star Is Nearer, by Evelyn Eaton is a delightful autobiography written in the form of short sketches which give the reader glimpses into English society and French provincial life and takes you on a whirlwind trip through Egypt and China where the author was a war correspondent. Father of the Bride, by Edward Streeter illustrates what happens to "Pops" nerves and checkbook when daughter takes the long trail to the alter. It is a book for laughter in which the long suffering American male parent at last finds his Homer. Dean May WeSling Resumes Position Miss May Welling has returned after an 18-month leave of absence. She has now resumed her duties as Dean of Women. Acting Dean during Miss Well-ing's absence was Mrs. Marva Gregory, athletic instructor in the Women's division. Other responsibilities assumed by Miss Welling include the school calendar and women physical education classes. She is faculty representative to inter-club council, a legislative body composed of students of all social organizations whose responsibility is to set policies with regard to social functions, regulations, and allied matters. Graduated from University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree Miss Welling obtained a Master degree from Stanford university where she majored in student personnel and guidance work. This is an old definition which has its own moral: Democracy is a system under which the person who doesn't vote can spend the rest of the term kicking about the men put in office by those who did vote. "If America is to be run by the people, it is the people who must think." Herbert Hoover. Stenquist By. Jim Bonner With the hailing of "Hell Week," the campus looks like an assortment of nocturnal sleepwalkers evicted from their normal premises. The picturesque . wandering and milling around from class to class has been of no little mystery to friend Stenquist. Reliable sources report that he was so distressed at the unusual sights of the week, that he has taken the solemn oath never to touch corn squeezin's again. At the time of this writing, I am very morose, being unable to find legitimate grounds for gripes about the C. I. Service has taken on an unprecedented speed since the beginning of the new quarter. Did hear a possibility of cause for some nice libelous material, but the price of coffee remained at five cents, so will have to declare peace on Mrs. A. this trip. I was wondering if possibly the mandatory photographs weren't placed upon the wrong card. Partook in a bit of recretation the other night and meandered down to the cinema. I whipped out my courtesy card, planked down 35 cents and gazed up to see that I was the recipient of a very dubious going over. Then with a snarl, the ticket seller asked me what I wanted. I thought it was rather obvious myself as at this certain ticket booth they weren't sellin' hot dogs and pop corn. I informed her of same. She sneeringly asked me if I might be just a wee bit old to be attending high school. I informed her I was attending Weber college and that the card assented to this. Reluctantly, she passed me one ticket at student prices. Therefore, I believe if I had a picture of my map on that ducat, I would not be subjected to such treatment again. Weber Forum Dear Editor: I think we owe a vote of thanks to the Wildcat club for helping us obtain student courtesy cards to the theaters in Ogden. The Wildcat club, men's service club, has done a commendable job, and I hope they will keep up the good work. The cards enable students to see motion picture entertainment at a great saving. I know there are many who will join me in thanking the Wildcat club. Yours truly, A Weber student. Dear Editor: Registration is completed for the winter quarter, and also once more many students who could have benefitted greatly have not been guided into the pilot courses. Unclear references have been made from time to time to the many hours of effort and time that one can save by following the pilot courses, and many of us are very interested in that. But just ask an advisor about them, and imme-ditely one encounters much of what we called "passin" The Buck" in the service. Open up the catalogue and take a look. I spent about three hours going through it and not one single thing about pilot courses could I find. Why not? Now I know very well that someone on this campus has all the information necessary to present a clear, concise, and very useful picture of the whole deal. Why doesn't he do it? Why isn't there some form of objective outline made for each of the general fields to which the pilot courses will apply along with a description of the specific courses, and a definite straightforward statement as to how certain applications may be effected? Why isn't some such small, low Completely Remodeled and Redecorated ENJOY YOURSELF AT THE CANTON CAFE AMERICAN and CHINESE DISHES 23oO Washington Blvd. Swears Off As usual, I must make a little plug for a smoking lounge. The j desire to have one is becoming an oosession witn me now as 1 m running out of toes which haven't contacted frost bite yet. We're not particular about locations, luxury, etc., all we request is one little old room to smoke a cigarette and still not freeze to death. Hear tell it's between Chauncey and Mr. Stenquist for Mr. Collegiate honors. With Chauncey's intricate knowledge of ballot box stuffing, there should be no doubt as to the victor. Scribulus, magazine of contemporary art, photography and letters, has been on sale since Jan. 11. Did you know that this magazine is to take the place of your yearbook? Due to many reasons, most decisive of which was lack of student support, the Weber college board of control has eliminated the Acorn, formerly the yearbook of W. C- The plan is to publish instead, the Acorn-Scribulus' once each quarter, and to include in it not only the many fine features of a literary magazine, but also the activities, sports, clubs, and fashions of the Weber student body. ' The Autumn issue, on sale now has done this, and is also well illustrated with the highlights of the Autumn quarter. It is planned that the next issue of Acorn-Scribulus will be out shortly before the end of the winter quarter., The material contained in the autumn issue will not be duplicated in subsequent issues, and unless you want to omit a third of your yearbook, you'd better get a copy now. Dixon Serves Dr. H. Aldous Dixon, president of Weber college, was elected to the board of directors of the First Security Bank of Utah at the annual stockholders meeting. Dr. Dixon just completed serving six years as a director of the Salt Lake City branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Durine the past vear Dr. Dixon served as chairman. Walker Wins Gene Walker, freshman, added to the glory of W. C. this week when he decisioned Don Ernsten of Salt Lake Kiwanis Felt Boys Club, in the second night bouts of the annual Juniar Chamber of Commerce A. A. U. boxing tourney. Walker gained a decision but almost lost in the last few seconds of the last round when he was floored by a solid left to the jaw by Ernsten. It was only his point lead of the first two rounds which saved him from defeat. cost, mimeographed supplement to the catalogue issued before the next registration so that we can use the pilot course plan. Charles E. Pomeroy. y A COMPLETE LINE OF (t SHEAFFERS PENS and PENCILS .Weber Office Supply Office Supplies and School Supplies 2209 Wash. Blvd. Ogden, Utah |