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Show PAGE Z SIGNPOST DKCEMliEK 12, 10G2 no D fl" EDITORIAL Christmas nd f.lan An editor is faced with a real dilemma around Christmas time. . He feels almost obligated to say something about so significant an occasion yet hesitates for fear of being either too trite or too sentimental. (juii I dim There are always the yearly rash of editorials condemning commercialism and bewailing the fact that the true spirit of Christmas is lost. Most of us ho-hum our' way through such verbage, because it is not only overdone, but not really 100 per cent true. No one is really fooled by tinsel and glitter and Santa Claus and parties. We enjoy them for a time, but sometime during the Christmas season, we realize in a moment of reflection and silence that there is more, much more, to this holiday than things that can be bought and touched and smelled and seen. One of the best things about Christmas is the realization that man is, after all, not such a bad egg. He is worth something as is this earth upon which he makes his home. His desire for peace for him and his earth is a noble and fine ideal. Man does have dignity and value. The ministry of Jesus Christ was f ounded upon this principle. His teachings and promptings were aimed at having man achieve his full potential. So, let's not get "down" on man. Let's not lose faith in his abilities or his strength. Maybe Anne Frank got to the heart 'of the matter : "In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." By Gary Jon London PRESIDENT'S CORNER Campus DisEionesty Indicates Immaturity By ASWO President Brent Moon It is rather unfortunate that, in college, adolescence and immaturity must ever he present. It would seem that -fven though an individual may be young, he or she upon entrance into higher education, woi.M attempt to act somewhat grown ip. Any individual who fails to realize the obligation he has in acquiring his "higher education" fails miserably in college. This obligation is to realize the fact that he is in a thinking, critical society. Consequently, his society is critical of his actions and his adherance to the mores of his society; any .action contrary to ethics is severely looked upon to the point of ostracism for the offender. College students hate pettiness, immaturity, irrationality, irresponsibility, and inconsideration to others. Your obligation to yourself is the opposite of the above. Grow Up Maturity, rationality, responsibility and consideration could be s '.nmed up with one word respect. It is time to grow up. It is time to begin acting like educated men and women. One recent incident demonstrating the Lack of maturity on campus is brought to mind: some students are stealing. You, the student, should be made aware of this for your own protection. It is unfortunate that honesty has become a by-word to many, that individuals within our society have let their minds degenerate to the point of dishonesty. To be specific, certain articles have been stolen from the bookstore and from students. For a person who is attending an institution of higher education, this is heretical on his own part for he fails to realize that upon entrance into a college or university he is preparing himself to be of benefit to humanity. Anyone who is heretic enough to do such .a thing has no place in not only college, but in the American society. I urge you bo place yourselves on guard of your rights. Keep your standards high as educated people. Your society demands it of you now as students. By Gary At the end of our first quarter divorced from the comparative security of a junior college, it might be well to consider the major perspective in which criticism is an integral part. Many people, in hearing or reading statements as to what could be improved, assume that their authors would maintain that nothing is well. The fact that a person cares enough to criticize would indicate a fundamental assumption that the institution in question is on the whole a worthwhile organization.Primary in the things which make the years worthwhile at Weber is the fact that such criticism is allowed. Editorially, the administration of this college is as liberal, if not more so, than the other colleges within my experience. Considering the pressure they face from people outside the institution, they bear up remarkably well under internal nagging. Second among the advantages at Weber College is the fact that there exists, though in no great number, a core cf men who are willing to dedicate their scholarship to those who choose Weber, rather than to go on to higher positions, both in economic returns and in status. Such men, standing in the mire or mediocrity, make the college experience one of the actual growth rather than examinitm. Here again, the courage necessary is phenomenal. And finally, the largest opportunity for the student is the fact that this is happening here and Loo London row. It is difficult to imagine a time when education has received as much publicity as present. Becoming a four-year institution in this enviornmcnt offers each of us a chance to see our ideas make the transition from the abstract to the concrete, in that in our every .action we define what Weber is; but more important, what it will become It would be well in the Christmas spirit to think of the type of college that we want our children to attend, and after Christmas come back and create it. Incidental Intelligence :I understand a certain economist is writing a book. It is to be called "When the 20th Century Comes." Shakespeare Film Will Be Shown "Midsummer's Night Dream", one of the great Shakespearian classics, will be presented Jan. 17. Plans are now being made to show the film in the afternoon and in the evening so that more students will have the chance to see it. The price of this offering is only 25c. All English students and English majors are especially invited. "This is one of Shakespeare's greats, and we heartily encourage everyone to come out and see this marvelous film," according to Joan Orr, Chairman of the Films Committee. LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS FeesnwzN into lm LltmmfciSs SIGNPOST STAFF EDITOR Louise Tayloi ASSOCIATE EDITOR Gary Jon London COPY EDITORS Penny Bartz, Karen Sue McLeod SPORTS EDITOR John Hale ADVISOR Wayne Schow REPORTERS Bruce Hadfield, Sandra Hoefferle, Gayle Hallman, Judy Van Meetren, John Egan, Catherine Harline, LeRoy Yorgason FEATURE WRITERS. ...Kathy Grose, Gary Loo London, Ralph Lewis |