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Show editorial Editor in chief: Angie Welling &&&& cms su mwswt 'rsST a ass- ' " V ' T -.1 f ....... PPW - V -ggpi letters to the editor Concert-goer appreciates fraternity's efforts, hopes to see members next year I would like to respond to Rich Stuart's heavily opinionated letter to the editor (Alumnus' family gathering, celebration disturbed by fraternity members, July 20). I was a student of Weber State University in the early 1980s and, like Mr. Stuart, I have always enjoyed the annual fireworks display. I also enjoy going to the fireworks every year with my family. As we arrived at our usual location this year, we noticed some new people in our midst, members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. I was pleased that young people like themselves would take the time and money to provide such a wonderful token to the public. They were cooking hamburgers from the back of a vintage fire truck and giving them away to all who wanted one. Fraternity president Brandon Handy was also kind enough to open the doors of the truck and allow my children to sit inside. He showed them everything in it and let them play with the lights and siren. Many other children gathered and were also allowed the same privilege. This good time was all brought to a halt when a distraught gentleman approached the fire truck yelling at its occupants to shut up! He was asked by some of the fraternity members to please calm down and return to his location, and they would do as he wished and quiet the siren and music. However, Mr. Stuart continued to argue with the men and began to insult them verbally. Brandon Handy introduced himself and tried to calm Mr. Stuart down. As I moved closer to hear the conversation, he continued to insult Mr. Handy and his fraternity and acted very disturbingly for a person of his age and education level. I would like to point out that the crowd of "six to eight individuals" surrounding Mr. Stuart consisted of myself, my children, Mr. Handy and one other gentleman. The young man in the fire truck so ignorantly referred to as the "white-haired Pi Kappa Al pha T-shirt wearing, hamburger flipping student" never left the back of the truck and never made any. threatening gesture to Mr. Stuart. I am happy to see such fine young men still existing in today's society. Although I am of the same generation as Mr. Stuart, I do not share his opinion. I believe there are always two sides to every story, and I hope that Mr. Stuart's behavior will not scare the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity away. Hats off to those young gentlemen who, in my opinion, do display good etiquette and respect for others. Where respect is given, respect is received. Maybe next year Mr. Stuart could display some respect first before he accuses others of lacking it. I will be back again next year, and I look forward to seeing members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and hope to enjoy their company. Patricia Smith Ogden, UT Reader appreciates thought-provoking column I'm not usually prone to this, but I just read the article "...no players win in this game" by Preston Truman. I thought he made some very valid points and made me think about a few things in a different light. If indeed these two men (Damien Baskerville and Noel Jackson) are guilty, then I feel they deserve all the wrath, punishment and other things that have already undoubtedly been directed toward them heaped upon them. But, if they are not, this may have alreadv ruined a few careers and lives along the way. As Truman said, "we may never really know what happened that morning." In addition, "no matter what happens, it is a sad case for everyone involved." I, like many others, had been following this case with interest, and unfortunately tended to hover on the side of the victim. However, after reading this article, I realized that just who the "victim" is may be in question. Regardless, at this point it is no one's business who is not involved with the case. Julie Huss Something on your mind? Write a letter to the editor! Here are the rules: We reserve the right to edit for reasons of space and libei and also reserves the right to refuse to print any letter. Letters should not exceed 400 words. Bring letters to SUB 267. mail to: The Signpost, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 84408-2110, or e-mail awellingweber.edu. It's customer service, not customer's servants People who work in the fast food industry, retail or restaurants seem to be misunderstood by their customers. When customers walk through the front doors of one of these businesses, they are under the impression that the employees there are simply servants and not service providers.Customers treat you with a slight disdain and demand that you instantly serve them the minute they get through me door after all they are your only customer and the most important, right? Only that isn't true. As a worker in tne rasi ioou muu&uy emu x luimer ifcj customer service representative for a retail store, I know f 1 there are many people who come in and need assistance. While some of the customers don't possess this arrogant and degrading attitude, I've found that many people do. It isn't that these people know what your job is like or even care. They see someone wearing a uniform or a nametag and automatically assume that they are beneath them. As far as they are concerned we are merely at their disposal. While the reason for customer service employees is to j . i A . i. 1 j i . , serve the customer ana witnoui cumuuicis uicic wuuiu oe no too, it is not an excuse for people to take on such arrogant attitudes. People treat you with such disrespect that is not called for nor de served. This attitude arises not because they actually know who you are, but because they think you're line of work is beneath them. It's like they assume that because you are working in fast food, retailor restaurants it's the only job you could get when that isn't always the case. But let's get real, a job is a job. Working, no matter what type of work it may be, shows discipline and deserves respecLfrom everyone, including customers. My grandpa used to say that any place of work wasn't always considered in a such a negative light. In fact, they used to represent opportunity, not just some menial, worthless job. Even if the job wasn't a career opportunity, it was something that could teach important values including: responsibility, discipline, and hopefully punctuality. It could also aid in saving money for things that would allow a more "approved of line of work. Customer service, in all forms, should be regarded as an opportunity and the employees should be treated as people. By Tanna Barry news editor-The Signpost 0 MvC n nn nr rz ci i Recipient of the UPA General Excellence award Editor in chief Managing editor News editor Campus affairs editor Features editor Sports editor Copy editor A&E editor Graphics editor Co-photo editor Co-photo editor Advertising mngr. Online editor Secretary Adviser Publisher Signpost fax The Signpost is published Monday, Wednesday and Friday during fall, winter, ' spring quarters. Subscription is $9 a quarter. The Signpost is a student publication, written, edited and drafted by Weber Slate , University students. 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