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Show Page 2 WEBER COLLEGE OGDEN, UTAH JANUARY 31, 1958 Vol. XXI No. 23 Editorials Awaken Zion, After the recent conference of the United States National Student Association attended by our student officials, it looks as though Weber College will have a chance to benefit from some of the suggestions of the organization. It has been a good year and a half now since Weber joined the organization. It was first presented on our campus while Bob Marriott and his staff were in the governmental seats. It was also under him that Weber College joined the group. It is time that we realized that no matter where we live or what we believe in, the affairs on a national and international basis affect us. We must get out of the shell so common to people of this area and find out if there are things that we are missing. We, the students of today are the people who must shape the future. It cannot be shaped by the present mold, but must be advanced and resculped. If there are better ways to handle our school governments, if there are- better methods of education or if there are better ways to map out our activities, it is our job, and our job alone to find these. No one else is going to do it for us. It may be that we can, through experimentation and research, come up with something better. This is the primary function of USNSA, to help all its members solve their problems and find new and better ways of doing things through the experiences of other schools and through research and experimentation. A big revolution will be seen in all phases of our lives in the very near future. It is the duty of each and every one of us to make very sure that the new developments are for our own good. Outlook Not All Dim A recent speech given by Mr. James Musatti, general manager of the California Chamber of Commerce to members of the Ogden Chamber at a dinner-meeting, added a note of hope to the otherwise dismal scene before the world. MrJ Musatti stated that we owe thanks to God for our freedoms and our way of life,. He then predicted a substantial intensification of the spiritual thinking of the people of the United States. Even though 'it is necessary for us to keep a strict guard up, it is good to know that things are not entirely in ' our own mortal hands. If we want, we may go higher than the United States or the Presidents and leaders of the world nations for help in solving our problems. Our problems may not be immediately solved in this manner, but our peace of mind will be greater. It may be pai-t of the battle won if the civilizations take on a little more humility. Also, Mr. Musatti predicted that this area would become the industrial hub of the Intermountain West. The migration of industry from East to West was the reason for this statement. This also is a bright note. The more we have to work at in the West, the more it can grow. According to Mr. Musatti, the Pacific Coast may well become the industrial center of the world in years to come. We live in a land of opportunity, it may well be termed a frontier. It is now up to us to make the most of it. SIGNPOST STAFF OGDEN, UTAH ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE Student Union Building Phone Weber College, Ext. 232 Managing Editor Malin F. Foster Sports Editor : Larry Tomlinson Business Manager Margaret Anderson Circulation Manager Lois Mortensen Reporters: Val Limburg, Brent Harris, Karen Mikkelsen, Goldie Wayment, Dick Welker, Delsa Owen, Barbara Henry and Mike Monson. And Take Part! The Queen Explained (ACP) A student from England attending Wheaton college, Wheaton, 111., wrote this letter to the RECORD "not to defend the monarchy," he said, "but to decry, that intolerance and misunderstanding of other viewpoints and other cultures which makes Americans objectionable abroad." Says he: 1. In British eyes, the monarchy is not a mockery, a poor imitation of bygone years. It is the epitome of constitutional democracy. 2. The Queen is not a powerless symbol of "an imagined realm." Her influence, religious, moral, cultural and even at times political, is great and lends stability to national life. She binds together in peaceful cooperation peoples of diverse culture and color, race and religion. Her arduous duties symbolize neither empire nor tradition, but service free from personal or political ambition. This may be hard to appreciate, but unless we try to understand the other fellow, he will never understand us. Loyally, Arthur P. Holmes. P.S. I plan to take American citizenship: I don't believe in taxation withoutrepresentation. Stratfordian and Gregorian Wilicisms Buoy Interclub By Brent Harris Interclub Council's Jan. 21st session proved to be an hour of welcome, wonder, and some wit. Dennis Garner, Interclub president, extended a warm welcome to Takai Kyoto, the wished T. K. the best success To some members' apparent wonder, the long-disputed party policy problem seemed to have worked itself out miraculously between sessions of IC. Parties are now exclusive unless special invitations are extended. Congrats were given to L. D. and Sigma for their successful open house held after the game on the 17th. Suggests Central Judging Mrs. Gregory, Dean of Women, began the new discussion on gym arrangements at BB games when she stated that the H. D. trophy judges should be placed in a central location so that all clubs would have a fairer chance of winning the Coveted Canine. Mrs. G. added that some people are leaving the game on the premise that Weber's always too far' ahead and the games are boring! Who's complaining!!! Dr. Stratford affirmed the comment saying that, "Kids used to leave the games at 11:00 to go park and neck. Now they leave at 9:00 because the games aren't as exciting as the other." Ulcers Avoided Another witticism of the Dean's referred to "periodical ulcers." When certain IC members questioned the nature of this malady, the Dean escaped by congratulating the success and spirit of Interclub this year. Next business on the Council's agenda is to begin plotting methods of recruiting freshmen athletes from surrounding high schools into Weber next year. May Start Riot An interesting note came up in the I. C. Council meeting of last Tuesday when the officials of the Council decided to rebuff some warnings from the aristocracy. A letter was sent to the Council stating, that no more "shafting shenanegans" would be stood for. It contained the word that if any club tried to shaft another one at an assembly, that club would be disqualified from the competition. The letter was returned to its writer, stating' that the council thought it none of his business. This might be worth watching (under cover of course). leu Hound Dog Idea Studied By Board By Val Limburg Many people seem to think the Hound Dog Trophy has outgrown its purpose, which was to promote enthusiasm from the student body. The cheering is there but it's a bit too schizophrenic. Compared to this, what the Hound Dog Trophy originators wanted was a happy medium. Therefore, the Board of Control has made the following suggestions: 1. No more split cheering; 2. More school unity in enthusiasm and cheers under our cheerleaders; and 3. If there is a Hound Dog Trophy it should be given on the basis of unified cheering and attendance.Speeding Problem Although the City Police have avoided informing Weber College to be extra cautious in keeping with the speed restrictions while traveling to and from the lower campus, they mean to correct the problem by posting radar either on Harrison, 25th, or 24th streets on Thursday .mornings. However, the Board feels there is no need for this expensive correction and points out some suggestions for solution. One might be to divide the cars into different groups, according to where they are parked, and each group travel a different route. newly-named girls' club, and in years to come cv Photog Dept ii Best In West" The photography department at Weber College rates praise as be ing one of the finest units in the West. Complete with new lab facilities and modern equipment, the depart ment has enlarged its activity and curriculum under the direction of Fred S. Rabe, department head. Big and Little At the present time, elementary and advanced classes are offered during day school while a full pro gram is scheduled at night. This year the department has increased the instruction and use of color products. Techniques in color negatives and processing color prints with the newest meth ods are but two subjects covered m the expanded program. 'Maybe Movies A survey to determine the de mand for a course in amateur mo tion picture photography is being conducted at present. Plans are in design if that demand is suffi cient. Mr. Rabe extended an invitation to all students to visit the lab any time. This week the department has placed an exhibit of student prints in the south lobby of the Technical Education Building. Please! The Signpost Staff is sending you the studentbody another appeal for Letters to the Editor. This has been done before, to no avail at all. We must have an extremely contented group here on our campus, or is it that they are extremely lazy? Send your gripes or congratulations in; on anything, we'll publish 'em every time as long as they are signed with name and address and phone number of the writer. A formal signed request may be submitted to the editor requesting that no name be printed and your request will be granted. It's real easy. Try it. This would avoid congestion, which is a cause for speeding. Another suggestion is to leave earlier and take your time getting there. It was noted that many students waste time after their ten o'clock classes before an assembly. USNA Proded The United States National Stu dent Association Conference prov ed to be a success and the gathered students did not fail to rec ognize competent leadership. W. C's president, Lee Malin, was elected for the Regional Association's vice-presidency. Our officers came back with some new practical ideas; one of which is to organize an Evaluation Committee on campus. This committee composed of various students and faculty mem bers would organize curricular activities on Campus from intra and inter school relations to interna tional tours. Student government would be closely studied, although it's hard to emphasize the practical side of this in only a two-year institution. Must Start Somewhere The real importance lies in the fact that we will someday be a four-year institution. When this comes about, we will be able to use all the information we can get on student government. The entire picture will change on the political scene and if we do not start to lay some of the groundwork now, those who follow will have a hard time making a success of their new situation. This nrpa nidation can do much for us now and in the future, if we wm just taKe advantage or it. EGYPTIAN Starts Feb. 2 SUNDAY xt's IVE ivr first- janePoweu- CUFF ROBEKJSON KEfTH ANDESKAYfe BAUARP lOUm NOONAN' UNA. MERKEL |
