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Show Summer jobs (Cont'd from page 1) change, and additional jobs may become available over the summer. Be persistent in making inquiries. 2) Explore all potential job sources-Newspaper ads are a good source of job leads, but they're not the only one. Ask your relatives, teachers and friends if they know of available jobs. Call major firms in your area and ask if additional summer help is needed. Contact temporary-help service firms, which hire many students and teachers to replace the working mothers who choose to remain at home during the summer months. Check with local Job Service offices, which may have unfilled demands, especially in labor-short areas. 3) Contact your former employers- Firms like to bring back The Signpost Staff Editorial --Avertising--Production Summer Quarter 1987 Editor-in-Chief Chris J. Miller Managing Editor Tanja Schaffer Sports Editor Blaine Bringhurst Copy Editor Stephanie Carbine Senior Reporters Linda Nimori JaNae Barlow David R. Allison Staff Reporters Hal Davis Yun Hui Pak Katy Frandsen Rod Zundel Coral Lou Glenn Mike Bulter Tony Butler Amy Tribe Charles Harrington Photographers Jeff By bee JuddBundy Graphic Artists Michael Christensen Steve Thorpe Advertising Manager Jolet Olsen Assistant Advertising Manager Steve Anvar Production Manger Carter Anderson Ads Production Manager Mark Plumley Advisor P. Larry Stahle Contributing Writers Reva Smith Publisher Randolph Scott The Weber State College Signpost Is published every Tuesday and Thursday during fall, winter, and spring quarters and once a week during the summer quarter by the WSC Department of Communication, Editorial cement appearing in this publication is that of the Signpost jfeiffor guest contributors and docs not necessarily reflect the view of Weber State College in general. TheSignpost IS distributed free of charge and is available by subscription for $9 per quarter. The SiunotJfd offices are lncat-d in thTTn; n..:u:: UB 267. Mail correspondence should be sent toe WSC SIGNPOST Weber State Collcgc-2110 Ogdcn, Utah 84404-2110 Editor-in-Chief 626-7121 Advertising Department . . . 626-6359 News Department 626-7105 Entertainment Department . 626-7105 Sports Department 626-6358 - v A i S X 1 UTAH SYMPHONY GOERS enjoy the fireworks last Sunday at WSC. Signpost photo: Jeff Bbee Cuts affect Computer lab greatly Coral Lou Glenn Staff Reporter Budget cuts have affected all areas of the campus, but nowhere is it more heavily felt than at the student computer labs at finals time. "Cuts have already affected the English Computer Lab," said faculty advisor Mike Meyer. "We first noticed the cut back with a major cut in personnel. We used to have two aides and a supervisor during crunch time. Now we only have one aide." The greatest loss seems to be the supervisory position held by Carolyn Peterson. Peterson's position was terminated at the beginning of Spring Quarter due to lack of funds. Peterson was the only full-time staff member and had managed the entire operation of the lab for five years. Her position was funded by fees paid by English Composition students for use of the computers. "We can no longer charge students for computer time, because of the fees charged at registration; and there is not enough money to keep the lab running smoothly," said Meyer. Additionally, the lab allows access to all students, instead of just English Composition students. According to Meyer, that is where the real dilemma begins. Although the English Department is getting 18 new computers, there will not be any more money to operate on. "There's no balance," Meyer said. "There will be more machines, more and more students, more supplies needed, and less money to operate on. It is a serious situation." According to the aides, problems arise because at present there is only enough staff to cover shifts. Students have had to stand in lines waiting for service. When the administration looked at different labs on campus, they discovered that most were run by students. "But our lab is different," said Peterson. "Ours is a writing lab-not a programming lab. Our students have many assigntments and need immediate assistance. The Computer Lab has been my baby for five years, and I hate to see the results of Freshmen (Cont'd rrom page 1) departments to begin to acquaint themselves with the incoming students." This is the second required orientation, and according to Arbuckle it helps acclimate new students to the Weber campus and environment. "We give them an overview of Weber, and try to anticipate some of their questions. Yes, it's required, but we do so with the student's best interest in mind." Because of the format, several advantages are afforded the new students. Orientations are set up according to departments and major fields of study. Faculty advisors will be available to work with the new students. Also, a general academic adviser will explain general education and graduation requirements, review individual test scores, and help the students select their classes. Students will also be allowed to register at this time, avoiding long lines and closed classes next fall. The orientation schedule is set up to cater to different groups of new students. Traditional students meet together, then divide depending on whether they have declared a major or not. Non-traditional students can attend a nighttime orientation, as do transfer students. There are also two overnight orientation groups, which according to a Arbuckle, h ave become very popular. |