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Show Paper Staff Pleads For Increased Cooperation From Teachers, Students Pardon us if we seem to admit in this writing that Weher college could do a lot better. As a matter of fact, this paper has the aim to boost the school no matter what is wrong with it. Yet at times we feel a weariness. Reporters make contacts with instructors who are news sources and find only a dim response to inquires about what has been and what is going to be. Often, they are "put off" and told to come back later, and in some cases this thing repeats itself. One does not have to be a magician to know what the teachers will say to this: "They come when we are just going to class. ' 1 Our answer is that they also come at other times and are put off. Please give the reporters a yarn on something or other, even if it is only on what you hope will turn out to be a most interesting class project. Next, if you are in charge of a student body activity, break loose and hand out the dope. Even if you told all the inside "dope," placed end to end, it probably would not disturb the students. They can take it. We cannot put out a school paper once every two weeks on secrecy, remember.May we also suggest that you look to your activity and put some life into it, and some certainty. There are too many "ifs," and "I don't know." With the school year nearly a third gone, this sort of stuff is not reasonable. Though remembrances of other activities and their cloudy conditions brought this paragraph into words, we recall the society write-ups we have been getting from the club "reporters. Most of them are sophomore students, we are informed. Their stuff is hard to get in, comes in days aftev the event, and is made up of two lines, possible three, stating that the so and so girls got together at Mar-jorie's home Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1945, at 9 o'clock in the evening. A good time was had by all and the members are looking i forward to another good time some time in December, date not yet fixed. ' ' If these ! club girls acting as reporters had an Eng lish course, it does not show. Actually, the social programs of the clubs seem to be one of the things about the school with real life, and consequently scribbling reports of them off in one minute because the Signpost society editor has finally run the reporter down, . is more than mildly stupid, also the double cross for your club. Club advisers should look into this, and club presidents, we think. On such major events as school dramas, concerts, sports, publications, division activities, debates, programs, may we suggest that you in charge take time to impart the information that only the adviser has. The adviser of Signpost can come and get and write it up. Don't suggest it; that is not the idea although in times past it has been done. Not, however, if there were students around with the ambition shown by the present staff. However, they admit themselves that this is all strange to them. Important people in the community are always nearly smart in their cooperation with the newspapers and soon become far surer of what should be in a story, we are told, issued by them than the reporters who come and go. They also realize the promotional value, the public duty, of proper publicity. Nearly always they take the reporter in as bosom friend, postpone less important business, and write the j article with him that is what it amounts i to. You have to hand it to them. It is easv. then, to draw the conclusion that the real leader plays along with the press and that is one. of his standout qualifications. Both students and teachers, we wish, would take note of this significant trait. Students Can Develop Start on Weber College Commendation is offered to the student body officers and board of education, whose performance in regulating school activities thus far has been particularly outstanding in their endeavor to uphold Weber tradition and maintain the standard of this highly accredited college. We give special tribute here to members of the student body who responded so readily when asked to participate on the new feature of "Talent Assemblies." This, of course, is not only a boost to their own personality, but also it brings into the public eye the talent and ingenuity that is hidden perhaps in the inner self of many of the students one passes at almost anytime of day here at the WC campus. No man or woman ever does anything in this world without courage, and doubly so does this apply to those who entertain for the public. We urge you students to place yourself in the entertainer's posi- Hidden Talents For Ladder to Success tion whenever you are tempted to sneer or become restless because the presentation given is not entirely enjoyable to your nature. True, and luckily so, everyone is not alike. Tastes differ in literature, music and recreation but enjoying performances can be developed as can almost anything else. Earnest attempts and continuous practice can cultivate limitless satisfaction in any type of recreation. Try this and see. In addition, we encourage students to take advantage of the many opportunities that have been placed within their grasp by the board of trustees.- It is entirely possible tor students to enter into any organization in which they feel they have talent be that publication, music, art. literature, writing, debates or drama. A person makes himself. Climb Weber's success ladder to the very top! Letters to Editor Letters to the editor. ; photographs, suggestions, club news, and other material for the Signpost may be dropped in the copy box recently mounted outside the staff room. GOOD DEAL "Axis Sally.'' as she was called by American soldiers in Europe, was an English speaking woman employed by the Germans as a propagandist. Because her song recordings were all ol 1939 vintage, music loving Yanks in ETO dropped several hundred popular records to her by parachute, and from then on listened to the latest song hits on her program. Please Note An increasing number of town people are presenting Weber college student body cards for admission to lyceum lectures and concerts. Students are reminded that their activity cards are not transferable. They should not be loaned to others, and will bo honored only when presented by the person to whom they areissued. The Signpost Editorial Office 214 Moenrh Building Published semi-monthly by students of Weber College Editor Paul O'Connor Business Mgr Henry Jensen, Eva Deane Tippetts Editorial Pace Virginia Lee. Richard Dover Society Page Iris Kunzler, Ixis Godfrey Sports Page Phil Kenny Copy Editor Kuth Dixon Photographer Calvin Loveland Cartoonist .lack McBride Typists Rathryn Hackett, Adona Call Editorial Adviser C. M. Nilsson Business Adviser Harold Handley Circulation Manager Leo B. Adams Circulation Staff Edna Miles. I.uKae Anderson. Adona Call, Donna Smith. Stan Purrington, -lames Farr Reporters Keith Midgley, Junior Barnes, Dean Baddley. I. con Wood, Shirley Barnctt. -lay Thackeray, Edna Joyce Thorson, Betty Wilson, Elaine Broadbent, Robert Od-enthal. Member Associated Collegiate Press e V ) tAf v Page 1 WEBER COLLEGE SIGNPOST Wednesday. December 5, 1045 Recently Pledged Student Says Credit Due Dean of Women For Successful WC Rush Season Caiat you pay tk.e fine and (eep ike Book one more ddy Four Eastern Colleges Join In Direct Link to Form Permanent Sending Set Up Four eastern Pennsylvania col-1 leges will join their student-run campus stations in a permanent wire hookup. This direct link will transmit an exchange of important lectures, debates, music, and sports between Swarthmoi-e, Harvard, Bryn Mawr, and the University of Pennsylvania. All of these colleges are members of the Intercollegiate Broadcasting system. The Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical college is making plans to build a new mens' dormitory as soon as materials are available. The enrollment at the University of Colorado has reached an all-time peak this year as 4568 students have registered. Utah State Agricultural college will have a year book again. The student executive council has assured the necessary financial backing and the Buzzer staff is ready to go to work. The 1945-46 yearbook will Ke larger and of better quality than any of the pre-war editions. Fullerton Junior college veterans held their first formal meeting recently for the purpose of getting acquainted and organizing a veterans' club on the campus. The chartering of Alpha XI Delta, ninth national sorority to be established at the University of Utah, was announced by Dean Myrtle Austin. The sorority will hold its first rush party for upper classmen sometime this month, Pre-war traditions reigned recently on the University of New Mexico campus during the homecoming celebration. Plans are under way at the Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical collej for housing units in which veterans attending the college and their wives might live comfortably. A sample house is now being shipped by Montgomery Ward to be set up for display. At the University of Idaho Gamma Iota's president, Bob Baker, announced that the aims of the veterans' club this semester were: to become part of the national organization, to furnish their meeting room in the Student Union, and to get Dec. 7 officially recognized as Veteran's day on the campus. Fountain Pen Headquarters Steve's Office Supply 416 24th Street. - Alumnus "Shoots" Ted Collins, who attended WC back in 1937 and was sports writ- I er for Signpost, has returned to his job as photographer of the Standard-Examiner and made his oldtime, pre-war ability felt in the society section of Nov. 18, Yarn Dolls Sold Whip club, school pep organization, sold yarn dolls Friday to raise funds for whip activ ities this winter. Whip girls will fashion their traditional purple and white uniforms for the first time this year Friday, Dec. 7. Plans are underway for the club to follow the basketball team on many of their big games. The entire group composed of 34 members will make each journey. "Every Friday is Whip day," states Theresa Eckenbrecht, president. "The student body cooperated to make our shoe shine day a big success and we are hoping for their continued cooperation." umcers ol the club are Theresa Eckenbrecht, president Afton Shearer, vice president Susie Clements, secretary Elaine Smith, treasurer; Betty Firth, reporter. Mrs. Alice Braithwaite is club adviser. with a Thanksgiving full-page picture of three Weber coeds. Against a background of two large church windows, were presented Karma Hinchcliff, Marian Shaw, and Ettalue Fernelius, dressed in white waists and with a special look in their eyes. IS COMING Place your order now for magazine gift subscriptions, I We handle any magazine published, and we give a, 1 Christmas card announcing your gift with each subscription sold. An especially nice Christmas gift will he a box of our monogrammed stationery. The name and address is imprinted on the paper and envelopes, and the cost for stationery and printing is only $1.75. We will order for you any book published that yon want to give as a gift, and we have on hand now six popular children's books. Ask to see them. We have been able to secure at this time a number of boxes of stationery in pastel shades made from flax in the latest manner. We also have many beautiful boxes of airmail and other stationery arriving daily from Fredart's New York Fifth Avenue shop. We have beautiful scrapbooks and photo albums, colored pencil sets, pens, and other stationery items which will be welcomed gifts. In our store you will find a wonderful assortment of stickers, wrapping paper, and Christmas cards. College Bookstore Dear Editor: ' One of the favorable things about college so far is the way the freshman girls were placed in the social clubs. From talk- ing with them about the campus, j I find that nearly every girl got in the club of her choice. I be- lieve much credit is due Mrs. I Alice Braithwaite. dean of women, and the club officers. Now it is up to us freshman pledges to show appreciation by giving our clubs support in retaining the reputation they have so far established. Uene Saunders Answer: Goodenuff. Editor Dear Editor: There are many students who do not get the Signpost each two weeks. Will you tell us where to get copies, so that everyone can enjoy reading the school paper? Chiyoko Yamamolo Answer: Nice to know that you are interested. The paper is placed in the college inn every other Wednesday at noon, and also in the halls of the campus buildings. If copies disappear too rapidly, come to Moench 214 and pick your copy up. Editor Dear Editor: Did you ever think of having a poetry column? We have just about every other k'nd except that. There are many students in school who write good poetry. Some are too modest o volunteer their work, and I suggest we have a hidden talent drive to uncover it.. Grace Greear Answer: Worthy thought. Drop your verse into our new contribution box on the phone booth near Moench 214. It may sound like cats yowling, have little punctuation and that much wrong, but sure enough, we will print it we now think. Editor Dear Editor: According to the orientation instructor, Mr. C. H. Anderson, to get the best results one must study with no interference and in absolute quietness. I can't for the life of me see my best work done in journalism if thai is the case. Mr. C. M. Nilsson gives the order to whip out a letter t'o the editor while ho ferociously pounds a typewriter. What can be done about that? Dean Baddley Answer: This is out of our hands and also out of Mr. Nilsson's: if: out-observation Is correct. However, what he will do tomorrow cannot be judged by what he did. today. Take it easy. Editor Dear Editor: One tradition of the ctub.s here at WC, has me stymied as' to Its value in selection of members. Will someone please explain just how paddling determines the qualities that the various clubs desire of their new members If it does show individuality, .per-sonality, and leadership, jp.t's swear in a few old work horses. They surely have the qualities for good club members. A Vet Moderately Donej Griping Is Good For What Ails You Yes sir, that's what wc said-griping is good for you. Or course, you should take this advice and use it to a good advantage. In other words, don't get your dander up and complain to every person with whom you come in contact. Limit griping to yourself. Don't let those little everyday irritations get you down. Grin and bear it, at least 99 times Out of a 100 then explode on the 100th, but only to yourself. Griping is good for what ails you, because it brings a certain amount of relief to a tired arid strained mind. But listen to your own grumbling long enough and you'll get disgusted with yourself and quit or you'll be amused to the point of laughing at the little things that caused you to gripe. When you laugh you can'! gripe! It's mighty simple, try it. |
