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Show WEBER COLLEGE OGDEN, UTAH FEBRUARY 14, 1958 Vol. XXI No. 24 Editorials Page 2 Why Not Take Over the Nation? The hassle over an amendment to the Interclub Council's constitution has done nothing, so-far, but to further impress the contention that the social clubs on our campus are here solely for the purpose of seeing who can wield the biggest stick over Weber College. However futile their attempts, they try again and again. Will they ever realize their actual purpose? Some bodied of humanity on campus have had the idea that these clubs were here to further school spirit and to support the college in the things it undertakes along with providing some entertainment and social life for their members. Beck Would Be Sly The clubs jump like a tensed lion when someone even suggests an infringement on their power (small though it may be). Even Dave Beck would be more subtle about his authority. The general atittude is "Will the election of this person, or the passing of this law hurt my club's control over something? If so, though it be of benefit to Weber College, I will do my best to suppress it." This attitude has been seen in elections and committee meetings many times in the past. No one is thinking what a person or policy will do for Weber College, but rather "how much control can the club get from it?" True, the clubs are only about a third of the student-body, but they are the voting body and the active members of the school. A concentrated effort on their part to induce more student activity from the independents would be a good project, but who has time for trivia? In a futile attempt to keep order in his meeting, Dennis Garner, prexy of Interclub Council, had to' have a restatement of a motion for the adoption of an amendment made three times. Why ? Because so many different opinions had to be aired at length. And why did this have to be ? Because someone was afraid of being sapped of his supposed control over something. It was completely forgotten that the Council was formed for the purpose of coordinating activity and creating unity among the social clubs on campus. Council Itself Is Fine It is not the Council itself that is at fault, but the prevailing attitude of club members as a mass.' Interclub Council is trying to pass an amendment for the addition of a judiciary committee to its statutes. With the attitude as it is at present, how could such a committee be trusted ? The administration of the school is anxious to give the studentbody a free hand in its own government, but would tend to be very skeptical about it under the conditions. In an institution such as Weber College, that is trying so hard to expand and grow, there is no room for those who do not want something that will benefit the group as a whole. Before this growth can take place, school organizations must work together toward an end. The first thing that can be done is to hold a party where all the social clubs on campus put their titles and deeds to Weber College in a pile and burn them ! 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 Reporters: Val Limburg, Brent Harris, Karen Mikkelsen, Goldie Wayment, Dick Welker, Delsa Owen, Barbara Henry, Mike Monson, Shirlene Murdock, Tisako Masuoka and Niles Ilerrod. Letts? to the Editor Dear Editor: I think you will all agree that the Songfest was very well put over and very entertaining. We also should agree that credit should go where credit is due. Larry Price did a wonderful job leading Sigma to win, the night of the Songfest. But he-should also have credit for writing the humorous song which was listed on the program under the name of another author. I think Larry should be commended on his fine work and refreshing talent and also all the others who took part to make the Songfest a real pleasure for all who attended. Bill Nicholls. fting Hassel Quits; l-Iff" J PI eoToro s Actions uie By Val Limburg Lately, much of the valuable time in the Board of Control has been spent on a new policy which, although unanimously accepted by the Board, seems' to be "undemocratic" to some of the students. The B 0 C is the officially sanctioned representative of the student body ; but it seems to be clashing with some of the student's ideas from clubs and Interclub. Angel Street' By Geri Utsman "Angel Street," presented by W. C's Arena Theater group, should have been marked down in every student's Special Event notebook in big red letters for it was a spectacular showing of the finest direction and professional acting seen in this vicinity for a long time. No Words to Express Usually every college production receives its due applause merely because it's a campus creation, but no glowing phraseology or elaborate adjectives could possibly do justice to the Arena's last portrayal of a great dramatic classic. T. Leonard Rowley sailed through his directional responsibilities with the greatest of skill. The cast, composed of W. C. students, lived every suspenseful moment and action. The capacity crowd, which was integrated with the cast on stage in the Arena style, sat open-mouthed throughout the entire presentation. Psycho-Drama Angel Street, the play version of the smash-hit movie "Gaslight," is a psychological drama based on fear and suspense, and in true mystery style . keeps the spectator on the edge of his seat until the lights are lowered and the curtain descends. Members of the cast were: Sheri Christofferson who created with amazing ability the same character portrayed by Ingrid Bergman; Richard Nealson portrayed with inerring instinct the sadistic and criminal husband; John Van De Graaff was a comical yet sharp minded hero detective, and De-anna Parker played a sensually minded maid swathed in green taffeta.The remaining group of talented thespians included Kathleen Carter, Dee Hill and Gary Larsson. Vernon Poe was in charge of the affective lighting arrangements and Francia Oborn was assistant director. Another First A Weber College "first" was instigated on opening night when the cast escorted a very lively and specially invited group of high school students through the theater workshop, pointing out and explaining the techniques of lighting, special affects, sound and staging. After- Excites, Awes Crowd By Brent Harris At the Interclub Council session held Tuesday, Feb. 11, another stage in the construction of the new judiciary committee which is to be launched in Weber College circles this month was completed. After lengthy discussion and debate the council resolved that the committee will have one member from each club. Each will have one vote in all decisions. These members will elect a neutral student as chairman of the committee. a H It all started with a "shaft" before Excelsior's assembly in an attempt to ruin the effectiveness of its presentation. The shaft, although not much noticed by the spectators created damage enough that it threatened the expensive stage equipment. H. E. D. Red-ford, faculty advisor to the assembly committee, clarified a policy forbidding "shafting" because of its dangers to school property not club property. ' No Demagogue Redford, who has been appointed by the administration to supervise assemblies and to watch school stage equipment, attempted not to "slap any hands," but to see that nothing would get "loused up" in future assemblies. The School Administration, the faculty, and the Board of Control all accepted the policy without question. It is the purpose of Interclub who, at first opposed the policy, to "promote closed functioning and understanding among clubs and other social functions of the college." Represents Few" In the first place, Interclub only represents about one-third of the daytime students (the ones that are members of clubs); and second, IC does not always represent the sentiments of many of the club members, for most of the. clubs accepted the policy when it was introduced to them as a club. In Interclub meeting, the Tuesday after the policy was rejected, the officers felt it unnecessary to further discuss the "shafting" policy, although it became of major concern to many. More Cooperation Your Student Body Officers and representatives feel that the solution lies in closer cooperation among students, Interclub, and Board of Control. The Board closed with the thought that Weber College, has fair and equal representation of the students. But if you feel otherwise, you are welcome to come to the Student Body Office north of the T U B, Monday at noon, and publicly denounce people or policy.wards, the appreciative crowd was served hot punch and cookies. It was quite obvious during the weekly performances that most of the W. C. students could not muster enough patriotic interest to attend.It might be helpful to remember that this Arena style of theater presentation originated during the Greek and Roman era. This era so admired for its many physical endeavors and it was also during this time that intelligent men realized the necessity of an informed and mature mind in a matureindividual. Hash and Rehash Created in an atmosphere of mixed optimism and pessimism, the committee has caused considerable, but necessary, dissention among Interclub members. The airing of these conflicting opinions is hoped to bring forth a better, functional framework for fair judiciary action.The size of the proposed group was first held in question. Some believed a smaller group of three or four members would be more efficient and lesstime-consum-ing. Others held that while these factors were admirable, a larger group was needed to assure fairness and greater representation. Coalitions? A suspicion of "club favoritism" and "possible club coalitions" prevailed throughout the discussion. Fortunately, many members felt that judiciary members could be trusted in their duty. A combined "trust and watch" policy accounts for the size and nature of ( the group. The expected storm resulting from the epistle from the H. E. D. Redford concerning assembly shafting proved to be nothing more than a small squall in I. C. BOC had already put the damper on any fire caused by this one. Everybody seems happy, and enough said! Further Uses For Signpost By Bob Rawlings These are just a few suggestions I would like to pass along to subscribers of the Signpost, both for and against the paper. The editor in trying to economize by using common, ordinary butcher paper and two-dollar a gallon ink has succeeded in destroying "The Signpost's" ability to carry out its real purpose. Lacking the tensile strength of other colleges publications, "The Signpost" makes a very poor liner for garbage cans and often disintegrates on contact with stale beer or left-over carrot juice. Ink Smears Shirts The ink, a very sub-standard brand at best, smears all your white ivy-league sweatshirts if the "Signpost" is used to line bureau drawers. However, the picture has one bright spot, the absorbency of the "Signpost" makes it above-average for house-breaking puppies. Also in passing I would like to endorse The Editor's new book "Peter Rabbit." It is a magnificent biographical novel about a magnificent rogue. Born out of wedlock, dashing of the decadent society that was loved and drank hisw ay to the top Sir Peter Hare fought, laughed, 18th Century England. You don't want to miss this thrilling classic of historical fiction. Bulletin It has been rumored that the men of the United States are organizing an anti-chemise campaign.A White House sub-committee has been assigned to investieate all the women's clothing designers. It is believed that they are all part of th Communist movement in the U. S. and are trv-inf to crpnte de'nondpnrv in the ranks of the male r)o"iilnre. |