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Show Page 2 SIGNPOST APRIL 13, 1962 TRAFRC SITUATION jl"" 1 Traffic SoKimiffee IsivcsfagdE'es Problems I've followed with interest the Signpost's articles concerning various traffic problems on campus. I was especially interested in Dennis Berrett's prize-winning article, "The Killer Is At Large," which served as a grim reminder of our responsibilities as drivers. Congratulations on the Signpost's attitude toward traffic safety. The purpose of this letter is to comment on Mr. Berrett's article, "Weber Harbors Serious Traffic Hazard on Campus," in one of the March issues of Signpost. He explained the congestion that results at the top and pottom of the center parking curb in front of Buildings 1 and 4. Because the classroom building -are located on the side of a hill, Weber officials knew there would be a problem as far as parking was concerned. This problem is especially evident in the winter snowstorms before the custodial crews have had time to salt the roads. Mr. Berrett stated several alternatives as possible solutions to the problems, and then after thinking them through, found the problem wouldn't really be solved by carrying out his suggestions. I'm referring now to the oneway street suggestions he made to alleviate the problems of possible accidents at either end of the center parking curb in front of the classroom buildings. I think our greatest problem lies in the fact that these congested areas cause an inconvenience rather than a hazard. This can be substantiated by the fact that only one slight accident has been reported at these specific areas since the college moved to this campus in 1952. This accident was caused by reckless driving rather than the narrow road-Way.I do think, however, thatyield-right-of-way could be placed in some key areas where accidents are prone to occur, thereby establishing who is at fault. These and other potential trouble spots are being investigated by members of the Traffic Committee for possible solution. Therefore, we certainly welcome any suggestions for a more uniform set of rules to govern our evergrowing traffic situation. Generally speaking I believe we should congratulate the student-body on the good driving record it has exhibited. Marvin J. Peterson Chairman, Traffic Committee By Dennis Berrett Signpost Staff Writer Don't step on a crack, or you'll break your mother's back. Break a mirror, and its seven year's bad luck. Today is the day that everyone dodges black cats, avoids ladders, hangs on to mirrors, and generally acts perfectly normal. Actually, Friday the 13th, is thought to have originated in sixteenth century England, where a certain ruler in the land of Thames, suffered a disastrous defeat in a battle with a Norman king, on the day of Friday the 13th. Seven years later, he suffered a similar defeat at the Battle of Hartford. Thus he proclaimed the day of Friday the thirteenth, whenever it occurred, as a day of evil and wrong-doing throughout his kingdom. From this early custom, springs our present-day celebration. Now, dear reader if you believe the bunk in the preceding two paragraphs you have just started Friday the 13th off with bad luck, because you were taken for a sucker. To help along your day of ill luck, this newspaper has been coated with Di-nitrate peroxide, a caustic substance, which causes severe blisters to appear on the hands within the hour. A "Friday the 13th Rummage Sale" will be held at 1313 Washington Boulevard today. Featured will be broken mirrors, black cats, collapseable ladders, dyed salt which looks like pepper, and 33 black hearses will be available for renting. SIGNPOST STAFF Editor Victor Ferre Associate Editor Louise Taylor Sports Editor Reed Conger Feature Writer Dennis Berrett Editorial Writer Luther Stewart Copy Editor Karen Sue McLeod Drama Editor Catherine Harline Reporters: Jerry Newell, Gary Hancock, Sharon Groothius, a I By Gary London It never fails to amaze me how the studentbody of Weber College reflects the attitude of the nation in general, particularly on stain issues as national and student governmental responsibility. In either case the level of involvement it rotten. A privilege 'unless exercised, ceases to exist. With the decline of popular sovereignty, there is a proportional increase in the power of pressure groups. So those of you who spout off in front of your T.V. trays that national government is in the hands of labor and management and student government is in the clutches of the social clubs, are victims of your own apathy. In failing to vote you shall find your reward in Hell. Not the Hell of Biblical origin but the Hell of opportunity lost, and government by the in-competant puppets of the few. Un- Trips Scheduled For Students "Dinosaur National Park will be the destination of Geography and Geology students, April 20-21," Walter Buss, head of the Geology and Geography Department said this week. April 26-29 is the tentative date for a trip to either Zion and Bryce's, or to Arches and Mesa Verde. The other of these trips will be taken May 3 or 4 to 7. The cost of the trip to Dinosaur is $10, to Zion, $20 and to Arches, $25. It averages about $5 per day. less the voters of this country and studentbody exercise their individual sphere of power, we may well find ourselves in such a situation! justly so. In a few days each of us will be asked to vote. Make it a responsible vote, but above all V O T E ! Bridal Arts Show To Be Given A Bridal Arts Show sponsored by AWS will be held April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Union Building. All girls and their mothers are invited to attend the affair which is free. A representative from a floral shop will talk on decorations, brides bouquets, and corsages. A lady from the Hains House will speak on catering and wedding cakes. Dresses and Weddings . ..Mr. Hansen from the House of Wedding Arts will show wedding dresses and talk on informal and formal weddings. A display of linen, china, silverware and other items will be shown. Refreshments will be served. LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS Iffe&oJouti, vve'ie u ecozti& fobxuo acain , i VCM'T THINK I COia?60THl?U Ot Wf 'taXWoml |