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Show SIGNPOST Friday, November 21, 1947 Signpost WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 402 Moench Building Member ftssocicifed Cblle&iate Press Phone 2-0447 Editor..: : - Phil Tunks Assistant Editor .....pick Layman Temporary Business Manager Jean Heimke Sports Editors Roily Robison and Keith Hunt News Editor - Marianna Lee Assistant Business Manager George Rampton Society Editor - Carolyn Wright Editorial Editor - .Emma X,ou Barnes Copy Editor Jean Duke Circulation Manager - Nancy Chadwick Editorial Adviser Larry Evans Business Adviser - O. M. Clark New3 Reporters Charles Carver, Darlene Medell, William Garner, Jean Duke, Theron Watts, James Osmond, Marianna Lee, Glenn Pratt, Sylvia Bobolis. Society Reporters Jean Heimke, Owen Barnett, Helen Schaffer BEFUDDLED Inspiration?--Again By MUDDLE Weber Engineers Visit Geneva Steel Geneva Steel company was the scene of the first field trip made by the Weber college Engineering club, whose members visited the plant Friday, November 14. Six cars carried the engies to the Provo-located plant, where they were escorted through the largest steel factory in the inter-mountain west. Highlights of the trip were visits to the plant's coke ovens, blast furnaces, and shaping mill. Members were informed that the plant uses 85 cars of coal in one 24-hour period, and consumes 225,000,000 gallons of water a day as a lubricant in the shaping mill and slab-bloom mill. A Pledge Wanted Participation in the election of representatives for the students is something that is not required or forced, but it is something which is extremely necessary for the just and adequate administration of the many activities which students inaugurate as a supplement to their academic knowledge seeking. Participation is a very necessary thing for the student who honestly professes an interest in the college. It is necessary for the reason that a representative student government can be the only government that really acts for the students in their wishes. Lincoln's immortal words about a government for the people, by the people and of the people, is a phrase which while often used cannot be practiced unless the students participate in the electing of the individuals who have chosen to seek position as their representatives. Recently we witnessed an election on our campus which was not representative because only a small proportion of the students eligible to participate did actually vote. We are not casting any reflections on the candidates who did win, because they are undoubtedly the best qualified for the job. But it is essential that steps be taken to rectify the lack of participation in our student elections by letting the students know that an election is taking place. The fact that only a small proportion of the students participated in this election is not only disheartening to the students who are truly interested in the progress of the college, but it is also a detriment to the representatives because it has not been assured, in their minds, that they are acting in the interests of their constituents. It is a situation which calls for an immediate remedy. The Signpost is willing to take a major share of the blame for not publicizing the recent election, but it also recognizes the fact that other college institutions concerned with the actual carrying out of student elections are not guiltless. in thf future let it be said that the elections Weber Forum Dear Editor: It seems to me that some of the students of Weber college are becoming more and more ultra-exclusive. Several times I have gone early to an assembly, hoping to get a seat somewhere near the front. That is quite natural, and permissible, is it not Mr. Editor? I go early, only to find some member of some inpenatrable clique, seated in the center of most front rows, with arms out-stretched in either direction. If any person has the audacity to trespass on this assumed private property, he is confronted with a dark and warning scowl. The irony of this entire matter is that a large percentage of those seats, so faithfully reserved for do or die comrades remain unoccupied. As the" assembly opens, the valient hoarder begins to look about nervously, and as the program gets under way, the arms drop from their reserve position. If a person seeks a seat after the assembly has started, perhaps he can have one of these surpluses, if he is humble about it. Who these seat savers are, I can't say, but there are many and they will know who I'm refering to. I wonder how long it will be before they become tired of making themselves look foolish by being deserted and lonely in the center of a row of empty seats. James Osmond. of student officers is one of the most truly democratic things carried on at the college, let it be said that the elected representatives are elected by a majority of the students eligible, and let it be said those elected representatives are acting in the best interests of the college because they know their election was carried on, not by a very small proportion of the students, but by a large majority of the students. The Signpost pledges to the school the utmost support that can be given to that school will be exercised by the Signpost. Will the rest of the college groups concerned with elections directlv pledge and do the same thing? Two talented members of the intelligentsia (?) this week offer the results of their creative efforts. For obvious reasons they prefer to remain nameless. I loved you when you kicked me And hit me in the head, But now that you have poisoned me My love for you it dead! If all the college boys who sleep in class were placed end to end, they would be much more comfortable.Daffynitions: Horse Sense Just stable thinking.Skiing A sport that people generally learn in several sittings. Hasband A husband no longer. Mushroom A place where you go to neck. Snoring Sheet music. Natural Death Being killed by an automobile. A bustle is like a historical novel; it's a fictitious tale based on stern reality. Posted conspicuously at the entrance of a mid-western town is the following sign: 5,104 persons died of gas last year. 44 inhaled it. 60 put a lighted match to it. 5,000 stepped on it. Pilfered. Bill Lee, botany genius, claims that no man is intoxicated so long as he can lie on the floor without holding on well, could be. ' Aside to a certain social club how was your party at the Man-shion House (Yes, manshion with an H). Oh, well, you come to college to learn. Curious fly Vinegar jug Slippery edge Pickled bug. W. T. Out of chatter for this week see you. Hold Mai nee Dance A matinee dance sponsored by the Weber college student body as a farewell for the team and Whip club who left for Pasadena, Wednesday, was held imthe Weber college ballroom, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1947. RECORD RAMBLIN With Bill Harry James, Pied Piper a la moderne, stopped in Ogden long enough to bewitch us with his magic trumpet. All you cats that were there really enjoyed a musical treat. Yes, it was great. Stan Kenton's newest waxing, "Theme to the West," is undoubtedly one of the records of the month. Stan displays his pianistic talents in an impressive manner, and the band provides a fine background. A spin of the reverse side finds Jane Christy in an inquisitive mood as she ably chirps "Curiosity". The intro displays June backed by a subtle bit of guitar. June sounds very relaxed and she really puts the, song across. Flying Home' Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax man of "Flying Home," Lionel Hampton fame, has assembled a group of all stars to cut yes, you guessed it none other than "Flying Home". The intro is interesting with the band playing on the beat. A unison chorus then a be bop riff showcasing a moving trumpet solo, and Illinois frantically takes off on his familiar solo to ride out the rest of the record (both sides, that is.) Oh, yes, it's an Alladin recording. Lester Young Lester Young, Esquire Award winner of 1946, proves why he was elected as such on his latest recording, "S. M. Blues." Lester's lazy subtle tenor is at its best on a blues number such as this one. He just rolls in and blows a lot of mellow notes. The reverse 'side disclose: more fine tenor, good trumpet and interesting piano. Alladin, also. Mel Torme (the Fog to you) is in a reminiscent mood on "Boulevard of Memories" and "Mimi". This Musicraft star is one of the finest ballad singers to come along in years listen and you'll know why. Attention is drawn to the fact that all veterans are enrolled for the full' year, from Sept. 22, 1947 to June 4, 1948. If it is the intention of any veteran to interrupt training at the end of the Fall quarter they are obliged to notify the VA immediately. Notification at this time will save approximately two weeks entitlement. For Christmas Give the PERSONAL gift the gift only you can give your Photograph. Now is the time to place your order for Christmas pictures, while special low students' rates are still in effect. -Jl" I 9 HOTEL BEN LOMOND BLDG. 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