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Show Page 2 SIGNPOST Friday, March 10, 1950 Signpo st BIWEEKLY PUBLICATION ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 402 Meoncb Building Phone Weber College Extension 26 OGDEN, UTAH Editor : Janice Herrod Assistant Editor : Charles Pomeroy Society Editor Shirley Stadelman Sports Editor Don Warner Business Manager Robena Parker Editorial Advisor L. C. Evans Business Advisor O. M. Clark Photographer Grover Sparkman Reporters..- '. Teresa Alford, Lincoln Clifford, Gwenda Cragun, Joan Garrett, Rulon Garfield, Dorothy Johnson, Frank' Lund, Jay Livingood, Rita Maffet. So Shall Ye Reap Again the time has come when wie feel that ye old paternal hand should be extended with that oft repeated but ever valuable advice pertaining to exam-week-cramming. '. As you are well aware, exams are held for your benefit .and none but you acquire merit therefrom. Many students approach exam week with that last mile feeling, and it is no ones fault but their own. Old Mother Weber C. has anticipated this and has made the Orientation courses required material. They're good courses and contain much of value, particularly that whi.ch leads to good grades via the pathway of correct study proceedures and exam preparation. ' In view of the imminent axe, let us review these aids briefly, but first we must assume a slightly more than trivial acquaintance with the subject material by the student. First of all, accept exams as helps, not as ordeals; secondly, learn with the intent to remember; Third, accomplish the original learning efficiently and fourth, review frequently and discriminatingly, and adjust the review .to the type of exam expected. Last of all, .avoid disturbing emotions. Plenty brief, but it's not the first time you've heard it and remember too, do not study one thing until you get tired, and don't stay up late. Use your old exam papers as a guide to review, and above all believe in your own abilities. Go to your exam room with the confident intent to do well, not as lambs to the slaughter. Good luck. Weber i - Editors Note: Those students having gripes, comment, or observations concerning any or all topics of interest to Weber College students or faculty, collectively or individually, are invited to submit them to the Signpost. Signpost office is located on the top floor of the Moench building. This is your newspaper, supported by student funds, so show us that you are interested in where your money goes by a flood of letters. - Dear Editor, I read the letter in the last issue of SIGNPOST written to you by Rulon Garfield concerning the Bob Hansen memorial smoker and scholarship. He wanted to find out why this traditional event has been discontinued and what chance there is of bringing it back. I am pleased to learn that someone is interested in reviving this memorable event honoring one of Weber's best athletes. But from what I have found out from reliable sources, the blame or responsibilty for not presenting the smoker from which the funds are derived to present this scholarship, rests not on the students generally, but in the hands of a few individuals.We' might just as well face the facts, so here they are straight from the shoulder. , i The social club Rulon spoke of last week, which originated this event and has been responsible for the successful smokers that have thus far been presented, is Excelsior. As Bob was a member of Excels, this only stands to reason. It seems aparent though now, that because the boys in white caps aren't gaining any of the direct profits from the fights (as the entire proceeds go in the scholorship fund) they dont care to expend the energy and effort necessary to put on this event. Is there too much time and work involved for them to remember one of their best members, and one of Wfebers finest boxers ? I should think the honor of staging such a memorial annually would be reward enough. How mercenary are we becoming anyway? And oh yes. heres another interesting bit of information. It has been drawn to my attention that the Excelsior alumni committee has Forum actually requisitioned some of the money ($40.00) , in this, scholorship fund from the treasurers office for their own purposes! This doesn't seem right to me and I feel that all Weber students have a right to know this, and let them judge for themselves what they think about it. Well, there it is. So who's move next Excelsiors? I hope so. Let's see if the Excelsior club of Weber College has got what it takes to present another Bob Hansen Memorial Smoker and Scholorship. Frank Lund Dear Ed.: Seems to me that too little is said about that reprehensible scoundrel, the feller who did not study his lessons, and attempts bluffing his way through the answers of questions put to him by the instructor in class. His usual routine is to hedge, to hum or ah, until the patience of all is exhausted, and many minutes of time for an entire class is lost because that lad hasn't grace "or fortitude enough to honestly say, "I don't know." My ire is not directed at the guy for neglecting to study, that happens to all of us, but I'm not so young as I once was, and feel that the time devoted to class is most important. I object to having that time wasted by sheer foolishness. Perhaps if the instructors were just a little less considerate to these wastrels, they may be induced to be fair to all of us by replying as rapidly as possible "I don't know." The guy might even help his grade by such an answer, by showing such a quick facility for quick and positive decision. Chas. E. Pomeroy. Appointments for inq Quarter Must Be Obtained Registration for spring quarter begins Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14 and 15 for sophomores; Thursday and Monday, March 16 and 20 for freshmen. All students now enrolled must obtain an appointment for registration. Appointments will be given out at the Registrar's office the folowing days and hours: Sophomores Mon., March 139:30-11:30 a.m. 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Tues., March 149:30-10:30 a.m. Freshmen Tues., March 1410:30-11:30 a.m. 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Wed., March 15 8:30-11:00 a.m. Veterans must obtain an authorization to register from the Veteran's office in the Central building as registration booklets will not be issued until veteran authorizations are presented to the Treasurer's office. These authorizations may be received beginning at 9 a.m. on the day of registration. New and former students not enrolled at Weber college winter quarter will register Monday afternoon, March 20. Registration will again be arranged by major fields. Since advisors will not be available at all times, students must register only on the designated days and hours of their major field. Someone In Need Wants Your Help All of us have an instinctive impulse to help someone in need. Each year the millions who need help and the millions who want to help are brought together through the American Red Cross. Students are actively engaged in Red Cross activities on approximately half the campuses in the United States. Last year, in VA hospitals alone, a monthly average of 986 students served 33,000 hours. Weber can and should help in maintaining this inspiring average, by supporting the Weber County Red Cross Drive for funds, which began March 6. The Parasites A Social Comedy By Gerri MeFarland Delighting readers with her first contemporary novel since REBECCA, Daphne du Maurier tells with devastating wit and sharp irony the story of THE PARASITES. This book, flavored with problems, disasters and frustrations, will hold interest to the very end. It is the story of the fabulous Delaneys, who led complex and frequently scandalous lives. The world in which they lived was sophisticated, gay, and sometimes tragic. Maria Delaney was a beautiful, successful actress, the wife of Sir Charles Wyndham. Niall Delaney wrote the songs everyone sang and played. Celia, their sister, generous and charming, cared for their father and delighted in Maria's children. Between Maria and Niall there existed a strange affinity. Perhaps it was this that impelled Maria's husband to exclaim bitterly: "Parasites, that's what you are. The three of you. You always have been and you always will be. None of you have done a stroke of honest work in your lives. You prey on each other, living in a world of fantasy which bears no relation to anything in heaven or on earth.' With consummate skill Miss du Maurier weaves the threads of these three lives to a startling climax. THE PARASITES is a keen frequently sardonic, social comedy of an unforgettable family and their remarkable world. It is a book you won't want to miss. Bloodhounds Search For Unidentified 'It' By Jim Bonner Upon reading that lovely blurb directed at me in the last issue of the Signpost, I put my bloodhounds to work in an attempt to track down this unknown assailant. I traced the identity of "it" (I still don't know this sex of the crit-ter) to the charming editor of this paper. She informed me that "it" had asked her to withhold his or her name. The letter itself failed to ruffle me in the least, but the principle that aid gripe me was the fact that "it" had to use a pseudonym such as Anonymous. After all anonymous, you were quite outspoken in your criticism of me and high in your praise for the school, what prevented you from signing your John Henry to your literary masterpiece? In my advocacy for a smoking lounge, the opinions expressed in favor of such were labeled with a by-line as baing those of mine. I admire your sentiment in complimenting the school for adhering to the rules but don't you think that by the lack of your signature it shows your convictions aren't too strong? Come to think of it joker, pehaps you had better checkup a little about this smoking business. The University of Utah has a large building on the campus called the Student Union building and approximately 600 packs of cigarets are consumed in that building daily. High Society Topping the social calender for this quarter, without doubt, as the annual lonely hearts get together of the Dorm and the 25th street sorority. Keith Christensen walked off with first place honors in the water fight. Only complaint from the fellows was because the chap-erones made the girls leave early. Let's Make Mew Reading Record Extensive use of the library is imperative if instruction is to be of university standard, Henry A. THxon, Weber's president, said this week. The faculty is making a sincere effort to encourage all students to use the library for study and research. The administration goes to great expense to keep the library open until 10 p.m. for the convenience of students only. Here are the results of a recent drive conducted by the school for the past few months: Circulation For November it was 750 above last year; for December it was 250 above last year, but in January it dropped 1000 below last year in the same month. February was 500 above January and 253 above February of last year. These figures mean that the average student reads 28.8 books from the library per year. Many four-year schools don't average over 18 or 20 per student per year. President Dixon said the best average he has ever found in any school was 35 per student and said this should be the least Weber should try for. Debaters Prepare for California Trip Preparations are being made by Wieber College debaters to enter the Phi Rho Pi speech tournament, April 6-8 at Bakersfield, California. The number of participants from here is unsure as yet, but will be either 1 or 2 carloads. Mr. Mon-son's Argumentation 5 class is studying three types of syllogims (catagoricaK hypothetical, and dis-juctive) in preparation for the tournament. Interesting Personalities One of the most interesting courtships I have ever heard of involves two prominent male students and one cute coed. On Friday nights, this young lady is escorted into public life by one male and Saturday night, the other enterprising male takes over. Comes Sunday, and she attends church with her Friday night beau. Climax: both gentlemen are the best of friends. Guess variety is thr? spice of life, eh Lou? .... Chaunce is definitely in the running for a title this coming week Just show3 what a little perseverence can do for a fellow. Following are some of Chaunce's superb qualities: Doesn't drink; doesn's smoke; is an exceptionally gifted dancer; helps his mother with the house work; is brilliant conversationalist and lastly has wonderful personality.(The preceding is a paidadvertisement.) Young - Gable in "Keys k City" By Gwenda Cragun A convention of U. S. mayors might sound stuffy but it isnt when gleeful two-fisted Clark Gable turns the convention inside out, the City of San Francisco upside down and a weary police force begins to yearn for the peaceful days of the Tong Wars! It all happens in M-G-M's new comedy "Keys to the City". Gable's a tough ex-longshoreman who's fought his way up to mayor by fighting the peoples fight (with plenty of time out for horseplay, laughs and ladies not necessarily in that order). However Loretta Young, a lady mayor is a new experience for Clark. After a successful play for Marilyn Maxwell, an atomic dancer Clark makes a romantic pitch at the cold but captivating Loretta. But sedate Loretta isn't buying any of Gables brand ofCatch-as-catch-can line. Gable pleads "Look lady who's-got conventions at convention?" From then on the fun involves a free-for-all, a fire engine, a fancy-dress ball, and the rollicking personalities, Frank Morgan, James Gleason, Lewis Stone and Raymond Walburn. According to Director George Sidney, Clark and Loretta click like a key in a lock, in "Keys to the City". Tryouts Are Slated For Next Thursday Limited openings are availablei in the Weber Radio Workshop for persons having experience in radio production, Mr. Kelly announced today. Students who can qualify may contact Mr. Kelly in his office, 403 Moench building in the early part of next week. Also, he announced, tryouts for nnrrs in the next nroduction of the f t Theatre Workshop will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. only tnose accepted at this tryout, will be allowed to register for the course. Copies of the play will appear in the reserve library by Tuesday. Guess Who Rniithwpstprn Louisiana Insti tute's Vermillion asks students what habits of professors annoy them most. Some of the replies given were: "Forgetting that we have other homework when making assignments. A teacher should realize that his courses are not the only ones." "Why must professors talk so fast that one can't take notes?" "I hate ambiguous test questions when only one answer is acceptable.""Learning a professor's biography instead of hearing a lecture bores me." "I am disturbed when an instructor gives his lecture to the wall or the window instead of the class." "Teachers shouldn't ask if there are questions and then say, 'That should be understood,' when some one does want a point explained." |