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Show rid n v ainc Problem; College or City Sleep Replaces Cheers Weber's student body, giving the appearance of a lazy hound-dog, lolled and yawned at the two past games. Cheerleaders have done their best to put "thorns" under the hound-dog s bottomside with almost negligible results All "he" does is moan, low and quiet. We've all heard that tattered excuse, "Well, this is col lege and college isn't like high school." It's time someone patched that worn cliche. It is no excuse for the miserable participation encountered this year. Sophomores watched Weber lose last year and some sat back on their haunches and yipped about the loss of school spirit. You aren't here to learn how to yip; you're here to learn how to adapt yourselves, even to defeat. Considering the odds against them, Weber's team has made a fine showing. You can do the same if you can raise yourself above the stares of a few juvenile groups. Don't be a "Lazy hound-dog." POLICY Signpost policy for this year 1956-57 will be to support all school functions, report newsworthy campus events and to offer constructive criticism to the student body. In pursuit of this policy a cartoon depicting some phase of college life will accompany the editorial page. SIGNPOST Bi-Weekly Publication ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE ' Student Union Building Phone AVeber College, Ext. 232 Editor . Bob Grondel By MALIN FOSTER At the meeting of the Board of Control held on Oct. Sth, everyone was in somewhat of an uproar over the coming of our friends from Compton College. In the following Oct. 15th meeting, the members who were kind enough to attend the meeting (the attendance was somewhat sparse) discussed the issues at hand over their dinner, brought from the adjoining cafeteria. Despite the above handicaps, President Bob Mariott led the meeting in his usual capable and efficient manner. Laurence Burton was on hand to give the Board a well deserved pat on the back for the outstanding jobs they did in organizing and planning for the comfort and enjoyment of the visitors from Compton. He said that the advisors and the studentbody from Compton had nothing but praise for the way in which all activities were handled. Pres. Mariott then expressed his thanks to Mr. Burton for his efforts in making the affair a success. Mr. Burton, in the same breath, and rightfully so, called to the attention of all present, the poor student participation in most of the activities so far this year. He stated that it could not be because of lack of publicity, because all activities had been advertised to the fullest extent. He said that from a count of student tickets taken in at past functions, the average attendance of studentbody was about 2."j0 students. This attendance does not represent Weber College well enough. What say we strive for more student participation in the future, OKEY, GUYS? President Miller was on hand at the meeting to discuss the problem of traffic violators on campus. He stated that there have been some people on campus who are continually parking their cars in unauthorized places, such as on the road leading to the stadium. There is a "No Parking" sign placed at the entrance of that road (Illegal Parkers take note). President Miller discussed several methods of law enforcement which could be applied in this case. No final decisions were made concerning the matter, but a committee will work with the administration on the matter. However, the problem is the studentbody's, and it is up to us to solve it. It would be a large bright feather in our caps if we could eliminate the problem without laws having to be enforced. How about it, students ? It's your money that will be taken for fines. Do you want to do something about it or not? Plan Favors Faculty integration By ROLFE QUINN Frosh, pay particular attention to tnis weeK s column as n s written (or "rotten" as a great number of unfunny punsters will immediately point out) especially for your enlightenment. After vou've read it carefully cut it out and soak it in water until dissolved. This it will do easily as it is printed on an inferior brand of kleenex without WET STRENGTH. This isn't just Tomfoolery- You freshmen have been selected by the Escape Committee, a small group of "Big Thinkers," to put into action a plan designed to make college more bearable. You have been chosen for this daring experiment because of your enthusiasm, drive, energy, and mainly because you're expendable. As you know a large part of your grade depends on your relationship with our beloved faculty TTn to now there has been two schools of thought on how to handle your teacner. une group says: "Ignore them." The tv,o QVinnl sflvs: "Treat your teacher like any other God." Both of these approaches are wrong. The first is cruel and should be 11 children and bill collectors. The second is em-the teacher. What's more, undue signs of homage like licking his hand or Kissing nis bald spot is not only disconcerting, it s unsanitary. Sports Editors.. Larry Tomlinson Marvin Protzman Karl Anderson Malin Foster Business Manager : Board of Control Reporter . Reporters: Suzanne Parker, Tom Quinn, Marie Brown, Goldie Lind Wayment, Sam Junk, Karlene Stratford, and Joyce Newman, Karen Mikkelsen. Cartoonists . Paul Jackson, Al Wynn Your Typing Headquarters GENERAL TYPEWRITER CO. Investigate Our Student Rental Rates SALES, RENTAL AND REPAIRS 2376 Kiesel Ave. Telephone 3-1443 Deer Me! Deer Me! Another Season has rolled around Perhaps You've Noticed, Even President Miller has misplaced ants. For any successful season, String Along With . . . "THE LITTLE MAN WITH THE OIL CAN" JACOBS SERUIC 3605 HARRISON BLVD. OGDEN, UTAH 0 yJ . V Not only do these attitudes prevent a sense of camaraderie from springing up between you and the faculty member, it makes him feel rejected. You see, we of the Committee feel that a teacher's greatest desire is to be considered "just one of the gang," and to have a lot of real chums among his students. Now comes the crux of the whole plan. We want you frosh .to take a back-slapping, good fellowship approach to your teacher. Call them by their first names, or, even better, by nicknames such as Chromdome or Wheezy. If you are an extreme liberal you might even go so far as to allow the teacher to drop the Mister or Miss when he addresses you. When the girl's choice dances come up, you coeds have a real opportunity to make the faculty feel accepted. When you ask them to take you to the ball. Of course, you might have a little trouble catching on to the Black Bottom and the Turkey Trot, but what are friendships for if they don't include making a few allowances. We of the Committee trust that you youngsters have the idea now. It s -up to you to swallow your pride and make the pitch. College Men Bristle It seems there's been a boom in the sale of mustache wax lately. Since that item hasn't been overly popular since the days of Teddy Roosevelt, manufacturers started checking back and traced the increased sales to the least expected place, the college campus. Undergraduates, after adopting the crew cut, couldn't make their hair bristle. Then, some wise fellow remembered great grandpa, and found that nothing will stiffen a crewcut better than good, old-fashioned mustache wax. Result: New life for the makers of mustache wax. (Connecticut Daily Campus) I For the BEST in . . . j FOOD and SERVICE i Meet the Gang at . . . 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