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Show page 2 signpost feb. 27, 1973 chicanos increase osmos to seek further college education jay oberg staff writer Founded two years ago on the Weber State College campus, the AssociatedSpanish-Mexican-American Students (ASMAS) have been working towards encouraging the youth of their common ethnic origin to seek a college education; once enrolled to help them stay on until graduation. "We know how important education is, particularly a college education, in raising the social and economic status of the Chicanos," said one student. 1 A ' J S - V , is J I x vtK - v ; LELAND WALSER, Spanish instructor and student, Ruby Fuller, look over pinatas. language department plan: is mexco tour Weber State College's Foreign Language Department is sponsoring a four week education trip to Mexico, this summer. The cost of the trip which will include visits to four major Mexican cities is $390 ($720 for two persons of the same family). The fee includes tuition and fees for six WSC credits, with both lower and upper division credits available. The expedition begins July 12 with an orientation and registration session in the WSC Union Building. Departure time is currently set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, with arrival in Hermosillo, Mexico, expected Wednesday evening. Thursday will find the group in the port city of Mazaltan. The evenings activities will include swimming in the ocean. The next day the group will travel to Guadalajara. In Guadalajara, students will be placed in their Mexican homes in groups of four. The next couple of days will be spent with their new families and becoming familiar with the city. activity encourages chicano George Fernandez, association president, said, "We go to the high schools and we talk to the Chicano students and we tell them there is a place here at Weber State, and we tell him, 'Brother, you're going to need an education to make it in this world.'" Fernandez explained that their primary objective was to make the Chicano student "comfortable" on campus; give him someone with whom to associate and identify. He said, "There has always The next three weeks will be spent studying various aspects of the city and its surrounding with a native tutor and WSC professors. In September the group will leave Guadalajara for a four day stay in Mexico City. In Mexico City the students will visit the National Museum of History, Chapultepec Park, the Anthropology Museum, ana tne National Folklore Ballet. After this the group will return to Guadalajara and shop for various items to bring home. The expedition plans to head back to Utah on Sept. 14, with arrival in Ogden expected around 8 p.m., Sept. 16. All WSC students are eligible for the trip and although there are no pre-requisites, and understanding of Spanish is recommended.WE BUY OLD COMICS Up to $1.00 each for certain issues AQUARIAN DOOK SIIOPPE 416 25th St. been a problem with Spanish-Mexican Americans dropping out because of their difficulty in adjusting."Fernandez added that the secondary objective of the organization is to promote involvement of the Chicano student in campus activities and student government. "We ran and lost our first student senate race during the Autum quarter," he said, "but, we learned a lot and gained confidence." Paul Hinojosa ran for the senate seat representing the school of business. "We are involved with membership on some of the student activity boards including the Union Station, Music and Talent, and the Ombudsman Committees," he added. "We'd like to increase our activity, but of the 200 to 250 Chicanos on campus, we only have about 50 who are active. ' ' Dr. Richard O. Ulibarri, director of Ethnic Studies, said, "The present administration of student government has shown great interest and sensitivity, perhaps more than any previous student officers, in ethnic programs and activities." Ulibarri is working with campus . ethnic groups through the student government and its Union Building Policy Board to obtain space in the Union Building for a Minority Center. He said, "This is a needed addition to our program. What it will mean to the students is that they can say, 'We are part of Weber State and they (the rest of the student body) recognize our uniqueness.' " In response to why he thought this important, Ulibarri referenced Ralph Ellison's book, "The Invisible Man," a contemporary study of the Black culture by a Black author. From this book he quoted: "Responsibility rests upon recognition and recognition is a form of agreement." He explained, in context this meant: "Recognize me and I'll be a responsible being, but fail NOU THAT AMERICA HAS ACCEPTED THE EUROPEAN IDEA OF THE SMALL CAR, WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE EUROPEANS' IDEA THE OEST SMALL CAR ISP This may come asa surprise, but in Europewhere they've been buying small cars for three generations. Fiat (not Volkswagen) is the biggest selling car. For even-Volkswagen sold in Italy. 6 Fiats are sold in Germany. For every Renault sold in Italy. 2 Fiats are sold in France. For every Volvo sold in Italy. 9 Fiats are sold in Sweden. You might well consider this if you're thinking about buying a small car. After all. when it comes to small cars, you can't fool a European. anna The biggest selling car in Europe. and I'll be irresponsible. The worse thing you can do to a person is ignore him." Ulibarri discussed at length the importance of recognition and the impact, when recognition is not given, of deviant behavior to get attention. In summation, he said, "Minorities generally have not been recognized as a people and therefore need a symbol of attention. That is why I am supporting the request for a Minority Center in the Union Building. ' ' On the subject of recognition, the ASMAS ( pronounced with a soft Spanish 'A'.) organization leaders said they felt patronized by a 'Signpost' article following the recent Songfest. Fernandez said, "We won first place in the co-ed catagory, but this fact was buried in the middle of the article long after listing the other first place first place awards, and then it said we were given a special award. We weren't given it, we won it!" Asked what the Minority Center would mean to ASMAS, if approved, Fernandez said. - "First, it will give us a place where we can develop our cultural interests, play our own music and develop an ethnic library. - "Secondly, it will provide a place where each ethnic organization can carry out its business. - "Third, it will give us a central point for organizing our FOR FREE PIZZA HOME DELIVERY New Delivery Hours . . . O EVERY DAY NOON to 12:30 a.m. 440 44TH STREET (across from Hill Top Lanes) PHONE 394.5559 7g Guenter Rose - Corner of 26th and youth recruitment efforts and get more of our own ethnic group going to Weber State. - "Fourth it will give us a focal point for common identity and a meeting ground for developing and strengthening friendships. -- "Fifth, it will give the non-minority students on campus a place where they can visit to learn our customs and cultures. All would be welcome." There are objections to the Minority Center. One is that it would open the door to other organizations on campus seeking space in the Union Building. Another involves the common use of the Union Building by all the students. Since the Union Building is for all the students, some feel that it would be unjust to set aside any portion of it for the exclusive use of any given segment of the studentbody. sis mim)$&xfr Lincoln |