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Show April 29, 1975 Signpost Page 9 Spring About all you can say for sure about Spring Fever Week is that it will take place from May 12-17 and that there will be a lot of activities planned. But don't ask yet when the events will take place. One of the main problems is 4 i. V a" MUD BATH: Antics like this are commonplace during the madness of Spring Fever Week. (Photo by John Shupe) Weber grad named ombudsman John A. Medina, a 1969 graduate of Weber State College, has been named Chicano ombudsman by Gov. Calvin Ramp-ton. Medina succeeds Gilbert Ramirez who moves on to be the new executive director of the Utah Migrant Council. As Chicano ombudsman, Medina will provide liason between the governor and the Spanish-speaking communities. He was also named executive secretary to the 11-member Governor's Advisory Council on Spanish-speaking Affairs. With approval of the. Council, Medina will seek to broaden the economic base of the Chicano community, " promote a -democratic law enforcement service to all people and develop better schools service for bilingual children. Medina would like to work on lowering the drop out rate among .Chincano children. Medina said that more than 70 percent of all - Chicano students drop out by the 11th grade. "Some worthwhile goals will be FRANKLY SPEAKING. . . by phil frank "HERE, W 5PITB OF SLBFT, MM, DARK OF Wffll AND TW3 OUTFIGHT JONTS OF KILLER WEED. IS WUR MAIU. fever hinges on concert that the Executive Council wants to plan a concert, but doesn't want the concert to conflict with other activities. The Council had been looking at The Association, but the group is unavailable. achieved if we can develop methods to insure that all the children receive good educational opportunities," Medina said. Medina will also be working on providing more equality of existence through specific economic gains in the Chicano community. "As the Chicano ombudsman, I hope to be the vehicle by which these services are delivered," he said. - Medina has held offices and remains active in the Spanish-speaking Organization for Community Integrity and Do You Know Where Pasquale's Superb sandwiches to go or stay SPECIAL THIS WEEK With This Coupon ; Meak, Musnroom jk- With Drink & Chips S 1 7 2 Mon-Thurs 1 1-9 Fri. & Sat 1 1 -1 0 3856 Washington Blvd. 392-3390 Across from Gibsons Robin Jeppson and Ray Meyers are looking into other groups now. One of the more interesting "events is a planned Softball game between of the fraternities and the Women's Intercollegiate Opportunity, (SOCIO) a statewide association with county chapters that handles local problems and initiates programs. MAJOR MEDICAL ACCIDENT MATERNITY COVERAGE 399-4984 ASK FOR RICH Place Is? R team. Other activities include the "typical" college events like phone booth stuffing, a water fight and jello snarfing. On one of the nights, the Council will rent the games room and provide free bowling and pool to any interested students. Formal Dance For the not so radical, the Spring Formal dance will be held Friday night in the Ballroom. The council is also planning a few events for the more athletic minded people on campus. Included is a hike up to Waterfall and Repelling off the Stadium. For those of you on this campus who are as confused as this reporter was about what repelling is, it .is basically jumping off a sheer object, usually a mountainside, while holding on to a (hopefully) securely tied rope. As you fall back toward the object, you repell yourself back from the wall with your- feet (again, hopefully). It is a fast, convenient and safe way of getting down an otherwise impassable piece of mountain. At least, it is safer than without the rope. Trivia contest Finally, another planned event is the Second Utah Intercollegiate Trivia Contest. Right now, Elaine Spendlove is looking for members for the Weber State ; Team. "It wouldn't look to good if Picture of a man about to make a mistake He's shopping around for a diamond "bargain," but shopping for "price" alone isn't the wise way to find one. It takes a skilled professional and scientific instruments to judge the more important price determining factors Cutting, Color and Clarity. As an AGS jeweler, you can rely on our gemological training and ethics to properly advise you on your next important diamond purchase. Stop in soon and see our fine selection of gems she will be proud to wear. rs MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY 0 n cJ 3920 WASH. BLVD. Weber State held the contest and we couldn't even get a team together." As soon as a group is decided on and it is learned which night the concert will be on, the Executive Council will begin assigning dates for the activities. It is expected that the Council will have a decision on the concert soon. m 61 uVk?UL! in South Ogden |
