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Show Page 6 Signpost May 14, 1976 MLoGGsir'stto IDDIIQG-C3 EcQiitop Under attack by WSC'sWASMs A new ethnic group has formed and is being perpetuated by various campus groups. Actually it's not a new ethnic group, but rather a new term derived from WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) to fit the new Executive Council; WASM (White Anglo-Saxon Mormon; pronounced Wassum). The broad spectrum of the new Executive Council has been previously discussed on these pages, but it was brought to new light when they reacted to being approached by the ethnic organizations yesterday by asking what planet they were from. We would like to encourage the WASM's to get to know other groups on the campus besides themselves. The Blacks, Chicanos, Indians and others on campus would like to be acknowledged as fellow human beings rather than receive a pat on the head. The prevailing attitude seems to be, "Now don't you worry your ethnic little head we'll take care of you." A lesson in humanity could be learned from the brotherhood of peers exhibited by these groups. But they, unlike the WASMs, are forced into their clicks. WASMs protect their click attitude as if it was life-sustaining. We submit that it is more life-stifling. It's too bad that there have to be walls ; this we freely admit. But until a genuine trust and feeling of unity is gained between WASMs and non-WASMs the walls have to exist for the protection of individual rights . May we encourage more decisions come from our new Quorum of the Seven during General Conferences and fewer from Solemn Assemblies. Serapis by any other name... Who is Sarapis? Executive Council says it is the Signpost editor, Signpost staffers say it is Dorothea Masur (Mark Masur's mother), and the general student body says it's William Colby . Signpost's editor-in-chief knows but he isn't telling. He would like to assure the student body, however, that no one on the Signpost staff is writing the letters. They are, as previously noted, written by someone directly involved in student government. If ASWSC President Kyle Mattson really wants to know who it is, he should look among his own ranks. But rest assured that the editor-in-chief is sworn to silence, and he has told no one ... repeat, no one who the author is. A reminder also, that our pages are open to rebuttal. Support your local bird cage The Signpost is offering itself for the purpose of usefulness in all areas. What do you use the Signpost for? We assume that you read it, but then what? Whether your carpet your bird cage with it or allow perusal by your canine family member, we are open to suggestions for the purpose of a photo essay on the uses of the Signpost in our final issue this quarter. All suggestions should be addressed to the editor of the Signpost in the Union Building. Help, help police I by George Satter No single term is quite so overworked as the term "Police Brutality." It seems every time you pick up a newspaper or turn on TV you are reading about some new documented case of police misuse of power and authority. It is seldom, if ever, that we hear the side of the police. As cop after cop is killed or wounded, it is little wonder they choose to become somewhat quick to shoot. As the crime rate in this country climbs, people are quick to criticize the police for nonperformance of their duties. While I would agree that a problem does exist, I don't feel that it lies entirely with the' police. Law enforcement agencies are all too often underfunded, under-equipped, and under-staffed. Even though these problems are present, the concerned citizen refuses to give the police the funds they need. It is unfortunate the police have to resort to quick draw techniques; however, rather that than dead cops. No solution can be found unless both the people with the authority to increase police funding and the police cooperate. Those who complain most about police brutality and inefficent police are usually those who scream the loudest about the money spent by the police. How many of these concerned citizens would lay their own lives on the line. Daily the police risk their lives. Every call they answer may well be their last. The rewards for this invaluable service are few and far between. At best a kind work now and then. At worst a bullet, death or permanent disability. Small rewards for the risk involved.While it is not my intention to make the police appear to be some sort of demi-gods, I don't feel all the blame for existing problems lie with the police. While bad cops do exist, they aren't as prevalent as people would ha ve us believe. The solutions to the crime problem and problems with the police lie largely outside the police system. We need stiff er jail terms, harsher judges, and fewer bleeding-heart parole boards. No amount of complaining by citizens will solve the problems in the police force.-Action is needed now. A program of education and funding must be instituted at once to achieve some semblance of order in our law enforcement agencies. The only deterant to crime today is the police and the police are only what we the citizens make of them. The choice is yours. Sarapis - Editor: A special commendation goes to the incredibly courageous individual who has been writing the insidious anonymous letters about Student Government. Negativism is reflective of an individual who is not willing to stand and be counted. Those individuals in Student Government and the Student Press who stand up and put their names on the line are the butt of much criticism. Constructive criticism is one of the bases of the democratic process, but if. an individual prefers to remain anonymous while criticizing those who have taken a stand, one wonders about the person's Nominations are in... Editor, Hello again! This is that time of year when a young man's heart turns to love and our student leaders' turns to awards and honors. In nine days a pompous ceremony will be held in which the new kings and queens will ordain the old royalty with their supposed symbols of superiority-namely "Man of the Year," "Woman of the Year," etc., etc... The ceremony? Our Student government Awards and Honors Banquet. Before we are all subjected to their propaganda, I would like to take this opportunity to nominate those individuals I consider most worthy of recognition. The final winners were hard to choose since everyone considered was deserving of some mention. However without further adieu I bring you the winners of the Waldo-Sarapis Awards: Organization of the Year-the Awards and Honors Committee itself for its self-indulging attitude of patting each other on the back at the end of the year. Although the year-end banquet has not been held yet, rest assured that the nominees will include Craig Thorsted, Mark Masur, Karma Grimm, Kyle Matson, and Doug Young. If not, I will be surprised so will they. Committee of the Year S t u d e nt Government Reevaluation Committee chaired by Howard Olsen. This committee used tremendous amounts of manpower, money and time to do Absolutely nothing. They are to be congratulated for writing up such an idiotic proposal that only the members themselves have access to it. Perhaps this saves them from having to answer embarassing questions such as "Who really gives a damn?" Achievement of the Year-the 1976 student body elections. This category wasn't even close neither was the election. Between our Elections Committee, student Supreme Court, and apathetic campus, it seems the only way anyone won anything was through divine intervention. At procon degree of inherent courage and integrity. Mark Masur Editor, We love you Sarapis Oh yes we do Everything you write Must be true If you leave us We'll be blue Oh Sarapis we Love you. Debra Carter, Tara Harris, R. Stephen Matlow, Mary J. Woodhead, Rick Libby, Dean Christenson, Dale Hicks, Wendy West and Most everybody we've talked to least that is what some of next year's ASWSC Seven Apostles have been heard to claim. Talent of the Year-Mark Masur. Prince Mark has throughout the entire year shown an amazing chameleon-like talent for changing his viewpoints to coincide with those surrounding him. I would think Mark would be exhausted by having to remember who is with whom. Perhaps this is why he can't seem to make it to those early morning Executive Council meetings. Adminstrator of the Year-Dave Rich. No contest. No comment. But WHY did he get a RAISE this year??????? Woman of the Year-Karma Grimm. Queen Karma brought feminism to the forefront on this . year's Council. WSC students used to complain about all of the "Yes-men" in student government. Now equality has finally been achievedwe have a "Yes-woman." Unfortunately this phenomena has caught on all over campus. The women in some of our dorms are now known to say "Yes" to virtually anything. Man of the Year-Kyle Mattson. However an Honorable Mention needs to go here to Craig Thorsted also. King Kyle? What can I say? Thanks for all the memories. I have enough to sadden me for the rest of my college career thanks to you. And Prince Craig, all I can say is thank goodness this isn't the 18th century. Back then anyone who opposed a royal decree would have lost their head. Nowadays though Craig is the only m,ember of the royal family to both, make a decision and then lose his own head over it. So these were my nominations. On May 22 we'll see how accurate I came to guessing the real winners. Tuesday's letter will discuss the representation of this year and next year's Executive Council. See you then. 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