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Show Signpost February 9, 1979 Page 4 D ear legislator . . . Editor's note: The following letter was mailed to a Utah Legislator on behalf of a Weber State College faculty member. At the request of the author, his-her identity will be withheld. The letter is in response to the legislature's assessment of salaried in institutions of higher education in the State of Utah. Dear Legislator: I am employed as an assistant professor in the School of Humanities at Weber State College. I am writing to you because of certain developments concerning my salary which are being treated in the legislature this session. I feel discriminated against in the School of Humanities here at Weber State because my salary is lower than that of comparable professors in other departments. I feel discriminated against in the whole college because the salary for professors in the School of Humanities is lower than that of comparable professors in other schools. I feel discriminated against as a member of the teaching faculty at Weber State, College because the salaries of comparable professors at other campuses in the state are higher than ours on this campus. Now that inflation is running at 9 per cent and the legislature is considering salary increases at 2.8 per cent of 5 per cent, the situation is no longer merely frightening; the situation is desperate. My wife does not work outside the home because our small children are too precious to us to entrust to strangers. I cannot Photo editor Dear Editor: I would like to inquire as to the reasoning behind the recent full page photo assemblage of '2000 Olympics or bust' appearing in the January 30 issue of the Signpost.It has always been our belief that the Signpost in its capacity as a student media should contain information pertaining to student interests. However, it would appear that your biased photo editor, Suzette Ahrendt, has chosen to ignore the purpose of the Signpost by showing off her son which covers one complete page in OUR newspaper. Progressive Rock Qgden ISA meeting to be iield today in U.B. 417 at 2 p.m. hold another part-time job because of evening class requirements which are part of my job. I do not regret or resent this. But in order to buy a home (I assume you believe that college teachers may choose to own a home) ; and to meet ever-increasing utility, interest, and necessities costs, we have been forced to cut several items from our diet which I believe your family still uses almost daily. I will be happy to furnish a list of these items on request. I am not exaggerating. In addition to the increased strain your salary considerations may inflict upon us, there is a greater issue that should be addressed: The moral and quality of higher education in this state. I feel the decision to add a graduate program in education to the curriculum at Weber State was very wise, but what wisdom is there in expanding programs while at the same time forcing teachers to look elsewhere for an adequate living? I believe that I am a valuable employee, and that my field of knowledge is vital in awakening an appreciation for our society's cultural treasures in the souls of my students. I am at work on campus from 8 to 5 every working day, and frequently in the evenings also. I want very much to remain at Weber State and to continue the work I consider of great value. I would appreciate knowing your views on faculty salaries. The issue transcends my needs, but my needs are extremely important to me right now. Name withheld upon Request falls short Granted "The Kid" is cute. However, as a functioning organization on this campus we require the advertising services of the Signpost from time to time. We are required to purchase space at the cost of this per 1 qtr. page and agree that Suzette's use of this space is a gross neglect of her duties as photo editor for any mother to have pictures of her son covering one complete page of any newspaper would have to be on an ego trip of unparalled magnitude. Another question that has been put forth is a lack of photo coverage of the WSC vs. NAU BB game played Saturday 27. It's a shame we have to rely on other local publications to see action photos of our team. It would appear that Suzette's sense of priorities as photo editor falls short of what we deem necessary to fulfill the capacity of her position. Yours respectfully, Paul Nelson, Dan Brost, Charles Braderer, RobertBot-terman News Tips? Call: 626-6359 Guilt by association Editor, Signpost: Nugatory swill," even masquerading under the appellation "satire," is still, unfortunately, feculent. Although the essay "Don't Quote Me" (Signpost, 2679) exhibits a vague inclination toward trenchant wit, a basic, creative writing class may help the author differentiate betwixt garbage and satire. It is unfortunate that the Signpost Editors do not pursue excellence in all aspects of their publication with the same vigor they seek "salary secrets . " A few poorly written articles erode the credibility of any newspaper. It's a pity to see some excellent journalism, recently produced by the Signpost writers, suffer from "guilt by association." I hope the Signpost's pursuit of excellence will extend to envelop editorial judgement. If something is substandard, insist it be rewritten. (Special notes to the author: After reading the sixth paragraph, I wonder where you assume "brains are located? Can they really be lost in the excretory process as you alluded? Please, have no fear. Even without the formal prompting of the essay's paranoid finale, "but, don't quote me," common sense led to the painless resolve: I promise not to include significant trifles of pattering jargon in my daily conversation.) Grant Protzman SHORTS.. Sears, where America shops, may soon become "Sears, where America sues." Franchised legal services may soon be added to Sears' long list of products and services. Although no commitment has been made and they are strictly in the research and consideration phase, Sears is considering testing the idea on a regional basis. In a related item, The Law Store, a Southern Calif ornian legal clinic, is reportedly negotiating with an unnamed department store chain to franchise their operation nationwide. Letters to the editor : Caged humanity in PT Editor: Dorm life for students can be the most exciting or dullest times of ones college years. Weber State dorm students have traditionally been somewhat displeased with their dorm experience at Weber. Many students have complained of poor food, bad heating, poor housing and not enough dorm planned activities. The fact is, dorm life is the pitts! Why? Well first of all, the dorms themselves. It's not good to be away from home and be stuck to live with 11 floors of caged humanity in promotory tower. Another reason could be that people get rowdy when seen with the unpleasantness of having to eat another meal at the dorms. This rowdiness turns from acid indigestion to outright revolt against those in the area. When this displeasure is aroused, then comes mischievious activity.This activity includes removal of elevator lights, water fights, toilet paper fights or rights, whoever gets the last roll. Ha!, breaking of elevators, false fire alarms, obscene writings on the walls and halls and other activity only a novelist could write about. Its a situation where people are Don 't quote Editor: I heartily agree with Ron Mann's article "Don't quote me" of February 6, 1979, but only when he categorized himself with the group who didn't need any thinking capacity at all to do that. The whole of the animal kingdom is very capable of accomplishing that function. Where the power to think comes into view is when you ask the question, why bills such as the one mentioned in "Don't quote me" are even brought before the Utah senate. Could it be that some concerned parents of school children would prefer that they didn't read that kind of material. Perhaps their voices fell upon deaf ears when the teachers were asked not to recommend such reading. Maybe they felt that FRANKLY SPEAKING. ...by phil frank lZ - KILLJOY COLLEGE MEOIA SERVICES-BOX creating a bad experience for themselves and the people around them. What does this mean? Well it has been said that you will only get out of life what you put into it. This is also true in dorm life. You will only have as good an experience in the dorms as you want it to be. Many students do not desire to contribute to the well being of the dorms as a whole. This is unfortunate, but their are some" people who do care and who do pay a price for their happiness at no one elses expense. This price may include sacrifice on a persons part to think more of other people than themselves. There is really no concrete way or short cut to making a situation better except to adopt a solution. This writer is one who cares and has one solution to share. The solution begins with you and what you want out of life. There is no short cut to having a great dorm experience, it's up to you to make it what it could and should be. The dorms will be as great as you want it to be, so make each day count and make sure you put into life what you expect out of it and you'll never be disappointed. Think about it! Ed Lee me either their opinions as parents were a little more valuable than to have them snubbed. Parents are the childs first teachers and after considerable investment in time, love, and understanding, it is quite frustrating to have someone else try to rearrange the moral values that you have tried to give your children. Maybe they aren't going to have everyones approval, but they are doing something about it, and to that I say HOORAY! ! As for some people frothing at the mouth and throwing Holy water or bearing crosses, really Mr. Mann, your imagination astounds me, but don't quote me either. Douglas E. Thompson 9411-BEBKELEY, CA 947CS |
