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Show LJ Weber Stai State College Vol. 47 No. 50 Tuesday, May 12, 1987 Bond creates noise at Moench Mall Chris Gamble News Editor The band that appeared yesterday at the Moench Mall, created more noise than what came out of their amplifiers. Claiming the band's music disrupted classwork, one professor apparently pulled the plug on the power supply."Vision," the opening band for this year's Sunfest, was contracted by ASWSC to play from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Moench Mall. During their sound checks, "Vision" discovered they had no power. "Someone unplugged their power supply," said Michelle Connor, organizer for this year's Sunfest. The power for the band's equipment was directly connected to Building 1, the foreign languages building. Connor said a professor from within the building pulled the plug. Dix W. Cloward, professor of economics and director of logistics, said "We couldn't hear ourselves think. They could have turned it down or moved the stupid thing down to the duck pond." During the band's performance, there were classes being held in Building 1. One class was watching a video in German, while another teacher was giving a Spanish test to his students. "After a while my students asked me to do something about the music," said Leland A. Walser. He added that he and Cloward both unplugged the group's power after they couldn't find out who was in charge. "The band is fine, if they could only put it somewhere else," said Walser, chair and professor of foreign languages. "Students in foreign languages need to concentrate on different kinds of speech without outside interruptions." After losing power for the band's equipment, Connor was advised by the Coordinator of Student Activities, Grant Protzman to call campus security and President Stephen D. Naduald's staff. "I advised Michelle to call campus security and have them come over to protect the band's equipment and contract obligations," said Protzman. Students visit pond to catch 400 fish Mark Hadley Assistant News Editor As many as 400 trout will be released in WSC's duck pond on Thursday, May 14th, as part of a "fishing derby" for area handicapped students. The derby is an idea originated by WSC President Stephen Nadauld, who sees the derby as "a great opportunity to share our facilities with less fortunate people." The handicapped students who will participate in the event are from various area schools, including the Schools for the Deaf and Blind and schools in the Weber School District, said Julie Austin, WSC President's Office. WSC's student ambassadors and LaMar Kap of Services for Disabled Students at WSC, will be in charge of the event, Austin said. A number of different people and organizations are donating their time and resources for the event, she said. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will donate the fish. The WSC buildings and grounds crew will donate fishing poles and assist students who need help. Coca-Cola is donating the refreshments, she said. The derby, which runs from 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., is one Austin feels, "will be not only fun for those involved, but a worthwhile experience also." WE BE JAMM1N'. Yesterday, WSC students danced in the Moench Mall to the music of "Vision". The activity was the first of Police Chief Lee G. Canity and another uniformed police officer acknowleged Connor's request by coming to the Moench Mall. Protzman also said he advised Connor to "turn the band's speakers in the other direction, and point out to the professors that the president's staff gave the approval."The speakers were turned in the other direction to help rectify the situation. Assistant Vice-President for Academic Support, Marie L. Kotter said, "When the Sunfest committee came to the president's staff, we told them the band would need to be set up facing the other direction." the Sunfest activities set for this week. Signpost photo: Tony McAuliffe) Kotter said she knew nothing about campus security appearing at the site, nor did President NaduaJd. When asked what he thought about the band Nadauld said, "It's too loud." Students watching the band's performance said this was the first time this year that WSC has actually looked like a college campus. "The administration should relax," said student Fabio Vitale. Protzman said this was a good learning experience for the students involved. "It gives students planning skills, and the opportunity to face conflicts with people. We just hope they don't have to face something like this for a long time. Sunfest '87 activities scheduled Activities yet to come during Sunfest '87 include the following: Wednesday, May 13 Graffiti board - Moench Mall Mud volleyball and a tug-of-war, 12:30 p.m., on the grass west of the Union Building. The movie "One Crazy Summer" will 9 9 B be shown in the Wildcat Theater at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 Fashion Show, 10:30 a.m., at the Bell Tower. The movie "One Crazy Summer" will be shown in the Wildcat Theater at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 15 There will be an Hawaiian Luau at 8 p.m., and a dance from 10 p.m. - midnight, at the grass area west of the Union Building. The midnight movie, "One Crazy Summer" will be shown in the Wildcat Theater. Saturday, May 16 A 5K "Fun Run" will start at 9 a.m., at the football stadium. The registration fee is $6 and includes a T-shirt. Registration will be held at the stadium. Bands, bands, bands, food and fun can be found at the duck pond from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. The band schedule is as follows: 1 1 :30 a.m., Twisted Mister; 12 p.m., Rick Ryan; 2:30 p.m., Sound System; 3:30 p.m. Kap Brothers Band; 6 p.m., Defiance; 8 p.m., Crazy Jane Band. Inside Is athletics ' worth it? (see page 2) Politics or polytickle? (see page 4) Explosive art (see page 6) Lady Wildcats claim title (see page 12) |