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Show Letters Signpost Friday, June 6, 1986 5 7, I t I ae View Rae 'Late Night' there. I go For all of you who religiously read my column, let me pick up the story where I ended it last week. For those of you who missed a story here or there, you'll have to go back and pick up the story line. I just don't have the time to back-track for those who weren't paying attention. (Does that sound like everyone's favorite professor?) I was right in the middle of being assaulted by a perfect little five-year-old boy on the plane to New York. He had just come from a Charles Bronson film festival and wanted to play "Joe Vigilante." And he wasn't seeing me as the heroine of the story either. His mother caught up to him before he inflicted any real damage and hauled him off to another seat on the other side of the plane. Lucky for him, his mother came when she did. Well, I landed in New York, that a feat in itself, and was immediately accosted by three Hari Krishna's wanting to spread their "gospel." I try not to listen to bald men in togas. Before I flagged down a cab, I made my contribution to mankind. I felt like Bob Geldhoff as I flipped a derelict a quarter. Kind of like "Bum-Aid."I went straight to the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center where I was met by Barbara Gaines, Letter-man's associate director, who briefed me on the show's procedure. Barbara led me into the Green Room where all the guests wait before being introduced to go on the air. Boy, that room is small and did you know they can't even afford their own ice machine. You have to get ice for your drinks from a bucket. Chris Elliot said "hi" to me, but he was in a rush he had to hurry and film an episode of "The Regulator Guy." Bud Mellman offered me some of his "Uncle Larry's Toast on a Stick." Yum. And Paul Schaeffer told me I looked "fabulous." Other guests on the show that night were Hulk Hogan, Pee Wee Herman and Marlon Perkins with clips of his favorite adventures in the "Wild Kingdom." Marlon was on first. I wonder why all his film clips were on the mating habits of various jungle animals. Speaking of animals, the Hulk, promoting WrestleMania III, ran around in less clothes than a Playboy bunny. I was most impressed with Pee Wee. After all, this guy must be 35 and he still rides a bike with training wheels. He is a true nonconformist.Needless to say, when my turn came, I sang my little ditty without a hitch. The audience loved it, and Dave asked me to come back next month. After the show, we all went over to Paul's for a Perrier. All the way home, I counted the days until the show would air. My friends and family were looking forward to seeing me make a fool of myself on national television. The following Friday, we drank nothing but coffee to stay awake for my big debut. Talk about caffeine jitters. I was so wound up I counted the grains of salt in the shaker four times. Finally, the show came on and I waited impatiently through the first three guests. Just before I came on, I called to my friends and told them to get ready. Then, NBC, with a special news bulletin, appeared on the screen to tell me that Vice President Bush had been admitted to a hospital for removal of "an ingrown toenail." So much for stardom. I guess my feat wasn't as important as his feet. Get well soon, George. Dawn Olbert Ideals lost: To the editor: It has taken me quite some time to decipher my thoughts on the American raid on Libya, which President Reagan said was in retaliation for Libya's terrorist acts against the U.S. At first, I found myself in a rare position: supporting Reagan. But, alas, after much reading and thought, I must express my growing alarm at our primitive act of revenge. Sir Francis Bacon wrote: "Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out. For as for the ASWSC executive officers send message of thanks To the editor: As our terms of office close and the school year ends, we wish to express our appreciation to all those who have supported ASWSC during the past year. We have appreciated very much the opportunity of serving the associated students of Weber State College. We believe that students have been represented fairly, conscientiously and that many programs and services have been instituted to improve student life at Weber State. Even if you do not agree with this, we hope that you realize that we have worked very hard, and that it is a continuing challenge to meet the diversified needs of our studentbody. This year ASWSC has been successful at informing students about activities, issues and legislation. This was only possible because of the professional, cooperative work of the Signpost. Rae Dawn Olbert and her entire staff have been fair and objective in reporting all news concerning ASWSC. They have also gone out of their way to work with ASWSC in informing students about student fees, computer literacy and the open hour program, to name a few. The Signpost provides an invaluable service for the students of our college. Yes, they make mistakes, as all students do in the learning process. However, this does not detract in the least from the dedicated service of those students. We have been LAGS eft iowoSuedl PICK UP APPLICATIONS & RETURN American vengeance on Libya first wrong, it doth but offend the law, but the revenge of that wrong putteth the law out of office."I must take a humanistic approach to this subject; it appears the most reasonable approach since we are dealing with human causes and effects. Ah, but man's reviews of self are forever partial and subjective. The Apostle Paul, writing in a platonic mode, wrote: "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as I am known." Paul understood our in- continually impressed by their efforts to improve student life at Weber State. We thank them very much for their support this year. ASWSC would also be hard-pressed to function without the support and dedication of our advisors and the student services staff. Much of ASWSC's work would not have been possible without the expertise of Grant Protzman, Judy Hurst, Marcia Galli, and the guidance and support of interim dean of student, Toni Weight. Special thanks to these and the other student services personnel who have offered their help to ASWSC throughout the year. The support we have felt from faculty, staff and administration this year has been unsurpassed. We have confidence that President Nadauld will continue to provide the direction that Weber State needs as we face challenging times in the future. Most of all, we want to thank the students of Weber State College for their support this year. We hope that you have enjoyed your experience this year as have we, and that you will also benefit from your education in the years to come. We have a great love for Weber State and will continue to serve it in various capacities in the future. We hope that you will also. J. Todd Anderson Kelly Miles Michael Waldron ASWSC Executive Officers UP YOUJK FUTILE complete, hence imperfect, views of ourselves. But, on some level, there is us and the complete understanding of our purpose, if there is one. Therefore, in the final analysis, we do not understand the full meaning of our acts against Libya. I understand this: that regardless of the purpose or provocation, war is primitive and stupid. The death of an individual or of the masses is ir--relevant to the cause championed; it is the ultimate social failure. So we struck back; the "avenged" Americans are still dead, and now we have only added Libyan names to the list of victims. It does not end. I think of Rev. Falwell's comments about the Libyan raid. He said that the raid was justified, and that the death of Khadafy would be an act of self defense. Imagine that; an acclaimed minister of the Prince of Peace is sanctifying acts of Old Testament violence. Odd isn't it, that all of the wars, religious or otherwise, have not changed anything. , Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammed are still dead, and the tragedies go on. America was born from an ideal, and now and then we have Errors found in To the editor: I am writing this letter as a direct response to an article published in the Standard-Examiner Tuesday, June 3, 1986, titled "Building Course to tumble down." First, we as students of the construction technology program knew over a month ago that the college intended to cancel our program after spring quarter, 1987. The article made it sound as if this decision was suddenly thrust on us at a recent meeting. This was not news to anyone present, and what President Nadauld was doing was addressing the issue after hearing repeated praise for our program from previous award presenters and recipients. I want to thank President Nadauld for attending the awards ceremony and for his comments on the subject of the cancellation of construction technology at WSC. It gave us a ujsEEh TO ASWSC OFFICES produced idealists to lead us: Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Kennedy; however, the current administration, feigning the ideal, has demeaned the purpose, undermined the cause, and prostituted American patriotism in the name of a bloody band-aid and terrorist act. Reagan's forked tongue has revealed his true color. He is not interested in arms reduction, true peace with the Soviets, or the environment in which we live. He is methodically destroying those necessities with each new nuclear test. In my view, our retaliation was wrong, and we will have to live with that. The Rev. Falwell will continue to stroke our consciences with his twisted gospel and some will say "People must die for the cause!" I, and many others will respond in our glaring humanistic terms, "What, if not humanity, is the cause?" Did Christ die for the sin or did he live for the sinner? Did Gandhi walk against prejudice or for the outcast? How does honor shade the one who posseses it? Change is not brought about by the dead, but by the living. David C. Wright story better picture of why the decision was made and what steps are necessary to help overcome the problem areas. The article also states that no new students will be added to the program, but this is not true. It has been established that anyone wanting an associate's degree in construction tech at WSC could start the program fall quarter of 1986 and fulfill the core courses by spring of 1987. This would allow them to take general, elective, and state required courses at a later time and still receive their degree in construction tech. I felt it necessary to restate these points. In no way do I want anyone who is considering enrolling in the program next year to think there was no way to finish required classes before the program ended. Byron Anderson President, NAHB Student Chapter Weber State College RM. 237 UB |