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Show mm The Signpost Weber State College Friday, September 29, 1989 Volume 50, Issue 11 Students plan rally By Scott Summerill Senior reporter of The Signpost In an emergency meeting of the ASWSC Senate called by ASWSC President Lane Alvey Wednesday, the student leaders voted to show their support of Utah teachers with a petition rather than a proposed student walkout. Alvey rejected a proposal from the University of Utah student government calling for a walkout of all college students to show support for Utah teachers who staged their own walkout last Friday. "We don't feel it's in our best interest," he told the senate. "We need to address the issue, but in a mature and responsible manner." Business Senator Brad Wilson suggested that action should be withheld until after the January meeting of the state legislature. "We should wait and see what they do," he said. "If we feel our needs are being neglected after the legislative session, then we can consider more drastic action." t J -v . "ON GUARD!" Fencers take part In Welcome Week activities during open hour. Director looking for home at Weber See page 7 and walkout, ASWSC won't cut class in support of teachers Allied Health Senator Shane Christensen agreed that a walkout would be inappropriate. "I think we would be jumping the gun," he said. However, Wilson pointed out that state legislature often runs into problems between what they want to do and what they can do, so students should prepare for the worse. "We should start getting ready now," he said. "Every legislative meeting is a battle between needs and resources." The senate voted to circulate a petition to the student body that will be sent to the governor to show WSC's support of an increased education budget. Alvey suggested other activities that could be taken in the future if the legislature fails to take satisfactory action in January. "We could also stage a rally and start a letter writing campaign," he said. However, a group of WSC students have elected to go through with the walkout from 9 am till noon at the Moench Mall. Tim Hill, one of the organizer of the walkout, hopes to convince students to not attend classes of participate in any extra- Exxon leaves mess behind in Alaska See page 4 curricular activities during the "Think In." Hill wants students to show their support for the teachers and voice their views. "We,re trying to gain supportfor higher fundingin every area of education," he said. "I don't think it's right that the state legislature is willing to funnel tax money into the Olympics and not give any more to education," Hill said. The walkout was organized after Alvey voiced opposition to the proposed statewide walkout. Because of the late start by organizers, Hill doesn't know how much support the "Think In" will generate. "We hope students will see us out there and join in," he said. WSC Vice President of Academic Affairs Bob Smith said a student walkout at Weber would serve no productive purpose after the teacher (See RALLY page 2) Non-trads get By Julie Bannister Staff writer of The Signpost Family activity cards that would entitle a student's spouse or children to attend WSC events for free, half-price, or at student rates (depending upon the event) are available for all non-traditional students at the Wildcat Lanes. Non-traditional students are those students who are married, have children, or are undergraduate or graduate students 25 years of age or older. A quarterly student fee of ten dollars and a production fee of three dollars pays for the card. Students can get their cards at the bowling alley today from 8 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Times and dates for next week will be announced. v - . ' : g , . '7, o . 5 -, - ' ' " -'"-' ' t - - ' ' ' S ; " i . . s- , O E' . - ,., '' -: z . ! s i i 0 i ' Vi - V, - : ' ' t : 1 ... i " . 'I ' ! 1 'i' l ' i L-..,...,-. .... ,..t.,Kito. ! -mw mm mt u James W. Moore, second from left, won $1,000 scholarship In essay contest Senior wins big in national essay contest By Larry D. Richardson Staff writer of The Signpost A Weber State senior captured one of only 23 scholarships offered by a national scholarship essay contest honoring the life of John F. Kennedy. activity card Marrieds must bring their spouse along in order for each to receive a card. Spouses do not have to be WSC students to be eligible for a card. The names and ages of dependents must be listed on the back of the card. Card admission to all athletic events is free. Performing arts admission, not including The Utah Symphony or Ballet West, is half-price or free depending upon the event. Student functions such as dances or Mardi Gras are at student rates. Wilderness Recreation, the Union Building game room, and campus gym facilities offer family discounts as well. Spouses are also provided access to the library and computer labs. On campus health care is available to the student and to his or her spouse. However, it is not News 2 Editorial Arts 7 James W. Moore, a business major from Sunset , was the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the 1st Nationwide Network. Applicants were judged on their academic record, leadership and participation in school and community, career goals and an essay based on one (See ESSAY page 2 for families available to students' children because of funding and workload capacity. This program, piloted by Non-Traditional Student Senator Dan Alsup, began its trial period this quarter. Alsup has worked extensively on the program for the last year. "There has been an incredible amount of interdepartmental cooperation on campus," Alsup said. He also encourages involvement in the Non-Traditional Student Council. "Last year we established the pharmacy in the Student Health Center and the non-traditional student honor society, Pinnacle." Sales for the the card have been good so far. The revenues garnered through the course of this year will be divided between the different departments involved with ten percent going to (See CARD page 6 ) INSIDE 4 After Hours 8 Soorts 10 Classifieds 1 1 |