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Show Signpost- Friday, May 3, 1985 5 LETTERS . . . Free hour not major issue of presidential race l Kevin C'iiri illi) If I do say so myself, I am a very patient and understanding person. I am not the kind of guy who likes to complain about the small things in life. However, there are a few things that I just don't understand. For example, I do not understand supermarkets. Supermarkets are a great convenience to the average citizen, but they are a health haz-zard. I have gone into supermarkets a calm and peaceful person, and come out looking like something suffering from the lost weekend. I think it must have something to do with shopping carts. There ought to be law concerning shopping carts. Do you realize that any Sunday shopper can walk in and, without any experience, drive one of those things? That might not sound too dangerous to you, but wait until you are trapped against the frozen fish by one of these reckless drivers. Worst of all are those drivers who back up without signaling. There is nothing as sad as having someone back into your Charmin. Another thing that makes no sense is that white labatory rats are the only ones having any fun out there. While the rest of us are learning that everything enjoyable in life is a health hazzard, the rats are living it up. Personally, I think the rats have it all planned out. Those little rats fake the test results so they can enjoy a life of wild parties and fattening foods while the rest of us are advised to eat lots of Tofu and drink goat's milk. I have never seen a rat keel over and die after eating a Big Mac, fries, and a giant Coke. If it is good enough for the rats, it is good enough for me. Also, could someone please explain to me why people on soap operas lead more exciting lives than I ever will. Nothing exciting happens in my life. I have never run for the U.S. Senate, only to have my plans destroyed by a group of communist dishwashers who are ploting to take over the world. People on the soaps never do the mundane little things in life. Have you ever seen J.R. take out the trash or mow the lawn? No, he's always making big deals and chasing women while I spend my time running after the garbage truck. Soap opera people just sit around in their best clothes, drinking coffee and plotting murders and affairs (or both). Final complaint of the day. Is it only me or has anyone else noticed that dieting only makes you fatter. I am probably the only person in the world who has gained weight while on the Weight Watchers plan. I didn't think those cardboard packages were so fattening. All I want to do is lose 10 pounds, but in the process I have gained another five. Parting Shot: A 91-year-old woman in Ocean-side, California, was questioned by police about her flower garden. Seems that the woman had a yard full of poppies which, if harvested, could have yielded a pound of pure opium. The woman thought she was just growing pretty flowers. Tin- WHht Stati- Si.t'iims, is puNishi'd twice weekly durini; the school year ami once a week during llic- summer. The .Sic'f'ns; is pulilished ly the WSC Department ol Communicatiiins. r"ilitnria comment appearing in this pwhlicalinn that of the Senpos and not necessarily that of WSC. The .Se't;i..s is localcd in the Union lUlilihtlK. room 2h7. Mail correspondence to WSC i'lc'fx'sf-21 10 WSC Ovdcn Utah K4404 The .Sici'ost is dislrilmlod to slnderils on Tuesday and Kriilay lice of charge and is available hy snhscnplion lor a quarter Letter Policy The Signpost welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be typed. The Signpost reserves the right lo edit for reasons of space and libel and reserves the right to refuse to print any letter deemed inappropriate. Letters must include name, address and signature. To (lie I'tlitor: We are writing this letter in response lo the editorial printed in Tuesday's paper entitled "Students show support lor presidential candidate." We found this article amusing and very contradictory towards their candidate for president. l'"nsl; the maior issue ol any presidential race is who is I lie most qualified candidate for the posilion. In other words, who has the most experience in working government. The major issue is nol thai of a law already passed by the senate. The law of I he free hour is an issue, but not the major issue of Knowledge of world geography needed conl'd. from page 4) It can help us understand the ever-increasing global competition for scarce resources and perhaps bring home to us the need for greater international cooperation. It can put us more in harmony with the resources we are so dependent upon -our arable land, our fisheries, forests, energy and mineral resources, our air and water. Perhaps, for. starters, we should think about making at least one quarter of world geography a necessary part of every college student's education. Some business schools are beginning to require this, as commercial dealings increasingly cross national boundaries. Some education schools, which used to require their majors to take some geography, are renewing their interest in geography as a valuable part of a teacher's education. The WSC Geography Department has four Ph.D. faculty memers. According to an evaluation of the department, just completed for the Board of Regents, all have excellent records for being active in research, puclications and community service. The report adds that graduates from the department are well-qualified for graduate schools at leading universities, and the facilities, equipment and location are all favorable. We have the opportunity right here and now to make ourselves better citizens of this globe we live one. Consider a geography course a the next registration time. siiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiii iiiiiiiiiiinilil WE'RE THE DIFFERENCE! At KWCR we don't clown around with the same 40 songs. We give you VARIETY in our music all day Not the same songs over and over. I X 1 ' 1A V 1 SSXIJSTEN TO VARIETY 88 I ML Ihis race; and it by itself is still nol the issue belore us. communication is. The passage of the free hour demonstrates the lack of conimunicalion between students and student government. As a senator. Steve Johnson has witnessed some of the faults of our student government and he has vowed lo change them. In fact, the lack of conimunicalion between students and student government has been a great concern lo Sieve and for this reason he has decided to run for president. Secondly; in response' lo the issue of the free hour, we would like to point out the fact that your candidate has supported it very strongly, even to the extent that he lobbied for its passage. Now you say he will rescind it if the students so wish. All! This is an empty promise. I low much authority dues the president have over a senate that has passed a measure unanimously? Any bill vetoed by a president can still lie passed by the senate. As it stands, the bill was passed unanimously, therefore your candidate had belter gel to know a lew senators. By the time this letter is printed, the elections will be over. If Todd Anderson has won. let's hope he knows a little more about student government. Todd Johnson Farley Gcrber WSC students Soup cooks compete Quick, find your favorite soup recipe! It may be worth more than you think. During non-traditional student week (May 6-11), the Women's Educational Resource Center is sponsoring a "Souper Bowl" on Tuesday, May 7, south of the ice cream parlor on the third floor of the Union Building. Staff, faculty and students are encouraged to enter their favorite soup in this contest. Winners will be awarded prizes for the best recipes. Among the prizes are: an overnight suite at the Radisson Hotel with breakfast for two (in bed, if you like)"; dinners for two at Berconi's, the Bavarian Chalet, the Lion's Den and the Bistro; and a gift certificate from Snider's Family Meat Market. The soups will be tasted and voted on from 11:30 to 1:30. Besides the cooks, tasters are also needed who will vote for their choice of the best soup. Anyone interested in participating can get more information by calling the Women's Educational Resource Center, 626-6090. o KWCR Stereo o Weber State College Ogrlen. UT 7 KUEDt and the Felice Foundation present Leo RuscaeJia The Destseiimg author ol Loving Each Other and d 7 world -renowned Dr Hug will lecture on tove LIVE AND IN PERSON p. J Each person has the potential tot love But potential is nevei 'eaueo without work This does nol mean pam l ove s learned best m wonper moy mpeace miivmq LeoBuscaqha P' D May7 7 p.m. U of U Special Events Center General Admission $10Students & Seniors $8 Available at all Datatix outlets and the Special Events Center Tiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiii |