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Show yJ' IHh SIGNPOST Newspaper follows the course of history Sri .'N.n T' " N V- rlan VH$er, Mark Howard, Janet Clsowskl, Brent v, Qsrvey, Jennifer Harding, Julie demons, g fres-the photo are: Lane Alvey, Debbie n Scat, Jay Stoeckl, and Annette Tlrrensor. By Sarah Hansen Signature editor of The Signpost Today's Signpost originated from humble, and rather shaky origins. The newspaper has risen and fallen with times of prosperity and depression. Today's publication is the result of 75 years of trial and error, refinement, and hard work. The first newspaper on campus was the Weber Herald. It started in 1916 and ran through 1924. During that period topics such as prohibition and World War I appeared frequently in the paper. On November 15, 1917 this short article appeared, 'The prohibition law held no fear for the participants in a number of stew parties of late." The banner often included such messages as, "Join the Red Cross," and "Dedicated to our Patriotic Students." Because of money shortages, publication of the Herald ceased until 1932. At that time, however, the entire nation was in a depression and its return was short-lived. In January of 1934 the Bachelor's Club sponsored The New Herald, but it came out only once. In 1935 a bulletin board was created to post activities and news. Dubbed the Signpost, it was the forerunner to the first Signpost, which came out in 1937 with a banner designed to look like an old board with the name W.C. Signpost burned on. Again the newspaper changed with the times. During World War II "Buy More War Bonds" frequently appeared in the banner and publication dwindled to about one issue every month. The issues during the 60s were filled with editorials and articles about Vietnam. The Signpost was hardly devoted entirely to serious topics, however. "Scandals of the Week" and "Readers Dri-jest" were two regularly featured columns. Ten years ago Dr. Larry Stahle was hired to be the advisor of The Signpost. At that time the paper came out twice a week and editorial, production, and advertising were all in one room. "Our growth is reflected in the fact that we've needed more room," Stahle said. During the 1 986-87 school year The Signpost began to come out three times per week "to cover the news better," said Stahle. One change that Stahle has seen in his ten years as advisor that he'd like to see change back is the diversity of students working for the paper. "I'd like to see more people from around campus get more involved in the paper," said Stahle. "I'd love to have someone from technology or science, for instance." He's noticed that "students who have worked actively on The Signpost often obtain jobs more easily. They seem to fare better," he said. Not only do they fare better, but they are also rarely at a loss for words. In lieu of signing off for the year, the following are the immortal words of this year's staff. 'This year I've worked with a group of very professional students. They're very dedicated and committed. It's been a pleasure to work with a group like this." P. Larry Stahle, Advisor "What? This year is over already? And just when we were having so much fun! I'll miss this year's staff. You were dedicated and professional, but you knew how to laugh at life and at yourselves, and probably even at me. Weber should be proud of you. I am." Dale S. Oberer, Asst. Advisor-Editorial "I have learned more about this school over the past nine months than in all the years I've gone here. It hasn't been easy, but it's been the best. I've just loved it." Necia Palmer, Editor-in-Chief "I suppose I'll remember my Signpost experiences with a mixture of teary-eyed sentiment and remorse as I contemplate my first steping stone on a career path that will undoubtedly lead me to becoming a successful vagrant in some distant soup kitchen." Paul B. Johnson, Managing editor "Just in case you didn't get the joke, we are not going to change our name to Moench University of Technology (MUT)." Lorin J. May, News editor "Where else can a guy get the best seat in the house (close enough to hear what the coach is really saying), be fed punch and cookies at halftime, and then turn around and have your opinion printed about the whole thing when it's over? Actually, I just did it for the money. Scott D. Summers, Sports editor "I can hardly believe it's over. Will the halls of Signpost ever echo with Linda's laughter or Paul's wit again? Thank you to all the beautiful people who let me pal around with them and learn the ropes at the den of stern-faced reporter types that is The Signpost. Dare to be different! Idareyoutobe real! C. Mark Howard, Arts editor "Okay, since we don't have the graduation list, I say we just run a few pictures really big." Christine Rasmussen, Special Editions editor "As copy editor for The Signpost, I am proud to say that I was part of a truly professional organization that acts as the voice for the campus. Along with that thought, I have two ideas: First, the students of this campus must insure that The Signpost is covering what as students they feel needs to be covered. Second, I think the students should make the administrative activities here on campus more fully accountable." Shawn Peterson, Copy editor "For a non-traditional student like me, The Signpost was a great place to be this year. I met a lot of very bright, talented people, and some of them even worked at The Signpost. Seriously though, the paper was a great place to get 'anchored' and get back on track toward my career goals." Jim Sawdey, Photo editor "I dedicate my cartoons as well as my work to all the students of Weber State University. Gad wall and Woody and 1 hope that we have given you reasons to smile." Jay Stoeckl, Production manager "Working at The Signpost has been one of my best experiences at WSU. I have made some great friendships and I've had tons of fun." Jana Jacobs, Ads Design manager "So far in my college experience, The Signpost has been one of the best." Brandi Johnson, Ads manager "This experience has been one of the greatest in my life. I will miss the friendships and companionship and even the workload. I want to let everyone here know how much they have meant to me." Linda Harrington, Secretary "It's been a year that has altered mylife--for the better. I've worked with the best." Sarah Hansen, Signature editor tl U VL r cm muxnv TO cmjQti utr - " . C-v'js ': ' N Up f I ft, - x1 . -3 ASQ 6'A 73 Mi$$ rat ttecxfoittA, Sun tnt Piex,pb.fJO urn rMSi&&&f fas JiR.M& trr& M Leva- je it v i t. 8 v.: v,Hr us 1j w r -rn II Vfe MMk . I IB "T 1 Mil- MaiVVJ X. t " li I i K (f XI rfKx w. A - m n |