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Show Wednesday, May 11, 1994 - X Students By Bryan Stephens & David Hill Signpost staff writers Before the final recommendations from the Strategic Planning Task Force hit the desk of Presi-5 dent Paul H.Thompson, students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to give feedback on the task force recommendations, which will ultimately impact Weber State University's future. "I believe we have a very prom-' ising future, and I think this report is saying we have a very promising future. In order to make WSU sales capture top By Sharon Guerrero Signpost senior reporter Five Weber State University students placed in the top 15 in a national sales and merchandising competition April 19-May 4 in Detroit, Mich. Students from 325 universities and colleges participated in the event, which is sponsored by Delta Epsilon Chi, a national organization for students in marketing-oriented occupations. Rick Davis won second place in the sales promotion plan category; Nicole Cypers won third place in fashion merchandising; Julie Batchelor placed in the top 10 in the full-service restaurant r J have voice in WSU's future that happen, we need to make some changes. The world is changing rapidly, and if we don't change, then we will not have a future," said Thompson at the open meeting Tuesday at the Wildcat Theater, including reducing, restructuring orre-examining several departments and programs at WSU, and have many wondering exactly what thr futureholds. A group of nearly 30 students students honors 'STRAllC PLANNING i" ft m FORCE category; Jason Smith placed in the top 15 in food marketing and Brian Crittenden placed in the top 15 in general merchandisingre-tail.The students participated in a statewide competition Feb. 9-12 in St. George, Utah. Winners of that competition, including 18 WSU students, went on to the national competition in Detroit. The activities on which contestants were judged varied according to the competition categories, said Desiree Cooper, associate professor of sales and service technology and Delta Epsilon Chi faculty adviser at WSU. See Sales page 3 o 1 , ' f "V 4 '' STEVE CONU NTHE SIGNPOST majoring in early childhood education, child development and family studies, attended the open meeting to protest the SPTF recommendation torestructurere-duce the program. "Our department, contrary to popular opinion, is not just about counting peaches and sewing dresses, "a spokeswoman for the group said. Students said that the child and family department has seen a con ASWSU announces 1994-1995 The ASWSU presidential cabinet and vice presidential appointed offices have been selected and announced for the 1994-95 school year. They are: Mont Beckstead External Relations Jenny Peterson Personnel Director Dan Dillingham Leadership Community Campus Chris Thomas Student Issues Nathan Nielson Graphic Artist Bryan Bishop Staff April Vissel Staff Jason Whelan Campus Activities Board Marlee Brinton Volunteer Improvement Program Ashley Jensen Association of Registered Organizations J. Bates Academic Assistant Theresa Perry Open Hour Publicity Darrin Hoggan Convocations Troy Christopulos Athletic Promotions Ryan Taylor Athletic Promotions Where's the sun? Many astronomy students and other curious WSU students got a chance to do some first hand celestial observing during the solar eclipse Tuesday. The eclipse peaked around 10 a.m. Dozens of people could be found waiting in line to use the telescope set up in the science building. tinued reduction of funds in the past and won't stand for any more reductions in an already stressed program. "We have constantly been restructuring for the last 15 years that I've been here. We've gone from eight majors to two," one faculty member said. "I feel like you're going to take my dream away. You're going to move from a functional department to a dysfunctional department," another student said. Just because a program or department is recommended for restructurereduce doesn't mean See Planning page 3 cabinet Volume 57 Number 79 Quick Takes x News Absorb a few inspiring scenes from Amnesty International's Candle Light Vigil. See Page 7 A&E For those of you who haven't embarked upon the TV series "The Stand," think twice. See Page 10 Features Get a taste of what your fellow students can write. The Signpost features a few delectable samples. See Pages 8-9 . I 0 -v iZ Sports WSU's rugby team teaches competition a lesson. See Page 1 4 Weather MONDAY Mostlv sunnv High 81 Low 52 TUESDAY tCf Mostly sunny 'wv High 80s Low 50s |