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Show ( j I) 77y 71 Tl TT 777 1L Stereotypes led media to inaccurate information I wrote this very important letter to explain about the Oklahoma City bombing. I was touched by that story; and I was also very shocked. The media gave inaccurate information about who was responsible for MCTCra PEFENSE hsas Wb HfflfcWitfMPor TERRORIST ATTACKS f dm Guest Viewpoint Eisa Jesaiman, WSU student, assistant adviser of Mid-East Club heard the media concentrate on the Middle Eastern people. In fact, people of the Middle East are nice and peaceful, and they do not have plans to kill other people. I am not denying that there are a few bad groups there, but these kinds of groups can be found in every culture and the situation in Oklahoma City is a good example of that. Some people do not understand what is really going on in the Middle East. There are some political problems in some regions, and that's why you see some fighting going on, but the civilians do not fight each other. The media stereotypes about the people of the Middle East shows just the negative things that happen there. For example, in the Oklahoma City bombing, the media made a very quick judgment and said that a group from the Middle East were responsible for that.. Now the fact shines and everything is clear. There wasn't any connection to the Middle Eastern people behind that evil act. We had been hurt because many innocent people, especially children, who we consider our hope and our beautiful flowers on earth, had been killed in that explosion. Second, the media said that a group from the Middle East were responsible for that, which was a big lie. Third, some people as the consequences of that started to act rude to us because we are from that place. It is not logical for some people to think that all people from the Middle East commit evil acts. We, as the Middle Eastern students at Weber State University, feel that the United States is like our home, and i ts security is very important to us. We came to this country to study and to learn more about the American culture, and teach Americans something about our culture. Our purpose is to build relationships with Americans, and we do not want to let some individuals who have committed a bad act to destroy bur relationships no matter who they are. We are very proud that we have many American friends who understand us and respect us. But we feel sorry that some people judge us according to what they see in the media, which most of the time stereotypes us. The Signpost Recipient of the UPA General Excellence award Editor in chief Jennifer King Managing editor News editor Asst. news ed. A&E editor Sports editor Asst. sports ed. Features editor Campus affairs Photo editor Copy editor Production Asst. Prod. Ad designer Ad manager Jared Page Gary Hinds Taylor Fielding Kimberly Carroll Chris Peterson Jaren Gibson Rachel Trotter David C. Hill Brian Nicholson David Grover Natalie Peay Derrick Beatty G. Paul Roskelley Douglas Perry Trent Walker Asst. ad manager Secretary Adviser Publisher Georgia Edwards P. Larry Stahle Dr. Randy Scott The Signposts a student publication, written, edited and drafted by Weber State University students. Opinions or positions voiced are not necessarily endorsed by the university. The Signpost welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should not exceed 350 words. Letters must include name, address, telephone number, relationship to staff and the signature of the writer. The Signpost reserves the right to edit for reasons of space and libel and also reserves the right to refuse to print any letter. Bring letters to the editorial office in UB 267 or mail to: The Signpost, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 84408-2110. Attn: Jennifer King, editor in chief. that evil act. Unfortunately the media, as usual, said that some groups from the Middle East were behind that explosion. We were very upset when we The Signpost Phone numbers Editor in chief Managing editor News desk Arts desk Sports desk Production Advertising Adviser Fax 626-7121 626-7105 626-7507 626-7983 626-7983 626-6358 626-6359 626-7120 626-7401 The Signpost is published Monday, Wednesday and Friday during Fall, Winter and Spring quarters. Subscription is S9 a quarter. a re-- i -"" i - ni. jj - Ic&M's Star wars II t l m x r ' ' i- Letters to the editor U.S. history doesn't have to be boring To the editor: After being in this country for almost 10 years as a foreigner I was very interested in the history of this country. But after an experience I had last winter quarter with a history class here at Weber State University, things have changed and all that is left is the sour experience of that class. Soon after my arrival to this great land, I started noticing how much pride most of the people have for this country and I wanted to know why. I wanted to know how the pilgrims started this great country based on principles like faith, work, honesty and thanksgiving.I wanted to know how great leaders like Washington and Lincoln preserved the efforts of the fathers of this nation to maintain the union. I wanted to know what made this country turn to war, brother Health teacher treats adults as children To the editor: As we have always enjoyed attending Weber Sta te University, we are writing to express our concern about what we have noticed is a decline in teaching skills, mainly Mr. Lochner. The pattern of his teaching is very chaotic and thus it makes it extremely difficult to learn anything from him. We were very disappointed with his classes in general. His own biased ideas and beliefs get in the way of what should be taught facts, etc.... We feel like he teaches only Lochner's warped and demented thoughts on human sexuality and health, completely ignoring anything relevant.Moreover, this was not the first time we have heard complaints about his teaching. In fact, i-e have never heard one positiv e as against brother in the terrible theater of the Civil War. Because of these and other accounts that have impacted Central and South America where I have lived (and I am sure over the world), I decided to take a history class. To my surprise, my history class was so bor-ing and presented so uninterestingly that I learned nothing. It was taught by an adjunct professor who read papers that he probably had used over and over in previous quarters, making it like a boring speech. Also to make matters worse, we were to read 150-200 pages of new material weekly to be tested on before class and receive the "explanation" of this material after we were quizzed on it. These and other abnormalities made not only myself, but a good majority of my classmates uncomfortable despite the fact that they were Americans and have the edge of having studied American history several times pect discussed by anyone concerning his teaching. One other concern thatwehave with his method of teaching is that he treats students with no respect whatsoever. His unwillingness to compromise on attendance (docking points from me when I was not even a member of the class yet) is one example of the lack of respect that a university student deserves. His childish rules (like no drinks in class) make for an atmosphere that is unproductive for learning. Requiring a doctor's note when a student is sick, with specific dates, is just one more example of how he treats students like we are deceitful adolescents. Whatever happened to trust. These silly rules make for a stressful and unproductive learning env ironment. We are not in high school aynvire and we expect to be treated as adults. "before. Obviously, this method of teaching didn't help me learn what I wanted to learn from a history class, but I have to admit that it was a good method to fail students.I talked to the professor and the head of the history department only to have the same results, nothing. I felt helpless, betrayed, and taken advantage of by the system, and to have this sour experience come to me every time I think of U.S. history. Believe it or not, there are students out there that are hungry to learn and not just take classes to meet requirements. Sadly, there are teachers out there that are not interested in teaching, but take their jobs as the common expression, "It's just a job." Walter F. Blanco WSU student His teaching skills have lived up to the reputation that has preceded him on campus. This reputation being a lack of the professionalism and character that a college professor should be expected to have. If we may make a suggestion, please take heed in what has been stated above and try to take actions that will solve this problem and improve the health department's reputation. Again, we've brought this problem to your attention because we have enjoyed our experiences at Weber State University; however, if any of Mr. Lochner's classes had been the first taken here at the university, they may have been our last. Gary Burningmm ' WSU student LUzabetli Anderson Former WSU student |
