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Show Steps for makinqachanqe ciimb The moment a student walks on to campus here at Weber State University, heshe has the power to make changes. Impossible you say, not if you know how to do it. When you think about it, what is it that really makes you mad with the way things are done here at WSU. Is it something as big as parking? Or, is it something as small as the weeds that grow in some of the flower beds here on campus? Whatever the case, the question you need to ask yourself is this: Do I really want to make a change and do something about it? If you can answer yes to this one simple question, then there is hope for your gripe. If you answer with a disheartening no, then I would suspect your problem is nothing more than a few frustrating utterances. The power of students lies in their ability to organize and change something that they don't like or keep something that they do like. It is this type of attitude that Strong Words Cody Strong drives people like Eric Early. He saw a problem with WSU's convocation program and decided he would remedy the problem by starting a convocation program of his own. When the Associated Students of Weber State Uni versi ty s tud ent electionscamearound,hedecided he wanted to make a difference. He organized what is now known as the Conservative Coalition and set out to find what certain candidates opinion was regarding national issues that he supported. When he found out their feelings on those matters, he put out a flyer stating that his Conservative Coalition supported those candidates who back conservative and wholesome acti vi ties. From there, he watched as the fireworks began to fly. He made and impact. From the ASWSU Student Skyroom to the The Signpost itself, he was the cause of no small stir. Although he acted on what he believed should be done, by no means do I support what he did. I wholeheartedly fail to understand his true underlying purpose in his actions and strongly question his regard to ethical responsibility. What I do admire him for however, is his ability to want to make a change with what he does not like here at WSU. This is what we can learn from Eric Early. Who knows, in the future, someone may get the gumption to start the Flaming Liberal Confederation. Their one and only purpose could be to oppose everything that is conservative, and as Mr. Early would say, "wholesome".However, something like this can only be done if there is hope for your gripe with Mr. Early. From front page $ $ It doesn't take any MONEY to write a letter to the editor. Just a computer or pen and paper, and a little guts. Detail in staff box on page 4. $ s The event will be held in cooperation with the Drug and Alcohol program on Weber State University's campus. "We wanted to make it a combined effort, where we can sell ROTC materials and drug and alcohol awareness," said Rudyard Johansen, a peer counselor in the student center. Johansen also said the event will be community involved. "We want people to excel and break away from drugs and alco-hol,"Johansensaid. "Wealsowant to make the education part a fun part of learning." A drawing for a backpack giveaway will be held throughout the week. All interested students can be part of the drawing. "The wall is like any one of the barriers in life, like drugs and alcohol," Johansen said. "We need to learn to move toward things of real substance, for things that are not gone tomorrow." Johansen said WSU is always looking for volunteers willing to help in community education on drugs and alcohol. He said this week will give students a chance to volunteer and learn at the same time. "Drug and alcohol education is important, and volunteers have the chance to get involved and get excited," Johansen said. "We've been involved in programs in the community, in the elementary schools. We've put on puppet shows that are now in the process of being translated into Spanish so we can educate more children on the importanceof staying free." Johansen said drugs and alcohol not only keep the user locked up, but it also detracts from their relationships with others. "We need tomakeintegrityand selflessness a general concern, and the well-being of others a bigger priority in our lives," hesaid. "We obviously can't do it if we're tied to substances that can only harm us. Everyone is always looking for the 'quick fix' to solve their problems, but it doesn't really get them anywhere. After it's over, they're down again." Brooks said students should get involved as much as possible in their experience at WSU. "We encourage people to test their skill this week," Brooks said. "It will be an enjoyable event that should attract a lot of students to come see what it's all about." Students are encouraged this week to reach higher goals and to break free from drugs and alcohol.For more information about the drug and alcohol program, call 626-6973. For more information about joining the ROTC, see the booth this week near the Bell Tower or call the ROTC Military Science at 626-6518. pa? b ) ( J A U WSU DAVIS CENTER NOW TEACHING DAYBREAK TO DARK! Now you can take morning classes at Weber State University Davis Center, at 1992 W. Antelope Drive, Layton. Take exit 335 from Interstate 15 and head west approximately three blocks. Classes start every hour from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.! Learn from popular, full-time WSU faculty and select from an offering of over 30 interesting classes! Weber State University |