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Show . . . j A Mandate for Apathv By JUDY PEHRSON Once again the ASUU officers are attempting attempt-ing to get at the heart of the "apathy problem" prob-lem" at the University by passing out a totally inane questionnaire. "Do you know what student stu-dent government does for you? Are you satisfied? satis-fied? Do you intend to vote in the next ASUU elections?" The most vital question excluded from the questionnaire was "Do you think we should vote on whether or not to HOLD any more ASUU elections?" Throughout the year the "letters to the editor" column has been beseiged with complaints com-plaints about the "apathetic student body." Mr. Moss laments the fact that he really does not represent the student body because he was elected by only one-fourteenth of it. We are nauseated by letters assuring us that participating partici-pating on the Snow Carnival Committee, the yearbook staff, Spurs, etc. is a "rewarding and growth-promoting experience." The "apathetic student" is pictured as a lazy sluggard who simply doesn't care about anything worthwhile. It is time someone spoke out in favor of apathy, or perhaps explained it to our more "hyperactive" classmates. Let's face it the majority of us "apathetic "apathe-tic students" have more important concerns than Homecoming Day and the Spur tea. Many of us live off campus so it is inconvenient to participate in extra-curricular activiities. Also, living off campus, our after-hours interests simply do not include a concern for Song Fest or the at-home committee. In fact, most of us consider this type of activity a carry-over from the glorious days of high school. Many of us work not only for ourselves, but to support families. The majority of us are interested mainly in getting through school and getting a degree we have no time for frivolities. I know this sounds like Philistinism to those hyperactive people who feel that a degree is worthless unless it is backed up by a list of at least 25 extra-curricular activities. However, How-ever, let me hasten to explain that many of us do participate in honoraries and special activities activi-ties alligned with our interests. The University A J , band, orchestra, and choral groups do ' dicate apathy. The membership list i aries within the different department'-s-Sigma Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta ptj: etc.) certainly do not indicate apathv S: , that many of us don't bother to get or e taken for the yearbook. (Horrors!) In fsc 4 of the most hyperactive people an vr thetic as students! Let's look at our apathetic attitude : " student government and elections, t J face it, the student government sit.; i not serve our interests it does not r-: us. I wish this question could have 't eluded on that pompous questionnaire;'''': organization do you think did the: resent student interests of this Ifer BITCH or ASUU officers?" I'm sureiS " would have come out a poor secorA t; other things, the ASUU has accompli;;- vital things as bettering relations c! ,i pursuing an "Open Door Policy" (and ;j: J is that?), and preparing a financial;; justify the administration's position a;;' students on the bookstore issue. g Responsibility exists only where fe j. community. A community exists wte is a common interest. People speak of; j versity as a community, but it is f rj one. The majority of the people it a versity have only one common interest - -ting a degree. There are other cos:r ligned with this common interest -books, price of tuition, parking p etc. We are sure, however, that tt-problems tt-problems and issues which concern ;-be ;-be touched. Looking at the ju;: t Wave of Student Government" af licity given to elections, we are con-- b this year's elections will be more oil- , tripe. Judging from past campaigns, n ably be told that the most i for student government to accfflV ( communicate what they accomp a . to see why this task is so difW requires the best mindsjnJMjj |
