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Show The Duly Utah Chronic. Friday. January Pag Four Reagan coronation: a portent of future? The masses ate gathered, milling and c heeling as they await the coronation of the king. 1 hey are carefully separated the elite cm one side and the rabble on the other. An air of opulence that border on gluttony exists. Then, suddenly, the clamor abates and there is a breathless silence. Enter King Ronny and Queen Nancy, followed by Duke George and his lady. 'Twil be a coronation to end all coronations. Although this sounds Jike a scene from renaissance England, the place is Washington. D C. and the date Jan. 20, 1981. That date is important, because it marks the return of monarchial or at least a power in Washington. another Or, put way. "We will finally have some in the White House and we will be able to be proud again because we have some real class in Washington. This inauguration will cost $8 million for a ceremony that is over in hours. News media have carried the story about how this is the most expensive inauguration in the history of the United States. All this following directly on Reagan's promise that his administration will "cut waste," a promise that portends evil for education and welfare, and for environmental and affirmative action concerns. All this directly on the heels of the warning that the future is not bright for the U.S. economy and that unemployment and inflation will continue to pseudo-monarchi- al e e resjx-ctabl- jx-opl- rise. So what does it mean? From the looks of things, it means that the "King" and "Queen" will live in the palace and have fabulous garden parties, while the rest of the kingdom huddles in the street like the little match girl, blowing on fingers to keep warm. Although only a small percentage of "very special people" are invited to the inauguration of the president, there is a great equalizer that would allow all Americans to feel they had participated in the great event, provided that all Americans are willing to pay the price. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has sent out a list of "commemorative" things that can be purchased to mark the event for all posterity. The little momentos include: THE i FICIAL RONALD REAGAN INAUGURAL MEDAL SERIES This is a rare opportunity to personally own and display this medal. "On Dec. 21, 1980, Ronald Reagan posed for this historic medal in his home." The medals range in price from the limited gold series at $1,475 to the unlimited copper edition for $5. -- THE FIRST DAY INAUGURAL COVER COLLECTION described as a "collection of three Inaugural First Day Covers" that have been created in a collector's folio to commemorate the event, the "cachets are each beautifully illustrated with an embossed inaugural seal and hand cancelled by the Postal Serv ice." They cost from $10 to $30. Perhaps the crowning glory in this offering of circus delights is the Official Inaugural License Plates, which may be displayed on your car through March 15, 1981 and is a real deal at only $35 a set. Obv iously this presidency is gearing up to create social chatter in the circles. What it will do for the common folks, like students and workers, remains to be seen. But this country has been founded on principles of equality and values; and reared with a deep regard for the value of education and hard work. The next four years could change that somewhat. Granted there will still be hard work the people will have to toil to keep up with inflation. Education stands to suffer under the bladeof Reagan jx)licy. And this may be the straw that proves some people are more equal than blue-coll- ar others. Someone is going to foot the bill for the inauguration, and the trips to Paris so Nancy can get her hair done and the redecoration of the White House, etc., ad infinitum. And it isn't too hard to guess who. Surely an inauguration doesn't have to cost $8 million. Carter's only cost $4 million. People were shocked by that figure at the time. If you turn back to the newspapers dated early in the Carter administration, you'll find speculation on how much of the taxpayers' money would , go to barbecues and other gatherings. Things will be different this year, paling those past concerns. Champagne breakfast, anyone? Say w s 9S jt W letter Roommate blues Editor: I would like to discuss a certain issue that lias been causing several problems with students who are living in the dorms. It seems that too many students are unhappy with their current room situation. In fac t, in Austin Hall alone, there are about H gills on a waiting list in hope of obtaining a single room. The basic canst- of this problem is the - fact that many students are placed with roommates that they are incompatible with. I don't believe that the housing administration takes enough careful consideration in plat ing students in proper rooms. For example, ih survey which was made up by the housing administration contained only two questions that were used in determining future roommates. These questions were: "Are you a smoker or and. "Do you study late?" I find these two questions inadequate in deciding who students have to live with for about eight thai months. Students are placed with non-smoke- beauty of ihe gi ounds. The sidewalks are well established w ith plenty of them available. By cutting corners you only save about 30 seconds to one minute in getting lo the next class. By walking on the established walkways, the time tan be easily made up by walking a little faster, and the damage would be minimal. e been guilty of it in the past and have felt that a lot of it is done unc onsciously as we all try to take the shortest route between two places. If we could try and make a conscious effort to think ahead to where we . are going, then we could take the best route by the walkways and the problem would be Ev en I hav I eliminated. As we all enjoy our beautiful campus, let's lake pride in having one of the nicest campuses in the country and help preserve it for those in the future to enjoy as much as we do now. r" Lucy A. Peterson e jx-opl- have no common interest, major or Word watcher background. This causes many complications for the newly arrived freshmen. In my research, I have found that many universities who make up detailed surveys drawn up by psychologists have far fewer roommate complaints. I believe that if the housing administration put forth a little more time and effort in the future, it would find fewer students discouraged about their situation. display incorrect (sic ). I refer to your editorial of January 6 in which you publish the expression "Here, here." Martha Axtell Keith Moore Save for survival Editor: It is always In recent year we have seen prices almost triple. People pay high prices for energy, and complain about the increase in cost. Isn't it alKut time we stop complaining and start doing something about it? We should start putting up solar panels to heat our water and prov ide our light, or w indmills for vvindpower. Both the sun and wind are absolutely free. Sure it might tost money to install these energy savers, but in the long run they will pay for themselves, and reduce your utility payments. tan tell by now, the prices in the future are going to be astronomical. Stxner or later we are going to have to leave our t ars in the garage, and start taking mass transit. Why not start car pooling? It saves you money and is a nice way to meet new friends. But we shouldn't stop at just that. There are a lot more ways we could cut the pollutants down in the air. Riding bikes, for instance. We get our exercise and breathe fresh clean air at the same lime. So stop complaining, and do something useful. "Let's do it for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren. Do it because you want your family to have the same chances at surviving in this confused world as you have had. As we The "Chronicle" welcomes letters to the editor from readers. Letters on a .must be typed and double-space- d line. Letters of 200 words or less will be given priority. All letters must include signature, valid mailing address and telephone number. The "Chronicle" reserves the right to edit for libel, propriety and space. Typewriters are available for use in the "Chronicle" offices, Union 240. f daily Utah! CHRONICA The Daily I 'lah Chronicle is an independent student newspaper published daily during fall, winter and spring quarters, excluding test weeks and quarter breaks, by the University Publications Council. Editorials reflect the opinions ot the editorial board, and not necessarily the opinions ot the student body or administration. Subscriptions: $20 a year. $6 an academic quarter. All subscriptions must be prepaid. Forward all subscription correspondence, including change of address, to. Business Manager, Daily Utah Chronicle, 240 Union, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 841 12. Editorial Board: Corey Christensen, Lois Collins. Steve Francis, Lincoln Hobbs, Patrick Klingaman, Andrew Krasnow, Holly Mullen-GreeEditor-in-Chie- f Associate Editor Business Manager Night Editor News Editor Copy Editor Editorial Editor W a Entertainment Editor Sports Editor Photography Editor Layout Editor Save the grass Asst. Copy Editors Asst. News Editor Asst. Sports Editor Senior Reporters Editor: have been attending the University for five quarters now, and have enjoyed it very much. I am particularly impressed with the grounds. It's very enjoyable to walk to my classes and see the results of the time and effort that has been spent on the upkeep of the campus. This campus is one of the largest in the country and also very unique in that it is a botanical garden. The trees are allof different varieties and some very rare. Even in this hostile climate, the grounds keepers take good care of them and keep them alive. The flowers are also of numerous varieties, and you might notice how many different kinds there are, especially in spring and summer. I 7vve3 MLY UT go elicit The only thing that I have noticed that r 7''yJww'wM'" ivuyrfi-- y . waff- y. ......... .. i,. .. '" ' : "5""' Cartoonists Photographers Holly Mullen-GreePatrick Klingaman Robert McOmber Dave Hot ick Lincoln Hobbs n Corey Christensen Steve Francis Karen Jerman Anne E. Bradshaw Paul Bearer LoisCollins John Ned Bill Raines Diane Sewell JoeBaird Kelly Kilkenny Kris Messerly Joan O'Brien Jim Wright Kent Jeppsen EvanTwede John Jelte Mike Johnson Karen Vendell Backshop Foreman Backshop Assistants Ad Rereseniativrs Accountant RonVarela LoisCollins Traci O'Very Bartley Green Wiley Loughran Darrel Marriott Karin Stone Mark Wuner Beth Pochynok Typesetters PhilipCone Sandra Garcia Mary Kieniu BillThroneburg OfficeStaff Shahiad Ahmed Scarlett Varela Peggy Bond is extremely out of place, are the beaten into the grass. They are a scar on the foot-trai- ls ' entertaining to read editorials on correct language which themselves 74-spa- ce Editor: Jeff Stokes Evan 16, 1W1 Distribution Manager Cynthia Sefakis April Brown |
