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Show The Daily Utah Cfcmfclc Tncaday, Nmnber 11, ItU LETTERS WIN YOURSELF SOME "PRIME TIMET Editor ENTER THEAHTCARVED In regard to Matt Lalli's defense of today's students against accusations of shallow "PRIME TIME" SWEEPSTAKES well-serv- ed self-intere- st, the issue is not by defending those that don't fit the generalization. The reason this criticism exists is because Cassette Combos will be given away here this week. Just go to the ArtCarved ring table and fill out an entry form, or write your name, address. phone number and the words 'ArtCarved Prime Time Sweepstakes' ona3"x 5" piece of paper. No purchase necessary. One of these great battery-operate- d Education a piwilsga, csiiicasm is accurate TV-AMF- M- caring people (of whom University political science professor Dr. Holland is one) see a trend that may be detrimental to our society, not because "radicals of yesteryear" feel a need to deride today's students. Clearly, there has been a shift toward conservatism among the college students of the 80s. Why? Those that have examined this trend, and are critical of it, believe the reason lies primarily in student focusing on personal financial goals. The pursuit of financial security is certainly not bad in itself, but when combined with social indifference it becomes very destructive. The "I've got mine, you get yours" syndrome is on the rise, and anyone who doesn't believe that that type of thinking has negative effects on society is adding to the problem. As for other accusations about the lack of concern among today's students for the value of academic and analytical skills, the evidence is on Holland's side. I took an American history class a couple of years ago (a good of new students at example for looking at a this university) and the lack of interest among the majority of the students was incredible. The bottom line is that higher education is a great privilege, and along with it comes a great social cross-secti- on responsibility. Those whose goals do not extend beyond materialism and personal comfort are robbing their society and themselves. Mortimer Adler, while speaking to a group of college students, asked how many of them would quit school if they happened to come into enough money to make them financially secure. The majority of them raised their hands. To these he advised "quit school tomorrow." Every student should ask himself that question. self-servi-ng x fb '; H WW v X V Jeff Knell IRTQIRVED Paul has no right to condemn for 'bias' Editor: Come on Mark Paul! The pot should not be calling the kettle black. Let me emphasize bv changing a few of your own words (as quoted in the Collegiate Nov. 5) "The IT S LIKE NO OTHER RING ASUU should be an objective campus association. Wnen it takes the position of siding with a single candidate or candidates (as was the case regarding Fritz-bustit is not representing the students who help to YOU LL EVER OWN" er T-shir- ts,) finance the association. Obviously, he (Mark Paul) has broken that trust and obligation of fairness he has been entrusted with. All action that can be taken should be DATE: IIoTtober DRAWING DATE: 12-1- 6 Hot. 16 TIME. 9:30-5:3- TIME: 3:30 Deposit required. MasterCard or Visa Accepted. 0 taken." LJ University Bookstore O 1964 ArtCarved Class Rings 18408 C-- 2 Your actions, as, perhaps, those of the Chronicle, were not "objective" either. Do not be so quick to condemn simply because the shoe is on the other foot. Brad Sirstins 'i ii ifctS |
