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Show The Summer Chronicle, Wednesday, July 10, 1985 Page Four EDITORIAL Court's decision on creationism is a good sign The Reagan administration, its right-win- g cohorts and Louisiana fundamentalist Christians probably view Monday's federal appeals court decision to strike down r J-- a T c Jr frl 1 an electric bill, ) I rates Hope Ks I are ower than ) 17jf Louisiana creationism law as a major moral defeat. But for the rest, the decision is a positive sign that the Supreme Court may not be as devastatingly conservative as the experts expected. which demanded that creationism be taught whenever the theory of evolution is examined was struck down by the 5th U.S. Grcuit Court as being unconstitutional under the First Amendment. Since the creationism law was a blatant attempt to undermine evolution theory while further ingraining religious belief into public The Louisiana law school curriculum, the decision against it shouldn't seem surprising. What is surprising is that the Circuit Court made the decision this year despite predictions that increased conservativism in the judicial system could mark the end of separation between church and state. Fortunately the Circuit Court followed a trend already set this term by the U.S. Supreme Court rather than heed advice from the Reagan administration. Reagaa's close ties to the Moral Majority had many experts worried. But instead of instituting public school prayer, allowing workers to have their Sabbath off and spending tax dollars in parochial schools, the Supreme Court continued to keep religious beliefs out of public policy actions throughout the 1984-8- 5 term. So far, most lower court decisions have followed suit. Supreme Court justices and other judges who Summer school? You're insane While I was studying the other day I began feeling I had made a big mistake in attending summer classes. All I could think of was my friends and their summer festivities. I imagined them earning vast amounts of money, going water-skiin- g, sun bathing daily, working at exciting jobs, on adventurous vacations, etc. I decided to call some going of them and sec what paths they had taken. Two friends have gone to Europe to play Army. They wrote about seeing all the wonderful sights and tasting the OPINION BY followed their lead in upholding First RobGft COttlG protecting individual rights despite political excellent cuisine. They sounded like the "Be All You Can Be" ads so I called to found out they haven't even left the base. At least they enjoy their jobs, it gives them a chance to pretend they are "Rambo" the avenger and act out some their fantasies. An engineering friend took himself, his backpack and, oh yes, his Stump Jumper mountain bike to Canyonlands National Park to be a trusty ranger. He gets to be one a glorified Boy scout who cleans the toilets and fills the water trucks, but he is close to nature. One acquaintance, a brilliant political science student, has resorted to laying pavement since it's more lucrative than any job in his own field. I find that a waste of a good mind and an entire summer, but at least it pays. Another great summer job that is highly sought after is lifeguarding. These guys sit in the sun all day and cook their skin; you'd think they were Australian. Mothers get rid of their unruly children at the local pool and put the lifeguards in charge of tending their brats. They're like glorified baby sitters. There are those few select, rich, snobby brats who go on Amendment ideals deserve congratulations for pressure this year from right-win- g moralists. Heat wave doesn't belong in this state They came here by the hundreds and thousands. Some by wagon, others by train and the more recent ones came by plane. The reason many of these settlers came to Utah? Grandparents, great grandparents and even great great grandparents will say they came because they like the climate. It's a varying and calm climate, they told us. If they had wanted to swelter in the sun they would have moved to Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. But they didn't want to burn so they moved to Utah the place of tranquil weather. Those were the good old days. Now, the sun seems to be seeping through state borders of accepted hot states and is permeating into the Utah lines. Record-breakin- g temperatures have kept Utahns sweltering for a week. The Chronicle wants an end to it. If we want Hawaii we'll put on grass skirts. If we want Texas we'll wear hats. And if we want Florida we'll plant palm trees. But we want Utah so we want to walk outside without having to pass out from heat stroke. Whoever or whatever is responsible for letting the heat wave seep into Utah should remember where they are. This is Utah and we don't like the likes of you and your degree sun ten-gall- on extravagant vacations for the entire summer. Their parents think they are giving their kids some culture by sending them to Europe, but they could put more culture into their heads if they bought them a book about "Boy George." Chronicle The Summer Chronicle is an independent student newspaper published during summer quarter, excluding test week by the University Publications Council. Editorials reflect the opinion of the editorial board, and not necessarily the opinions of the student body or the administration. Subscriptions are S25 a year, S10 an academic quarter. All subscriptions must be prepaid. Forward all subscription correspondence, including change of address, to the Business Manager, Daily Utah Chronicle, 240 Union, University of Utah, Salt Lake Gty, Utah 84112. Editorial Board: Peter Behle, Marilyn Abildskov, Debbie Milne, Lisa Carricaburu, Shia Kapos, Marva Bickle, John Youngren. 100-pl- us around. Editor-in-Chi- Managing Editor Peter Behle Marilyn Abildskov . . ef . . Some friends are off playing businessmen. Others headed for the residencial districts where they go door to door (very familiar to the ex-Lmissionaries) trying to sell home energy products to' the unwanting residents. They ought to sell them some common sense instead. Others have taken advantage of opportunities to go to Washington, D.C., to serve internships in Congress. These guys will learn valuable tools that will serve them well as they pursue political careers like advanced butt kissing, brown nosing and various other techniques that quickly diminish their integrity. Some guys spend their entire summer working 40 hours a weck so ey can 8 t0 ake PoweH or St. George for the weekend and live the life of a partier. These people waist enormous amounts of money and time on nothing other than the opportunity to make fools of themselves, but they're probably the most sane. Then there are the students like myself. I sit at my computer for hours writing stories to passify demanding English professors only to have the stories used as bird-cas- e lining. What good am I accomplishing in school? I'll get out a year sooner but much poorer and certainly on the verge of insanity. -- Trashed campus angers Independence Day-goer Editor: It was depressing to walk on campus Friday morning among dozens of empty cans, paper cups, sparkler boxes and even half a watermelon. While attending the spectacular fireworks presentation many people were celebrating the birthday of our country by trashing it up. It seems that Independence Day has become another meaningless holiday just an excuse to indulge oneself. What a shame that patriotic spirit couldn't be sustained 5 minutes after the show. Patricia Winkel Debbie Milne Lisa Carricaburu Associate Editor News Editor Editorial Editor Gty Editor . . . Sports Editor Photography Editor Copy Editor Asst. Sports Editor Asst. Editorial Editor Business Manager Ad Representatives Accountant . . . Accountant Assts. Shia Kapos . . . . . ................. . Classifieds Production Manager Asst. Prod. Manager Typesetter . . . . . . x Marva Bickle John Youngren Steve Griffin Dory Donner Mike Prater Shauna Bora Robert McOmber Julia Jenkins Jill Aggeler Kay Andersen lion Jackson Mary Sail Dawn K. Matson Audrey Anderson Randy Shcya Rodney Dallin |