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Show Chronicle - Page Fire Thursday, April 13, 1989 EDITORIAL KM waves 5 to to-teDE- . aloemis? NASA scientists and various independent researchers have set up technologically advanced radio receivers around the nation. This fact is not, by itself, interesting. The curious aspect of this action is the motive-th- ey hope to pick up extraterrestrial broadcasts. The theory is that advanced civilizations based on other planets might be trying to talk to the inhabitants of the Earth. In the spirit of reciprocity, we earthlings are sending our own messages out into the cosmos. This opens a Pandora's box of speculation. What kinds of messages are we sending? Isn't it a little vain to assume that other civilizations would care to hear our "down-to-eartopinions? Moreover, what kinds of messages do we hope to receive? Perhaps, they could provide the answers to a variety of questions--hoto h" ' m riimiriifrirf i iw r - " ' . r w end wars, famine, hunger and strife. Unfortunately, we have had numerous prophets and philosophers of our own-- we killed them. If we didn't listen to earthlings, it is naive to assume we would listen to these "meddling outsiders." Speaking of meddling, if other beings truly are communicating with us via radio waves, what are we going to do with all the people we committed to insane asylums for "imagining" they were receiving intergalactic Perhaps the greatest strength of the Who Cares? Party has been its consistent distaste and criticism of traditional wastes of ASUU ty Greek system as a whole. The Flaming Lips??? Kaly, give me a break! Richard C. Salter and Darren DeFrain Phi Delta Theta science always related to the military? Why is Editor: Mike Kaly, give me a break! Yes, I think it's a great idea to have a bash that's accessible to all of us. But the Flaming Lips? Seven hundred fifty dollars for a band from Oklahoma whose biggest hits are "Jesus Does Heroin" and 'The Charly Manson Blues"??? ; ;. Give us all a break! It's one thing to try to use our money wisely, but it's another thing to take that money, turn around and spend it on the Flaming Lips. It looks like you're the fool and meKypocrite in this situation Have your bash, but hire three local bands, good bands, who would be more than happy to play for you and split your money three ways. The Flaming Lips??? Celeste Rosell Editor: One evening, while listening to the 6 o'clock news, I was incensed by a Princeton physicist (Dr. Happer) who attacked Dr. Pons and Dr. Fleischmann's research into nuclear fusion. This man, in a fit of jealousy, deliberately. tried, to .smear our heroes'..credibility. I realize that research of any kind must stand the' acid test of close scientific scrutiny, but this guy hasn't even read their publication (it wasn't out at the time). Worst of all, another "scientist" reprehensibly claimed the whole project a failure. Why? There isn't any application for nuclear weapons. Its only use-sa- fe, pollution-freinexhaustible, world-savin- g energy. Why must every scientific discovery be mulled over for its military worth? I thought the whole idea of fusion was to solve the energy crisis. Obviously, that must have only been an afterthought. I'm disgusted! s funds. recreation management deciMolonai Hola's unlike For example, sion to hold an "inauguration ball" at the cost of $700 to U. students (tickets cost any stui dent an additional $10), Mike Kaly and Grant Sperry chose to smoke, a ceremonial pipe at small gathering of friends and interested stuEditor: recall will ASUU In regard to Michael Allsop's article in the, April 12 of Followers dents. politics that the Whookie "inauguration" ceremony edition of the Chronicle ("U. frat appeals penalty"), ofI like to make a few clarifications and points was open to all students, free of charge. It may would interest neglected in Mr. Allsop's reporting. have been somewhat of an odd ceremony, but Firstly, the prime reason for our appeal was not one memorable and also it was quite inexpensive of contempt for Brad Gunnell, as implied in the article. Whookies believed that Our main concern-waThe that we were dealt with in an the least). (to say the money traditionally spent on "inaugura- unfair manner when compared with previous Greek cases. e, Junior-commer- cial Phi Delta Theta ruling was unjust, m practical John Cox Chemistry Columnist has a right to freedom of speech Editor: s tion" ceremonies could be better spent on more important student needs. They were right. therefore, with some disappointment that the Chronicle's editorial board observes , It is, the Whookies' "filial celebration" which, while "free at the door," costs U. students $1,000 for rent of the Speedway Cafe and the Tlaming Lips." Perhaps we expect too much from our student leaders, but it is discouraging to watch a group which began with laudable goals reduce itself to repetition of its The Daily Utah C HRONICLE The Daily Utah Chronkh is an independent student newspaper published during fell, winter and spring quarters, excluding test weeks and quarter breaks, 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 must be prepaid. Forward all subscription correspondence, including change of address, to the Business Manager, Dally Utah Chmnkle, 240 Union, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112 For questions, comments or complaints call 581-704- 1. .v.. Judiciary Secondly, the amount of work hours, plus the social probation (which was suggested by one of the university's finest who was present at the "trial"), were both inconsistent and unprecedented, not to mention ridiculous in their magnitude. Ninety members at 15 hours apiece equals 1,350 work hours. Thirdly, we felt that if we were to let this decision be applied it would set a dangerous precedent that would not only affect ours, but every fraternal organization on this campus. In conclusion, it is our belief that we can "band together with dignity" to oppose something that is unhealthy and unjust for our chapter and the universi Editorial Board: Lori Bona Hunt, Tamarah Hardesty, ; Darren Hawkins, Andrew Hunt, Justin Toth Editor in Chief. . . . . Managing Editor. . . . . News Editor. Edtorial Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor Photography Editor . . . . Copy Editor Night Editor. Assistant News Editor Assistant Editorial Editor Assistant Sports Editor . Assistant Feature Editor. ...... ....... ...... Jean de Montreux's article on Jesse Jackson: Montreux is indeed the excellent writer who must express his opinions. This is his constitutional right. The article on Jackson was strong, but daring. Jesse Jackson should be criticized like any other public figure. I also agree that the two gentlemen who wrote to the editor have a right to express themselves. " Anyway, to call the Chronicle's best columnist an Uncle Tom and right wing is an attack on fair combut that's ments and the true essence of journalism freedom of speech. : Regarding --l- ....... .Darren Hawkins ....... .Andrew Hunt ........ Lori Bona Hunt . .......... Justin Toth ......... .Kent Condon ....... .Deanie Wimmer .... .. .Aaron Ashcraft Assistant Photography Editor Assistant Copy Editor Administration Reporter. ASUU Reporter. ... . . .... . . . . News Reporters .'. , ...... .Ed Ruiz .Tamarah Hardesty Dirk Facer Sharon Deckert Andrew . . . . . Arlene Calkins Jennifer Peterson Isaiah Stewart . . . . Loren Jorgensen . . . . Kristan Jacobsen . Sports Writer. Photographer. Business Manager Accountant Classifieds Columnist , ......... ................. . . . . ." i Chronicle faithful reader and Montreux's admire ...... Byron Williams Artists Accounting Clerk . . . Collections Account Executives . . .... . . . . . . .Kerry Murphy Bel Ami Jean de Montreux , Sara Wilson MattDalton JinaSanone Sean Buckley R. Kenny Watanabe Abbie Hall David Lew Stanford Hirai , 1 Production Manager. . . . . . . , Assistant Production Manager Production Assistant Robert McOrnber ... . .. .Kay Anderson Kim Bartel .Wes Pack ........ Tammie Bostick , Vic Garcia Christian Aggeler Feature Writers. " Chris Barker .... .Scott Stone ...... .Mike AUsop . .Ellen Hawkins Steve Moore ... Holloway .Ed Ruiz ....... ......... .Ken Southwick ...... Bel-A- mi Distribution . . . . . . ' ? ......... .......... SridipN David Orchard Chris Stratford |
