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Show rr Wednesday, February 10, 1993 The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Five r Opinions The Daily Utah Chronicle ypi Tl o -- j. r Not political Republicans should stay away from ASUU elections endorsing one of the Associated Students of the University of Utah presidential tickets, the College Republicans have purposefully or inadver- tently tried to turn the race for student body president into a partisan issue. Concepts such as "Republican" and "Democrat" should have no place in ASUU elections, or in the ASUU administration. ASUU should, of course, support groups like the College Republicans or the Young Democrats, but such groups should not try to impose their political agendas on a student government that is there for all students. Calling oneself a Republican or a Democrat entails, almost invariably that one subscribes to the "party line" of these groups; "party lines" that for the most part have little to do with improving campus life for students. Endorsing one party over another seems to be an attempt to guarantee that an ASUU administration will follow the "party line" to which the College Republicans subscribe. In other words, the 150 College Republicans appear to want to wield ASUU solely for their benefit. While constituting a sizable student group, the College Republicans still make up less than 1.7 percent of the student body. It is inappropriate for such 'an a minority and a political one at that to k organization that is intended to serve the majority. , The focus of ASUU should be making the U. a better place for students, and agendas of national political organizations should be completely irrelevant. The Chronicle wishes that the College Republicans would never have tried to subvert the government that should represent all students for their own use. But, since done is done, we hope that this action isn't a 5ECT10M,,,, Get involved and vote or ASUU will be as worthless as nipples on men in the midst of the University of Utah election, I wrote about what a monumental waste of time the whole process was. In effect, I said ASUU was like nipples on men: They don't really serve a purpose, but it's impossible to deny :: that they're there. one year ago, RoughlyAssociated Students In the last year., at the juiiyersfty L Robert- on-camp- hi-jac- sign of things to come. No .. . pants allowed is an odd trend taking American businesses At several Salt Lake businesses and at least one of the 1,265 stores that make up the corporate giant J.C. Penney's, dress codes insisting that : a woman : wear a skirt to work are being put into place. Last week, the Chronicle spoke out on a person's right to expose their flesh, but we feel compelled to speak out for the other side, as well. - There r Many women no longer wear skirts. There are probably some women in the work force who haven't worn a dress since their Confirmation or their first prom date. Many women don't feel comfortable in skirts, and it is wrong for an employer to insist, in the name of arbitrariness, that they execute their professional duties in a fashion that makes them : c ; . uncomfortable. and As long a woman looks clean, presentable to the public, her employer should not . . well-groome- d, make any other complaints about her wardrobe selection especially not when those complaints seem to be based on some archaic notion of how a woman should dress. The Chronicle is an independent student newspaper. Unsigned editorials reflect the majority view of the Editorial Board. a'w it many of my opinions have certainly changed. However, I Gehrke would still More importantly, however, I have come to realize that this doesn't have to be the case. However, the body sizable chunk of each student's tuition bill. They receive tuition -- waivers, stipends good - andthr , parking places not funding trivial student programs or dumping big chunks of money into friends' clubs one could rightfully be skeptical if that needed change will ever occur. Therefore, the demand for change must come from the grass roots. The friends and counterparts in the change without massive pressure from the students and cannot reach its potential without their support. ASUU can be a liaison with the Legislature, but the Legislature won't take it seriously if only 12 people are lobbying. It can pressure President " Arthur Smith, the Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees to act in the students interest, but it needs student involvement to be 'effective. It can fund programs that are important to students and serve their needs, but only if students make it responsibility to motivate change the perfect time for students to become involved. With this election students should make their wishes known. It is time to take ASUU back. It's not too late to make an ineffectiveness, students have known what those needs and interests are. ASUU is a shell of what it could be informed choice. The beauty of campus politics is that the candidates are easily accessible. Hunt down candidates and find out what they plan to do. Then vote. Vote for who '; The fact remains that ASUU is in of a million with student support. What this election comes down to is a choice between an effective ASUU .or ; emphasized, I am surprised the term, "Indian" has stuck on and is still in ' vogue. 'Personally, although' t don't' . particularly fancy introducing myself as an Indian from India, I find the situation only mildly irritating. However, were I a Native American, I would not be satisfied being referred to as "Indian." "Native American" is thought, let me recount why: Columbus though he had reached India when he arrived in the Americas in 1492, and naturally " single term covers the Apache, hardly better. Why not just plain American. Since you were the first humans in the Americas, you should have the right to that. where political correctness is Soumitro Nagpal doctorate chemical engineering called the locals "Indian." I realize it is a convenient generalization; a Navaho, Iroquios, Aztec, Inca, Maya and the others. However, in a country ' another year of men's nipples. Native Americans deserve to be called just 'American : Editor: I am. an Indian student at the University of Utah. By Indian, I mean from the country, India. In the' U.S.' people of Native American origin are commonly referred to as Indian for a: welL known reason. On second part in taking the organization back. Regardless of which candidate wins, they must feel that they are being held accountable by those who voted for them. The more people who vote., thel...m9JjresmjeonAe winner to act inThVInterests of "the students. If a small number vote, the president only feels pressure from his ASUU structure and there is little potential for change. My initial disillusionment with ASUU has not changed. I have only realized that it could be so much more than it currently is. But, it won't belongs to the students and now is become disillusioned with ASUU's potential to be a force for campus improvement, much as I was last a playing the current power structure's propensity to gather dust when it's the concept of "student apathy." To legitimize this point, one could point to the dismal turnout in the primary elections. However, this argument becomes a roundabout indictment of ASUU, since, due to past failures and rs responsible for allocation and distribution of a . ASUU's ineffectiveness stems from three-quarte- you feel represents your personal views of the role ASUU should play. Even if that is all you do you are still ASUU should have. ASUU needs to change. But given seems to have been cornered by people content with the status quo, unwilling or unable to realize that they can do better. The problem ASUU faces is that they are trapped in a cyclical dilemma. For example, it could certainly be argued that a part of control of are Chronicle Assistant ,: . Editorial Editor an unproductive and unnecessary ; nipple on the U, . ASUU and, as of yet, no one has held them accountable for their actions. No one has voiced an opinion concerning the direction or focus fiercely maintain that ASUU is still year.".-''";;- dollars. officials : LETTER POLICY j The Daily Utah Chronicle : Business hours: Monday through Friday ' ' fl am in . A. .V t nm U U.U 5817041 j : . ( i The Chronicle welcome ' ' .: ' reader response,. Please bring letters; typed; double-space- d not exceeding two pages; to 240 Union Building. EacK letter should include your name, major, year in school and telephone number (fof verification purposes only). 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