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Show Students Must Vote on Constitution masters programs, as Editor: . well as luring academically oriented students, has changed the focus of representation of it is important that students understand student government. No longer can the and recognize the need to vote. On Tuesday, majority ofthe power resi de in the executive students will have the opportunity to vote cabinet. Power over student concerns needs to be more equally distributed among all for a new constitution. Since 1982, the government of the the representatives of the student body. We feel the new constitution will Associated Students of Westminster the under provide equal representation to the student College, has been operating current constitution. This document, for the following reasons: The power of the although functional in its time, does not government has been separated into three allow for the dynamic character of parts. First, legislative power has been Westminster College. In eight years, the given to the Senate. This is a change from population of Westminster College has the current constitution, where most of the doubled. Increasing prominence in the legislative power rests in the Executive As election time is once again upon us, Cabinet. The new Executive Cabinet will be concerned with the administration of ASWC a truly executive function. The judicial branch, the Student Supreme Court, will be wholly concerned with making sure the functions of ASWC fall within The boundaries. constitutional Reader Dislikes Approach to Environmental Commentary of sight is quickly out of mind. Any action, no matter how small and insignificant it I am writing this letter with regards to seems to Mr. Madding, shouldbe applauded the commentary by staff writer Chris and encouraged. We as human beings Madding which appeared in the last issue must walk before we can run. If Mr. of the Westminster Forum. Maddings negative attitude and comments The most any individual can do to have discouraged anyone from taking that protect and preserve our environment is to first small step towards improving our take total responsibility for his or her own environment, please think again. Even the consumption, and encourage others to do smallest action makes a difference. the same. This is no easy task in our modern society where everything is Wendi Lee Wahlen disposable, and garbage that is quickly out Freshman, Sociology Editor: communication among the three branches of government will take place in the Senate, where weekly addresses by the President and Chief Justice will be given. In comparison, the current constitution does not provide for an effective means of communication between the three branches. Both current and proposed constitutions are postedin six places around campus, in the Dean of Students Office, and in the ASWC office. Please take the time to review these documents. It is our opinion that the proposed constitution better serves the needs of the Westminster community. We strongly encourage each and every student to vote YES in supporting the new constitution in the upcoming constitutional election, April 3 and 4! Annette M. Tribby ASWC Chief Justice Pro-te- m Jeff A. Swanson ASWC Parlimentarian Student-at-Larg- e Representative Matthew M. Beard ASWC Senior Justice Election Committee Chair what Utah Holiday magazine rightly called the best Experience Earth Day Celebrates Anniversary Continued from Page 2 the mayors recycling committee and through separate projects joining together to form a state wide movement. E.D.U. has taken up the slogan, We dont inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children, a Pennsylvania Dutch expression, emphasizing that the world is only what we make of it. Jerry Schmidt, Media Coordinator for E.D.U., said,Our own individual actions created these problems and it is only the small steps individuals can take that can stop them. Schmidt went on to say, "It is good to recycle but unless you are buying recycled materials you are not supporting the recycling project. The problem that has begun is an over stocking in the processing heaps at the recycling plants, because of the low demand for recycled goods. The consumer needs to keep an eye open and take advantage of recycled goods when ever the situation arises. Westminster College has become involved with the recycling project. The Forum office has had paper and aluminum receptacals since the beginning of the fall semester. Through the efforts bf Harrison and Bob Richard in Institutional Advancement, the Aluminum Recycling Project is working to better the school. The money made through the project is going to buy native trees and shrubs, in connection with a deal made with Mitchell Nursery, to be planted along Emigration Creek on the south side of the Westminster campus. The long range design, Harrison sai i, is to make the area into a natural Utah planttree arboretum. Harrison has also been serving on the Education Sub- committee making information packets available to the public schools statewide. These packets include national and local curriculum material concerning the environment and how the children of the state may become involved with its restoration. For more information call: Issue 21 April 3, 1990 Alliance will be showing support of the H.R 1500 bill proposed by Wayne Owens. The bill is to allot 5.1 million acres of Southern Utah for wilderness area. The alliance will meet at the Federal Building, located at the corner of 100 South and State Street, at 10 am to begin their march to and around the capitol. Wayne Owens is expected to speak on the steps of the capitol at noon. The week will be filled with environmental events the public is urged to become involved with. This week is only the beginning, for the 90s have been named the decade of the environment. Mayor Palmer DePaulis recently stated in the Community Connection, a newsletter for Salt Lake City residents, I want to establish a city-wid- e goal today to develop a solid community involvement process. DePaulis went on to Westminsters Nightingale Library will have displays during the month of April to recognize E.D. Oresta Zajak Esquibel, associate librarian for public services, will be posting publications concerning the environment as well as programming on the public television stations involved with these type of projects. The Nightingale Library is involved with the recycling of paper products to make notepads for library use, creating the full circle. The University of Utahs involvement with E.D.U is linked directly with the mayors recycling project. The U of U has scheduled three forums concerning E.D.; April 17 will be dedicated to recycling with former Mayor Ted Wilson appearing, the 18 will focus on transportation in the 90s, congestion, pollution and alternatives. The final day, Aprill9, will concern itself with public priorities, Utahs environment and the Winter Olympics. All the speeches will be held in the U of U Union Ball Room from 7:30p.m. to 10p.m. The U of U and Hinkley Institute of Politics are helping to sponsor this event. An E.D.U Fair is scheduled to take place at the Cottonwood Mall. Itis required for exhibitors to advocate or demonstrate the, sustainable use of the earths Live resources. entertainment, will be going on videos and demonstrations, throughout the fair . Fair hours will be from 10am to 7pm Sat, and from 12 to 5pm on Sunday. In conjunction with E.D.U Diamont, with the State Bureau of Hazardous Waste,isorganizingahazardous waste drop off. This event will happen on April 21st, 8am to 5pm at P.R.S Recycling, 977 South 700 West. A tree planting project will also be taking place on April 21st. It will be at the top of Emigration Canyon, at Little Mountain starting at 10am. For more information on these or any other state run events contact: Jerry Schmidt at 467-708On April 21st, The Wasatch Greens quote Margret Mead, Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that has. hamburgers choice of flame-broile- Utah." Imagine your seventeen delicious,' in . varieties... d 0 Imagine The Training Tables fresh, crisp salads, hot soups and tasty sandwiches. And dont forget our great fries and onion rings... Imagine the possibilities! OPEN FOR LUHCH . & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK SALT LAKE DOWNTOWN 809 East Fourth South 355-752- 3 HOLLAOAY 4828 Highland Drive 272-739- 8 MIDVALE 6957 South State 566-191- 1 PROVO 2230 No. at Univ. Pkwy 377-393- 9 Ellipsis Literature and Art , The 1990 Spring Ellipsis, Westminsters literary publication, will debut Wednesday, April 4th at 8 p.m. in Nunemaker Place. The public is welcome to attend a wine and cheese party featuring readings of poetry and short stories by contributors. Editions of the publication will be available. 0. Forum Page 5 |
