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Show J, Westminster College of Salt Lake City In This Issue: Tuesday, January 24, 199 Volume XXXVII Issue 13 From the Sugar Bowl to the Super Bowl Former Westminster coach's illustrious career may conclude after Sunday's finale is victorious. If rumor holds true, Seiferts coaching by Christopher Thomas San Francisco Forum Staff Writer The Wild Party, a roaring 20s poem revamped by trator Art Spiegelman, illus- reviewed by Forum Staff Writer Eric Jacobsen Page 5 Rod Decker shared his insights into the Utah Legislature with students in the Advanced Journalism class Page 4. Practically the whole world will pause Sunday and focus their attention as 100,000 people will congregate in Miami for the largest sporting event of the year. One can rest assured that church attendance will be down and pizza and beer consumption will increase as millions of sports enthusiasts and even their counterpart wannabes will turn on the tube and watch the worlds greatest athletes battle for the Super Bowl crown. Aside from all the glitz and glitter, Sundays spectacle could mark the end of an era as 49ers Head Coach, George Seifert, may retire if career would conclude in a paradoxical manner contrary to the way it began at Westminster College in the Fall of 1965. Its like comparing nerf ball in your living room to the NBA Finals, said (former assistant coach and close friend) Tony Polycronis, contrasting the Super Bowl and Seiferts first game as a head coach. We had a hell of a time! The return of football at Dane Hansen Memorial Field was attended only by a few faithful fans and wasnt even telecasted on local television. The game didnt feature an experienced team of NFL Pro-Continu- ed on page 3 ASWC Senate unanimously confirms Jonathan Jemming parliamentarian by Brice A. Laris Forum Staff Writer At the Monday, Jan. 9, ASWC Senate meeting Jonathan Jemming was unanimously confirmed Senate Parliamentarian. The nomination of Jemming by ASWC President Jed Arveseth follows a first semester of activity. political hot-be- d Jonathan is going to better the office, said Arveseth. After the elections, when I won and Jonathan didnt, I talked to him and said, Id love to put you to work. Hes a great resource with tons of drive, energy, desire, and just really hasnt had much direction. After the Vice Presidents agenda, Arveseth presented his nomination to the counsel and asked Jemming to leave the room to invite open discussion. Questions about Jemmings past activities and his relationship with the administration were discussed. In addition, the counsel viewed Jemmings political science major and familiarity with parliamentary procedure as positive points. After the debate was finished, a vote was called, and Jemming was approved unanimously. Honored, Jemming replied to his feelings about the new government position. I was happy to hear it was unanimous. It shows a warm hand has been extended by ASWC. Jemming replaced Alex Smith who resigned before the start of sprmg semester. I want to thank Alex for opening the position and for the job hes done, said Jem- ming. Brian Pilling, arts and humani- ties senator, was positive about the nomination, Tm not against him personally. I didnt believe in some of his actions, but he wants to make the campus better and ASWC can use him as an asset, not a liability. With the impeachments and demonstrations some may have been offended, Arveseth said. But these were good points that needed to be addressed. One of Jemmings goals as the new parliamentarian is to create a Rules Committee for the senate. He has gathered some names for this committee for approval by the sen- ate The purpose of the committee is to create rules of order for ASWC Senate meetings. Its important for head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, began his football career at Westminster College in 1965 George Seifert (second from left), everyone to debate in a reasonable time frame, said Jemming. Jemming also hopes to set up an Election Committee and assist with ratification of the club constitutions with Arveseth and Director of Student Life Tim Moore. Jemming is looking at his future as parliamentarian with enthusiasm, but prudence, I cant make any promises that this will solve the problems of ASWC. Its really a cooperative effort, but I am optimistic that well all work together. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OConnor scheduled to speak at Westminster by Sean Ross Forum Staff Writer On Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OConnor will speak at Westminster College in the Jewett Center for the Performing Arts. OConnor was invited to be a part of the Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series through the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business. Her topics will relate to issues associated with the Supreme Court. We were very excited when Justice OConnor graciously accepted our invitation, said Dr. James dean of the business college. We look forward to her visit and her presentation. OConnor practiced law privatebefore ly becoming active in Republican politics. She was sworn in as the Supreme Courts first woman Sei-delm- justice in July 1981 after a nomination by former President Reagan and approval by a 99- -0 senate vote. Although her decisions generally range from moderate to conservative, OConnor has also made liberal decisions, such as when she wrote the majority opinion in a case that gave plaintiffs the burden of proof in libel cases against the media. In 1990, Time labeled OConnor as the abortion swing vote on the U.S. Supreme Court, having voted to overturn the Minnesota law requiring adolescents to inform both parents before obtaining an abortion. She later approved another Minnesota law that gave minors the option of obtaining permission for an abortion from a judge. However, according to Time, OConnor favors state laws restricting abortion if not unduly burdensome to a pregnant woman. OConnor earned a bachelors degree and a law degree from Stanford University in 1950 and 1952, respectively. The Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series, which has featured such varied speakers as Joe Cannon, Geneva Steel CEO and chairman of the board, and Dr. Cecilia Harrison Foxley, the commissioner of higher education, is open to the public and free of charge. Future speakers in the series include Gov. Mike Leavitt and Dr. Charles Dick, president of Westminster College. Named after the former dean of the BYU School of Business, who helped establish the Master of Business Administration program at Westminster, the Taylor Lecture Series invites speakers who have proven excellence in areas of community service, government, business, education and the arts. & v. File Photo On Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OConnor will speak at Westminster College in the Jewett Center for the Performing Arts. |
