Show Page 2 April 23 1973 leditorial comment Native Americans It is a pity that so many Americans today think of the Indian as a romantic or comic figure in American Like the history without contemporary significance miner’s canary the Indian marks the shifts from fresh air to poison gas in our political atmosphere and our treatment of Indians even more than our treatment of other minorities reflects the rise and fall in our ' democratic faith Felix S Cohen: The E rosion of Indian R ights 1950-5- 3 It would be impossible in this space to render an adequate account of the treatment White Americans have given their Native brothers in what Helen Hunt Jackson called in 1881 “A Century of Dishonor” Nearly another century as gone by since Mrs Hunt wrote and still Native Americans are the most mistreated segment of American society Indian life expectancy is one third less than the national average Incidence of Indian tuberculosis is eight times the national norm while the suicide rate is double that of the general population For years Whites have used the phrase “dumb Indian” but have done little to rectify the policies and programs for educating Indians which a special bipartisan subcommittee of the US Senate in 1969 termed a “national tragedy” For decades White Americans have taught Indians to have such a shallow e that many have thought self-imag- themselves incapable of contributing anything to contemporary society But now we are beginning to see a change Inside the hearts of Native Americans as many Indians call themselves or Lamanitesr as other Indians prefer” to refer to themselves an awakening has begun Indians are beginning to sense the worth of their great spiritual ' heritage It is in the Indian’s cultural differences perceived as cultural deficiencies so long that the greatest for contribution lies In an era of pollution potential Indians can teach us greater respect for Mother Earth’ In a complex and technical society their voice urges us to learn how to live not how to make a living This is the voice our Indian brothers and sisters will bring to USU this week in song in art in dance and by word Listen for it Something wonderful may happen Executive council Capable Leaders Doug Anderson y Herm Olsen editor The battle is set Students dig their entrenchments deeper and the administration notifies police Students storm into Old Main s Douglas Anderson dttor Barry Willis Whatever international od: Sondhi Limthongkul entertainment od: Jody Bumeft opinions oditor: Lucie Thomas sports oditor: Ken Passarella photo editors: Tom Caswell photo assts: Rick Ahlf Gil Hilton news editors: Brent Marker Pat Berardy ort editor: Colleen Riley editorial asst: Jodeane Albright Isaac Martin senior writers Steve Snow L business manager capture the wav managing editor Tony Collis and President’s office The National Guard is alerted Violence is imminent a new Kent State is on the make Revolutions occur when those controlling the power structure refuse to assimilate change and dissent into their system Can this happen at Utah State? Fortunately for us the winds of fortune have blown far better events and administrators our Susan Arrington David Griffith Carol Harmer J Chris Larson Bonnie Randall Mary Weinberg Scott Wells Debbie Droge advertising accountant Steve Leggett circulation progress the Associated Students have been able to make this year is due in arge part to the capable ° Administrative officials Glen Taggart has listened responsively to every legitimate issue presented by the students this year According to an emminent educator of Utah State (Douglas Alder) “Nothing is so exciting as a true conservative” Claude Burtenshaw has proven himself to oe a most progressive conservative as time and his wisdom has furthered again students interests i 'i' ‘ t '' 11 n I’m not just throwing roses over the wall because anyone acquainted with Gaurth Hansen Dick Swenson or Dee Broadbent knows that their dedication to academic excellence at Utah State far exceeds any petty desires to secure their positions Friday a new executive council for 1973-7- 4 was elected To these new officers the old council commends an administration worthy of respect To all USU students it is recommended that a personal acquaintence be established with the above individuals You will find them disarmingly approachable They realize that we the students are their bread and butter Don’t ever let it be said that a student with a problem can’t find a proper forum for solution Exclusive of student originated avenues of redress (Walk-I- n Helpline Student Relations VP Ombudsman)the Administration itself is replete with offices and agencies of aid (Student Services Counseling and Testing) May the new council be treated with the same courtesy and responsiveness that we were It looks like a great year ahead |