Show Wednesday Nov 6 1974 Page 3 Viewpoint "A philosophy of mediation" All letters must be typed double spaced and on a line All letters submitted will be run unless they contain libel or objectionable by Eric Weeks DeHaan material with preference going to short to the point and current subjects All letters must bear the name and social security number of the author but both will be withheld upon request Address all correspondence to Student Life: Editor UC 315 Utah State University Logan Utah phone number is 0 ext 7435 752-410- A thank you Editor Student Life: I would like to thank everyone who helped in taking the children at the Exceptional Child Center last Thursday trick-or-treati- as in all other Life has Student recent years seen a profusion of sentiment and arguments about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints In case any of the students new to the area haven’t noticed yet the “Church” as it is sometimes called has some influence on social life here in Utah on one’s Depending or does it either viewpoint does not determine how one votes what one does on weekends where and what one smokes and drinks how one feels about abortion and birth control the size and type of police force by which we are or are not oppressed and other sundry components of life here in the valley Largely based on the viewpoint possessed by a person in this state he or she regards the “Church” either with a warm righteous feeling of filial respect or with a disgusted spiteful feeling of wounded antagonism The This year It was obvious that both the volunteers and the kids had a very enjoyable time Special thanks to Kristi Vail for coor- dinating and obtaining volunteers this activity and to the teachers for their support for Dar Krambule Volunteer Services VP 528-78-43- LDS Church becomes to these people a giant thing out of focus a monstrous plot to undermine social progress a prison for the minds of unwitting converts a trap for those unfortunate enough to be born into it Too often those of us on this side of the argumentative fence disregard the benefits (which we accept without' found in the complaining) society protected and influenced by that body we attack students Many come here because USU’s out-of-sta- te tuition is often costs of the lower than comparable institutions This out-of-sta- te in-sta- te situation exists because the taxpayers of Utah subsidize USU to a great extent While we may not be a first-clas- s organization in some respects any student here has made the decision to come of his own free will This financial aspect of their attendance here is often ignored by those who come and then complain People who enjoy the should peaceful also think twice before condemning Utah soceity Here are the canyons and the mountains here we are and out-of-doo- rs here is the Church Peaches and cream MQS-- - Editor Student Life: This letter is in response to Lynn Geddes- - and Charlene Chrysler’s letter which was in response to Martin Hogan’s letter requesting for “open-minded- ” students to voice their the selection of movies on opinion this answers the question of whom Martin was referring to when he spoke of “a herd of If this relationship causes friction try finding a similar juxtaposition of a university skiing a small town hiking mountains and bicycling in the country somewhere else indie United States Such place's” must exist yet they are few in number and certainly they also have drawbacks In short Utah has benefits which should not be ignored when condemning our establishment However some points are being brought out about our happy valley which have socio-religiou- s’ merit The philosophical arguments spawned by “Destructive Missions” and by Brady’s “Invisible Wall” last year can only be healthy and helpful in bringing both sides of the Church con- over editorships safely in the hands of Righteous Rex Lund conand his hand-picke- d servative Publications Board Student the student-supporte- d Life will revert back to its inoffensive self The Brent and Harker Doug Anderson will once of type halls and our invade again litter our floors to the dismay of our oppressed liberal minority (both Mormon and wishy-wash- y of non-thoug- shown at USU Well it is time for In the mantime it might be if we worthwhile could mellow out a troversy to an understanding of each other’s view little Just because we get a For this reason I find it most traffic ticket or we get caught distressing to see individuals streaking or we are bored one demanding Brady’s job (or Saturday night or the young worse) when they disagree lady (or young man) down the with editorials The unden—g treet won’t go out or you manned staff of Student have a beard and can’t get a does an admirable job of job these don’t necessarily mean Uncle Brigham is up to expressing viewpoints and few a facts albeit his tricks again reporting headlines could use additional And for the brethren among work us if any are still reading the For those who are offended paper this year just because by what they consider “yellow the football stands smell like a now you may journalism” or there is an (ugh!) of how feel us others brewery perceive in the your psych class or hippie LDS viewpoint seeing someone for dope busted over gets the entire paper splashed next door these do not mean in the form of announcements Logan is going to the dogs Firesides testimonial Just think of it as our and “NS-ND- ” mission in life to as Carolyn classified ads Smith put it offer our gifts to Rest assured however that the entire world next year or possibly sooner with the power of decision Including Logan letters-to-the-edit- non-Mormo- or there are certainly “messages” The portrayed in them suggestion of Martin craving sex and profanity is absurd Sex and profanity go on in today’s world whether accepted or not But if that’s all one sees when he goes to an “R” rated movie then yes he should stay home Restricted implies that movies rated “R” are for adults Adults are expected to be able to have insight to what’s going on and be able to distinguish between that and surface appearances I’m not saying that movies rated “G” or “GP” aren’t good one can’t generalize about movies Some are good and some are bad As adult college educated individuals I think we should be able to decide for ouselves what movies we should see An intergrated movie selection would be ideal outside of Utah at all Because if they had they would see that the rest of the world isn’t all at“peaches and cream” The mosphere here is centered around the Mormon church Most people here have led completely sheltered lives are inhibited and are oblivious to anything that to them I think isn’t spoon-fe- d Jane Cruz 090-46-18- KING'S POINT 200 KP Guaranteed lowest ooa prices in Utah! large aoaaa DBDOD opaon paaao Cw WWxV i' $ selection of name brands including Texas Instruments i1' 750 W 200N 752-643- Hours: STOKES BROTHERS Sat: 1 2 0 10-- 4 ht non-Mormo- n) superconservatives” As for the “R” rated movies Martin to get some support Not only in the movie controversy but also in issues concerning social activities smoking drinking dress code religion and general attitudes here on campus I agree with the fact that the majority of the students may not consider restricted movies part of maturity but perhaps that is because the majority of students don’t know what maturity Most of the students here at USU haven’t been further east of Wyoming west of Nevada north of Idaho or south of Arizona in fact many haven’t even been yester-year- s 5:30 pm pm £duLm&ti& 4 |