| Show February 19 1975 Poge 12 by phil frank FRANKLY SPEAKING A comment On Letters' Recently as has been the case in times past the letters to the editor section of the student newspaper has been a source of lively debate between students will not try to recap this debate or give another opinion to a rather complicated and conI ©COLLEGE MEDIA SERVICES BOX - fused situation but would like to say a few words about what think one purpose of the letters section is Among other things letters to the editors provides an outlet for citizens to give their views on the governing religious social and economic 9411 BERKELEY CA94709 I I asnp' ccy phies ni-bif- I c ifo I — ITTESS LETTERS End to q nutlet for their thoughts and philoso- Another important purpose ot citizen opinion is that it also gives the newspaper a chance to see what a cross section of its readers are concerned about and where their interests are In many cases letters turn out to be the first information for news stories Such is the case of the letter in the Feb 14 edition of Student Life entitled "Court reservations" The newspaper decided that this was a legitimate subjectfor a news story and followed up on the questions poseqby the writer The letters section and Viewpoint although limited in their scope and presentation are soon will be debate editor debate on pressure group getting” Lynn Lanier President Black Student Union Due to the mass letters to the the current religious and because the responses to the responses may apparently never end Student Life is calling a moratorium on letters viewpoints columns and with editorials dealing abstractions theological No Eulogies Editor Student Life: This past week while observing Black History Week it became apparent to me that the turnout to ETTEBS Misplaced priorities Editor Student Life: After reading President Ford’s budget proposals last week I couldn’t help but wonder about The this country’s priorities $8 is defense up budget proposed billion to a record $928 billion We are so busy trying to protect ourselves from externalities that we fail to take care of ourselves internally The following should explain my stand 1975 one Huey Helicopter — 66 low cost homes one prototype bomber — 75 fully equipped one hundred bed arraying its means against whatever faction in the State is by them considered anti-consum- or er anti- environment? Will it not therefore if not strictly illegal at least be immoral for this corporation to use an agency of the State and of all the citizenry of that State to collect its revenues? Especially since by definition these revenues will be used to take part in disputes involving parties supporting this same State agency? There are many worthy causes some more worthy than who may solicit for revenues on campus or in town sometimes using some facilties provided by the university or city But none of them have ever had the gall to ask the university to collect its revenues for them since common-sense and dedicated help have usually served to keep them independent of the State and successful nevertheless U-Pi- rg hear Congresswoman Shirley practically the only outlets at this university for Chisholm indicated that inindividual students to express themselves to the dividuals either had a lack of If in a handled interest or just CHEATED hospitals responsible campus Community one atomic submarine — 10000 themselves of the opportunity to and forthright way these outlets can be used hear a brilliant political leader of high schools one nuclear powered aircraft such magnitude cooperatively by students faculty and the staff In October when former Israel carrier — transit system for two of this newspaper to bring out information which Enough Said? Minister of Defense Moshe Dyan major cities one of the campus community wishes and needs prototype a development came to visit USU there was Abraham Van Lulk to him than hear fighter — enough to eliminate audience of be this should the all larger After primary purpose this US in the year Chisholm gjl hunger there was for Shirley development of one prototype That which he said was not as any news organization along with providing James Whitemore bomer — amount to bring all as to students Shirley these forums for the exchange of differing ideas pertinent million in- - poor US families (255 Chisholm’s presentation and philosophies me where to priorities people) above poverty level dicating eventual cost of all new weapon are placed within the minds of Because of complaint after complaint about systems now in development or individuals on this campus — total cost of thirrel evanceed the curxen t religlou s debate -jurpose of polticial — procurement e Avid reader ntale cleanjjip Jje t wee n Student Life will not act as a forum to continue and social activist leaders who envrromn ($1052 billion dollars) visit university campuses is to it We will however otherwise continue our policy allow students an opportunity to I think maybe it’s time we think of running all letters on all other subjects (barring Editor Student Life: broaden their education beyond this about of system the changing the realms and limitations the presence of libel of course) I am wondering if you ever classroom I feel for this reason Cliff We at Student Life are trying to bring out the Hyatt what you write or better still read of individual and for the caliber if it is you ever think about what you which Shirley Chisholm information most relevant to the campus but Iri the past I have read if write would have been justifiable with interest comments at please realize our limitations We are not profesbeen dismissed your classes had If and sometimes amusement has that time sionals but we try our best anyone any in an sentence last the on but disdain been it has But as proven questions constructive criticism concerning our operation Feb the in note do we editors in this capus appearing past years 7 with editor was the edition them invited discuss to beyond those are to hear totally not like political they don’t like the if Life: belief “ f-- 456-70-11- b-- 1 528-58-06- 62 --The-majcm 1970-197- 5 529-78-02- G Richard Brady leaders who “tell it like it rather we listen to leaders is” eulogize the country Shirley Chisholm is a leader who “tells it like it is” leaving eulogies for the dead And this country is not dead yet If we are truly the generation which is to bring about change in this country and make this what Editor Student you is Founding country Fathers meant it to be we should not allow ourselves to be caught ' up into the pedantic and theoretical the ACADEMIC Mrs Chisholm said it best stating: “If EDUCATION fails to open (our) hearts (we) are not fit to hold the degrees which (we) the news service ofquality fered at USU cancel your subscription” Now that is really a joke I have just made the rounds checking to see how I might do that and just as I thought no one seems to know I asked two How much of my questions fees go to Student Life? Can I still register if I refuse to pay them? I do not intend to drop the ball here however I still have five weeks or so before I have to pay fees for Spring Quarter If I cfarn cancel my subscription I will of who “is not a part of USU an indendent thert why does organization” Student Life and not apologize for its bungling of the grocery store survey last week? “is a And if If U-Pi- rg but is U-Pi- rg U-Pi- rg non-partisa- non-prof- it corporation n dedicated to serving the community through pursuing consumer and environmental inwill it not in fact terests” choose sides in conflicts and issues involving on both sides residents of the State of Utah? therefore not be Will i iic t another sDecial interest or U-Pi- David L Leatham 528-62-07- |
