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Show Tuesday, October 25, 19 83 Page 4 The Thunderbird Opumm Students control student newspaper Unfortunately, manipulation of the press is a part of and at SUSC exists the potential for those in positions of power and influence to use The Thunderbird to achieve their own ends. We have been fortunate thusfar, as faculty and administration who have a say in this paper support our efforts to report on issues regardless of their controversiality, and at times we print stories that they would rather not see. Some students at other colleges and universities are not as fortunate as we are. At some schools the administrators and faculty determine what goes into the paper; the paper is not a student paper as the students io not choose what its contents are. The Thunderbird is a student paper and students make the decisions' as to what goes in the paper or what does not go into the paper. It is left to us to make the numerous choices that must be dealt with. Which stories are of most importance and of interest to our readers our fellow students which stories should be and can be covered by our small staff and which stories should be cut if there isnt enough room, are just a few of the decisions that must be made. Without doubt there will be times when an article in life The Thunderbird will displease campus members, regardless of accuracy. At other times someone will be upset because articles are not printed. Manipulators will attempt to seek revenge for our freedom of decision. Such behavior reflects a weakness of character and often an unfounded of attitude Teedhmk omniscience. We are incessantly aware of our responsibilities and strive to do our best to be accurate and fair, but regardless of our honest efforts, there will be those who do not understand and take into consideration the internal workings of the press. We would like to invite those individuals to join us on our production day for an educational experience. r Deanna Milne: I really like it. The speakers are very interesting. Deanna is a freshman from Orem, Utah, majoring in elementary education. Che THE STUDENT NEWS Chunderbird AND VIEWS Of StXTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE CLOAK CTTi', UTAH Volume 78, Number 5 Editor Kent Johnson Associate Editor Tamara Rumbaugh Copy Editor Karen Golberg Photo Editor Anthony Ford Entertainment Editor Fletcher Matson Sports Editor Paul Husselbee Production Manager Usa Evans Advertising Manager Scott Mitchell Faculty Adviser Larry Baker The Thunderbird is published each Monday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College. The views and opinions expressed in The Thunderbird are the opinions of the publications individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the institution, faculty, staff or student body in general. The unsigned editorial directly above is the opinion of The Thunderbird as a single entity. Letters to the editor must include the name, student number (if from a student) and phone number. Only the name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances and the editor reserves the right to edit letters for length and to preclude libel. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday for inclusion in the following weeks edition. The Thunderbird: editorial and advertising offices at 529 West 200 South, Cedar , City, UT 84720. Mail at SUSC Box 384, Cedar City, UT 84720. (801) 7758. How successful do you feel the Convocations program is this year? Lynn Rindlisbacher: I think theyre going pretty good. Its a chance to sleep. Last weeks Convocation about the dams was really good. Ive only been to a couple but I like them. Lynn is a freshman majoring in business from South Jordan, Utah. "pi gy ,TP . v Danell Brown: I think its a great program. I think it gives students a chance to see life outside Cedar. Danell is a sophomore majoring in general education from Los Angeles, Calif. Ashley Long: So far I think its an excellent broadening to our education. Ashley is a freshman from Richfield, Utah, majoring in communications. v |