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Show Page 4 The Tfumderbird Monday, October 31, 1983 Safety should come before the accidents Automobile-relate- d accidents at SUSC over the past five years have been minor ones and ones in which no bodily injury has occurred; this may be attributed to luck. Other schools have not been so lucky. Last year, for example, four students were hit and killed in separate traffic accidents at a junior college in southeastern Idaho. In each individual case, the students who were killed were crossing the street outside their dorm on their way to the cafeteria. None of these young people were over 20 years old. They were cut down before the prime of their life by careless, speeding motorists. Although excess speeding does not appear to be a tremendous problem here, few drivers choose to obey the residential speed zone of 25 miles per hour. Will we have to wait until someone is hurt or killed before this becomes a concern on our campus? d hot rodder and the While deterring the careless driver is more of a job for campus and state officials, there are some changes that can be easily made to improve safety conditions around the campus area. There are several locations in particular where potientially serious accidents could occur. Cars parked along the curb sides of 200 South near the parking lot entrance ways for Manzanita Court and the parking lot at the Physical Education Building hinder drivers views as they attempt to pull out of either of these entrances or try to cross from one to the other. There have been numerous fender benders and close calls for pedestrians because of this. A simple solution to the situation would be to prohibit parking near these entrance ways, allowing drivers a clearer field of vision. Another problem with these entrances is that they are narrow. If they were widened an additional five feet, this would allow more room for cars entering and exiting at the same time, making the entrances safer. Making people better, more cautious drivers is a matter of individual awareness and the duty of others, but no excuse exists safety hazards such as these. lead-foote- rjJfHf tbe Omnderbird THE STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS OF SOUTHERN ITAH STATE COLLEGE CLCAR CITY UTAH Volume 78, Number 6 Editor Kent Johnson Associate Editor Tamara Rumbaugh Copy Editor Karen Golberg Photo Editor Anthony Ford Entertainment Editor Fletcher Matson "Do you feel that traffic conditions around campus are safe? Lisa Fanner: Yes, sometimes people run stop signs but I think thats general with Cedar City and not just students. Lisa is a freshman with an undeclared major from Las Vegas, Nev. Janet Schroedter: Yes, I havent been hit. I dont drive but as far as walking goes, I havent been hit. Janet is a junior majoring in math from Provo, Utah. Sports Editor Paul Husselbee Senior Staff Writer Kallie Parkinson Production Manager Lisa 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 m 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 20U South, Cedar City, UT 84720. Mail at SUSC Box 384, Cedar City, UT 84720. (801) 7758. Feedback ( Mike Singleton: Of course not; no ones safe. Ive seen football players almost get hit, myself and women on campus almost hit. The P.E. department and housing are across streets from the main part of campus and its the battle of the fittest. The handicapped and children dont have a chance. I feel sorry for the person who will hit someone. Mike is a junior from Sonoma, Calif, majoring in biology. Linda Burdick: No, the corner by Juniper needs a four-wa- y stop. In the crosswalk from Manzanita to Oak the cars are always screeching and everything. Linda is a senior from O range, Calif. , majoring in law enforcement, police science. . F 't? t yc Cl firtioTSI |