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Show The Thunderbird Monday, February 27 1984 Page 4 Opiuwn VV Library personnel must help preserve silence too The SUSC Library is equipped to facilitate a wide variety of students and faculty members in nearly every aspect of learning. Ranging from a research gallery to an enclosed sanctuary of relaxation, the library attempts to offer its users a quiet, solemn atmosphere in which to study. However, occasionally the library is used as a socializing playground where loud talk and boisterous mannerisms are present. When noise problems arise, many are quick to point fingers at the students. Unfortunately, students are not the only violators. Among the inconsiderate, oddly enough, are the administrators of the library itself. On frequent occasions, library assistants can be found socializing in inappropriate voices and causing their own disturbances for students to study by. Recently, the magazine section of the library was posted as a study area. Although such an institution, by nature, should be presumed a silent refuge, the administrators felt the label to be a necessary insurance that students are allowed the right to quiet. This was undoubtedly an attempt to better serve the students who use the facility for its intended function. To the great dismay of those who wish to study, some of those who posted the quiet sign have chosen to disregard the instructions themselves and continue to destroy the hopes students may have of peaceful meditation. If the people in charge of maintaining order and efficiency fail to set the proper atmosphere in the library, surely they cannot expect the occupants to be responsible. Library assistants who are guilty of inappropriate behavior are ignoring their responsibility to the students and college. We at The Thunderbird recognize the efforts of most students and library workers to maintain an environment appropriate to the purpose of the building. It is, as usual, the lack of consideration by a few which forfeits the rights of others. Those students u'ho are being denied the chance to study should see that disruptive individuals are asked to be quiet or to go to another area. And those who find themselves behaving in a disorderly fashion according to library standards should develop the consideration to conform to silence in the proper places. The library personnel are no exception. What changes, if any, would you like student officers? fctts N.XTHtRN ITAH 'TATt YLLfcl .k TUVAIU m Tnma-- a Rumbaugh Associate Editor Lynn Nolan C opy Editor Vicki Baxter Photo Editor Anthony Ford Sports Editor Stewart Smith s Rick Martin Id like to see more activities where more students could participate. I think that things are going well overall, except that more could be done to promote school unity. Rick is a sophomore from Chino, Calif., majoring in physical 11AH Entertainment Editor Stacey Smith Senior Staff Writer Fletcher Matson Production Manager Donna Messerly Advertising Manager Scott Mitchell .Faculty Adviser Larry Baker The rhunjerbird is published each Monday ot the academic year by and for he student body ol Southern Utah State College. The views and opinions spri .sed m The Thunderbird are the opinions of the publications individual rue v and do not necessarily reflect the views and the of institution, opinions "lcui: '.t .iff or student body in general. The unsigned editorial directly above the onii.ion of The Thunderbird as a single entity. Letters to the editor must : . s the name, student number (if from a student) and phone number. u! die name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any ' u. iist.Ti.es and the editor reserves the right to edit letters for length and to libel. L tter.s must he submitted by noon Friday for inclusion in the vv ng weeks edition. e .s. kunilrW. editorial and advertising lT M720. offices at 529 West 200 South, Cedar Mail at SUSC Box 384, Cedar City, UT 84720. (801) by Kammy is a sophomore from Las Vegas, Nev., majoring in theater arts. Volume 79, Number 21 f.diror SUSC Kammy McComb: The biggest thing I see is the scheduling problem between the theatre department and the rest of the campus. I think communication would resolve the problem. Che CFnmder6ird s.iM Till to see brought to the education. Bob Jones: really like the school. If theres one change Id a fraternity or other type of social organization to step up social interaction between students with different likes and dislikes. Bob is a sophomore from Los Angeles, Calif., majoring in business administration. like to see, '&J ft IvtU cA L its the formation of v ' t '' ' t I'' ! " ' ' Pam Young: Id like to see more see a yearbook again. natural foods in the snack bar. Id also like to Pam is a sophomore from Kensington, M d., majoring in business administration. |