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Show Page 4 The Thunderbird Monday, May 7, 1984 Opinion Quality need not mean more expense This is the something-for-nothinera. We are a has that million state $1 come to generation expect lotteries, game shows and prizes at the bottom of cereal boxes. So it is no wonder that we students expect great food for next to nothing from the SUSC cafeteria. g A survey conducted by student government officials revealed a few but nevertheless facts. SUSC cafeteria who in the Students eat disturbing dont have many nice things to say about the food. Generally, those who can compare the food this year with that served last year say it isnt as good. Its difficult to dispute a person who says the food in the cafeteria doesnt taste good; thats a matter of taste. But students should understand that there are reasons for the change. The primary reason for changes in food service policy like the elimination of unlimited seconds is that the cafeteria and other arms of Food Services must, by law, Last year pay their own way. They are Food Services went $80,000 in the hole. Change was inevitable. g. But it is to be hoped that the changes will also take into account the many complaints by students of hair and foreign objects in food; disposition of employees; and food that is not exactly served warm from the oven. The Thunderbird believes these complaints are certainly something the Food Service administration can remedy without hurting the current budget. But perhaps the most often-hearcomplaint is the rigid ruling regarding meal tickets for Juniper Hall residents, who are required to purchase a ticket in order to reside in the dorm. Letters Ag Club serves variety of students d To the editor: Several times this year students have asked me, What is the Ag Club? They evidently noticed the letter on one of the posters placed on campus announcing upcoming events, or the letters on the backs of metallic-blu- e sports jackets or on the school activity calendar or on the back of The Thunderbird. As the faculty adviser to the Ag Club let me answer that question and briefly tell something about the Ag students and their activities. One solution might be a more flexible program designed to allow students to take advantage of the meals they most enjoy and give them more choice in a matter purely personal. But at least the ASSUSC is succeeding in airing all aspects of a very complicated problem to both students and administration a move The Thunderbird approves of . tfae Cbunder6ircC THE STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS OF SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEC .E CEDAR CITY, UTAH Volume 79, Number 30 Editor Lynn Nolan Managing Editor Doug Christensen Associate Editor Tamara Rumbaugh Copy Editor Vicki Baxter Photo Editor Mark Weston Sports Editor Stewart Smith The Thunderbird is published each Monday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College. The views and op'nions 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 exclusively to The Thunderbird 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. The Entertainment Editor Stacey Smith Associate Copy Editor Lisa Laird Campus Editor Lanai Greenhalgh Senior Staff Writer Pictchcr Matter, Advertising Manager Donna Messerb Faculty Adviser Larry Baker students Ag I who themselves associated Club have with the of varied are backgrounds and interests but are all united in their desire for agriculturally related fun and service. As one of the most active clubs on campus many other The letters Thunderbird encourages from faculty, staff or other to the editor students, readers. In a nation with a high regard for the freedom of the press, it is important to remember that just as vital to the success of our system are the responsibilities of students, not formal members of the organization, are also enjoying the seminars, socials and service projects sponsored by the club. Students have listened as veterinarians, horse trainers, down Main Street in parades; they have shared many meals with each other; they have rallied together and donated blood; they have visited high schools to tell them about the Ag programs at SUSC and they have, most importantly, built fond memories and acquaintances in all these activities. When one stops to think how successful agriculture has been in America in providing us with such abundant food at so little cost, how so few can produce so much, and how we are all so dependant upon a vital, free agriculture the term Ag takes on so much more meaning. The students of the Ag Club wear those letters with pride on the backs of their blue jackets. And rightly so. agribusiness professors, executives and numerous other professionals have expounded on their areas of expertise; they have huddled around an evening campfire and have discussed pertinent issues of the day; they have hunted Easter eggs in the park; they have crowded onto a hay wagon and spotlighted deer in the orchards; they have assisted high school students in livestock and soil judging contests; they have traveled to California fo observe first hand other agricultural production systems. Students have ridden horses the press. Eli Clark One of those responsibilities is the need to give readers access to the printed page. That is especially true of a newspaper that is owned by the people of Utah. We at The Thunderbird take this responsibility quite seriously, and ' our Opinion Page is designed to provide that access. It is easy to sit back and gripe when things dont seem right; it takes a serious citizen to make his opinion known in the public forum. We give you that chance, and hope you take advantage of it. |