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Show The Thuruierhird Morwf ebruary 11, 1985 The body doesnt know how to lie Maxine McIntyre says we communicate in many different ways. Convo speaker McIntyre says the body communicates like words do by Bradford Lewis Hey, you single guys out there, did you know you can tell whether or not a young woman is interested in you just by the way she holds her purse? That, in effect, is what Maxine McIntyre said in her lecture at SUSCs weekly Convocation Thursday. The easiest thing we do in the world is to talk; the most difficult thing we do is to communicate, McIntyre said. Are you aware that studies show that at the very most only 35 percent of our total communication process is verbal, which means at the very least 65 percent is When I say communication, whats usually the first thing that comes to mind? How many of you thought body language? she continued. McIntyre went on to say that body language is only one of five different areas of communication. She explained each area in detail. The first area is what she called artifacts. These include clothing, jewelry, the way people comb their hair, and anything else external which people use to make a statement about themselves. In the 1960s, when young people wanted to rebel against the establishment, they burned their bras and grew their hair out to extreme lengths, McIntyre said. They were making a statement through artifacts, she said. The second type of communication is or a parallel language. When a person makes a statement, there are two forms of communication involved: verbal, or words, and vocal, or the way the words are said. non-verba- non-verb- non-verb- non-verb- Page The way we say what we say is more important than the words we use, and all of us are able to read that type of communication, McIntyre said. Irony and satire are good examples of effective vocal communication, she added. Children are the best readers of vocal communication, according to McIntyre, simply because it is hard to fool them by what is said. The third area is body language. Body language varies with each culture, she said, and is learned through the environment. An example of this, McIntyre said, can be found in the way Americans look at the hand and the way Philippinos read symbol for the same sign as an offensive obscene gesture. McIntyre said the body is unable to lie. Each individual has his or her own body language, she said. The fourth area is spacial or territorial. Each person has his or her own space which he or she rules with the iron thumb of a dictator, McIntyre said, and heaven help those who are unfortunate enough to invade it or intrude upon it. Most people have their own half of the room, their own study area, their own private environment. Only those we allow to can enter, and they must play by our rules, she said. The fifth, and most important area, is touch. The manner- in which two lovers embrace is not the same as the manner when two friends embrace. The action is the same, but the feel is different, McIntyre said. McIntyre concluded by challenging students to truly consider what theyre saying, not only as well. verbally, but - non-verbal- Forensic team takes top trophy at Great Salt Lake Tourney The SUSC forensic squad added to its long list of honors and victories recently by bringing home the sweepstakes trophy from the University of Utahs annual Great Salt Lake Tournament. 8 The tournament, held Jan. in'Salt Lake City, was the largest college forensics meet of the season with 55 colleges and universities from 21 states competing. Brigham Young University placed second and i. ' Air Force Academy placed third. According to John C. DeBross, director of forensics, the GSL sweepstakes competition was simply no contest for the Thunderbirds, as they finished first overall in individual events and second overall in debate. Without question, DeBross said, this was another total team effort. To win the sweepstakes, it takes outstanding efforts by everyone. DeBross praised the work of Sage Platt, individual events coach. Ive had some excellent coaches work with me over 26-2- the last 24 years in this activity, and many of them are now directing their own programs, DeBross said. But what Sage does with our individual eventers ranks her in the top one or two percent of those Ive seen in this businness. Were sure glad shes on our side, and our students are real benefactors of her excellent coaching. When questioned by fellow coaches about SUSCs ability to continually win the sweepstakes award, DeBross replied, This sweepstakes winning doesnt get to be old... every tournament is different and the thrill never dies in the hearts of our students. The performance of the individual events squad helped carry SUSC to victory. Marie Chanley, Bakersfield, Calif., finished first in communication analysis, second in extemporaneous speaking and third in informative speaking. Kevin Lewis, Salt Lake City, was first in' informative speaking and second in speaking. Phil Bushnell, Las Vegas, Nev., won first in prose reading, while Mitch Connell, Phoenix, Ariz., came, in after-dinn- Students find jobs on mountain (continued from page 1) time to do the research. Sometimes I have to ask for extra time, but I always manage to get the work done. A few professors are not as understanding about a working students problems as they might be, she said. I have one teacher who docks your grade for missing more than three classes, she said, adding, Sometimes I have to miss class. s have an easier Part-timer- time dealing with homework demands. Most said they had no trouble blending school and work. The outlook for the employment future is bright. The Brian Head Royale, a Travelodge franchist, just opened. Some construction is planned for the summer, and more retail establishments areri-- j ' expected to be ready for business by next fall. f' Brian Head continues to grow, and with it will grow job opportunities for college students in future years. - third in persuasive speaking and fourth in extemporaneous speaking. SUSC dominated duo interpretation with first place going to Randy Hickman, Payson, and Heather DeSart, Las Vegas. Nev. Second place went to Dennis McMorrow, Phoenix, Ariz., and Bernie Miller, Las Vegas, Nev. Finishing third were Marty Harris, Portland, Ore., and Mark Morman, Tindale, Texas. Hickman also finished third in dramatic interpratation with Tiya Coleman, Las Vegas, Nev., Harris and Rick McCutchan Albuquerque, N.M., as finalists. Julie Nau, Orem, finished third in communication analysis, Coleman third in poetry. Kevin Astle, Salt Lake City, was fourth in impromptu speaking and was a finalist in communication analysis. Harris was also a finalist in prose reading and speaking, while in after third was Las Nev., Shannon Swift, Vegas, after-dinn- (continued on page 7) Tenant Awareness Week begins Officials from Cedar Citys police and fire departments will give lectures on apartment safety to help mark Tenant Awareness Week this week. Both the ASSUSC Senate and Cedar City Mayor Robert Linford have set aside Feb. 4 for activities for SUSC students living in apartments. Linford proclaimed last week that Cedar City residents should pay particular attention to those of our citizens who live-i- n rented housing. Mitch Connell director of the Tenant Association, said the activities will be one of the first attempts ojtiaTe residents aware of their rights and responsibilities and the programs of the association since it organiied throughout fall quarter. The association wili sponsor a discussion on tenant rights Monday night, while the Cedar City 11-1- chief of police and fire chief discuss fire safety and in lectures making an apartment burglar-saf- e Thursday night. will be challenged to Students iiving decorate their units Tuesday night, while Ella Van Groningen, chair of the home economics The week emphasizes the rights and responsibilities of student tenants. department, will discuss household budgeting and cooking. Among the social activities the association will sponsor is a Spent the Rent Night Wednesday, which includes a dance for all students. Videos will be shown in the Student Center from 8:30 to 1 1 p.m. Thursday. |