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Show Page' '4 ' The Thunderhird Mcmday February iT, 1985 Opmkm Nuclear Free Zone is a dangerous move tfCRXiFiEp prFPOACH OF difference. Srudenrs have the opportunity to make a difference when they cast their ballots in the upcoming ASSUSC elections. The ballot will not only present choices between candidates, but will also ask if students want this campus to be a nuclear free zone. If passed, the resolution would prohibit the research, development and deployment of nuclear weapons at SUSC. It would also instruct the ASSUSC president to write letters to the leaders of the Soviet Union and the United States declaring this opposition. Such a symbolic gesture shows student concern over the threat of nuclear war. It also follows a trend among students to pass resolutions to bar research and development of nuclear weapons on the nations campuses. But, a look at the Soviet Union will reveal such resolutions are a dangerous move for the U.S. and the rest of the free world. During the 1973 talks, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko signed the Paris Declaration on Vietnam, in which the Soviet Union agreed to strictly respect. ..the right of the South Vietnamese people One can now go to almost any city in America, to and there find refugees who risked their lives to escape the oppression of Russias ally. This is only one example of that the Soviet Union allows people under its control. In 1956, Hungary declared its status to be neutral, much like neighboring Austria. Then we witnessed the Russian invasion of Hungary, despite its neutral status. Now, Soviet soldiers numbering in the hundreds of thousands occupy Afghanistan, murdering those who tire so daring as to rebel against the conquering intruders. The Reagan Administration criticized Soviet repression in Poland in 1981. Gromyko replied that Polands affairs cannot be a subject of discussion between third countries, including the Soviet Union and the United States. Gromykos words are nothing more than words, as they tire clearly contradicted in deeds. The Soviet record in arms treaties also shows a disdain for honesty, and a lack of respect for their own word of honor. Specific violations now number at least 64. Two of the most recent include the Oct. 21, 1984 detonation of a 600KT nuclear weapon (the limit, by treaty, is 150KT) and the manufacture of over 32 Backfire Bombers every year since 1979. The number allowed by treaty is 30 per year. In addition, the Soviets repeatedly ignore United States protests of treaty violations. Leaders of the Soviet Union show scorn for SALT and other accords, abiding by their agreements only when it continues to serve their purposes, and manipulating their treaties to gain military advantages, rather than to limit the threat of war. Nations not aware of the precedents set in Hungary and Afghanistan will become victims of Soviet aggression. The Soviet Union has never attacked a nation that had a strong defense; a strong defense against communist assault must include nuclear weapons. The nuclear free zone resolution is but fails to recognize past, and continuing, Soviet attacks. When United States defenses become inferior to Soviet forces, we will find ourselves coerced into surrender, and blackmailed with the threat of nuclear annihilation the very act that the resolution would hope to prevent. Pi Dl! v TLUO II PI flVp H0LV9 up sn the: B" WIMIIW' VOLUME 79, NUMBER 18 Editor Lynn Nohin Associate Editor Lanai (livenhalijh Copy Editor Paul Hussdlxv Photo Editors Jamo Howell?. Derek Miller Sports Editor Stewart Smith Entertainment Editor Doug Christensen Senior Staff Writer Ralph Schrkxk Assistant to the Editors Annette Grooms Production Manager Tracy Girdwood Advertising Representatives I nun Brian Goertlk h Faculty Adviser Larry Baker The Tlumd in is published c;k h Monday of the madcmic year hv and for the student ot Sonithern L tah State College. The view and opinion expressed m The i are the Titimicj opinions ot the publication's individual writers and do not relleit the view and opinions of rhe institution, faculty, staff or student the opinion of The ncrul. The unsigned editorial directly above Tlueulerhn, .1 as a single entity. Letters to the editor must lx typed and include the name. Muc lent number pf from a student) and phone number. Only the name will be printed. N ame' will not be withheld under any iiriumstam.es and the editor reserves the nelit ti edit letters for length and to preclude libel. Letter must be submitted hv la x n hnd.!iv tor nulii'ion in the following week's edition. The Thmneihnt: IT Mail editorial and advertising office at ST West 200 South. Cedar City, Cedar City. IT SUSC Bos (801) S8(v77T, 77x8. at VENULS THEM p form of Juniper TV is for all of the residents BY ANNETTE GROOMS Access is a recurring column highlighting issues of interest or concern to members of the campus community. Annette Grooms is assistant to the editors of The Thunderhird. Juniper Hall has advantages like the fact that I dont have to worry about feeding myself and having to pay outrageous power bills, but lately there are many complaints about the lobby television from the residents. The resident advisers are now locking the television up at 11 p.m. on weeknights and a.m. on weekends. I believe this rule is due to the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Giles, resident advisers, have a newborn baby and live in an apartment close to the lobby. Its really hard to keep noise down for a baby when the Giles apartment is situated in the center of a whole bunch of college students who want some recreation. am truly happy for the couple, but they have to expect some kind of noise when there are 200 some-od- d residents living there. We believe that we have some rights after paying around $600 a quarter for a hole in the wall. There is a television upstairs, but when 20 people rock video show, Nig ht want to watch the Tracks, it's impossible because there are only a couch, chair and two love seats for people to sit on. Last weekend, I was watching Night Tracks and a resident adviser had to lock the television because it was a.m. There were at least 20 people in that room watching the show. We even had the volume down low for the courtesy of the baby. Half the time, the television upstairs doesnt have WTBS, so the only television with the program is the one downstairs. An anonymous resident has sent flyers all over Juniper Hall talking about this issue. Have you ever noticed that since the recent birth of a new member of the floor that the television in the main lobby is rarely if ever unlocked for the 1 1 late-nig- 1 Kd m, . A a Che Chunderbird nip-ter- The ettuvent The following editorial is a submission to The Thunderhird Editorial Contest In Mike ielsen. It is not the view of The Thunderhird as a single entity as is normally found in this space. Winning entries in the contest will be announced Feb. 18. One voice can make y TUB enjoyment of the residents? the flyer asks. Well, its about time to put a stop to it. The flyer says the situation is an inconvenience to most residents because there are 12 stations that are available to us, five of which are channels that broadcast news, two which are entertainment stations, one all sports network, one school based channel, and three that feature educational material specifically for college students. Since the birth of the baby, the flyer continues, the television has been locked for various reasons: out of order, the cable isnt hooked up, the television is broken, something is just wrong, or the television is unlocked but the cable isnt. The flyer states that when the television was out Some noise must be expected when there are 200-plu- s living in a building. people of order, Mr. Giles parents were visiting. Who does he think hes kidding? the writer asks. Personally I am perturbed about the fact that everyday I have to hunt down a resident assistant to unlock the TV at p.m. so a few of us can watch General Hospital. Some of us need a little unwinding after school. The RHA members have said that the rules were made to keep the general noise down. OK, Im getting used to it, but during the day the TV should be unlocked. The anonymous writer said, It is timefor the Giles to be honest with the residents and at least keep the rules they make instead of saying that the TV is conveniently not working. Remember, the television is for the residents convenience! 1 |