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Show THE THUNDERBIRD U1A urges BY KRIS MONDAY JANUARY 26, 1987 PACE 3 student help in tax fight JOHNSON Our whole educational system is in the middle of crisis," said Monica Moe, delegate chairperson for the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly. According to Moe, some of the leading causes of this educational crisis are due to state revenue shortfalls, budget cuts, tuition surcharges and an enrollment explosion in the state's higher education system. "The combination of these events is leading to the decline of higher education. If we don't take some kind of precautionary action right now, education will slip beyond salvation," she said. On Dec. 18, 1985, Gov. Norm Bangerter declared a "State of Alert" within the Utah educational sytem and later prepared a package of specific legislative reforms to all of state funded education. In September, 1986, Bangerter proposed an Alert campaign for the Agenda for Leadership in Educational Resources for Tomorrow. The two main goals of the ALERT campaign are to persuade state legislators to pass a state tax increase and to support a comprehensive package of legislation providing for basic educational reforms and increased taxes. In an effort to support the ALERT campaign, Moe organized an ALERT dance Tuesday night. Instead of collecting money to get into the dance, it cost a letter to get in. Two hundred and thirteen students wrote letters advocating a state tax increase. Moe said she was surprised at the positive outcome of the dance. "I'm overwhelmed with the response that we received from the dance. was only expecting 30 or 40 letters and we received well over 200 letters and many of these letters were very well written with meaningful and pertinent content." "Gov. Bangerter should be given credit for standing up for what must be done," said Moe. "Nobody likes the idea of a state tax increase and you can bet that if there was not a critical need for it, Gov. Bangerter would not be supporting such an absurd idea. It sure won't help increase his popularity in the state." A state tax increase is vital to the survival of education as well as the community, said Moe. "If the Utah legislature doesn't pass a state tax increase soon, SUSC will definitely see increased tuitions, cut programs, and an enrollment cap at a time when SUSC is experiencing record growth." Moe explained that students will not have any legitimate motivation to stay in Cedar City if they are going to be forced into paying high tuitions and aren't offered sufficient classes, programs, and quality educators. "If students leave Cedar City, the community's economy will definitely suffer," she said. She estimated that a loss of as few as 300 to 500 students could have a substantial effect on the economics of this community. According to Moe, The Board of Regents has already approved a 10 percent increase on tuition for next year. Not only this, but students will be affected in other ways if there isn't a state tax increase, she said. "It is also very probable that more budget cuts will be made in such programs as the Rodeo Club, the Waukeenyans, music, art, I (continued on page 6) I. I I UIA delegate Monica Moe heads the ASSUSC fight for a state tax increase. Mr. SUSC to be crowned in Thorley Recital Hall tonight BY RUSSELL HYMAS Robert Land, a junior in science and is head cheerleader this year and made the dean's list last quarter. Robert A. Greer, a freshman and member of Sigma Nu, majoring in Tony Speir, majoring in business education where he took first in the National Food Fare Competition. Kim Weaver, majoring in chemistry and Spanish, was a scholar of the year nominee. Larry Cornelius, whose major is computer engineering, enjoys playing football and other sports. Bill Boardman, majoring in business administration, is a member of the National Guard. pre-dent- He The Mr. SUSC pageant will kick off winter wonderland week tonight, said Kim Udy, director of ASSUC's clubs and organizations. Eleven of SUSC's finest men will vie for the crown of Mr. SUSC in the competition which will start tonight at 8 p.m. in the Thorley Recital Hall. Admission is free to everyone. "There are a lot of talented men running for the pageant, and encourage everyone to come out and support them," says Udy. "It will be a lot of fun." Contestants for the Mr. SUSC pagent include: I pre-Me- d. Mike Brady, a major in music, communication, or maybe math, is also a member of Sigma Nu. Juan Stefon Henderson is a physical education major who enjoys lifting weights, fishing and lying in the shade. Barry Bauer, is majoring in languages, and member of the Circle K Club. is a Stephen Fox, is now majoring in psychology. He received his associated of arts degree from Mira Loma College before he came to SUSC. James Vogt, who majors in biology, was this year's winner of the Turkey Trot. Eleven vie for title of Mr. SUSC Top, from left: Tony Speir, Robert Greer, Bill Boardman, Stephen Fox, Juan Henderson. Bottom, from left: Mike Brady, Barry Bauer, James Vogt, Robert Land, Kim Weaver, Larry Cornelius. A. |
