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Show PACE 4 THE THUNDERBIRD MONDAY APRIL 20, 1987 NEED FOR NEW LIBRARY MUST BE EVIDENT HERE For several months, talks of a new Library have been circulating around campus and throughout the state. It has been determined that the current Library is insufficient for this campus. Most students have had the opportunity to criticize the Library. It's too small there's not enough information it takes forever to find anything." The complaints are similar and repeated often. But hat if we had a new Library? Of course we could use it, but would it be used? A new Library at SUSC would be a tremendous asset to the institution and to the community. Modern storage and shelving systems would be used to facilitate research, perhaps cutting many hours of thumbing through references. The benefits of a new Library are countless, and the list would easily fill this page, but how useful are benefits that go unused? The current Library is small, and in some areas it is outdated. The number of those who use the Library is also small. The majority of students on this campus are not familiar with the Library and how to use the resources that are currently available. For research projects, most students generally turn to the periodicals section, ignoring thousands of other available sources. For a new Library to be advantageous, these other services must be used. Stacks of documents and thousands of microfiche are available in the Library, yet are seldom used. A computer system can search out hundreds of references in a matter of minutes, but sits idle. The price of a computer search, which cuts down valuable research time, is minimal. Library personnel are available and willing to help with any questions, but students rarely venture to ask. The SUSC Library contains the only cataloged collection of government documents in the state of Utah. These can be the most helpful references in a research project. The Library serves more as a place of rendezvous than as a center of study, and the stacks of books serve merely as backdrops instead of reference material. In order to obtain a new Library facility, we should be able to show that it will be put to use. Many students do not use y Library services simply because they don't know how. A orientation program is offered twice each quarter, and a unit is covered in the freshman orientation course. Librarians are available during all Library hours to offer assistance, and a pamphlet explains available resources and how to use them. In the campaign to obtain a new Library, complaining over a poor facility will not be as succesful as showing that we need a better system and that it will be used efficiently and effectively. v five-da- I tJ THE I SlUDfcNT NEWS AND VIEWb OF SOUTHERN UTAH STATE VOLUME 81, NUMBER COLI EC.E U CEDAR CITY, UTAH. 27 Editorial and News Directors: Lisa jane Laird Danny Stewart Senior Staff Writer Kns Johnson Copy Editor Greg Prince Photo Editor Richard Engleman Production Manager Gavin McNeil Sports Editors Dale Cummings Advertising Representatives Ten Gadd Brooks Washburn Kellie Jensen Entertainment Editor Dawn DeBusk Faculty Adviser tarry Baker The Thunderbird is published each Monday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College and is not affiliated with the College's department of communication. The views and opinions expressed in The Thunderbird a re the opinions of the publication's individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views 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 be typed and include the name and phone number. Only the name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances and the editor reserves editing privileges. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday for inclusion in the following week's edition. The Thunderbird-editoriaand advertising offices in SUSC Library 03 Mail at SUSC Box 7758. 9384, Cedar City, UT 84720 (801) Greek clubs need more support 'Access' is a recurring column through which members of the campus community may address themselves to topics of concern andor interest. This week's column is by BRENT DREW, a communication major and member of Sigma Nu. When a new idea is introduced to areas that are entrenched with traditions, they naturally meet some resistance. We are often quick to judge, and quicker to condemn those ideas before they have had a chance to prove themselves worthy or necessary to that environment. This idea of viewing the untried d through glasses can be applied to many opinions toward the growth of Creek organizations on this campus. Classifying fraternities and sororities as a new addition fo our college is a misconception. Greek organizations can be tiaced back before this country was founded and entered this area soon after SUSC was formed. They were institutions constructed to bring a common bond and code of honor between a group of siudents, furthering their educations. Their goals were usually built around characteristics that were dpumed ethically sound and uplifting to mankind in general. Along with these lofty ideals, Greek associations provided recreational time, athletic competition, anu social interaction. No matter what aspect of lire a member was involved in, they were expected to adhere to that creed that they had sworn to uphold. With the introduction of Sigma Nu on this campus this year, some concerns have been raised on whether this move is restoring honor to fraternities or releasing an "Animal House" on our scenic haven. The anxiety towards that negative alternative is not without some warrant. During the early '70s, fraternities took on an image that was stereotyped between the generations. by miscommunication During this turbulent period, many people classified mud-speckle- the Greek house as a sanctuary for crazed The actions of a few houses cast an image that would stick to fraternities for quite some time. With an understanding that many believe honor is no longer included in the aims of the Greek societies, Sigma Nu entered this campus with the intention of rebuilding these qualities that can assist in serving mankind. There are times when the actions of an individual are not in accordance with the established norms of the area, the charter of the e organization, or the complex standards of a judge of mankind. The factor of human error can make that individual decide to break his vows of honor. This action should not bring about the stoning of the perpetrator nor should it be license flag-burne- self-mad- Many believe that honor is no longer included in the aims of Greek societies. i ji.. luj ujiiiiilmim to lynch the brotherhood that accepts him. The fraternity is a place to accept these problems, discipline them, andprderly work on restoring that member to socially proper behavior. It is reasonable to say that a group is only as good as its members. Still it is also reasonable to say that any group striving to improve their members for better mannerisms in society is worthy of existence. When we allow only one criteria to judge, we may kill a chance for others to grow in a way different from our own. Our own method may change the world when it slips from our lips, but it may fall flat when applied. Religion, race, or values are not issues that are challenged when entering a fraternity or sorority. Brotherhood and honor are stressed with a plea to (CONTINUED ON PAGE 5) |
