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Show SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE, CEDAR CITY MONDAY JANUARY 23, 1989 THE THUNDERBIRD PAGE 4 SUSC DESERVES STATE FUND HIKES In its presentation to state legislators, Utahs Board of Regents will recommend that SUSC receive the highest budget increase of any public higher education institution in percentage-wis- e the state. The Thunderbird views this funding hike as entirely warranted and long overdue. Regents have determined that SUSC should receive funding for several projects; the price tag for these improvements will represent a 21 percent overall expenditure increase in SUSCs budget. And every penny is necessary to ensure the colleges continued growth and maintained quality. A top priority and one of our surest shots at the Legislature is attaining funds for the Academic Service Center, to be located in the old student center. The facility would house the campus Division of Continuing Education, which brought more than 7,000 visitors to SUSC last summer alone. Limited space presently prohibits any further expansion of the program, which could have even greater impact on SUSC if allowed room to grow. Having passed the first hurdle securing planning funds at last years legislative session, the $3.7 million project is up for construction funding this year. Continuing Education brings visitors to the campus 30 weeks per year. Another SUSC request involves the Science Center renovation project, for which preliminary planning funds are being sought this year. The proposal calls for the addition of 20,000 square feet to the cramped facility as well as for upgrade of the entire building. Acquiring funds for a new library is, of course, also a priority for SUSCs administration. Studies have confirmed SUSCs need for such a facility a need often dealt with in this space. Last and by no means least among SUSCs proposals is a request for an overall appropriations increase to fund: college employee salary increase for faculty and staff, and benefits, a 4. enrollment growth to the tune of 616 additional students. While other mentioned improvements to the campus are certainly necessary, The Thunderbird views this particular request as the most crucial. Without salary increases and funding for growth, the college stands to lose its very foundation valuable faculty members and prospective students. Without them, physical campus improvements would be unnecessary. College officials are currently pleading our case to the Legislature. Our primary duty as students, however, is to appeal to our legislators personally during the 10 months before the next legislative session. Ideally, lawmakers, would grant all of SUSC s requests. But since this rarely if ever occurs, students must stay informed to know what degree of mobilization will be warranted in 1989. I 'm? The Thunderbird VOLUME 83, NUMBER 18 Editor Nicole Bonham Associate Editor Lynn Holt Photo Editor Rich Engleman On Campus Editor Carrie Mrtrtinez .. Copy Editor Anne McCloslcey Entertainment Editor Gary Ziegler , Sports Editor Brent Richey Production Manager Lynn Dennett ' Senior Staff Writers Jodi Reinard Rachel Talbot iRepresentative Michelle Jensen Faculty Adviser Larry Baker "Ad The Thunderbird is published each Monday and Thursday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College and is not affiliated in any way with the in The Thunderbird Colleges department of communication. The views and opinions expressed are 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 anv circumstances and the editor reserves editing privileges. Letters must he submitted bv noon Fridays for in Monday editions; 5 p.m. Tuesdays for Thursday editions. The Thunderbird: editorial and advertising offices in SUSC Library 103. Mail at SUSC Box 8 or 184, Cedar City, UT 84720. Phone (801) 586-775- 586-775- 586-775- THiS i 5 0U& Hou$it46. tWMj&b-STdbeH- T Access Barbara turns White House into a home column through which members of the campus community may address themselves to topics of concern andor interest. This weeks column is by Julie Sacos, a senior art major. Access is a recurring Hey, whos that lady with the president? Naw, she couldnt be the first lady. Really? Shoot, shes kinda dumpy; and look at what shes wearing! My hell, I bet those arent even designer sweats. You can bet your sweet buttutty Nancy wouldnt have been caught dead in that type of peasant attire. Why doesnt she dye her hair? Doesnt she realize that it makes her look ten years older then the president? Doesnt she care? You know, though, its kind of refreshing. I mean, shes 64 years old, and by George (a pun?) she looks it. Other than the fake pearls wrapped numerous times around her neck to hide the rows of wrinkles (she said it, not me), she seems unashamed of her age or the fact that she likes hanging out in whats comfortable be it dumpy or otherwise. Im hip. If I could, Id go to any and every social event in sweats. So I was kind of disappointed when she showed up for the inaugural hurrahs in a dress a tasteful one at that. I also concur with her attitude on hiding her gray. She said she became gray at a very young age and, because of her active lifestyle (washing her hair every day, swimming on occasion, etc.) dying her hair became a hassle; so she chose to just go a la natural. Please dont misinterpret my attitude towards the new first lady. I quite like her, and I really like her kicked-bac- k attitude about herself. She was quoted as saying, My mail tells me a lot of fat, white haired, wrinkled ladies are tickled pink. Hum, are you trying to tell us that you dont mind the fact that youll never be asked to appear in Sports Illustrateds swimsuit issue? Oh well, I guess not everyone who is in the spotlight has the desire to look as close to perfect as humanly possible. Thats good, for if only designer clad, pristine inhabited the White House, imagine the foreigners confusion. They would think being an actress is a prerequisite for being the first lady. I really admire the fact that she insists on her children and grandchildren visiting her at the White House often. I bet shes the kind of grandma who has a bevy of snacks on hand and can ease the pain of es Barbara Bush is rather refreshing. Shes 64 years old and , by George, she looks it. knee with a kiss and an Oreo cookie. I further speculate that when she yells or gets her grandmotherly feathers ruffled her whole face quivers right down to her knees. Pity the first kid who knocks over the irreplacable vase and has to forfeit allowance until its payed off. With my track record for breakage of irreplaceable vases, Id opt to meet Grandma on the front lawn. Safer out there fewer breakables. Seriously, though, I do find the new first lady, um ... uh ... refreshing from the old first lady. I really like her style and attitude about the way she wants her White House run. She reminds me of my grandmother in a way; and if she drinks an occassional beer or I think Ill adopt her as my own. laughs at a biffed one-liner- s, |