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Show PAGE 2 THE THUNDERBIRD SUSC H THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1989 Senate proposes constitutional changes students not properly informed President Bird as premature; vetoed Measure is says by The ASSUSC Senate spent much of its Monday session debating whether to put to student vote a proposed funding change in the ASSUSC Constitution. The senate ultimately decided to place the question on the election ballot, but ASSUSC Darin Bird reversed that decision the next day. s The change, had it appeared on the ballot and passed by a student vote, would have widened allotment options for the three-fourth- senate. Bird prevented the question from appearing on the ballot, however, on grounds that the student body had not been funding and the implications of adequately informed about line-itethe change. Academic Vice President Marni Madsen, who serves as president of the senate, said campus administrators were uncomfortable with allotments. Those concerns the idea of fluctuating line-iteprevented the question from appearing on yesterdays ballot, but Madsen said the question will be included in the new senate handbook so it can be considered in the future. Under current constitutional guidelines, the senate investigates campus organizations funded as line items those student fee recipients under ASSUSC jurisdiction receiving a set amount of funds every year. After the investigation, the senate can either freeze funding entirely or approve the entire line item amount. Right now its all or nothing, said Sen. April Holladay. Instead of these two txtremes, several senators wished to increase their flexibility in limiting line items by having the power to freeze only part of the line item funds, allowing the rest to flow through to the organization. That option would eliminate the potential for waste when a line item account needed less than its designated funding amount but still needed some financial aid, senators said. In other business, the senate allotted the SUSC Journalists Guild $940, more than half of its remaining budget. In their final meeting Monday, the senators will work with an account containing $463.30. Sen. Brian Miller, who investigated the bill, said his team found no way to reduce the request, which will pay registration costs for 18 members of the Gui'd at the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Flagstaff, Ariz. Association Convention, March All theyre asking for is registration costs, Miller said, adding that Guild members will pay for all remaining costs through fundraisers and other club income. . Senators heard the final funding request for their terms, a bill petitioning $1,552 for the Intramural Sport Association. Members would use the funds to compete at a national intramural softball Representatives said the competition ai Palm Springs, March team took first place at the event two years ago. Senators also discussed recommendations and guidelines they would leave their successors, who were elected yesterday and take office spring quarter. Student communication was a top priority fur several senators. Madsen noted that a question on the election ballot, which gauged student receptivity toward the possibility of a $5 computer fee increase to improve SUSCs computer labs, exhibited the senates work to incorporate student response into administrative decisions. Several senators requested that an additional statement be added to the ballot, informing students that the fee increase is only a longterm option and that the response to the question would merely measure student attitudes, not form the basis for an actual fee increase. Such a disclaimer, however, did not actually appear on the ballot. Madsen announced that SUSCs Medieval Club will return $100 to the senate fund. The money was allotted to fund the groups trip to a Medieval conference in Phoenix. Because club members could not find an adviser to accompany them at the conference, they were unable to attend as a campus organization with ASSUSC funding. The group, however, attended the conference at their own expense, Madsen noted. 10-U- . 19-2- SKATING PARTY! TUESDAY, MARCH 7 A f $2 " LOS HERMANOS ROLLER PALACE TO THE EDITOR: As winner of the Mr. SUSC contest, I felt compelled to make clear certain points which were not included in The Thunderbirds Heaven helps Sebaske win Mr. SUSC Crown article of Feb. 27, 1989. Let me start by saying it was not my intention to offend or embarrass anyone at Saturdays Mr. Intercollegiate competition. If I have done so, I apologize. In addition, I feel saddened that some think I represented SUSC poorly. I hope that those who believe I have done so will consider the following. First, my act Saturday was a continuation of the same act Thursday, which resulted in my winning the Mr. SUSC crown. Second, I assumed that the tone of the audience at Saturdays competition would match that of Thursdays. I was wrong. In addition to my faulty judgment, one of the principal coordinators of Saturdays event and one of the judges gave their approval of my material and act before Saturdays competition had begun. Third, because my routine was deemed acceptable Thursday, I naturally expected to have no problem at Saturdays competition. Lastly, I feel that I have been the victim. It was lack of planning and guidance on behalf of the school and J h- - V V 4i those both ran who competitions that made it nearly impossible for me to adequately judge what type of performance to give. After Thursdays winning competition and being crowned Mr SUSC, it was only reasonable for me to assume that the tone of Saturdays competition would be the same as Thursdays. Because it was not, I have unfairly been charged by The T hunderbird and the Channel 9 news as having poorly represented SUSC when in have both poorly fact they represented me. James A. Sebaske Thunderbird misses mark fact that the writer of the article couldnt find a single good thing to say about Jims performance TO THE EDITOR: THE SUSC JOURNALISTS GUILD PRESENTS... 810 P.M. Mr. SUSC defends act Heaven helps Sebaske win Mr. SUSC crown. Im sorry, but did I miss something? I was under the impression that the competition was judged by mere mortals. This reference to deity is only the first of many statements made in the Feb. 27 issue of The Thunderbird which this reader found to be either inaccurate or in this case offensive. For example, James Sebaske is a senior, not a junior as reported by The Thunderbird. There was no in the Mr. SUSC talent strip-teas- e competition as reported. The theme song was not Heaven Help the Man but was Holding Out for a Hero. The article also stated that many considered his comedy act to be in poor taste. Many did not. Why werent they mentioned? Jim himself admitted that he had misjudged the audience. .He went on to state, my act wquld have been perfectly acceptable bn any of the late night shows, such as Late Night or Carson, and I based my act Saturday. Instead she did everything she could to downgrade him, including implying that the contest would have been improved if Jim hadnt been there. It disgusts me to think that a fellow student could so downgrade a member of their own student body, and it concerns me that the editor would allow such an incompetent article to be printed. (I am referring to the inaccurate statements and its I hope for better in the future, but Im not holding my breath. Mike Terry EDITORS NOTE: 'The Thunderbird was indeed in error on several facts of the review of the Mr. SUSC pageant. We regret the errors, apologize and thank Mr. Terry for bringing them to the attention of the staff and our readers. Also, we regret was that the term "review unfortunately omitted from the piece. However, the reviews opinions are, we maintain, valid ones. Saturday night on Thursday nights contest. What annoys me the most is the Peachy air has pits of SUSC and of what the other college representatives must be saying regarding their visit. In my TO THE EDITOR: Im writing in reference to two separate articles appearing in The Thunderbirds Monday, Feb. 27 issue which, due to their absurdities and or obscenities, caused a major, if not minor, disturbance in the overall atmosphere peachy SUSC is known for. The first regards the article concerning James Sebaske, the recently crowned Mr. SUSC and his poor representation of our college in the Mr. Intercollegiate contest. As I am a member of the male persuasion, I found little interest in attending either of the above mentioned events and was only vaguely interested in the results. I was, however, outraged to hear the extent to which the SUSC The College Publications Council is now accepting applications for the positions of Editor and Advertisin: Manager for the Thenderbird and of the Council One year appointments commence with Spring Quarter Applications may be picked up in Library that office no later than 5 p.m. 101 and must be returned to TODAY! representative degraded himself and the college with his comedy act. SUSC has a pride, something worthy of extreme praise. Mr. Sebaskes actions were vulgar, disgusting and put a damper on the great image most are tryng to portray. Mr. SUSC is supposed to symbolize the epitome of SUSC, not only the students, the faculty and the staff, but the- very characteristics an SUSC diploma represents. This years Mr. SUSC obviously mised the boat. I shudder to think of what Mr. Sebaske has done to the reputation opinion, James Sebaske has -- disgraced the honor of this great institution and not only should step down but should publicly apologize for his performance as Mr. SUSC. I would next like to discuss the article concerning the recent choir trip to Salt Lake. Under the brilliant direction of Dr. Mark Mecham, the choirs gave the somewhat snobbish colleges to the north a taste of SUSCs competence. Some, however, criticized the robes used by the chorale as being "simple next to the elaborate tuxedos that most ensembles wore. Not only were the robes suitable the church-typ- e atmosphere, but they gave a sense of unity and togetherness and told the northern schools that great things do happen for south of Provo. The look was very effective and even put a sense of awe in the knees of those in attendance. The choir, in their robes, produced a sound unequalled in times past and warmed the cockles of everyone in the Assembly Halls heart. For those unable to witness their magnificent efforts, the choirs will be performing this Sunday, March 5, at 8 p.m. in Thorley. Steven B. Elmer The Thunderbird VOLUME 83, NUMBER 29 Editor Nicole Bonham Associate Editor Lvnn Holt Photo Editor Rich Engleman On Campus Editor Carrie Martinez Copy Editor Anne McClokey Arts &. Leisure Editor Cary Ziegler Sports &. Outdoors Editor Brent Richey Production Manager Lynn Dennett Senior Staff Writers Jodi Reinard Rachel Talbot ' Ad Representative Michelle Jensen Faculty Adviser Larry Baker The Thunderbird is published each Monday and Thursday of the academic year by and for the student body ot Southern Utah State College and is not affiliated in any way with the Colleges department of communication. The news and opinions expressed in The Thunderbird are the opinions of the publications 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 he typed and include the name and phone number Only the name will be printed Names will not be withheld under anv circumances and the editor reserves editing priv ileges Letters must be submined by noon Fridays for Monday editions, 5 pm. Tuesdays for Thursday editions The Thunderbird editorial and advertising offices m SUSC Library 103. Mail at SUSC Box 9384, Cedar City, UT 84720. Phone (601) or |
