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Show Opinion SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE, CEDAR CITY THE THUNDERBIRD LIBRARY UPGRADE IS REQUIRED NOW . Heu I YfeesioeMr hetK FTTufte In making the construction of a new library on the SUSC campus an issue of institutional priority for the 1990s, Utah legislators, school administrators, and ASSUSCs student government have recognized the importance of information as a national resource and the significance of a modern library facility to the academic vitality of the school and community. It is the belief of The Thunderbird that expenditures made on the library facility, such as buying new volumes and planned library expansion, are steps in the right direction, considering that the most conservative estimates will have SUSC experiencing an growth of between 4,000 and 5,000 students within the next I MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1989 PAGE 4 Sne.wrr.... tlWing FK emUSioM at susc . Yw'Re. HAVe A You WY Be SuitPiUG A2i to use. 10 years. However, we feel there are several issues that need immediate if we are to maintain the quality of library services now enjoyed at SUSC. One critical area is the Librarys Instructional Media Center. Frequently used by persons pursuing virtually every major discipline, it is essential that funds be provided to maintain existing equipment and purchase replacement or supplemental equipment as needed. Waiting in line to use items as basic as markers because they are in short supply is a hindrance easily corrected through the investment of a few dollars. Expansion of the reference section of the Library could be realized by taking many of the publications currently kept in stacks and transcribing them onto microfiche. Some states, such as New Mexico, make use of inmate labor Prison Industries to duplicate such documents, thereby keeping overall costs at a minimum. An Achilles heel of the Librarys efficiency is its obvious lack of legal textbooks. Several courses taught at SUSC deal books on jurisprudence predominantly in areas where are a must. However, with the nearest law library of substance being over 170 miles away, many students feel hamstrung in their studies, and justifiably so. Correcting this problem is not as difficult as it seems. A law library consisting of Sheppards Citations, United States Reports, or Federal Supplement, and incidental texts dealing with civil and criminal law, would be a godsend to community and student alike. THE EDITOR: Changes are slated for future library renovation through the' TO of a new library facility, a $325,000 allocation construction Perhaps it is wrong for someone through the Seymour endowment, corporate and federal grants. involved in a production to write However, these changes are still in the formulative stages, whereas a letter in response to a review, but the suggestions we have made for improvement are easily within I could not constrain myself after our grasp at minimal costs to the college, but they must be reading Lisa Dennisons review on undertaken as soon as possible if we are to maintain the academic Pack of Lies in the April 13 issue and instructional integrity SUSC has entertained for more than of The Thunderbird. 92 years. . Miss Dennisons review stands attention felt-ti- p Letters Reader defends Pack of as a brilliant example of how a The Thunderbird VOLUME 83, NUMBER 38 Editor Rachel Talbot Associate Editor Kathleen Midgley Opinion Editor James Spainhower Photo Editor Cary Leavitt Copy Editor Caro! Miller Arts &. Leisure Editor Ahx Larsen Sports &. Outdoors Editor Brent Richey On Campus Editor Megan Marshall Senior Staff Writers Heather Cox Jodi Reinard Production Manager Lynn Dennett Ad Manager Brenda Madsen 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 of Southern Utah State College and is not affiliated in any way with the College s department of communication. The views 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 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 Fridays for Monday editions; 5 p.m. Tuesdays for Thursday editions. The Thunderbird: editorial and advertising offices m SUSC Library 103. Mail at SUSC Box 9384, Cedar City, UT 84720. Phone (801) 8 or person ignorant in theatre would write a review. She begins with the statement, Pack of Lies opened to a responsive Stage II audience last night but, although emotional, it made for a long evenings entertainment. Excuse me, but I was not aware one hour 45 minutes of theatre was a long evening. She quickly corrects herself by stating that the Lies artistry cast. Make up your mind Miss length results from Hugh Dennison.. .did you like the play or Whitmores script. Mr. Whitmore not? Dont try to rack up brownie happens to be an Emmy points with Miss Shelton. Award-winnin- g scriptwriter. Maybe Miss Dennison is used to if all theatre Finally, must be performances light a diet of for her then the world is entertainment, If there entertainment? was crumbling faster than I thought. something pressing for her to do Some playwright will probably that evening that prompted her to absurdest sit-co- drama about it. write an check her watch, she might have Miss Dennison wouldnt attended the performance sooner understand that either, most or asked another reporter to write likely. her review. Another statement that sadly Next time you want to review a Miss Dennisons play, Miss Dennison, warn us. We proves incompetence, ...the work of Jan will film the play in half-hou-r Shelton was a tribute to her ability increments so that it wont be too to get the best out of what was taxing for you, or your watch. often the least. The first sign of a bad director is casting a poor Nicole Thomas Thunderbird letters policy is explained The Thunderbird, as part of its responsibility to meet the needs of the students and the college, will print letters to the editor whenever they are received. The letters need not express any particular point of view, but they may not be libelous. The editors of The Thunderbird reserve the right to edit or reject any letter for any reason at their discretion. Letters should be typed and include the writers name, student number (if any) and telephone number. Only the name will be printed. Letters between 500 and 800 words receive priority attention. They should be submitted to The Thunderbird editorial office no later than noon on Friday to be considered for publication in Mondays paper. Readers are reminded that Access, a recurring column, is also available for opinion sharing, and The Thunderbird solicits lengthy articles for this space. |