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Show THE THUNDERBIRDDSOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITYD MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 1991 PAGE 9 Cabin open to students BY WENDY BENTON Thunderbtrd Staff Wnkr In the middle of the mountains, underneath a clear blue sky, surrounded by tall, majestic oaks, lies a cabin. The cabin is equipped with indoor plumbing, four bedrooms, four queen-siz- e beds, four sleeper sofas and two bathrooms. No, this isnt the cabin Goldilocks found in the woods. Its the cabin owned by Southern Utah University, located 11 miles outside Cedar City on Highway 14. SU purchased 2,600 acres in the mid 40s and the cabin was built 10 years later for a faculty staff retreat. Associated with the cabin is an additional 600 acres. The cabin itself is approximately 5,600 square feet. The cabin is available to faculty, staff, students and the general d and is booked up community for rental. Its available as far as 18 months ahead. Reservations are taken on a priority system, said Michael D. Richards, vice president for university affairs. First priority goes to the university faculty, then students, and finally community and civic groups. Rent for the cabin is $150 per day or $250 per night. Reservations may be made through the Development, Conference and Institutions Office, lacted in BC 203. The SU cabin has recently undergone major renovations, said Richards. Now there is indoor plumbing, an upgraded kitchen and an amphitheater, putting the cabin in a wonderful said Richards. The water is turned off from November location, h due to freezing pipes. to Profits from the cabin go to maintenance and upkeep, said Richards. Previously the cabin was used mainly for faculty-staf- f department retreats and executive conferences. & Tapes Records 491 South Main 58(0478 5 0 Now Cinder New Management year-roun- $15.98 CD or $9.9e tapeitems Mot on sale applicable EXPIRES NOV. 3, 1991 mid-Marc- BALANCE YOUR EDUCATION JCs aid in preparation (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) institutions is more educating students at for both the student and the school. Others, however, caution that if the policy is changed, ample transition time should I would be concerned about be given to high school students. whether or not they the Board of Regents are going to give the kids enough time to adequately prepare for higher admission said Carol Bishop, student counselor at Cedar High criteria, School. Bishop said, For certain students it could be a negative thing, but on the other hand, kids will become better prepared earlier. According to Bishop, the State Board of Education has compiled statistics that show that while 80 percent of high school seniors in Utah intend on going to college, only about 60 percent of those actually go on to higher learning. Of the seniors who make the transition to a college career, only about 20 percent are graduating. This is a concern for us. Why are these kids not following through? Perhaps it is a matter of being better prepared for college work. Perhaps junior colleges can supply this preparation more effectively, said Bishop. non-resear- Take an Institute class! What The Institute of Religion offers Southern Utah University students a program of religious education and social activities which can become one of the most enjoyable phases of your college life. This program offers daily instruction in moral and spiritual values. It gives meaning and purpose to secular education and assists young men and women to develop the attitudes of a noble Christian character. Ufi3i uGB SiMQ0RKQ mi'r-- &5t! m ntrir-C3sm- - tiiemaisiv 'ir '' is Institute? What does institute offer? ) COURSES Old and New Testament Comparative Christian Religions Dating and Courtship Miracle of Forgiveness Parables of Jesus Institute Choir and much more! fcG STEK ACTIVITIES Dances Student Wards Friday Lunches Sports and much more! TODAY |