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Show PACE Thursday, October EDITOR 7 3, 2002 Cynthia Kirkham, Constitution v. SUU policy I 1 586-548- HAVCTHC To savJ on The First Amendment guarantees Americans the right to free press, but President Steven D. Bennion has said SUU policy can deny that right to students. I le said it in front of about 50 students at the Sept. 26 SAFE meeting, but he said he didnt know what policy it was, where it could be fotmd, or even what it said. After a search of SUU policies and procedures online , we have found the policy to which we believe Bennion was referring. A though it was set in 1994 and student media on campus have changed dramatically, the administration evidently believes the policy carries more weight than the landmark 2001 federal court ruling in Kincaid v. Gibson (236 F.3d 342, en banc), which the Journal cited in the Sept. 23 editorial. We believe Bennion is wrong. We again assert our right to be free of any control from the administration or any organization that may be set up in the future. The policy we think Bennion was referring to is the bylaws of the Steering Cotmcil of the University Journal. Under that policy the Journal is not controlled by students but is edited by the director of publications for Oursioe 1 aorues jyjST Ddm't nov,0 xACTy IT'S VllTTtN SUU. The only student positions mentioned in these bylaws are two associate editors and an ad manager. The policy dictates that $4 per student in fees will be given to the Journal each quarter, and various departments supply stipends as well. The present Journal is nothing like the one mentioned in the policy. The editor is now a student, as are two associate editors, an ad manager, seven additional editors and paid senior staff writers and photographers. It receives $6 per student a semester in student fees and does not receive stipends from any department on campus. If the Journal were to operate under the guidelines set forth in these bylaws, it could not publish this editorial as it is dictated that printed opinions are to be of individual students and not die newspaper as a whole. We believe it is grossly inappropriate for the administration to pick and choose which bylaws it will abide by. Furthermore, we disagree with the administrations interpretation of the policy. While die policy does stipulate that a steering council will guide Journal policies, it clearly does not give the council right to control editorial content. Under the heading Responsibilides of the Council, the policy says the cotmcil will hear and address complaints and criticism directed at the Journal which the editor is unable to ameliorate. It in no way gives the cotmcil right to view the paper before prindng or make decisions on content. The administrations interpretation of the bylaws blatantly ignores what we see as the most integral part of the document. According to the policy, The council is unalterably opposed to censorship as prohibited by decree of the Supreme Court of the United States but agrees that editors have the right to exercise their judgment and fo edit. Therefore, under the combined outdated bylaws and current operation of the Journal, students have the right to edit and control content. Back in 1994, the Journal was edited by the director of publications, who was directly controlled by the administration. If the administration is still using the outdated policy , we believe the policy now applies to the current editor rather than a university public relations officer. It is also interesting that other SUU policies, such as Academic Freedom of Campus Speakers, contradict Bennions assertion. The first line of that policy is: Equally applicable to all are the constitutional protection of freedom of speech and assembly and the basic principle of higher education of free inquiry. Since an academic community is part of our civilized society, rules protecting the rights of all members of the community and providing for an orderly exercise of those rights are appropriate for a university campus. Yet, Bennion would use another policy to take away students right to free press. The federal court ruling cited above explicitly states the administration at a public university does not have the final say in what does or does not appear in campus media. We believe it is imperative that students at this university retain all the rights the Constitution has given them. We will continue the fight for free press at SUU until it is reality. We ask students, faculty and staff to join in that effort. The opinion expressed above is the collective perspective oj the University Journals editorial board. The editorial board meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Room 172 oj the Sharwan Smith Center. Visitors are welcome. UNIVERSITY OURNAL MOUTHm UTAWUWIVmtiryoetPAIXtTWWTAH DIRECTING STAFF AND DESK PHONE NUMBERS: 0 Editor Tasha Williams 9 News Kamilynn Savage Associate Editor Associate Editor Opinion Cynthia Kirkham 586-548- 8 Men: Drop the egos, or give up Come on now guys, dont tell me when a woman asks you out you just jump on the chance for the date. And dont even try to pretend that there arent risks involved when a woman makes that move. Men inherently seek for power and control over everything. (This is why my column is always above his. I like breaking the men are always first rule, even when Im responding to him, and his column rightly deserves this spot. For once, the woman is always first.) When it comes to dating, men feel empowered by asking women out and having them say yes. I dont know how many times I have heard the phrase no woman can resist me. You get to decide what to do and how to do it. And because you pay for the date, you believe you have the right to ensure you have a good time at all costs. Then you have the nerve to wonder why we dont ask you out. we dont ask you out Its simple because we dont want to hurt youre big egos and because we fear what may happen if we do. Lets say a woman does ask my counterpart out. Is he going to be OK with her paying for the date, driving, and deciding what to do? Or, will he most likely say, Yeah, sure, why dont we do this and that, Ill pick you up at 7. And that is the least of a womans worries when she asks a man out. How many times can a woman be expected to have enough trust to go out with a man, be groped or otherwise treated like a piece of meat, and then ask another man out? Face it men; your gender has treated women horribly over the years, and we are still getting over it. If you want a woman to ask you out, you better make sure she knows you well first. I know Besides, why men really want women to ask them out. And it has nothing to do with equality. Men, in general, hate being shut down. You use manly phrases about having your choice of women, and when your good looks and muscles arent enough to make a particular woman swoon, you get your little feelings hurt. Heaven forbid you have to go back to the buddies youve been bragging to about how hott a woman is and tell them site said not a chance.' So its OK for a woman to ask Why is it that all I ever hear is girls complaining about how no one here dates? Ive been in the same situation countless times. Im visiting one of my lady friends and some how I end up playing why do guys do this or that with her and her roommates. Inevitably the gals start whining about the lack of dating at Southern Utah University. Just a tip ladies no one cares. We dont live in the 50s. If you want to go on a date, ask a guy out. it doesnt take a special occasion; it just takes a phone call. Heres how it works. First, you pick a guy. (Look around. I'm sure you can see two or three right now.) Next, approach him and strike up a conversation. The weather, a class, your mutual interest in prairie dogs, anything will do. Then, ask if he would like to engage in n DSSlI Is some social interaction with you at some future time. After he recovers from the shock and picks himself up off the floor hell say, Yes. And just like that youre on a date. Once youve got a date, the key is to be creative. Sure, dinner and a movie is fun, but there really are more exciting things you can do. Fly a kite, dye Halloween eggs, or go prairie dog watching. The key is have fun, but youve got to think like a guy. Be careful; dont let your creativity get carried away. As a general rule, scavenger hunts are not a good idea, especially if they involve video cameras. Believe me PRINTED ON 1C Mail address Lnnenlti Journal Email address Oumalsuu edu RECYCLED PAPER PLEASE RECYCLE THIS COPY at peachygreencydshotmail.com no guy wants to eat spaghetti with a spatula and a wooden spoon. Guys arent complicated, so keep it simple. If we do something fun, theres a good chance well want to do it again. Thus more dating for everyone. I know what youre going to say: Im old fashioned. I think its the mans responsibility to ask the woman out. Remember what the 50s society said a womans responsibilities were. Thankfully, times have changed and women enjoy more freedom than ever before. Women vote, are the CEOs of major corporations, and sit on the Supreme Court. So why cant a girl ask a guy out on a date? Russ Wilde is a radio personal. ty on the Morning Brew on Power 91, and a University Journal columnist. Contact him at uild3 123student suit edu. appropriate for a woman to ask a man out? - r i, L... Tlie University Journal SITJ Sharwan Smith Center Room 351 W Center St , Cedar Citv. L tali 84 20 FX ( 135) Cynthia Kirkham is the Opinion Editor Jor the University Journal. Contact her Women: To get a date, just ask Accent Editor Pete Sorenson, Copy Chief Megan Cady, 586 5488 Asst. Copy Chief Debbi Perry, Sports Editor David DeMille, Photo Editor Enn Madson, Graphics David Paystrup, Web Editor Russ Williams, 8 Ad Manager Braden Natter, Senior Staff Writers: Kelsey Blackwell Marc Dotson, Tyler Johnson, Melissa 8 Nielsen, and Kimberly Patterson. 1 Operations Manager John S Gholdston 6 Managing Director L Paul Husselbee I'mt tn.11 r Journal is pulrliditd etr Monda and Thursda) of the academic year bv and for the student bodr ot Southern I ah Lnncrsin It is adnsed b pnitessional lacullr and staff in the s Communication Department The views and universit opinions exprevsed in the Journal are those of individual writers and do not necessanl) reflect the views of the institution faculty, staff 1 bodv or student in general he unsigned cditoi ul ducctlv abc" e is the opinion of the I nuetsity Journal as. a single entitv Letters to the editor must be tvpcd and include the name and phone number Em tiled letters must include the same mlormation as those otherwise submitted Only tlic name wall be printed Names will not be w ithheld under any circumstances The editor reserves the nght to edit letters tor length and taste Letters should be limited to words and must be submitted by 5 p m Fndavs for inclusion in Monday editions or b 5 p m Tuesdavs for inclusion in Thursday editions Submission of a letter does not guarantee publication Grievances: Am individual with a grievance against die Journal should direct such problem first to the editor If unresolved that grievance should then be directed to the operations manager The Journal is distributed free of charge to individuals lor die first copy Additional copies may be lor 25 cents each purchased you out but not to turn you down. Men think risking oneself to ask for a date should be an equal opportunity job, but forget that risking ones safety in order to go out on a date is all too often a womans responsibility. My counterpart is right; we don't live in the 50s anymore. Good thing, I would have been assassinated by now. But while we might be able to vote and run companies, women are still treated poorly at times. Rape isnt any less prevalent today than in the 50s. We already know men dont like hearing the word no. Why would we want to give them any reason to think we are more interested than we are? Women should be able to ask men out, but they should also be able to know they will be treated well. Until that happens, I am afraid a lot of you are out of luck. So, men, take a little advice. Either lose the ego and risk being shut down, or do something to help ensure all women are a little safer each time they decide to walk out the door with someone of your gender. Or you could always give up on the dating game. Charles Henderson Senior Cedar City Music Performance Of course! What a silly question. Junior Las Vegas Education Yeah, cause a girl knows when she wants a guy, so she should ask him out. Dont be scared. Senior Cedar City Music Education Yes. How else can a girl get a date in this town? .. Steve Price Junior Las Vegas Education Yes, because I dont realize when a girl is flirting with me. Therefore, I pass up all die clues and end up left out. Ilayley Winslow Senior Bountiful Music Education No. Men need to realize that women in Cedar are wonderful. They should jump at the chance to take them out. |