Show MAN UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY VOL 77 NO 26 Religious kj MU Reilly ui Hermit Olson CSU is violating the law by practicing religious favoritism according to Ronald banner associate of professor foresty at USU but nnous university officials contend tint his claims are inaccurate Lanner a board member of the local ACLU chapter and a past in a church and state oeptrauon suit against the Logan School Board said L'SU shows to the feelings of “miensitivity those who are not of the LDS kith" Lanner said that USU ia notating both the United States Constitution and the Utah Cons- titution He made this claim during a speech given at USU The university receives federal boding and must meet certain requirements according to tanner "Public funding could lie in jeopardy if the university and the entire system doesn't get its act cleaned he said Wiliam Loos assistant to the There’s just mined by a Theology Milton Abrams a member of that committee said that they use the syllabus to determine if the course lonesome fire employees He said "The post office there is a contract station and its employees would be paid by the contractor which is the university "If personnel are being used to sort mad for an group it might be improper but it's not breaking any federal laws” Roller said "If some mail is being put into the Institute post office box without postage there is really nothing we can do about it The US Attorney won't take action unless the violation is flagrant" he said tanner said that a program of religious instruction is conducted at the Exceptional Children's Center This is in violation of a 1948 United States Supreme Court ruling that prohibits public school being used for the of religion said tanner The LDS church rents a room on the premises which it uses for daily religious instruction Only those students whose parents give written pemission receive the instruction Loos said he needed to study the exact circumstances at the ECC to determine whether or not the law is being broken “I think the money thing does matter The state would be subsidizing religion if the room were free" said Loos tanner said about the renting of the room it's as if “money made a difference as though the Constitution was for sale as though it's money that talks and constitutional guarantees are silent" said premises n Lanner ECC Director Marvin Fifield said decision would probably be the only way to settle this issue that another court Lanner also maintained that (continued on page 21 -v- -A? -Y V of a Cache Valley photo by Ston Silk L hr(l-to-sta- contribute to Jr “elements definition winter University Kautaea 2!lk20wwhat E S tnds for on one of the few bbatf’ on campus who t-I the ES ia short for Yea it doe campus froPn was “ ooncern for thedeveloped environ-The mounting ktv®iveareT011 pat of the Ret l‘8 program here at USU Other d the United States and University of pjJJWon developed similair pro- iT® ' ' ---- 'i —£2 hydrant sits quad while chilled USU jipus With the snow comes temperatures slippery ice automobiles Vj? am per Lanner also said that USU breaks federal law everyday on behalf of the Institute Institute mail is sorted into a bag in the University Post Office and is picked up by someone from the Institute he said "My discussions with the postmaster indicate that the university is breaking postal laws State paid personnel are being used to carry this mad for a religious institution that is not a part of the campus" Lanner said According to Evan Stevenson associate vice president for business USU is not currently breaking any postal laws Anything that goes to the Institute has to have a stamp he said "It's conceivable that a letter could get through without postage but if that did happen it would be a mistake” Inspector Bob Roller of the United Stales Post Office explained that the employees of the USU post office were not federal fresh snow w lb Loos said that the university is forbidden by law to monitor institute classes to determine what is being taught but expressed the opinion that the use of the syllabus to determine course status was pro- no fire the snow on the snow falls on a Aaa is member of the university administration He said this is "an unconstitutional act for a public institution to be involved with" Loos said that the Faculty Senate acting upon the recommendation of the Educational Policy Committee decides whether or not to grant university credit for classes taught by both the Institute and the Logan School of id? A MONDAY NOVEMBER 26 1979 biases debated at USU president for legal affairs said he is unaware of any existing danger He said "The university has had no notification from any agency that its funds are in jeopardy" Loos did agree that if the university were proven to be breaking laws concerning the separation of church and stale funding could he lost tanner also maintained that classes at the LDS Institute of Religion for which university credit is given are illegally deter- whether it be a friend of foe ® LOGAN UTAH 10 cam-Moun- ' vp r- -- C 4 Os S'" i unaware of environmental studies problems The program started out strongly and was adopted into the College of Natural Resources There was a great deal of optimism centered around the new program professors from several different colleges got together and wrote up the curriculum The special feature was that each student was allowed to help design their own emphasis area The program appeals to the student who doesn't want a straight Wildlife Forestry Range or Watershed degree but rather a general environmental education The ES student takes classes from all these areas and a variety from other colleges as well'- - v Yet in the fall of 1979 there are less than 35 students enrolled no ES classes and no advisor What has become of the program? According to Larry Davis depart-of ment head and professor forestry and outdoor recreation the problem with finding an environmental advisor is that 'it a a big advising job with little or no payoff' The students have such diverse interests that he feels it’s best to place them with an advisor in their area of interest ES students have gotten together to discuss their goals career oportunities and how to get their program back on its feet The first meeting mainly a get aqua in ted season discussing why they got involved with ES and what they hope to gain from it Many new transfer students ex- pressed their dissapointment with the lack of organization The group hopes to get a few classes designed especially for their needs But mainly to gain recognition from their fellow students and faculty They plan to become an active group on campus elect officers and - activate some environmentally sound projects Winter quarter packets ready Preregistration packets for students who preregistered are available in the Registration Of- fice Old Main 106 Students who failed to do so may preregister until Dec 18 in the Registration office Preregistered students must pay full fees or a $75 deposit by Dec 18 to hold their classes for ' the Winin' quarter If the $75 deposit is paid the remaining tuition and fees payment ia subject to the regular Winter quarter late fee and registration deadlines |