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Show TH UNDERBI RI) COM ME ARY TiiElHUNDERBIRD• SOlJI'HERNlTfAHUNIVERSITY• TIIURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1992 • PAGE .f SUU MUST 'STACK' STUDENTS BETTER Married couples just don't stack so neatly in an apartment as six or seven single students do. The good news is that SUU officials have the opportunity to begin construction of new on-campus housing, and The Thunderbird recommends that SUU focus on building more apartments for married students or students with dependent children. Referred to as "non-traditional," these students are 25 years or older or have dependents. And, they account for about 35 percent of fall quarter's 4,000 plus enrollment When SUU's Board of Trustees meet in October, they should plan to he~p students' housing needs. Students interested in voicing their concerns should contact SUUSA Non-traditional Student Representative Donelle Hepworth, 586-3443. She can transmit students' needs to university officials. SUU officials bave already made plans to build a $6 million on-campus apartment complex near the Motor Pool Facility, southwest of the Coliseum. How much of that will be devoted to multi-family housing is still debatable-so, students should let their voices be heard now. Two years ago, t he Utah State Legislature granted permission for SUU to borrow construction funds; repayment of the loan would come from students' rental fees, explained D. Marlc Barton, assistant vice president of student services. And that's part of the reality: rental fees must pay for the mortgage. There's no free lunch; on-campus housing is a self. supporting enterprise not funded by tax dollars. In simple economic terms, the shortage of family housing is happening because single-student housing is more profitable. Members of SUU's Board of Trustees, when meeting in October, should remember that multi-family housing is possible when combined witb single-student housing. When SUU 's Board of Trustees meets in October, they should plan multi-family housing units as part of the $6 million dollar complex-at about the same ratio as non-trads to total enrollment: two-thirds singles' housing and one third family housing. It would be more fair to the students, and the rent from the single students would still bring a profit and make family housing more affordable. With Cedar City's private developers concentrating mainly on single-student housing, SUU must house its own growing enrollment-especially students with spouses or children. Stop stacking and start housing students. THE THUNDERBIRD SOlTT'HERN UTAH UNIVERSITY• CEDAR CITY, lJTAH Lllew Oiai1 T udzr A....re Mllmr Jennifer Modcy ....... Milar Eric R.odmdt o,w.. DI,,.- Juen Nonh A.a Milar 8m Wat }elf Nonh hadrr .Y,,ioff lany 8abt A....re .Y,,ioff Lynn s. Daamt .w-w.. .. n.. ~ ii publilbed ad, Monday and Thundoy ol 11,e acadanlc ,.., .., and ""11,e IIUdcnt bod, ol 5ouit..m l,J,ah lJ""-ity and i,o - aJllu..d wilh 11,e lJniw.nit(1 dtponmmr o/ """'1llllllJ 'J'k .i.wo md opinions ap,ased In n.. 11umck,l,ml 11'< it..... ol indMdml WIim and do necaurily rdloct die ....., ol 11,e macitulion, 11211' O< ...i.,,. bod, In ia,aol. 'J'k unaip,d edilorial ctmaly .ix- la the Of)iNon o( llv Tla,..dnl,;.,,i u a sinclo mli,y. tm.n ., die editor musr be r,ped and indudr 11,e n•- ond phone number. Only dw name will be printed. Nemu will noc be withheld undn any drcumstanca and 11,e odim .....,.... edidn1 pririkets. t..n.n mus, be "'"""-' by noon Friday, for Mondor edinon.; S p.m. T....i.,s for Thunday oclidom. ~ Arr, individual with • s,ioYancit apiNt n.. fundnlmd ohould dl..a auch probkm 6nt .. 11,e edio:><. If wuaolw,d, Iha ~ ahould 11,en be dl-,,,,d m 11,e aclvian. If l1ill Ul\ftOOMd, die s,ioYancit ahould be dirmtd m die suu Publiadon, Council, 586-771 o. "°""· n. llutndc,eml ollitts in SUU Techoolosr llwldinc OC>J. Mail ar SUU 8m 9384, Cedar Chy, lJT S4720. Phone (801) 586-77S7, 586-77S8, 586-1150. 586-S488. FAX S8M487. HEY BUIJ!)Y.' -7V~N 71/AT KITC.HBV 1./&llr OFF.'! TIM£ -SHARING Ar ()JI< HALL ACCESS 'I' is for involvement, says president 'Acass' is a rte11rring column through which fflffllbers of 1M campus communir:, ma:1 address thtmstlvts' to iopics of conam and inurest TOOttJ's column is b, Sandy lord, a senior communication major and SUUSA presuknt "l" is for Involvement. "I" also stands for the individual. Southern Utah State University is overflowing with individuals. SUU encompasses a diverse group of srudents that have the opportunity of being team players on a team that is dedicated to growth, progress, and potential. SUU functions under the direction of a very capable administration, qualified staff, and exceptional professors who are focused with a vision that is geared toward progress that benefits srudents. These people an: here to serve. But without student participation and involvement they are useless. The goals of this institute are to further the growth o{ students not only · tellectually, but socially and culturally. Reaping the rewards of such a dedicated administration, faculty, staff, and srudent body, do not come through apathy, they come through involvement-"!" is the key. When "I" is seen or heard in any capacity, it should invite individuals to participate as team players, actively involved in a field of interest. "I" must talce the initiative of participation and graduate with a background in solidarity, fellowship and service. Involvement is a vehicle for reaching our greatest potential. It is the single most successful aspect of student Letters policy explained The Thunderbird editorial staff will print letters to the editor whenever they are received, reserving the right to edit or reject any letter at their discretion. Ufe. Participating with any activity, whether it be writing for The Thuruurbird, being a disc jockey for ·Thunder '91," participating in class panels, representing the school as a student senator or playing basketball on the SUU intramural team, is an experience that will be life-giving. Standing on the side lines during our university days will only defeat the aims of the institute and the goals of the student. Llfe is not a spectator's spon. Students standing on the sidelines fail to reach potential. Only team members .reap the benefits and rewards of involvement. Activity, successful activity through involvement from a diverse group of ream players, is what progress is based upon. Amazingly enough, SUU has an enormous number of options and avenues for students to find their niche, their team to play for. As an active team, barriers can be \ • defeated, confronted and reduced. The chance to be a part of an expanding, opportunity· filled SUU is at the forefront. Let this be an invitation to all team members-the game is about to begin! SUUSA meeting tcbedule Monday: Srudent Activities Board 3 to 4 p.m. Taaday: SUUSA Senate 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Meetings 6 to 7 p.m. Publicity Meetings 7 to 8 p.m. Wednaday: Presidential Committee 11 to noon. Thanday: SUUSA Cabinet 6 to 7 p.m. Homecoming Meetings 6 to 7 p.m. Publicity Meetings 7 to 8 p.m. Letters should be 400800 words and include writer's name and phone number. (Only the name will be published.) Submit to TH 003 before noon Friday or 5 p.m. Tuesday.letters longer than 800 words may be considered for" Access." |