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Show Yearbook plans halted after 1991-92 failure BY STEVE LAW Thunderbird Sraff Writer It has been many years since SUU has had a successful yearbook and by the looks of things it will probably be many more years until there is another one. The last time SUU had a yearbook was in the early '80s. Just last year an attempt was made to resurrect the yearbook but that attempt failed. Many factors contributed to the failure of the yearbook being produced. A primary reason is that the yearbook editor, Dana Gerber, left shortly after C hristmas. According to Gerber's replacement, Tom Pronk, Gerber told him that she had everything from fall quarter done and she was doing all the layout herself. In reality, she hadn't done anything, said Pronk. . Another contributing factor was the lack of student interest in having a yearbook. According to SUU Student Body President, Sandy Lord, only 60 of last year's 3,900 students pre-paid for a yearbook in advance. According to Lord, the lack of student interest went further than just nobody ordering a yearbook, as very few people showed up to have their picture taken for it Student funds were used to pay for production costs of the yearbook with hopes that more yearbooks would be sold at the end of the year when the yearbook was completed. The yearbook never reached completion and the money was lost The money was eventually refunded to those 60 students who had pre-paid for their yearbooks. Because the student body showed no interest in having a yearbook last year there are no plans to have one this year. "I can't spend funds for programs that won't be successful," said Lord. New Cedar City observatory to be completed within two years BY ALISON BAILEY Thunderbird Sraff Writer A new observatory in Cedar City is going to be buiJt within the next two years to accommodate the growing interests of astronomy, said Brent Soren sen , assistant professor of physical science. The new observatory will house a 24-inch Newtonian reflector and a 39-inch Newtonian telescope. Sorensen is currendy collecting information on possible sites for the new observatory. He said the location will most likely be on top of the mountain at Cedar Breaks or Sage Aat Bridal sets 1/5 pt. T.W. 14K KENT AND JON PARKE DlRECT DIAMOND IMPORTERS Funding f9r the new telescopes has been limited and, according to Sorensen , there is almost enough money to begin construction on the 39-inch telescope, but financing for the 24-inch reflector and the new building to house the telescopes has not been established. Sorensen says he hopes fur a private grant or assistance from the National Science Foundation to complete the project. Sorensen says he believes the new observatory will hdp foster new faith for the future. "Hopefully, it will serve as a motivator for students to pursue a . . career'" :-oence. .. Bridal sets 1/4 cl T.W. 14K ·15 pt. T.W. diamonds bridal ring, 14K Compare our prices! 586-7009 Every Wednesday, 8:30 p .m .-12:30 a.m. at the Sportsmens, 900 S. Main featuring the music of southern Utah 's m ost schizophrenic band ! Music from Garth Brooks and Restless Heart to Nirvana and the Beastie Boys Must be at least 21 years of age • I.D. is checked at door THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE DINING SPECIAL: sreakfast sunito 'l 5¢ Fish 5and\Uich 99¢ 32 oz. fountain Drink 49¢ CHECK OUT THE COUNTRY STORE: fresh. Hot Homemade Bread by the Slice PoPCorn Baeels Pretzels Candy Munchies & More |
