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Show THUNDERBIRD COMME ARY TIIETiillNDERBIRD• SOUTIIERNUfAHUNIVERSITY• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 • PAGE 4 'THE THUNDERBIRD' IS YOUR NEWSPAPER · [[I ost newspapers are owned by corporations, or tich family businesses or by eccentric old men who hide their money under their mattresses and are never seen by light of day. A lot of people think they have the right to access those papers-that the First Amendment guarantees their right to have their say in a newspaper owned by someone else. We don't think o. And we think that's unfortunate. If the publishers •of commercial newspapers decide not to print a letter to the editor, or if they present only one point of view {their own), then there isn't much anyone can do about it (except, perhaps, subscribe to another paper). We at The Th11.ndeTbird don't think that's particularly noble or worthy of trust And that's only one of many reasons why we don't live our journalistic life in that fashion. You see, this newspaper is owned by each and every student who pays SUUSA fees. It is dedicated to presenting the student news and views of Southern Utah University. This paper is not owned by the student government at SUU, nor is it owned by the editors. lt is owned by the students at large, and it is what amounts to a sacred duty that we give the entire student community access to the pages of our newspaper. While editors are constantly faced with the chaJlenge of determining what is newsworthy and how and where it is placed, students should know that there are several ways of reaching readers through The Thunderbird. Here are some of them: • A letter to the editor. We'll print it, though we reserve the right to edit due to pace limitations. The letter doesn't have to agree with our point of view-it can even be critical of us. It must not be libel us, obscene or in incredibly bad taste. · The 'Access' column. This column, which usually appears beneath the editorial cartoon on this page, is a chance to spout off at a bit more length. Just submit it three days ahead of time (length no more than 700 words) and we'll print it. • Press releases. We use press releases about all sorts of things. But we almo t always edit them and often use them as the basis for a story of our own. • Article ideas. If students know of something newsworthy or just plain interesting going on around campus, they should let us know. We can't cover something we don't know about. Remember-this is your newspaper. THE THUNDERBIRD SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY , CEDAR CITY, UTAH Edkon )ennikr Mork, ind Bndy tt Peoenon Opinion Oin:aor H..rt,,,, O,Oplnlon A...nt Jada Shaner Aru l:41f« Brandon Sehr.ind Sporu Edit« john M<Oo.itcy A l - Edko, Bill Galvan TJ.. Th•...kr!,itll is publbhod nd, Mond.Jv and Thul>Cbv of me l>Clldnnlc ,.., br md for rho ,mdc,u body o( Southern Uah U.-nlt'/ md i> not ,f61lottd \.Im me un""""t'I' • doponmmt of <Dmmun.ica!ion. Th< ......,, and opinion, npttU<d in Th, Th.od.t,l,,,d •tt d,o.., of indM<lual .,..;= and do ""' ...........,1y rdlrct r:be ...,., of rhe irulillJOoll. 6tcuhy, .,.If or studen body in a,,,,,,"'L TI-.e 01U1en,,d eduorial dlrttdy ~ i> lh< opinion of Th, 11uu,dal,inl .. • •i,..k d\DI\', l...=n ro rhe ,dim, mllff bo ryp,d md indudc me, nami, ond phone tu.1mber. Only r:be nomt will bo pnnted. N•mei will no< bo withhdd undtt ny cil'QIIJUbtll'.a and r:be edtmr ~ odm1>11 privi!.,.._ Lnn:n mw< be iubmia.d bv noon Frid.yo for Mond.Jv odidotu; 5 p.m. T UOIDlfS lor Thund.r ..t-_ Grie,,u,ao, Any indmdual wnh I gri<,vona, og>inn Th< Tho..J,,l,j,d ohould dl..a II.Id, probkm Rm "' rhe <dlo:,,. If u n ~ ma, lfi<v,lnae <hould d,,,n bo d,"""'1:1 11:t If Mill untaOM<l ID<"'""' thou Id b< dm,;Q,d to r:be Publbdora Council 586-7710. Th< Tiu,nd,,l,,nt, Oflia> In SUU T..:hnoloef Buiklin1003 Mail ot SUU 11oz 938<1, Cedar Chy, UT 8472.0. suu me ~ """"- (801) 586-7757. S86.7158. 586-71.50. 58&5488. FAX S86-5'48?. - me ·Readers have power to access paper Beside the points outlined at left, there are additional ways to reach readers. They a.re: • 'Almanac' submis ions. These are to publicize an oncampus event or a university-sponsored off-campu event and should contain only the minimum amount of information: date, time, place, cost, sponsoring group. A form is available in The Thunderbird offices. • On-Campus announcements. Longer and more detailed than 'Almanac' items, these are printed at the editor's discretion according to pace, time and adjudged value. Send or bring information to. The Thunderbird offices. • Classified advertising. The paper accepts "personals~ within certain guidelines, detailed on the ad form. For members of dle campus community, d1ey cost $1 for approximately 25 words. For off.campus individuals and groups, they are $2. Forms may be found in the Student Center secretary's office or at The Thunderbird office. • 'SUUSAaware' advertising. Located on the back page of each paper is a full-page advertisement purchased by SUUSA government for the purpose of announcing events. Club members and individuals are encouraged. to use chis service by working through SUUSA representatives Cheris Tucker or Lori Stevens (5 67766) in the Student Government Offices. The Thunderbird i not authoriz~d to deal directly with advenisers concerning 'SUUSAware.' Avenue fo.r grievances exist s here If readers have problems with the newspaper, there is recourse available The Thunderbird is to adhere to the following guidelines: 1. It shall be conducted primarily as an organ of srudent news and opinion and in the interest of the srudent community. 2. The newspaper shall reflect responsibility to all members of the university community. 3. Student editors shall seek press accuracy and fairness at all times . Responsibility to the public ince.rest is vital. 4. It shall not be used ro advance the selfish interest of any group or clique of stud nts, fiicuh.y, administrators or group of people off-campus. 5. Any criticism of groups or individuals shall be on a responsibl.e basis. 6. The paper shall nor publish any material which is malicious, libelous, involves character assassination, is obviously untrue or discriminates. 7. It shall not take editorial stands which impugn any individual or groups because of race, religion, color, or national origin. Those who feel they have a grievance with the newspaper a.re encouraged. to speak directly with the editors, Jennifer Morley and Brady Peterson, TH 003, 586-77 50. If no satisfaction is forthcoming, the adviser (I.arty Baker, IB 003A, 586-77 51) may be consulted.. If the problem n_mains unsolved., a meeting with the Publications Council may be scheduled through the adviser or through the administrative assi tant to the vice president foi student services, Lois Bulloch (AD 0 212, 586-7710). The Publications Council consists of four students, one of who is chair, and three faculty or staff members. A member of the SUUSA Senate attends meetings. It also has the responsibility for administering the yearbook and Tailwind, the literary magazine. |