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Show The Dixie Sun Page 4 December 5, A note of sadness... fEREWE REtP It was with deep sadness last week that we said goodbye to a dear friend of Dixie College, to a champion of the the tfAffLlp rinppL&iTOH college's student publications. For 12 years, Edwin F. Rogers had served as adviser to student publications, including The Dixie Sun and The Confederate (the previous name of the campus yearbook). He also advised KRDC, the campus radio station, and was n to the community for his rich voice. Ed spent long hours and countless late nights in the darkroom, developing film and printing photos for his beloved yearbook. His camera collection was among his d possessions and he delighted in showing it off to visitors. He brought this passion for photography to the yearbook and the newspaper, and instilled it in his MAUL rGHJH well-know- most-prize- -- $ students. Somewhere in midst of all this, Ed found time to serve as an outstanding teacher in the mass communications curriculum, where he made an impact on countless students. That impact was evidenced at his funeral last week, as many faculty and students came forth to bid him a fond farewell. Ed Rogers was our friend. We'll miss him. In his honor. The Sim's flag is at on Page 1 of this issue. half-ma- ...a st kick in the butt Two weeks ago, some Dixie College student-athlete- s were involved in a fighting incident off campus. While it is unfortunate incidents like this reflect badly on the college, even more unfortunate was the way the college handled the situation. By this, we don't mean that suspending the players from Saturday's bowl game was a poor decision. It was one we support. However, the administration's unofficial instituted to create a "unified voice" on the gag order issue went a long way toward staining the very image it was trying to preserve. Every time reporters tried to gather information about the incident from any official on campus, they were sent to the public relations director, who provided little more than general statements that had been sanitized to excess. That left the impression that the college, which was not at fault in this instance, had done something wrong and had something to hide. Gag orders like this rarely do more good than harm, and this instance proved it. The opinions expressed above represent the collective voice of the Dixie Sun editorial board. The board meets each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Student Publications office. Visitors are Cheri Drew, Secretary and Assistant to the Dean of Students: "He had pride in everything he did. The yearbook was very dear to his heart and he loved to show it off to everyone. He was a very enthusiastic, upbeat person at work." MO FWC-- e isft. Letters to the Editor Scheduling faux pas? Editor: Sometime next week. I'm going to spend $140 to go home for Christmas. I'm looking forward to seeing my family, but I'm not looking forward to paying for another trip, especially since I just paid to go home 10 days ago. Like other schools in Utah, Dixie College starts fall quarter classes later than most other colleges in surrounding states. Then the college gives students a week off for Thanksgiving, but brings us back for a week and a half before Christmas. This is almost the most ridiculous waste of time and money I've ever seen. Why don't we just start classes a week or 10 days earlier in September? Then, when we go home for Thanksgiving, we could just stay at home until winter quarter. That would give us a jump on the seasonal job market and help us save our precious resources. Laurie Faucette Fabricated quote Editor: As I was browsing through the Nov. 29 edition of The Sun, I noticed my name in the article, "Dixie students making plans for time off during holidays." Surprised, Talkback ! I read on and found that I had been directly quoted in the article. The on problem was that I had never said anything ol the kind. I had not even been misquoted, sinct never said anything to be quoted by in the fir place. My name had been attached to a senten that I'd never uttered. I believe falsifying a quote is against every: in journalism. Maybe you should check your quotes before you print them, or send your reporters back to Journalism 101. Also, the calendar of events that is printed each week was incorrect in the same edition. It was stated the the humanities forum was be held in the Sun Room, when in actuality it held in the Dunford Auditorium. Because of one edition of the paper, I now place no value whatsoever on what is written, it. How is the public expected to believe one word that is printed when so much proves to incorrect? Amanda Tag; Editor's Note Information for the calend of events is taken from a master list provided the college publicity office. It is almost always accurate. From time to time, conflicts require tr events such as the humanities forum be move-Change- are usually posted outside the origin, venue. When we know of changes in advance try to publicize them in timely fashion. What are some of your memories about Ed Rogers? Mike Woodward, Audrey Shumway, N. Assistant Professor of Library Director: "Ed Speech: "Ed Rogers was a very caring man, especially toward his students. He also had a strong powerful voice." f- - was very helpful to the library. He donated many pictures to help build up the archives. Ed was a friendly, relaxed person and always wore a smile." |