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Show The Dixie Sun Page 4 May 16, 1995 PDRUDfflKl Opinion Editor: David Johnson Cleaner environs require more bins, less student apathy A majority of the opinions expressed on this page deal with large programs affecting Dixie College or the people in directorial positions who execute them, but this issue involves everyone, the students in particular. If you have enough desire to gain an education on this campus to pay for it, then why don't you take care of it? We refer to the amount of litter and trash that is thoughtlessly thrown all over our grounds every week. It may not seem like the one piece of garbage that you toss to the wind will make any difference, but that attitude is the cause of many problems in society. That's how presidents that no one wants representing them get elected to office. A lot of people considered themselves "just one person" and figured, "It's only one vote, it can't make a difference." It you're not cleaning up after yourself, who is? The custodians have more to do than just collect cans and wrappers. All students are incurring the penalties of messes people have left. Pood or drink is no longer allowed in the lounge area of the Gardner Center. Special admission is required to use private rooms in the library. Why? Because some careless students used the room as a spittoon for their chewing tobacco. However, in the common litterer's defense, it's true that though there are trash receptacles about the campus, there could be more, and they could be more strategically placed. This goes for smokers as well. Heck, while we're at it, how about more containers specifically for recyclable items: aluminum, glass, plastic, and so on? Of course, somebody's got to take the first step. The administration may think it will be a waste of time because it's obvious the students don't use what's already available. The students probably think nothing will change, so why bother going out of their way. We call on students, as individuals, to make a conscious effort not to trash our campms and watch for a place to put their garbage. We ask the administration to support this campaign to keep the campus beautiful and clean by providing more litter cans and recycling bins. The opinions expressed above represent the collective voice of the Dixie Sun editorial board. The board meets each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Publications Office. Visitors are welcome. Talkback Jason Brunson, 24, sophomore, business major, Fillmore, Utah: "We are in college now and it's time to grow up! Mommy is not here to pick up atter you! We are old enough to take a little responsibility for our own trash. There are trash cans everywhere. It's not out our way to pass bv one and throw trash in it. Put trash in its place." Letters to the Editor Awards need rethinking Editor: After attending the Rebel Awards Banquet on May 5 and reading Amanda Taggart's article in the May 9 edition of The Sun, I am confused and disturbed about two things. First, I am puzzled why the program was emceed by Karen B. Larsen. Taggart stated that she was chosen to host the event because she held the title of Miss Utah 1979-8attended the Miss America Pageant in 1979, and has sung with the Utah Opera Company for three years. These are all wonderful accomplishments, and I agree that Mrs. Larsen has a beautiful voice, but what does she have to do with Dixie College? Mrs. Larsen grew up in Layton, attended Weber State University, and currently resides in northern Utah. I personally feel that the Rebel Awards are for Dixie College students and, therefore, should be hosted by someone w'ho has attended(or at least supported) Dixie College in some way. Wouldn't it mean more to the presenter and the recipient of the award if both could relate to 0, Dixie College? If the awards committee is concerned about entertainment, perhaps the nominee for Entertainer of the Year could perform. It seems like a waste of time and money to invite someone from northern Utah to St. George when we already have great talent right here. My second question about the Rebel Awards is why do we call it the Rebel Awards? The Executive Council Awards seems like a more fitting name. Of the 26 student nominees (excluding the five scholar athlete nominees), 13 are on the Executive Council. Every student on the Executive Council, with the exception of Ofa Makaui (the president) was nominated for at least one award. I realize that the Executive Council puts in many hours working for the improvement of Dixie College, but HELLO, there are other students on this campus who also make significant contributions without being required to attend activities! It was nice to see three of them (Laurie Faucette, Mary Jane Reber, and Fred Moesinger) honored for their achievements on the yearbook and newspaper staffs. I would bet that they put in just as many hours as the Executive Council. Tiffany Prince Larson What should be done to decrease the amount of litter on campus? Julie Feller, 29, freshman, English major, Santa Clara: "I have not noticed much of a problem, but I only take one class and am usually in the same area on campus. If there is a problem, the college should enforce a fine for those who are caught littering. Students should have respect for the facilities available and work to keep them clean." Lee Allen, 18, fresh- man, general education major, Jupiter, Fla.: "I live on campus and when finish eating I take my drink with me. When I finish it, the next trash can is up by the housing office. From the snack bar to the housing office is quite a walk. If there was even one between the places. I'd be happy. We need more receptacles on campus." 1 Cathi Sessions, 21, pr" junior, psychology major, Minneapolis, Minn.: "Well, if they could burn down Shilo... Some slob students are used to having their moms clean up after them. How about rides on the campus golf cart if you pick up so many items of trash. Some students need incentive or a good swift kick in the...." five-minu- te |