Show Solution of Eligibility j Bombshell Deserving Of Comment APPARENTLY Y SETTLED AND 1 D AL ALMOST ALIOS IOS r forgotten is the amazing eligibility bombshell that so dangerously s struck truck the university caIn campus pus two weeks ago Without precedent in ill Utah's extra-curricular extra history was vas the outright release of three publication heads and the J Junior Prom chairman from their theil responsible positions positions poi poi- as major activity leaders of the school p J Although readily conceded b by all to be an un unfortunate ate situation the entire etire problem VaS was investigated and handled with efficiency and solved with i a f finess that deserves the most favorable of comment Headed by chairman J. J C. C Thomas the eligibility committee assumed the brunt of the responsibility when the case was as placed before them Asked to review v the situation and make a decision to govern the competent faculty group debated whether it would be most advisable advisable advis- advis t- t able to reinstate either a part or all of the group or 1 whether it would be most advisable to remove all of them It is recorded in the faculty regulations Lions that the scholarship scholarship scholarship schol- schol cou committee may waive probation of any student t under special extenuating circumstances A most unusual case before them the eligibility group decided to stand by the eligibility st standards which for many years have remained unchallenged A reinstatement reinstatement reinstatement re re- re- re instatement of the entire group would have set a precedent precedent precedent prece prece- dent and greatly favored student activities over eligi eligi- If this latter action had been decided upon similar similar sim sim- similar ilar cases in the future would have been obnoxious matters matters mat mat- tel'S to handle It is conceded that a definite declaration of ineligibility ineligibility ineligibility would probably bly have been issued sooner if the problem had not included the student yearbook Involving a a. huge amount of money looney and considered a twelve month job the vo would ld ordinarily be at ata a tremendous loss if the original editor in chief were vere re re- moved Naturally then it was vas around this particular problem that the solution of the entire case centered for if this ineligible man luan were vere kept intact the unfavorable unfavorable unfavorable un un- un- un favorable reaction on the part pant of numerous students and faculty would certainly have been of a distasteful nature mature The final decision to remove all four students and stand firm on the eligibility standards showed a decisive and forceful judgment and a splendid observance of university rules Fortunately enough following the faculty decision qualified men wore were found to fill the vacancies especially is this true in regards to the yearbook problem For its handling of this latter situation both the publications council and the general manager deserve praise Under the system suggested and approved the yearbook should proceed along its normal course of production production production pro pro- with nothing to mar Inar its expected brilliancy Forg Forgetting the past happenings an eye should now nov be turned to the future to prevent the reoccurrence of ofa a similar situation It is suggested that the publications council before the end of the year pass a ruling that those obtaining the two remunerative posts on the should refrain refrain re re- frain from engaging in outside work vork These two vo men Inen have a a. heavy enough load to carry without burdening I themselves with other duties The work vork and conscientious conscientious conscientious effort that is so vitally necessary to produce a commendable annual should not be interfered with We believe that action to prevent ineligibility should only be taken on the one p publication Such a suggestion S if adopted by the publications council would then be put before the student body next spring in ill the general elections elections elections elec elec- as a proposed amendment to the A. A S. S U. U U. U constitution con con- We Ve recommend all those who vho h hid had d part in tl the c effective effective tive solution of the case Their action is a warning to those who vho assume such responsibilities in ill the future that it is best to keep up school work vork or else I |