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Show OO Oe PCLT AAAS IS OFS SR Se Mee Page Two Housing Mauritania’s vote, or Argentina’s, or the Soviet Union’s, prejudices and hostilities may be destroyed that much sooner, and world peace will be, perhaps, an inch closer. —dill Nutting Skyline High Abolishing apartheid It has become apparent through the opening sessions of the General Assembly that the nations of the world have united under a common cause. United to a purpose, the purpose of abolishing an apartheid. The realization has come to many of us who feel that the Model United Nations can and does serve a purpose; that the charter of the U.N. can and should serve a useful purpose. The charter states “in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.” We the members of the Model United Nations obviously support that charter or we wouldn't have spent our entire year preparing for this session. Several delegations have seen fit to present several resolutions suggesting the dismissal of all nations practicing an apartheid. It is agreed that an apartheid is not the perfect form of government. It is also _ agreed that the society in which we live does not accept this form and it of us, it is inconceivable that such a form fact is that it does exist and not just in confined areas. could exist. The The purpose of the UN is to harmonize the nations of the world in international affairs. The UN charter also states that, the UN shall not intervene in the interjurisdictional matters of the state or shall require any state to submit such matters to settlement under the present charter. The problems of the world are many and the United Nations is one place that they can be solved. If the resolution to expell all government's of world peace . Propiems m ae ust ee ye be wor NS eq es lA out. We anre - merely mre fy brriich ush — things under the rug. We must face the problems straight on. The internal affairs of a nation cannot change merely by a single body passing a resolution. The change must come from within. If an inner strife exists it is the job of that government, the people of that society to change it. Political pressure must be placed on the aparthied governments. The threat of an economy being placed on shaky ground because of its racial views, stands to gain more than a body of persons publicly condeming a” nation or a people. If we as a people feel that there is a need for change, then it must be humanitarians. accomplished, but internally, within ourselves as — Peggy Peterson Box Elder High Delegates ‘make’ MUN “Is Model United Nations worth it?” “What do you learn?’’...Is it answers which “l love it—I feel present a dilemma. | really understand some of the world’s problems, now.” “It's OK if*you enjoy watching weirdos making fools of themselves.” ‘‘It as least gave us an opportunity to express our opinions. | can only hope that those in governmental and diplomatic postitions will consider our views.” ‘It got me out of a day of school, but it sure was boring and just plain STUPID.” “‘I learned a whole lot and the kids | met were so FUN!” Thus it goes. So why is MUN not an equally boring or rewarding experience for all? The answer is found in the in the words to a popular song: “Life is what you make it and what you make it is up to you.” So is MUN. Those who start research and organization early, who put extra hours of effort into preparation are usually satisfied and successful. Those who lack proper preparation, desire, and interest are ‘usually equally unsuccessful. Organizers and officials of this conference make the three-day assembly profitable. | urge efforts by encouraging our high school clubs to interest in MUN activities, and to come next thusiasm. certainly do their part to that we make good their prepare, to create a keen year with plenty of en—Kelly Van Wagoner Ben Lomond High UTAH MUN OBSERVER OFF Ges ee oe ee weet Oe oe ae, Division of Continuing Education, Dial 581-8088 prior to the annual Model U.N. Assembly. Written and edited by the high school press delegates. UTAH MODEL U.N. OBSERVER STAFF COO moe ee oe eee April Brough, Ben Lomond. ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Gene Gieber, Wendover; Mary Dickson, Skyline: Annette Jones, Rowland Hall—St. Marks; Leslie Van Frank, East. economically boycott the Dee’s establishment because of their continued apartheid activities in South Africa ana their failure to recognize the equality of all races as provided by the U.N. CHARTER (articles 55-56). They recommend that all nations boycott these establishments for the duration of this assembly. Dee’s is a popular family restaurant that sprang from Utah, and is now a_ nationwide organization. There are two Dee’s Editor: In years previous to this one all high schools participating in the MUN activities were provided with homes of sponsor families to stay with during the assembly. This year, if you've noticed, we have to furnish our own accommodations. The reasons for this are quite ridiculous. First the students who stayed with the sponsor-families abused this kind action by using the families to their own benefit: Of course not all students that stayed in the homes abused this privilege. Again, it’s the story of a few ruining it for all the rest of us. A few childish people who come up to the MUN just to get out of school. Another thing the students that’ were here last year will miss is the entertainment that the MUN staff provided for us. Again, it’s because of a few people, not the whole body. As if these things weren’t bad enough, Thurs. night some restaurants show =v ich arose to i: one of the flagrant misuse of passing memos or notes and the abuse of the pages. Many people persisted in sending note after note, some en masse, some without purpose other than - to receive the enjoyment of seeing the pages trotting off with their messages. _ These people have no regard whatever for common courtesy. During the lapse of time at first it was acceptable but as the program began, it got out of hand. Senator should be thoroughly that our people could not be mature enough to be grown-ups in a situation that called for it. M.U.N. is not a game. It is an experience of an adult world. It is too bad that more adult people could not participate. Bill Shelton Murray High Boycott Editor: During lunch break Thursday, the French delegation launched a protest against Dee’s Restaurant. The delegation of France encouraged all other delegates to Oe 5 she is Lie most concerned al es defense Ree NES s+ es but troops. modern of all Arabic states, While must consider that Lebanon is also onethird Christian, and this has a definite bearing on country policy. Consuming this great amount of information is quite a job, and credit must be given to the club for their dedication to this end. | think that we can be justifiably proud of all the delegates at this assembly, and | extend to all of them my congratulations. Tim Kindred Sky View High . Press delegates Editor: When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for a press delegate to write an article, a decent respect for the rights of man should compel his (her) editor to state the just causes for such actions. | find these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal, and endowed by their pea: a9 areas, Lebanon as being pro-Arab. this in part is true, one JoDee Howell Manti ge border and this is realized when one considers that anything available in the U.S. can most likely be found in Lebanon. Many delegations consider a du disgusted with the interruptions as should Orem High’s music department. They were treated with such disrespect that it seems apoligies are too small. But especially annoyed must have been the Honorable Mr. yost. His talk was of interest and importance. It is sad that so few heard it because of their preoccupation with the notes. My personal reprimand: goes out to Fiji, Argentina and-Bhutan. As they seemed so busily involved with their notes that it hardly seems they should have attended the meeting if the establishment of their ‘“‘paper caucus’’ was SO necessary. But | wish to apologize publically to Mr. Moss, Mr. Yost and all of the other speakers to whom this gross rudeness was displayed. | apologize Jahannesburg, France the Another misconception is that Lebanon is a_ backward Arab country. Lebanon is in fact the Editor: On an over all view, Belgium remains quite neutral. This year however, along with the United States we are strongly supporting the abolishment of Black September and other Arab a Palestinian groups. We are enragea and abhored at the violence shown at Kartoom resulting in the death of two Americans and one Belgian diplomat. We demand that other nations boycott those countries harboring the criminals and condemn any nation that does harbor the Arab or Palestinian group. We urge all member states to break diplomatic relations with countries harboring these groups. of the regards that along military Abolishment Problem whicn arose during NO Thursday night’s assembly. It is the writing im units they are outlawed by the government, and at present are engaged in open hostilities with Lebanese about their fellow human beings and to show our feelings about the apartheid action in South Africa and North Rhodesia.” Beccie Baum Dugway High Abuse of ushers Editor: | am_ in 5; 1973 country in the disputes ranging the area at present. This puts the delegation in a spot, because not many people realize this, and condemn Lebanon as being a terrorist state. It is true that several terrorist organizations base their South Africa. A delegate from France stated that ‘‘the reason for this action is to students staying in motels took it upon themselves to act in the same manner that lost us our housing privileges this year. lf the students that participate in this function want something done about it we will have to do it ourselves. We can’t rely on the MUN staff to do it for us. If we are not responsible enough to do something about these procedings ourselves sooner or later we are going to loose the MUN for us. Beccie Baum Dugway High Moss fun?’’...Can you really do something worthwhile—something that might be of social or political value?’ These are questions asked by various MUN members. The questions ate logical and pertinent. However, it is the ee LETTER TH THE ERITH This year’s Model U.N. Assembly has been disappointing in many respects. While some of the participants had obviously prepared well and knew what they were doing, it seemed that the majority had given little thought to their resolutions, their country’s policies and the purpose of the Model Assembly. : It is disappointing to see people voting in a way their country’s delegation obviously would not vote, after having had a year’s time in which to prepare. Unfortunately, some participants displayed a great deal of prejudice and ignorance. This is undesirable because it makes the Model Assembly less like ‘‘the real thing.” Model U.N. should be more than an exercise in play-acting; it should help us to understand the reasons why. Each delegation in the U.N. has very good reasons for voting the way #t* does, and by following your country’s policies you may be better able to understand these reasons. If you, as a middle-class American, can understand the interests is; for many Me May MONON TON MUN-the real thing? behind ee ae 1 ur among that they are creator with i1e! these are: Life, liberty, and Editor: We have just attended the morning session in debating resolutions and we're extremely disappointed in the way it was run. the pursuit of what ever smells fishy. How well these words ring with the truth! Many times have | sat myself down with intent to write, we are sorry to say things did not turn out smoothly. The chairman. acted uninterested and was very inadequate—was this fair? It hindered the whole committee’s interest and did not make for a worthwhile session. We hope we will have better things to say about the next sessions. Lesli Homer after many futile and unfruitful hours of brain picking. How many times have | devoured gallon upon liter of coffee and_half-eaten sandwiches while pursuing with endless endeavor a subject for my ignomious column of trivia? And | still find myself asking: “Is it all worth it?’ The answer is a resounding YES!!! Indeed, where else can one find such enjoyment and peace of mind than at a Mode! U.N. General Assembly? Tim Kindred Sky View High There was absolutely no order and Janet Barton Murray High Attitude Editor: | am writing this letter to express my feelings towards the attitude of the General Assembly during the opening session. There were many people who didn’t have enough self-esteem or respect for the speakers, choir, or orchestra during their presentations to even listen. These people kept right on talking and passing notes just as if there wasn't anything special happening. It is my opinion that if these people came to they should halls. have be disrespectful, been so in the Jeff Hunter Orem High the busiest, if my body exhausted Grievous Editor: ‘“‘Too much ado about nothing?”’ Many delegate members. felt the denouncement by President Harris R. Vincent over the passing assembly during of the M.U.N., was improper the 19th note general Annual predictable and unneccesary. |, for one feel that President Vincent shouldn’t have taken the time to express the rudeness involved with the note passing. He shouldn’t have had and not the busiest delegation at this year’s assembly, is the Lebanese delegation, represented by members from Sky View High. In the light of Middle East tensions, representing an Arabic-oriented country can be_ extremely frustrating. Lebanon, find Indeed it is a grievous occasion when M.U.N. council delegates, who should be expert in diplomacy Editor: of to 10. Lebanon One only one of the more modern Arabic countries, has tried to act as a sort of -non-partisan etiquette, have not learned simple basic courtesy, that tention should be granted keynote speaker. Hopefully the members a atthe will open their eyes. If delegates can’t even be mannerly during a General Assembly, how will they find the tact needed to defend their resolutions? Jodee Davis Bountiful High — |