omment “MISPLACED’ VALUES Your article on Betty Lou Lamoreaux “Courtroom Crusader” (Winter 1992, p. 15) obviously indicated several biased points of view. To present her as a beacon (past and present) of hope for family values in Orange County is to mislead your readers. For one, I would suggest that a municipal or superior court judge should direct legal decisions toward fairness to those who come before them and not be a judge to “assure women of fair treatment.” Secondly, the rest of the world may disagree that “a nice normal Utah background” is required or necessary. People can have “nice backgrounds” from other parts of the world as well. Having observed Betty Lou’s judicial expertise first-hand reveals a bias based on her Morman (sic) background and a strictly feminist point of view. Fortunately, most male and female judges (past and present) have a much better understanding of the legal system, and the administration of the law. Robert C. Hulse Huntington Beach, Calif. Class of ’55 Letters should be sent to: Editor, University Times, Weber State University, Ogden, UT 84408-1010 or faxed to (801) 626-8875. Letters also may be submitted by telephone by calling (801) 626-7500. Letters must include writer’s name, address, daytime phone number and graduating class. Submissions may be edited for space and clarity. I question why the executive editor of the University’s alumni magazine would dedicate four pages to someone (J. Spencer Kinard, “Overcoming the Hurdles,” Winter 1992, p.7) who is neither an alumnus of the University (it takes 45 credit hours to become an alumnus) nor whose exploits do little to enhance the image of the University. With this story of general interest, which has no connection to the University, our alumni magazine regrettably joins the ranks of the television tabloids “Hard Copy” and “A Current Affair” in seeking sensational stories to fill space. While Mr. (Ron) Cantera’s loyalty to old friends is laudable, his judgment in using the University Times as a vehicle to rehabilitate a colleague is misplaced. The University Times should be a forum to promote the University and feature its alumni. Mr. Cantera’s article does neither. Randall Skanchy Alumni Association Vice President Class of ’77 Mr. Kinard received the Alumni Service Award from the Alumni Association in 1981. He was introduced as a former student at the 1989 centennial-year commencement program. Mr. Kinard also has served twice as emcee of the annual Crystal Crest Campus Awards program. — Editor PUBLICATION PRAISE May I add my accolades to those of Ed Arnold — the University Times is the best alumni magazine I have ever seen. Usually I put magazines of this sort to one side without opening them — but not this one. I can relate to just about every person and every item you have included in it. Yes, it’s fantastic. As a Weber Junior College alumnus from the late 1930s, congratulations on a job well done. Wilmer “Bud” Perry Ogden, Utah Class of ’40 | just received your Winter 1992 edition and read it from cover to cover and thoroughly enjoyed it — it made me want to go back to school, and I am 61! I do much reading, and you have a very high quality publication. Congrats to those who do it! My daughter graduated from Weber State on the Centennial year, and I will never forget that meaningful graduation exercise. She graduated in the field of communications and won the award for journalism on her medical article in 1988 for the entire state of Utah. I have many happy memories of three of my children attending Weber State while we resided in Ogden. Mrs. Eunice H. Young Sandy, Utah Weber State beats BYU in basketball and in magazines. Congratulations! Ken Shelton President, Executive Excellence ENTRANCE EXAM SLOW P The University’s new admission standards mean some students may have to jump through academic hoops, but those standards pale in comparison to the fin-flipping, snorkelbreathing, rope-jumping racing requirements of Welcome Week activities. LEARNER One student has taken 535 credit hours of classes and still does not have the right classes to graduate. (The University requires 183 credits for a bachelor’s degree.) The student told a counselor he would have enough to transfer to another school if he could get just 16 more hours. Provo, Utah MAJOR LOST ALUMNI We are updating all the alumni records to correct phone numbers, addresses and other class information. If you are not receiving any Weber State mailings, we may not have your current information. We have many exciting activities that involve all of us at Weber State. We want to make sure you are receiving alumni information. Also, we are looking for volunteers to assist our committee in this research project. If you are interested in helping out the alumni or want to update your information, please contact the alumni office at (801) 626-6564. CaroLee B. Baggerly Ogden, Utah Class of *85 SMOKE INDECISION Only about 15 percent of the University’s students graduate with the major they originally declared, but one student took indecision to new heights. During an 18-month period, the student switched majors 23 times. “It got so we recognized the student’s voice on the phone,” an admissions officer said. SNOW TALES _ Record-breaking snowfall on campus this winter prompted a “first” for Dave Maxson, director of physical plant. Grounds personnel couldn’t keep up with the heavy snowfall, so Mr. Maxson drove to the Ogden Rescue Mission and hired a vanload of the homeless. “We do whatever it takes,” Mr. Maxson said. SCREEN Some students got all puffed up when the Utah Legislature made it a crime to smoke in campus buildings and heavy winter snows threatened to collapse an outside “smoking tent.” The students mellowed after President Paul H. Thompson visited their puffing place and promised to improve conditions.