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Show Signpost staff members, under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Cantwell, created papers bi-weekly in which Weber State College students were informed of campus, local and national news. Facets of campus and community news were covered by a staff of reporters comprised mainly of communications majors or minors. Up-to-the-minute national news wrap-ups were made possible by the newly installed United Press International wire service. Highlights of the year (Spring, '73 to Spring, '74) included the acquisition of a darkroom and the UPI wire service, and the creation of a creative arts supplement called the FIRST STONE. SIGNPOST editorial stands on campus issues such as 24-hour open house for WSC dormitories and living conditions in married student housing gave the paper personality and impact. The newspaper also gained recognition beyond the boundaries of WSC by receiving KCPX'sLehmann Lemon award for a bit of advice printed in the SIGNPOST "Illiterate? Write for help". As tradition ruled, a change in the SIGNPOST editorial staff of one year occurred at the end of Winter Quarter. Dave Midget, former news and wire editor, was chosen by the Media Board as SIGNPOST'S new Editor-in-Chief. Retiring editors included Bonnie Cantwell, Will Grey, Ira Hatch, Randy Hollis and Debbie Malan. Upper right Dave Midget contemplates the theories of the universe over his chocolate pupcake. Middle left: Dave Midget represented the press at Executive Council meetings. Center Sherrie Wiggins and Fred Barta arrived early for Thursday's convocation to get a good seat. Lower left Bonnie Cantwell, SIGNPOST Editor-in-Chief, had the UPI wire moved into her office after working so hard to obtain it. Opposite page, upper right: Photographer, Fred Barta talked shop with Feature Editor, Debbie Malan. Middle left Dave Jones, Business Manager, was often up to his neck in his work. Center A SIGNPOST reporter gave finishing touches to an article before handing it in. Middle right Gay Thomas worked as a secretary at the SIGNPOST office. Lower left: Randy Hollis, Sports Editor, lost all control when his favorite team, the Miami Dolphins, won the Super Bowl. Lower middle: News Editor, Dave Midget, posed for the camera with his favorite companion: food. Lower right: Ira Hatch, News Editor, took time out from his hectic duties and caught up on the sleep he lost making the last deadline. |