Sometimes the staff refers to other news publications for ideas in raising the quality of Signpost. Patti Miekle Editor Experimenting with student opinions and reactions to important campus issues was an excellent opportunity for journalistic progress in this area of student publications. "Our main goal was to improve the intellectual level of the subscribers," said Patti Miekle, editor. "We especially encouraged reporting that provoked the readers and stimulated group discussions." Placing initial emphasis on newsworthy articles affecting larger groups of students, the "typical" article shifted from reports of specific groups to human interest features. "We've attempted to recognize fully the importance of reporting to many students rather than to individuals. SIGNPOST SIGNPOST STAFF - Front row, left to right: Patti Miekle, editor; Kent Van DeGraff, Larry Peer and Jim Sass, reporters. Back row: Susan Parkinson, reporter, and Gary Barcley, sports editor. Absent when picture was taken: Norman Bramble, associate editor; Mel Sowerby, associate editor; Frances Carr, society editor; Kaye McGarry, exchange editor; Dave Stromberg, business manager; Eloise McQuown, Linda Ritchie, Mary Ellen Ryan Carolyn Sommers, Ron Connors, Linda Monk, Nancy Stanfield, Pam Connord, Ron Parker, Ben Mendoza, Leslie Johnson, Colleen Welsh, Saundra Stalk, Keith Shupe, Dale Steed, Terence Comiskey, reporters.