Weber State College Comment, January 1988, Page 3 Weber State journal goes Weber Studies has become Weber State’s first nationally-recognized scholarly magazine, with copies being re- reviewed by an editorial board consisting of experts from various fields. Some are from Utah’s schools, including Dr. Levi quested by non-Utah universities libraries from both the west and S. Peterson of Weber State, and others hale from Carleton College, the University of Colorado, Northeastern Illinois University, West Texas State University, Arizona and east coasts. The Spring 1987 issue of Weber Studies was the first edition to go national, said Dr. Neila C. Seshachari, editor of the State University, San Jose State and the University of Califomia, L.A. literary magazine, and now the publication The Spring 1987 issue of Weber Studies was the first edition to go national, said Dr. Neila Seshachari, and now the publication has a Library of Congress number, and is listed with five indexes. has a Library of Congress number, and is listed with five indexes including the Abstracts of English Studies, American Humanities Index, Sociological Abstracts, MLA International Bibliography and the Index to American Periodical Verse. A number of universities, including Harvard, have recently requested copies of the journal for their libraries. “And more will follow,” she said. Writers have also noticed the newcomer to the journal scene. “We have come to a stage where we’re getting unsolicited manuscripts biography and critical essays in a number of disciplines such as art, literature, history, political science, sociology, philosophy and the sciences. Weber Studies is published twice a year and subscription rates are $5 a year for individuals, or $10 for institutions, Articles submitted for publication are of a Weber Studies activities scholarship, Dr. Seshachari handled every aspect of the publication from pr to printing. “We contacted all the libraries we students, and sent them letters. doing that,” she said. I’ll keep Some libraries want to exchange publications, amove that will give the Stewart Library a number of free journal subscriptions. Many others simply purchased subscriptions. “I think we’re catching on,” “Athletic programs are very legitimate and good. In conjunction with strong academic programs, they bring recognition to our students, but we can’t have “T think a national journal of this kind helps promote the scholarly image of a campus. Every campus worth its name has a good academic publication,” said Dr. Seshachari. “T’m seeing this academic journal being born right in my presence, and it’s exciting,” she added. The national recognition Weber Studies is receiving is not just a coincidence, however. Dr. Seshachari spent nearly tunities for publication as well,” she said. Originally Weber Studies published mainly works of WSC faculty and staff, but Dr. Seshachari said it is impossible to “squeeze” the campus for excellent articles for every issue. Publishing works of writers from other campuses, some of whom are famous in their areas, adds prestige both to the journal and to Weber State writers who also have their works included. “T wanteveryone to think of this campus as a scholarly place,” Dr. Seshachari noted. “I’ve seen Weber State grow in academic stature, and I think Weber Studies ties in with our Centennial vision of ourself. Volume five will be a Centennial Issue. It will focus on the best Utah writers,” she added. The she said. from The format of the publication is billed every day from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. of her summer “vacation” on campus preparing the second issue of this year’s volume. With the part-time help of student business-assistant Maria Lana Holbrook, who is a Presidential Scholar and a recipient thought should have the publication. We picked 200 libraries of colleges and universities that have more than 5,000 across the country,” said Dr. Seshachari. as an interdisciplinary humanities journal and contains poetry, fiction, book reviews, national athletics to reflect faculty achievement. Scholarly activities and writing are the measurable avenues for faculty achievement outside the classroom. A scholarly journal like Weber Studies gives our faculty a forum that results in national exposure,” Dr. Seshachari said. The cover illustration for the journal is generated in the advanced design courses of the college’s art department. future of the publication looks promising, she said. Though this year’s editions were published “‘on a shoe-string budget” the WSC professor said that a foundation will hopefully be established to pay writers more than the small amount they currently receive for accepted articles. Dr. Seshachari also foresees the establishment of a “business branch” of the publication to handle subscriptions, mailings and the like. “We have done phenomenally well for our first year,” she said. “I hope Weber Studies outlives many editors.” “This practice provides art students with oppor- Wildcat running back Sean Sanders carries the ball against Montana State. Sandersseta NCAA divisionrecord during the playoff game with the University of Idaho by scoring six touchdowns. The Wildcats had their best season ever witha 10-3 record. Football team best The Weber State Wildcat football team had a stellar year, advancing for the first time in college history to the quarter finals of the NCAA I-AA playoffs. The ‘Cats turned around last year’s disastrous 3-8 record to this year's 10-3, which is the most wins in a season in the college’s 99 year history. Only once did the Wildcats lose to a Big Sky opponent and that was a 41-38 loss to the University of Idaho during the Homecoming game. Weber State got revenge, however, during the first round of NCAA playoffs when they eliminated the Idaho team with a convincing 59-30 win in Idaho. That win marked the first produces time a Weber State team has beaten all Big Sky opponents in a single season. (The other two losses came during the second game at Long Beach State, 30-7 and the final game at Marshall University in West Virginia 51-23.) Weber State was ranked as high as number 7 by Associated Press in the I-AA poll and ended the season in the No. 9 spot. They were second in the conference and 12th in the nation in rushing defense; first in the conference and third in the nation in scoring with an average of 37 points per game; third in the conference and sixth in the nation in passing with 3,122 yards; second in the conference and fifth in the season in history nation in total offense with an average of led the nation in scoring with 21 touch- 447.5 yards per game. In addition, 16 downs for a 12.6 point average per game. players made the Big Sky Conference first He set an NCAA Division I-AA playoff touchdown record scoring six TD’s team, secord team and honorable mention. Coach Price was also named District 5 Kodak Coach of the Year in Division IAA . He was selected by other Division I-AA coaches for the honor. WSC running-backs Sean Sanders and Fine Unga became the best backfield runners since Lee White and Henry Owens in 1965-67. Unga led the conference in all-purpose yards with 167.8 per game and was the first 1,000 yard rusher at the college in 20 years with 1,032. Sanders against the University of Idaho. The Wildcats saw their hopes for a IAA championship crushed by an inspired Marshall University during a Dec. 5 game that was televised on KSL-TV. But Coach Mike Price was upbeat. “That’s a great year. I thought we could do those things, the players thought we could and so did the coaches.” “In the playoffs only one team finishes with a win. We were proud to be in the top eight,” Price said.