UtahStatesman The
Utah State University
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 Breaking News
www.utahstatesman.com
Logan, Utah
Students ready to wind down
Jake Westbrook grounds Red Sox as Indians win 4-2 to take 2-1 lead in ALCS.
Campus News The construction of the new roundabout is finished, now learn how to use it. Page 4
Brooke Kurek, sophomore in nursing, and Lyndsey Norr, junior in nursing, enjoy the fall leaves Monday. Students across campus are looking forward to Fall Break. Most other universities allow some time off between Labor Day and Thanksgiving, but USU only implemented the one-day relief from classes last year. DEBRA HAWKINS photo
Executive Council, and then it was Kurek, taken toa sophomore administration. Brooke McChesney said USU’s adminisin Nursing and Lyndsey Norr, tration considers students very a junior in nursing make leaf After nine weeks of school, USU seriously when resolutions like angels. students get ready for fall break, that get passed through. After the a time to recuperate before midFaculty Senate passed the resoluterms. tion, barely, fall break became a “Fall break is fairly new, this is reality. the second year,” ASUSU President “I think just from talking to Peter McChesney said. students, I can’t recall a student McChesney said two years ago not being excited for it,” he said. student leaders felt that the stu“I think the type of students who dent appeal was that fall semester like to go out on the weekend, and is a long stretch of classes, whereas do fun things, love it, and those spring semester has spring break, students who are studious may so it’s broken up. take the opportunity just to catch “If other universities have a up on work. From all the different break, why don’t we do it here?” aspects of the student body I’ve McChesney said. heard positive things.” The resolution went through Christie Bagley, senior in music By LINDSAY ANDERSON staff writer
Features A Wellsville man displays more than 80 animals in his home that he has hunted. Page 5
composition, said, “It’s nice actually to get a break, because sometimes when you are right in the middle of school you get so caught up in it all, you don’t know which way is up. It’s nice to have that extra day in the weekend so you can get caught up, and think about something other than school. I like it.” This year, students at the University of Utah got one week for fall break, while Brigham Young University has no break between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Talk of change has been limited, McChesney said. “The academic calendar is so rigid. The professors have their classes, they have to stick to their curriculum, and even a small
break makes scheduling things like this difficult.” Breaks also make it hard for teachers, he said. “As far as the teachers’ opinion on it, when it was taken to faculty senate, the vote was very much split, and only passed possibly by one vote, if I understand correctly. So that should represent the teachers’ opinion on it.” Scheduling issues don’t just stop with teachers. “This week we have a home football game scheduled, and obviously with a break that’s a problem, because of course for a home game they want a lot of student support there, but a lot of students go home on long weekends,” McChesney said. “Being that this is the second year of fall break, I think it’s got a few teeny problems, like the scheduled football game. I think the calendaring committee will discuss schedule changes after this particular year.” McChesney said there has been some talk among student leaders about trying to arrange a longer fall break, but that possibility is not currently on the radar. “I am sure maybe after this year, or a few years, they will try to work out ways to get a longer fall break,” he said. “At this point in time I understand things will stay this way,” he said. “We do have to keep reissuing fall break, because it’s not a permanent thing, it is voted on yearly, but if things continue to go the way they do, I don’t think the one-day fall break will be too much of a disruption to have permanently. Most students are pleased to have a break.” -lindsay.anderson@aggiemail.usu. edu
Ad hoc task force to look at academic integrity, cheating policy in student code
Sports Tai Wesley looks to add some power to the power forward position. Page 10
Opinion “The government’s obsessive fixation with marijuana is not in law enforcement’s interests either, as it has engendered distrust with millions of people who now view the police as an instrument of oppression, not protection.” Page 14
Almanac Today in History: In 1931, notorious gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined $80,000 for tax evasion. Capone was transferred to Alcatraz where he served his time, finally being released in 1939. He suffered from syphilis and died in 1947.
Weather High: 50° Low: 28° Skies: Rain and snow showers likely. 60 percent change of precipitation during the day. Archives and breaking news always ready for you at www.utahstatesman.com
Lack of appeals process for students accused of cheating raises due process questions By ALISON BAUGH senior writer
In an effort to allow due process for students whose grades are adjusted on suspicion of cheating, a task force has been formed with ASUSU members, the associate deans, the Office of Student Services and Academic Standards members to write a code. The nine-member task force was formed last week to allow bodies through which the addition to the student code will have to pass. This way, there is a better chance the code change will pass, said Jeri Brunson, graduate student senate president and task force member. The goal of this group is to revise the student code regarding academic integrity to include a procedure for faculty and students to follow when a student’s grade is changed on suspicion under the current student code, or proof of cheating, said Nick West, HASS senastudents don’t have a way to appeal if they are accused tor and Academic Senate pro-tempore. of cheating. An ad hoc committee is looking to change The committee representing ASUSU will that. CAMERON PETERSON photo illustration include ASUSU Academic Senate President
New roundabout causes confusion
Kevin Abernethy; College of Science senator Brittany Woytko; and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences senator and Academic Senate pro-tempore Nick West. Gary Straquadine, associate dean for the College of Agriculture, will represent the associate deans, and Taggart Student Center Director Eric Olsen will represent the Office of Student Services. Olsen is the OSS vice president. The Faculty Senate’s three members on the task force from the Academic Standards Committee are Nancy Mesner, associate dean of the College of Natural Resources; Ron Squire, associate registrar; and Scot Allgood, associate professor in the family, consumer and human development department. Allgood will serve as the chair of the task force, with one of the students serving as co-chair. There is currently no set appeals process for students whose grades are changed, West said, and when an F is given as a disciplinary action, there must be an appeals opportunity, according to the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Upon looking more into a code change, West, who originally sponsored a bill to change this part of the Academic Integrity Code, and other Academic Senate members discovered there was no part in the current code that set forth or
- See POLICY, page 3
Thai cookout on the patio
By LIZ LAWYER assistant news editor
The newly-constructed roundabout has thrown drivers for a loop. The two-loop roundabout has some people confused about where they are allowed to drive. Those who want to drop someone off aren’t sure where they’re supposed to go anymore, and are clogging up traffic the new roundabout was supposed to alleviate. To help smooth out these snarls and get things running smoothly, USU Facilities created a chart illustrating how the new system works. Despite signs around the roundabout, the new Champ Drive seems too confusing.
- See ROUNDABOUT, page 4
thai students cooked traditional Thai dishes for their fellow Aggies on the Taggart Student Center patio, Tuesday afternoon. NOELLE BERLAGE photo
Page 2
World&Nation
Today’sIssue
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007. Today’s issue of The Utah Statesman is published especially for Kierste Carter, a sophomore in Nutrition & Food Science from Garland, Utah.
ClarifyCorrect
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Alex Haley’s nephew uses DNA to trace family line SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – In 1976, when Alex Haley published “Roots,” his ancestral account through six generations of slaves, free men and professionals, he didn’t have help from genealogical or DNA databases.
The policy of The Utah Statesman is to correct any error made as soon as possible. If you find something you would like clarified or find unfair, please contact the editor at 797-1762 or TSC 105.
Nat’lBriefs
Hypnotist’s show goes awry at Logan High
LOGAN, Utah (AP) – Is there a Hogwarts wizard in the house? A hypnotist’s entertainment show at Logan High School ended quickly when some girls felt nauseated and short of breath. A teenager was taken to a hospital, checked and released. “It’s a hypnotist we’ve used before — same jokes, same timing and everything,” said Mike Monson, support-services director at Logan City School District. “For some particular reason, and he’s not sure, a couple girls started to hyperventilate.” There were hundreds of people at the show last Thursday, which was part of the school’s homecoming activities and a fundraiser for the drill team. Hypnosis is an altered state that allows a person’s mind to wrap around a thought or desire. The hypnotist, Dale Bowman, believes some students may have faked their symptoms. The show ended long before intermission. “Stuff like this gives hypnosis a bad name,” said Bowman, 40, who manages a bus depot in Ogden. “I basically do the same thing all the time. I have them imagine a staircase and count backwards from 10 to one.” The school’s principal, Patricia Hansen, said Bowman did a good job trying to get “people back to their normal state of mind.” There will be no show in 2008. “We’ll be looking for a few more car washes,” she said of ways to raise money.
Putin warns against military action for Iran TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Vladimir Putin issued a veiled warning Tuesday against any attack on Iran as he began the first visit by a Kremlin leader to Tehran in six decades — a mission reflecting RussianIranian efforts to curb U.S. influence. He also suggested Moscow and Tehran should have a veto on Western plans for new pipelines to carry oil and natural gas from the Caspian Sea, using routes that would bypass Russian soil and break the Kremlin’s monopoly on energy deliveries from the region. Putin strongly warned outside powers against use of force in the region, a clear reference to the United States, which many in Iran fear will attack over the West’s suspicions that the Iranians are secretly trying to develop nuclear weapons.
Chris Hayley, left, poses with his uncle, “Roots” author Alex Haley, right, in Norris Tenn., in 1991. Chris has a DNA test which revealed that a branch of the Haley family extends to a white European man. (AP photo/courtesty of Chris Haley)
Enter nephew Chris Haley, whose DNA test revealed that a branch of the family extends to a white European man. He provided a cheek swab and was one of the first to use DNA Ancestry, a Web site that combines DNA analysis and historical records. Ancestry.com, the Internet’s largest family-history archive, rolled out the service Tuesday. “It’s fascinating,” said Haley, 40, research director for the Legacy of Slavery Project at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis, Md. His family had long suspected that the paternal line descends from an Irishman. Now there’s some proof, and Haley hopes to fill the gaps left by his late uncle, whose historical novel traced a maternal line to Africa. “It will be a shortcut for many people,” said Megan Smolenyak, chief family historian for Provo, Utah-based Ancestry.com and author of “Trace Your Roots with DNA.” For less than $200 and a cheekswiped cotton swab, customers can add DNA results to a family tree and contact others with DNA matches to compare family histories. DNA tests help when the paper trail fades but it still has limits. It can’t reveal names, precise dates or locations of ancestors, said Dick Eastman, who writes an online genealogy newsletter.
People will find it useful to discover their ethnic origins, he said. Haley said many people assume his family knows everything about its history, but “Roots” mixed fiction with history of one branch of the family. Alex Haley was inspired after discovering the names of his maternal great-grandparents in post-Civil War records at the National Archives in Washington. The book and a TV miniseries inspired a new generation of black Americans to discover their own family stories. Chris Haley readily agreed to give a cheek swab after striking up a conversation with Smolenyak at a genealogy conference in Fort Wayne, Ind., in August. She walked him through the results in a Web conference on Monday, when Haley discovered he shared a DNA match with two other Ancestry. com users, including a Canadian. Ancestry DNA’s database is on track to capture the genetic profiles of 50,000 people within six months, a relatively small number. The more people use it, the more valuable it will become, Smolenyak said. Ancestry.com is using the Utah labs of Sorenson Genomics, a privately owned research firm, for DNA analysis.
wounds and exposure to medical equipment are major ways the bug spreads. In recent years, the resistant germ has become more common in hospitals and it has been spreading through prisons, gyms and locker rooms, and in poor urban neighborhoods. The new study offers the broadest look yet at the pervasiveness of the most severe infections caused by the bug, called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. These bacteria can be carried by healthy people, living on their skin or in their noses. An invasive form of the disease is being blamed for the death Monday of a 17-year-old Virginia high school senior. Doctors said the germ had spread to his kidneys, liver, lungs and muscles around his heart. The researchers’ estimates are extrapolated from 2005 surveillance data from nine mostly urban regions considered representative of the country. There were 5,287 invasive infections reported that year in people living in those regions, which would translate to an estimated 94,360 cases nationally, the researchers said. Most cases were life-threatening bloodstream infections. However, about 10 percent involved so-called flesh-eating disease, according to the
study led by researchers at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 988 reported deaths among infected people in the study, for a rate of 6.3 per 100,000. That would translate to 18,650 deaths annually, although the researchers don’t know if MRSA was the cause in all cases. If these deaths all were related to staph infections, the total would exceed other better-known causes of death including AIDS — which killed an estimated 17,011 Americans in 2005 — said Dr. Elizabeth Bancroft of the Los Angeles County Health Department, the editorial author. The results underscore the need for better prevention measures. That includes curbing the overuse of antibiotics and improving hand-washing and other hygiene procedures among hospital workers, said the CDC’s Dr. Scott Fridkin, a study co-author. Some hospitals have drastically cut infections by first isolating new patients until they are screened for MRSA. The bacteria don’t respond to penicillin-related antibiotics once commonly used to treat them, partly because of overuse. They can be treated with other drugs but health officials worry that their overuse could cause the germ to become resistant to those, too.
Drug-resistant deaths may be more likely than AIDS
CHICAGO (AP) – More than 90,000 Americans get potentially deadly infections each year from a drug-resistant staph “superbug,” the government reported Tuesday in its first overall estimate of invasive disease caused by the germ. Deaths tied to these infections may exceed those caused by AIDS, said one public health expert commenting on the new study. The report shows just how far one form of the staph germ has spread beyond its traditional hospital setting.
- Related Story, page 16 The overall incidence rate was about 32 invasive infections per 100,000 people. That’s an “astounding” figure, said an editorial in Wednesday’s Journal of the American Medical Association, which published the study. Most drug-resistant staph cases are mild skin infections. But this study focused on invasive infections — those that enter the bloodstream or destroy flesh and can turn deadly. Researchers found that only about one-quarter involved hospitalized patients. However, more than half were in the health care system — people who had recently had surgery or were on kidney dialysis, for example. Open
Celebs&People NEW YORK (AP) – A man has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of punching him out during a dispute at a trendy Manhattan nightspot, but the rap mogul’s lawyer called it a harmless “disagreement.” Police were investigating the report of an assault early Saturday at the club in SoHo, but declined to identify any sus- Combs pects. Law enforcement officials confirmed news accounts Tuesday that Combs, 37, was the alleged assailant. Investigators were seeking to locate more witnesses before questioning Combs, said officials, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation hadn’t not been completed. In a statement, Combs’ attorney denied any wrongdoing by his client. “We hope this matter will be resolved without the filing of any criminal charges as it was a disagreement among acquaintances, not a criminal assault,” said the attorney, Benjamin Brafman. Police said the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. inside Kiosk nightclub. The 31-year-old man told police that he and Combs had been arguing over a woman before Combs punched him in the face, the officials said. Earlier this month, a hip-hop promoter filed a $5 million lawsuit claiming Combs unleashed three violent bodyguards on him in another New York City nightspot. The lawsuit alleged that after the plaintiff spoke to Combs in The Box, one bodyguard punched him in the mouth, knocking him backward onto a table, and two others began hitting and kicking him continuously. In 2001, a jury cleared Combs of firing a weapon during a 1999 dispute at a Times Square club that wounded three bystanders, and of bribing his chauffeur with money and jewelry to take the rap.
LateNiteHumor
Top 10 Messages on Al Gore’s Answering Machine from Oct. 15, 2007 — 10: “Hi, Mandy from The Cheesecake Factory. You left your credit card.”
9: “George W. Bush here. Congratulations on your Latin Grammy.” 8: “It’s Larry from Toyota. This global warming paranoia is great for business.” 7: “Put on Letterman. Some idiot is going to jump over interns.” 6: “This is Hillary. If you run for president, I’ll snap your neck.” 5: “It’s Jets coach Eric Mangini. Can you play quarterback?” 4: “Ann Coulter here. Any way we can blame global warming on the Jews?” 3: “I’m calling from the EPA. Turns out there is no global warming; You’re just sweating because your getting fat.” 2: “This is Jimmy Carter. Want to use our medals to score some babes?” 1: “It’s Cheney. Watch your back, Jack.”
Ellen Eccles Theatre Logan, Utah
October 18th, 7:30pm October 19th, 7:30pm October 20th, 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: 435-752-0026 ex. 14 or buy online at www.centerforthearts.us
(See the Events > Community Events link)
Student Discounts available!
Buy your tickets early! All shows were sold out last year!
StatesmanCampus News
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Page 3
Briefs Campus & Community
Utah Public Radio adds two transmitters USU’s Utah Public Radio has added two new transmitters, making the station’s broadcasts available in new areas in Idaho and Utah, said station manager Cathy Ives. Utah Public Radio is now heard in Montpelier, Idaho, at 95.7 FM and in the greater Fillmore, Utah, area at 106.9 FM. Utah Public Radio is a service of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at USU and broadcasts a mix of information, public affairs and fine arts programming. The system is on the air 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year and is broadcast statewide and in the region by a system of 29 translators. UPR is heard in Logan on KUSU (91.5 FM) and KUSR (89.5 FM). To find broadcast stations in other cities, visit the Web site (www.upr.org).
Former investment banker to speak at USU wall art gallery project manager milt neeley paints over a graffiti art project on a building in Ogden, Saturday, Oct. 13. City leaders called a halt to the project, stating that graffiti of any kind is illegal in the city. The graffiti art splashed across the walls of a building will be getting a whitewash after city officials said it’s just not art. The Wall Art Gallery had turned its outdoor facade into a canvas for local artists two weeks ago. AP photo
Ogden city orders art gallery to whitewash graffiti project OGDEN (AP) – The graffiti art splashed across the walls of a building will be getting a whitewash after city officials said it’s just not art. The Wall Art Gallery had turned its outdoor facade into a canvas for local artists two weeks ago. “I’m disgusted with their opinion that the only art there is is landscapes and flowers,” artist Milt Neeley said.
“But it’s not my building, so there is nothing I can do about it.” Citing complaints from residents and staff, Ogden’s chief administrative officer said the idea went astray. “There is as much graffiti on the building as there is artwork,” John Patterson said. “It was supposed to be paintings and murals. Unfortunately, there is a lot of other graffiti on there
that is not in any way art.” He said any other building in the city with a similar display would be treated the same. “What has happened there is more disturbing to the community than enhancing to it,” Patterson said. Neeley is frustrated because the art isn’t profane. He said he cautioned artists to avoid controversial topics on the
building at 20th Street and Wall Avenue. The building’s owner, Gadi Leshem, a California-based developer, saw similar art projects succeed in other areas. “Not everyone likes what Michelangelo did, but there are those that do,” Neeley said. “To me, this is another expression, another form of art, and some of it is really pretty and nice to look at and some of it isn’t.”
Utah surplus could reach $406 million Voucher ads attacked in SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – State lawmakers could have as much as $406 million to spend or offer in tax cuts when the Legislature convenes in January. Revenue estimates released Tuesday show the state can expect a budget surplus of between $246 million and $406 million thanks to a strong economy. “Economic growth continues to exceed targets. ... Revenue collections are showing that we’ll be better off than we were anticipating in February,” said Andrea Wilko, the Legislature’s chief economist. Tuesday’s forecast was the second of four lawmakers will use to set the state budget and decide how large a tax cut – if any – to offer. Lawmakers have cut income taxes the past two years and some would like to see a further reduction next year. However, the state’s schools are primarily funded through that tax, which has had Democrats opposing a cut in the income tax. Utah has the nation’s largest class sizes and spends less per student than any other state. The next revenue forecast will be released in December following a Nov. 6 referendum on a private school voucher program that could cost more than $400 million in 13 years if approved by voters.
In the past, monthly forecasts were issued by Doug Macdonald, former chief economist of the Utah Tax Commission. That stopped once he retired last March, after he and two other economists were warned by some legislators to not give their opinions on state tax policy. Lawmakers said they were concerned about how the forecasts were being used. When the state anticipates a surplus, legislators contend they face increased political pressure on how the money will be spent. Some also expressed concern that there was too much room for error by having only one person make a forecast. House budget chairman Ron Bigelow, R-West Valley City, said he hopes the public’s expectations with the budget surplus aren’t too high. He said he’s worried the economy won’t be strong forever. “There are clouds on the horizon. There are concerns in the mortgage industry,” he said. ‘I think it wise that we not plan on spending every dime that we get. Perhaps there will be some conservative views of not spending all the revenue that is projected to be on the table. There’s no requirement government do that anyway, although there is certainly an appetite.”
Policy: Current policy offers no appeal
-continued from page 1
allowed this due process. Though the lack of an appeals process can be construed to go against the Constitution, ASUSU members could find no record of any case concerning the issue at USU, though other schools have had litigation concerning appeals processes. The process of changing this area of the code has been tried in the past with no success, and the students decided they wanted to take a different approach to ensure it would have a better chance of passing, West said. USU is the only one of its peer institutions “We are creating nationally that an appeals prodoesn’t have an cess to prevent an appeals process for grade F being used as a as a disdisciplinary action changes ciplinary action, and to protect pro- Brunson said. ASUSU memfessors.” bers said they Nick West, HASS senator want to put this process into place not only to help students, but also to protect faculty members from potential lawsuits for violating the 14th amendment. Faculty members still maintain the right to grade as they see fit, West said, but there also needs to be a set appeals procedure. “We know what the code doesn’t do, so essentially we know what is has to do,” Brunson said. The current process usually consists of stu-
SpeakUp
dents who have had a grade change on suspicion of cheating appeal to their department head and dean, West said, but this isn’t set in the student code. “They are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts,” West said. Faculty members can still give students a grade change or an F if they are caught cheating. Because the professors have proof, Brunson said they are protected by the law in that area. West said the task force still wants professors to grade as they normally would. Many on campus aren’t following the current code of informing the students of grade changes, Brunson said. This leads to the code not working and not having faculty support, she added. There also isn’t any paperwork completed, which can lead to trouble later on if it’s one person’s word against another, she said. The lack of paper work allows repeat offenders to get away with cheating in different colleges, West said. While this may be a small part of the new code, Brunson said she thinks all the paperwork for this area won’t be involved with their current code addition. “We are creating an appeals process to prevent an F being used as a disciplinary action and to protect professors,” West said. The process for adding to the code is a long one, West said, because the proposed changes have to go through numerous organizations. ASUSU task force members are hoping to have the code written by January and have it passed by April, putting it into effect next year. -alison.baugh@aggiemail.usu.edu
debate for simplifying the issue too much
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Cookies in TV ads came under attack Tuesday in a debate over whether Utah voters should approve public money for private schools. At issue: A commercial featuring Richard Eyre, a 1992 gubernatorial candidate and longtime voucher supporter, who uses stacks of cookies to represent students and the money spent educating them in public schools. If families decide to send kids to private schools, receiving $500 to $3,000, that helps reduce class sizes in public schools, which still would receive money to increase per-student funding, Eyre says. In his ad, there are fewer stacks of cookies in public schools but the stacks are larger. But in a debate at the Salt Lake Rotary Club, voucher opponent and state school board chairman Kim Burningham said Eyre’s cookie metaphor was flawed and oversimplified. “I suggest it leads to a crumbled cookie,” he said. Burningham’s key points: – Public schools would lose federal money if enrollment falls. – The Legislature doesn’t spend the same amount for the same programs every year. – The cost of paying building debt and many staff salaries would remain the same regardless of how many students are in public school. – Kids with special needs cost more to educate, and private schools don’t have to accept them. In a Nov. 6 referendum, Utah voters will decide whether to scrap a program that would give parents money to spend on tuition at a private school. Even affluent families would qualify. Over 13 years, the program is expected to cost more than $400 million. Polls show most voters opposing vouchers, which passed in the Legislature by just one vote earlier this year. Both sides are spending millions from outside groups to sway public opinion. If the program wins at the ballot box, there’s a belief it could spread to other states with conservative lawmakers who favor vouchers. The debate between Burningham and Eyre was one of seven being held throughout the state this week between voucher supporters and opponents. Supporters often find a tough audience. “We just don’t think that any of that money that goes to our schools should be given away,” said Anne Holyoak, a Salt Lake City resident who watched Tuesday’s debate with her husband, Jerry. Eyre didn’t impress her – “but I would’ve been a hard sell anyways.” Many voucher supporters have called on Gov. Jon Huntsman to take a more visible role in the campaign. He signed the law and has high approval ratings but has been noticeably absent from TV commercials and news conferences. A former teacher, U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, is appearing in pro-voucher ads. Eyre made several references to Huntsman on Tuesday as well as Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani, who support voucher programs.
A former investment banker who teaches at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management will be the next USU Dean’s Convocation speaker Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the College of Business. The 12:30 p.m. speech, in room 215 of the George S. Eccles Business Building, is free and open to the public. David Stowell will be a familiar face for some of USU’s business students. The professor of finance at the Kellogg School of Management also teaches an online class at USU in the fall on hedge funds and private equity, and he teaches an investment banking class spring semester. The College of Business also plans to present Stowell with a Professional Achievement Award on Wednesday. The Professional Achievement Award is given in “recognition of individuals who achieve extraordinary success in their careers and demonstrate uncommon leadership in their communities.” Stowell has titled his remarks for the convocation, “Debating Shakespeare, and Lunch with Warren Buffett: A Tour of the Global Financial Markets.” Stowell plans to share some of the things he has learned since graduation and talk with the students about opportunities in and outside of Utah. Stowell will also relay an experience of how he once took 50 students from the Kellogg School of Management to meet with Warren Buffett for a three-hour question-and-answer session. College of Business Dean Douglas D. Anderson said Stowell has gained valuable insight in his work around the world, and the College of Business has benefited from that experience through the classes Stowell has taught. Stowell teaches classes at the College of Business through Blackboard, an Internet-based system that allows students to post presentations, interact with each other and take tests. He also travels to Utah to teach his class in person three times a semester. Before Stowell joined Northwestern University in 2005, he was a managing director at JP Morgan, responsible for the firm’s Midwest investment banking business based in Chicago. Stowell has also worked at UBS, one of the world’s leading financial firms, and for Goldman Sachs in New York and Tokyo. Stowell graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business with an MBA in finance.
Award-winning poet to speak Tuesday at USU Poet Daniel Rzicznek will be featured in two public events Wednesday, Oct. 25, at USU. He will read from his work at 12:30 p.m. in the USU Haight Alumni Center, and he will conduct a master class at 3 p.m. in the Caine Room in the Family Life Building (FL 212). Rzicznek’s collection of poems, “Neck of the World,” received the 2007 May Swenson Poetry Award. The annual award, sponsored by the USU Press, is a contest of national prominence that receives approximately 1,000 book-length manuscripts each year.
-Compiled from staff and media reports
StatesmanCampus News
Page 4
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Roundabout: Drivers need to use first loop only
-continued from page 1
The new loop is meant to divide traffic so things run more smoothly. Drivers in private vehicles should use the first loop and drop passengers off on the east side of the roundabout by the bus stop shelters. Buses take the second loop, the south loop. Delivery vans take the south loop and go up the driveway between the Taggart Student Center and the Nelson Fieldhouse to the unloading zone. Emergency vehicles needing to access any of the buildings near the roundabout can drive up onto the pedestrian area between the TSC and the Latter-day Saint Institute. -elizabeth.lawyer@aggiemail.usu.edu
New Cache Valley TV station up and running By RANAE BANGERTER staff writer
A new television station is in Cache Valley. KUTA8 is in full swing and broadcasting on campus on Channel 61. “I just think that Logan hasn’t really had a voice,” said Courtney Western, station manager. Western is a graduate of USU and said when he was in school, he always wanted to do his own programing but The Valley Channel would never let him. He said he wants to open up the station, which has been running for about a year, for anyone to air their programing. Western said community members can use the studio, but individuals will have to supply their own equipment and editing software. KUTA8 owner and owner of Airwaves Inc John Terrill said the station is small but is a real TV station for the members of Cache Valley. “It’s really a community station,” he said. “It’s for everybody.” Currently, Western and another employee produce a news show with local news, weather, sports and events. KUTA8 also offers other local programing, such as a Cache Chamber of Commerce broadcast and USU student-produced Aggie Television, which airs at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m KUTA8 also airs local Aggie soccer games as well as volleyball, basketball and gymnastics highlights. “We expect to be carrying quite a bit from Utah State,” Terrill said. “We think it’s a good place to go (for) all the stories on what’s happening up there on the hill.” Beyond USU, the station also airs a local cooking show from the Macey’s kitchen in Providence as well as a women’s talk show. In addition to six hours of local programing, the station also airs shows from the network America One. “We carry it all,” Terrill said. “We carry a whole bunch of things.” America One provides old-time movies and TV
shows, Westerns, local sports, extreme sports, soccer from Britan, Canadian football, and hunting and outdoors programing “It’s a G-rated network, and so it’s different from the other English-language networks,” Terrill said. “It’s really kind of nice for a change.” The station also carries national news from the Independent Network News, Terrill said, which airs at 5:30 p.m. He said the people at the station hope to expand their services to the entire county. “We love being a part of Cache Valley. We think it is underserved,” Terrill said. The station, he said, is trying trying to serve all the people of the area and is interested in a wide variety of programs. “We go to the city council meetings,” Terrill said. “We want to go to the county. We want to be the place for people to find out what is happening.” The station’s next goal, Terrill said, is to broadcast on Comcast cable to reach more people. He said the only way more people will be reached is through viewer support and community members petitioning Comcast to put KUTA8 on its service. “I hope everybody will help me get it on cable too,” Terrill said. “You’re a big city now. You’re 100,000 people; you deserve more respect.” “Our station isn’t really news, it’s more like community happenings,” Western said. He said the station is looking for student interns and other people to help produce shows. The employees are planning on doing spotlights on different restaurants and offering to give away free lunches every day to individuals who e-mail them during Western’s local program. “People haven’t had a voice here in Logan,” Western said. “They can’t get on the radio, but with our TV station, we’re giving people a chance, and hopefully we can do that with their input.” KUTA8 is located at 3006 N. Main Street in the parking lot of Computer Wise. The station can be reached at 752-2888 or through its Web site, www.kuta8.com. -ranae.bang@aggiemail.usu.edu
Lift Someone! Be a Mentor! The Cache County School District’s Mentoring Program is looking for individuals to volunteer as mentors for schools in Smithfield, Richmond, and Wellsville for students in grades 4-8. Benefits • Satisfaction in helping someone mature and progress • Reimbursement for mileage and training provided • Up to two USU credits(paid by program) Requirements • Make a commitment for one school year . • Spend a minimum one hour a week one-to-one with a mentee • Be at least 18 years old • Be dependable and consistent in meeting time commitments For more information contact Stacie Stewart at 752-3925 or email Stacie.Stewart@cache.k12.ut.us
Aggie Life l
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 Page 5
features@statesman.usu.edu 797-1769
l l ll
Focus: Animals
Lessons from the animal kingdom
ll l Il
l l l
was at the bird show at the Hogle Zoo this summer when I saw a bald eagle for the first time. The trainers tried to make the whole situation pretty dramatic by announcing, “Here is our nation’s symbol, the bald eagle.” Suddenly a giant American flag dropped, choir music starting playing and a bunch of doves appeared as the eagle flew down and landed on a tree on stage. Of course everyone was clapping, and then suddenly the bird lifted up its tail and squirted out huge eagle droppings onto the cement. He should have felt some shame but of course he didn’t, and everyone started laughing. That’s the nice thing about animals. They don’t really seem to care when people are laughing at them. When things don’t go quite their way, they move on, fly away, climb up a tree or keep swimming. If only life could be as simple for us as it is for animals. For them, life is all about where they will get their next meal or how they can steer clear of being a predator’s next meal. And that’s about all. I’ve always loved animals. Well, except for the occasional grumpy cat. This past year I not only went to the Hogle Zoo, but also the New York Aquarium and Baby Animal Day at the American West Heritage Center. What I’ve learned from animals is pretty simple. • People are easily entertained. They will always clap for you if you are a sea lion and can show them you have rhythm. • Sometimes all you want to do is sleep, even if everyone wants you to come out and play. If you happen to live in a zoo when you’re tired, you may get woken up by kids yelling at you or shaking a fence. If you’re not, chances are shaking will also be involved. Only kids can actually touch you. Either way, you’re out of luck. • The smaller and furrier you are, the cuter. • If you are a tiny turtle, you can count on your life being filled with children poking at you. Or even if you’re a big turtle and found by a dog in a backyard, you’ll most likely be thrown around. Sadly, sometimes when you’re small, bigger animals and people may always have control. • Getting a haircut always makes you feel better. That is, as long as the stylist knows how to do a good job. My dog went into hiding once because my dad shaved her. When we all laughed at her, she apparently couldn’t take it. I’ve seen people do the same. • If you roll onto your back and stare at someone long enough, you will eventually get a belly rub. Also, if you stare at someone while they eat in front of you, food will eventually come your way. Even if it touches the carpet first. • If you don’t want someone to like you, just bite. Growling can also do the trick. • If you enjoy someone’s company, purr. You can also try rubbing your body against their legs, but that may not be socially acceptable in some circumstances. • Frisbees are always fun. Just try not to be the one that’s always chasing after them. Learn to catch them whatever way you can, whether that be with your hands or drooling chops. • If you want to scare someone, pounce. The key is to do it when the person isn’t expecting it. Remember to wait patiently on the floor, never looking away or blinking. When the time is right, run towards feet, a lap or a face. Once again be careful with this one. It may be looked down upon in some cultures. • The best of us drool - even if it’s just in our sleep. • When there isn’t a lot of food around and a whole lot of animals, the best thing to do is run for it and stuff your face. • You can never get too old for climbing trees. Barefoot is always the most fun. • There are advantages to having a long neck. You get to see above everyone, and you get the best leaves in the tree. Plus, while walking in a crowd, people will move for you. • If you are fuzzy, have a tiny nose and long ears, people will want to hold you. • No matter how tacky it is, there’s always going to be someone wearing leopard print. • If you chase after girls while you’re angrily gobbling and your neck is swinging back and forth, they will scream. And if you bark and run after bikers and joggers they will most likely speed up or kick you. Be careful when deciding who you’re going to follow and look for the ones that are going to pedal faster. • Elephants make for good transportation. • You really have the life if you can blow bubbles and swim in the ocean all day. • If you’re a talking bird, people will love you. They will also try to teach you to say stupid things. Be hesitant in what you decide to repeat or you may spend the rest of your life getting teased and tempted with crackers in hopes you will say it again. • The brighter the colors you’re wearing, the more people will take pictures of you. • As long as a treat is involved, you’ll do almost anything. • Every once in a while, you may want to break free and try running away. Enjoy the fresh air and watch out for cars. • Last but not least, when you’ve done something wrong, hide. Don’t come out until you’re sure the person that is mad will soften by your guilty, and sometimes furry, face. Manette Newbold is a senior majoring in print journalism. Comments and questions can be sent to manette.n@ aggiemail.usu.edu.
l l l l
ll l l
NOELLE BERLAGE photo
A hunter’s heaven Joseph Brough lives with more than 80 mounted animals By COURTNIE PACKER senior writer
Hunting is an adventure. At least that is how Joseph Brough feels about the sport. “It can take you places you have never been to before,” he said. Brough, from Wellsville, is not the typical camouflaged hunter. He has spent many
hunting excursions all over the globe in exotic places such as Mongolia, Russia, above the Arctic Circle and Africa. Brough said he enjoys hunting game of all sorts, but if he had to make a choice, he said it would be a toss up between animals that are dangerous and mountain sheep. “I have shot what I believe are grand slams,” Brough said. “There are four species of mountain sheep in North America, and I have been able to collect all four. I love mountain sheep because they are some of the prettiest animals. But I also love to hunt the dangerous game because of its extreme intensity.” Brough has shot a wide assortment of animals, including lions, leopards, buffalo and bears. In his home, he has somewhere between 80 and 100 mounted animals that he’s shot. “I have a large room in my home where I keep all my taxidermies. I believe
that this gives people the opportunity to see things they wouldn’t see anywhere else,” Brough said. Brough is among many hunters who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. According to Fish and Wildlife Service’s Web site, their most recent national survey showed that more than 13 million hunters ages 16 and up enjoy hunting in the United States. Between the 13 million hunters, 228 days were spent hunting, 200 million hunting trips were taken and $20.6 billion was spent pursuing their passion, according to the survey. Brough’s love of hunting started as a family tradition, he said. It began with his father’s family, who hunted not only for enjoyment, but because it was a necessity. “My father’s family needed the meat they shot for food,” Brough said. “If they were not successful, they didn’t have food. It was that simple.” Brough and his family eat most of the meat that they shoot. He said their favorite wild meat to eat is elk.
l l l l People and their pets
l l l
ll l l
- See HUNTING, page 8
Alexa hamblin and mckell norman hold their frogs, Flecker and Herman. The undeclared freshmen said they like when the frogs fight and bite each other’s legs. DEBRA HAWKINS photo
Nine-foot-long bernice python, labyrinth, is just one of Carmen Code’s pets. She also owns three ducks, a dog, an iguana, lizard and another python. TYLER LARSEN photo
cairo the cat is good at keeping dirty little secrets, owner Jocelyn Berlage said. Berlage, junior in history said the cat is the only friend she can trust with the mysteries in her life. NOELLE BERLAGE photo
THE BEST THING about having a fish is knowing there is someone to come home to, said Katie Daw, junior in early childhood education. She and her roommate, Elizabeth Nelson, sophomore in elementary education, bought their fish together. DEBRA HAWKINS photo
l l l l
AggieLife
Page 6
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Shots, surgeries and sick animals A day in the life of a veterinarian
By MANETTE NEWBOLD features editor
Ask for Curtis Craig.
Pulling staples, squishy balls and animal toys out of dogs’ stomachs are some of the strangest things Melissa Hillegass has done while working. As a veterinarian at Mountain View Veterinary Health Center, Hillegass said every day is unique as she works with small and exotic animals and their owners. “The most challenging and enjoyable part of my job is that since animals can’t tell you what’s going on, you have to figure it out,” Hillegass said. She discovers how to help animals by doing x-rays and tests. “I love a mystery. I even read mystery novels in my free time.” That is, if she gets free time. Hillegass emphasizes that veterinarians have a service profession, and that can mean working late nights, weekends and holidays. Sometimes the profession entails being called at 2 a.m. by drunk people who weren’t worried about their animal and barely noticed it was sick after a couple of days, she said. “Other times I’m called at 2 a.m. by people who wake up in the middle of the night and their dog is suddenly comatose,” she said. She added veterinarians have to be compassionate in those situations. “That’s what makes a great vet,” Hillegass said. Even though she never has the same day twice, Hillegass said a typical days consists of doing things out of three main categories – vaccinations, surgery and treating sick animals. Her favorite animals to work with are the little furry ones, she said.
Although she mostly works with the small animals, she also works with the larger animals at Willow Park Zoo, from the bobcat to the elk. She also works with reptiles and birds, although she doesn’t become as attached to them, she said. Hillegass said the hardest part of her job is having the ability to treat an animal but not being able to. “It may be because of their personality or because their owner can’t afford it. Maybe we’re trying to help, but they are trying to eat us,” she said. “Some think it’s putting animals to sleep, and yeah, that’s hard, but you’re giving them a release.” She said she’ll never put an animal down unless it is very old, ill or has a disease that can’t be treated. “Never because someone is moving or because the animal doesn’t match the new color of their furniture,” Hillegass said. “A lot of the animals that I put to sleep, I’ve been intimately involved in their lives.” Hillegass said becoming a vet takes four years of school plus prerequisites. She said she was planning on going into theater when she decided to go to vet school instead during her third year in college. She then had to take chemistry and biology classes. It’s common for students to switch into vet school, Hillegass said. She said she knew people who did it who had majored in history, psychology, as well as someone who spent 15 years in construction. “It’s important that people know that its good to be wellrounded,” she said. “Learning communication is important. You
vet technician, becky reese, makes sure Max is able to breathe on his own after surgery. While being neutered, the dog had a tube down his throat which pumped gas and oxygen into his body, allowing him to breath easier. DEBRA HAWKINS photo
Melinda hillegass neuters max, a young Shih Tzu that was brought into her clinic Monday. She said her favorite thing about being a vet is doing surgeries. DEBRA HAWKINS photo
don’t have to be a lab rat.” Hillegrass graduated in May 1995 from Colorado State University and has been a vet ever since. She met her husband, James Israelson, in vet school due to alphabetical seating and now works with him at Mountain View, his focus being large animals. Working with animals is much like working with people, Hillegass said. The vets use many of the same tools and monitor the animals during surgery similar to how a doctor would a human. As she neutered Max, a Shih Tzu, on Monday, Hillegass said she used a $10,000 monitor that kept track of Max’s heart rate, blood pressure, pulse, CO2 level and temperature. A surgical catheter was inserted into a vein in Max’s right leg, so that just in case he reacted to something, Hillegass and her technician, Becky Reese, could quickly give him medicine. However, there are definite differences in working with animals, Reese said. “Unlike human medication, we have to deal with a bit more hair,” Hillegass said as she shaved the lower part of Max’s leg so she could insert the catheter. Reese also had to shave the lower part of Max’s stomach so Hillegass would have access to his testicles, where the surgery would take place. She also had to hold Max’s head while Hillegass inserted the IV catheter because “biting does unfortunately happen with this job,” she said. Reese also said some animals don’t have control over their bladders, so it’s not uncommon for her or Hillegass to be peed on. Everything must be sterile during surgery, Hillegass said.
VETERINARIAN MELINDA HILLEGASS shaves Shih Tzu Max’s leg so she can insert an IV catheter. Her vet technician, Becky Reese, holds his head in case he bites. Unlike human medicine, vets deal with a bit more hair, Hillegass said. DEBRA HAWKINS photo
On Monday Reese rubbed Max’s stomach with iodine and alcohol. Hillegass wore a mask, hair net and rubber gloves as well as a sterile green robe. The areas surrounding the surgical area of Max’s body were covered with blue towels and clamped to the dog’s skin to prevent hair and bacteria getting in the body. He was also laid on a heating pad so he would stay warm through the surgery. Hillegass then begans making small incisions to neuter the dog. When the procedure was over, Hillegass also did paperwork and updated Max’s medical record on her computer. Then Reese called his owner to set up a time when she could pick him up. They would send him home with pain medication, after his owner paid for the surgery. Hillegass said there is no insurance for dogs like there is for humans, and bills are paid up front. “Some people say they want to become vets because they don’t want to work with people, but they have to deal with people,” she said, adding that pet owners are generally appreciative for the work vets do. “I would encourage people to get plenty of exposure if they want to be a vet,” she said. “It’s a lot of hard work, time, energy and money to get here.” She mentioned a vet also has to be a business person as well as a doctor, and students who graduate from vet school have more options than working in animal clinics. They can also work for pet food companies or help with vaccine production, among several other professions that deal with animals. For pet owners, Hillegass suggests paying attention to their animal’s health and bringing it in when they suspect something is wrong. She also suggests finding the right vet for them. “I don’t expect to be the vet for everyone in Cache Valley,” she said. “I think there’s a vet for everybody and everybody for a vet. If they’re not sure where to go, could bring their pet in for a cleaning or nail trim to try the vet on for size and see if there is a personal connection.” Owners should also pay attention to whether or not the vet is clean and if the employees are friendly, she said. They can also see how their cat or dog reacts. Hillegass also mentioned vet clinics can be certified by the American Animal Hospital Association, which Mountain View is. That means the clinic has advanced monitoring systems, medical records and low mortality rates. Mountain View Veterinary Health Center is located at 1702 N. 800 East in North Logan. For questions and appointments call 752-8251. -manette.n@aggiemail.usu.edu
AggieLife
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Cats and dogs can assist people after injuries or those dealing with emotional problems. TYLER LARSEN photo
Animals help clients heal By BRITTNY GOODSELL JONES assistant features editor
Hitler’s dog probably loved him. A powerful characteristic about animals is they are less judgmental than most people, said Kathy Klotz, executive director at Intermountain Therapy Animals. She added that animals are extremely therapeutic for people, especially those who have experienced particular hardships. “Animals are more genuine,” Klotz said. “Pets reflect the best for people. They’re glad to see you no matter how late you are. They don’t tell you what to do. Dogs are
SERVICE DESK!
THE IT
always great listeners. There is no pressure or judgment.” ITA, which is based out of Salt Lake City, is a nonprofit organization which uses animal-assistant therapy to help people with special needs. According to ITA’s Web site, assisted-animal therapy helps promote different types of improvement for people, such as physical, emotional, cognitive and social. Klotz said there are 300 volunteer teams throughout Utah, with some in Idaho and Montana as well. A team is made up of a pet and its owner, and both are trained through a series of workshops and lessons, Klotz said. Pets and owners are taught how to socialize and understand clients at different facilities such as youth
it.usu.edu 797-HELP JQL 108
detention centers, hospitals, residential care centers and domestic violence centers. According to the Web site, some clients have previously been involved in a serious injury or accident, or are emotionally or developmentally disabled. Klotz, who has been the executive director since 1997, said she knew assisted-animal therapy would be a good job for her dog, Foster, who has now passed on. Klotz said she now has two other dogs who actually do not enjoy doing animal therapy. “This is important,” she said. “(To do this job) it has to be a dog that not only has proper skills to be a good doggie citizen, but also needs to enjoy meeting strangers on a daily basis.”
- Hardware Repair all makes, all models (Apple/Dell Certified) - Wireless Networking - Software Support - Securing your computer - Aggiemail, Banner, & Blackboard and more...
Page 7
Animals involved in therapy can also range from bunnies to miniature horses, she said. “(Therapy) is a long-grueling thing for more people,” Klotz said. “Animals re-spark the desire in people to do the hard work of therapy.” Animals also help lower blood pressure, she said, as well as help people relax. The animal can also help clients accept themselves, Klotz said, which is especially important if the client is missing a limb due to an accident or is trying to relearn something they used to be able to do. The Web site states animals can often provide something people cannot. Klotz said it is very healthy to be around pets. People who have pets, she said, go to the doctor less often, report less depression and can make friends easier. USU Counseling Center offers animal-assisted therapy for clients. According to its Web site, http:// www.usu.edu/counseling/, this outreach program allows animals to accompany the handler to various counseling activities. The program was created in 1997 by a predoctoral intern and center director, Mary Doty. Griffin, a dog, and a cat named Tango, both belong to Doty, she said, and are regulars at the center. Doty said Griffin comes every day and she said therapy animals should remain in the presence of their handler for any therapeutic activites. All animals involved in the USU program need to have previously attended an obedience class, display a positive social attitude and have a no-bite history. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 797-1012. or visit the office in the Taggart Student Center Room 306. To learn more about ITA or to volunteer, visit www.therapyanimals.org. -brittny.jo@aggiemail.usu.edu
Animal science major equals hard work By BREEA HEINER staff writer
The animal science major allows students hands-on experience and gives them so many opportunities to be involved in clubs, said adviser Tami Spackman. The animal, dairy and veterinary science program was formed in 1977 and now consists of 250 students in the program – 200 undergraduate, 23 graduate and 18 in the dairy herdsman program, according to the ADVS Web site. The ADVS major has recently made some changes but offers the same programs and resources, Spackman said. Spackman said the major contains four emphases: equine science and management, biotechnology, bioveterinary science, and animal and dairy science. The students in each of these emphases work with many animals. “We work with domestic animals,” Spackman said. “Beef cattle, sheep dairy, horses and swine.” Students work with different animals depending on their emphasis but have many options for what they can do after graduation, Spackman said. Animal and dairy science majors begin their freshman year with introductory animal science classes. The sophomore year consists of four chemistry classes, junior year has biology, and senior year includes mainly ADVS classes. “I think the College of Agriculture is the best ever and the animal dairy and veterinary science major is the best in the college,” said Julie Ung, senior in animal science. Ung is an ambassador for the College of Agriculture and said she is proud of her college and the tradition that lives in the college and her major. Students are required to do an internship along with the required classes, Ung said. “I want to be a director of a zoo one day, working more with exotic animals than livestock,” Ung said. With animal or dairy production and management, state and federal agricultural agencies, animal product processing and other career options, there are really endless possibilities for animal and dairy science majors, Spackman said. All of the degrees are four-year degrees, but the bioveterinary science emphasis can prepare a student for veterinary school in three years, Spackman said. - See ANIMAL SCIENCE, page 8
Graduate School Fair Tuesday,October 23,2007 9:30am-2:00pm
Taggart Student Center Ballroom A.T. Still University Bastyr University Brigham Young University California School of Podiatric Medicine California Western School of Law Cleveland Chiropractic College Creighton University Des Moines University - CANCELLED Eastern Washington University Forest Institute of Professional Psychology Idaho State University
Southern California University of Health Sciences St. George's University Temple University Teton Science School Texas Chiropractic College The Princeton Review The University of St. Augustine Thunderbird School of Global Management Touro University Nevada U.S. Army Medical Recruiting
Kaplan University
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Life Chiropractic College West
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Logan University College of Chiropractic
University of North Dakota
Midwestern University Monterey Institute of International Studies National College of Natural Medicine New Mexico State University Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Ohio State University Pacific University College of Health Professions Parker Chiropractic College Purdue University Engineering Rosalind Franklin University Ross University School of Medicine
University of Phoenix University of South Carolina University of the Pacific University of the Pacific University of Utah Utah State University Washington State University Weber State University Western States Chiropractic College Western University Westminster College Willamette University
Over 80 Graduate Programs from Around the Country For more information visit www.usu.edu/career
AggieLife
Page 8
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Hunting: Wellsville man shares stories of the sport
Need a Halloween Costume?
-continued from page 5
If we won’t eat (the meat), I wrap it up and equally distribute it with my coworkers at work,� he said. Hunting has now not only become a sport for entertainment or a necessity for food; it has now become an important tool for wildlife management. Fish and Wildlife Service recognizes that in many cases, hunting controls populations of some species that might otherwise threaten the well-being of other wildlife, and in some instances, that of human health and safety, according to the Web site. Brough recalled a time when his safety was put on the line as he was moose hunting in British Columbia with his younger brother. It was warm weather, and Brough’s brother shot a large bull moose, he said. Packing the meat and taking it back to camp took all day, and when they were finally finished, Brough and his brother were exhausted. Then, that evening at their campsite, they heard something nearby. “About 30 feet away we heard a bear bark,� Brough said. “Bears don’t growl like a typical bear when they are aggressive; they bark. So we knew it was dangerous and we had to stay away.� They spent the rest of the evening listening to the bear tear up canvas and destroy their campsite to get a hold of the
recently shot meat. “When you can hear a bear that close to you, you don’t get much sleep,� Brough said. “We spent the remainder of the night listening to it and praying that it was a black bear. We had a license at the time for black bears and hoped that is what it was. That way we could shoot it in the morning if it was still in camp.� Around 4:30 that morning, Brough, his brother and their hunting guide Bobby looked at the situation outside, he said. It was not a black bear that had stolen their meat, but a large grizzly bear. They did not have a license to kill the grizzly bear and were puzzled at what to do, Brough said. Their campsite was set up in a narrow canyon and the only way out was to walk directly past the bear, Brough said. Bobby borrowed a gun and created the game plan. “Bobby was going to shoot directly over the top of the bear to scare it away,� Brough said. “However, if the bear started running towards us, my job was to shoot the bear in the head. I was always taught though to never shoot a bear in the head because it would ricochet off of the bear’s skull. So I didn’t know what to do.� Bobby did shoot above the bear, which consequently caused
7JTJU Halloween Bootique -PDBUFE JO UIF $BDIF 7BMMFZ .BMM CZ UIF .FO T %JMMBSE T /PSUI .BJO 4USFFU Shop early for the best selection! Ask a sales associate for details.
joseph brough said he and his family eat all the meat from the animals he hunts. He also gives some to coworkers. NOELLE BERLAGE photo
Halloween Bootique
Joseph brough has been hunting around the world. He displays the animals he shoots in his home. NOELLE BERLAGE photo
the bear to turn and race toward them. In what seemed like slow motion, Brough said he waited for the bear to turn its head so he could do what he thought best: shoot the bear between the ears and hit the brain. “I shot the bear where I wanted to, and it fell to the ground only about 25-30 feet directly in front of us,� he said. “That is when I started to get scared. I started shaking and didn’t know what to do. We then turned ourselves into the Fish and Game but were not found guilty because it was in self-defense.� Brough said even though hunting is such a dangerous sport, he has only had two times
when he has had animals come after him. One incident involved the grizzly bear and the other was with a cape buffalo when Brough was young. Brough said hunting is now bonding time between him and his family. Both his sons and daughters enjoy the challenge of hunting, and have become avid hunters, he said. “When I am hunting, I am with people I care about,� he said. “I go to places that are totally remote and unique. That is what makes hunting such an adventure.� -courtnie.packer@aggiemail.usu. edu
Animal science: Major involves hands-on work
-continued from page 5
Ung said although she has loved animals since she was little she never wanted to be a doctor or a vet and that is why she chose the animal science program at USU. “At Utah State I found animal oriented classes and I’ve loved it,� Ung said. Students in the bioveterinary
Lunch for the Bunch Starts at noon in the Cultural Hall. Chili, Chips & Cinnamon Rolls for only $1.00!
science emphasis still take introductory animal science classes, chemistry and biology, but are required to take classes that emphasize things such as animal histology and applied animal nutrition. The purpose of this emphasis is mainly to prepare students for application to veterinary school, Spackman said. Biotechnology emphasis students take introductory biotechnology classes and continue with the chemistry and biology courses. Students also take classes such as animal gene mapping, according to the ADVS major sheet. Spackman said this emphasis prepares students for work in research and graduate study in biotechnology and related fields. Equine science deals heavily with horses and has most of the same introductory classes, according to the major sheet. The senior year includes classes such as equine evaluation, horseshoeing and poisonous range plants. Career opportunities for the students who emphasize equine science depend on the skill level of the student, Spackman said. For each emphasis area, there is a corresponding club that students both in the ADVS major and outside of it can participate in. The Animal Science Club is open to all majors on campus and provides students with exposure to animal agriculture and opportunities to travel to opera-
Register @ wise.ldsces.org
Heather karren tends to her project horse, Sister. Karren is a senior majoring in equine science. GIDEON OAKES photo
tions across the country, according to the Web site. The Equestrian Club allows students to care for horses and participate in collegiate competitions. Gwenllian McIntyre, a sophomore in economics and a member of the Equestrian Club, said she loves taking care of the horses and is glad she can be a member of the club without being an animal science major. The mission of the Dairy Club is to educate members and the community about the dairy industry and also provide recruitment opportunities for the College of Agriculture. The animal science major has also seen accomplishments in research by students and faculty, according to the ADVS Web site.
Ken White, professor of reproductive and developmental biology, received the Researcher of the Year Award for his work in cloning a mule. Undergraduate Researcher of the Year John Brinkerhoff, a junior majoring in bioveterinary science, also helped contribute to this project. Facilities provided by USU allowed this research to take place. There are nine ADVS sites off of the main campus that are for research and student use, according to the ADVS Web site. For more information, students can look online to view the ADVS major sheet and the classes students need to take for the major. -breea.lee.h@aggiemail.usu. edu
Combined Institute Choir Fireside “A Burning Within� Sunday Oct. 21 6:00 pm Logan Tabernacle
Page 10
WednesdaySports UNR packs a punch teams were playing. It was very impressive by both the running back and the quarterback, and the entire Nevada offense with what they did in that stadium last night.” The search for win No. 1 will continue A key for the Aggie defense will be containing Saturday for the USU football team, but things another potent offense. The Pack collected 639 won’t be any easier. yards of total offense (396 rushing, 243 passThe Aggies will again have ing). Nevada is eighth in their collective hands full. nation in yards per - Friday at utahstatesman. the The Nevada Wolf Pack (2game (529.7), 12th in rushcom: Feature on Chris Ulinksi, 4, 0-2 in Western Athletic ing yards (222.8), 14th in Conference action) comes to former Nevada rugby player points scored (38) and 17th Logan for a 1:05 p.m. match- and current USU kicker. in passing yards (306.8). up at Romney Stadium. “We’re obviously very Don’t be fooled by the impressed with the new quarterback (Colin Pack’s record. After all, last Sunday it took Boise Kaepernick),” Guy said. “(Nevada) showed a State four overtimes on its home turf to beat the completely different aspect than we had seen in Pack, 69-67. That game was good enough to be the Fresno game where he came in and primarily named an Instant Classic by ESPN Classic. threw the football and didn’t run the ball a lot “That was an impressive display,” Aggie Head like they did last night (against Boise State).” Coach Brent Guy said. “To me, it was a shame that anybody had to lose that game, the way it - See FOOTBALL , page 11 came down to it there in the end the way both By SAMMY HISLOP sports editor
USU wide receiver kevin robinson (6) uses a block from Aggie running back Derrvin Speight (21) against Utah, Sept. 29. Robinson is the nation’s leader in all-purpose yards per game. TYLER LARSON photo
TouchBase AggieSchedules Volleyball
Thursday Oct. 18 USU vs. Idaho, 7 p.m. in Spectrum
Saturday Oct. 20
USU at Boise State, 7 p.m.
Women’s Soccer
Friday Oct. 19 USU at Nevada, 8 p.m.
Sunday Oct. 21
USU at Fresno State, 3 p.m.
Men’s/Women’s Tennis
Oct. 17-21 USU at ITA Regionals, All day in Las Vegas, Nev.
Football
Saturday Oct. 20
This is the second in a seven-part series featuring USU’s four redshirt returners and three new junior college transfers. Today: Redshirt Freshman Tai Wesley
USU vs. Nevada, 1:05 p.m., Romney Stadium.
Wesley back from break By SAM BRYNER senior writer
Oct. 17, 2007
Golf
Oct. 20-21 USU vs. Southern Utah, 10 a.m., Logan Country Club
Hockey
Thursday Oct. 18 USU at DU
Friday Oct. 19 USU at Colorado
Corrects Oklahoma’s computer ranking to 11
Saturday Oct. 20 USU at Colorado State
$%5 UVCPFKPIU
He’s 6-foot-8, 230 pounds, and, as a redshirt freshman, Tai Wesley will look to help Games through Oct. 14. the Utah State men’s basketball team to it’s RANK TEAM BCS AVE. ninth-straight winning season. Games through Oct. 14. HARRIS USA COMPUTER wasINTERACTIVE Utah’s Games through Oct. 14. Games through Oct. 14. 1. Ohio State .9416 TODAY RANKING Wesley started playing basketball seri- TEAM• Wesley RANK BCS AVE. 2. South Florida .9200 Mr. Basketball in RANK TEAM BCS AVE. RANK TEAM BCS AVE. ously in the sixth grade and said by1.theOhio 10thState .9416 1 1 5 3. Boston College .8906 1. Ohio State .9416 1. Ohio State .9416 grade, he knew he had a chance to pursue 2. South Florida 3 3 1 2004. .9200 4. LSU .8400 2. South Florida .9200 2. South Florida .9200 3. Boston College .8906 2 2 7 the sport further. • He turned down 5. Oklahoma .7623 3. Boston College .8906 3. Boston College .8906 4. being LSU .8400 5 5 2 “My 10th-grade year, I started not 6. South Carolina .7432 4. LSU .8400 4. LSU .8400 5. Oklahoma .7623 4 4 11 an offer from so uncoordinated and being able to move 7. Kentucky .6833 6. South Carolina .7432 6 8 3 5. Oklahoma .7623 5. Oklahoma .7623 my feet and put the ball in the hole,” he said. Utah, and didn’t 8. Arizona State .6831 7. Kentucky .6833 11 13 4 6. South Carolina .7432 6. South Carolina .7432 Growing up in a house where basketball 8. Arizona State .6831 12 12 5 9. West Virginia .6624 want to go to BYU. 7. Kentucky .6833 7. Kentucky .6833 was as common as Sunday-night dinner, 9. West Virginia .6624 8 7 10 10. Oregon .6369 8. Arizona State .6831 8. Arizona State .6831 • He averaged 16.7 Wesley said he really knew he was10. destined Oregon .6369 7 6 13 9. West Virginia .6624 9. West Virginia .6624 SOURCE: Bowl Championship Series AP to play basketball long before the 11. timeVirginia he Tech 11 8 points.6298 per game13in 10. Oregon .6369 10. Oregon .6369 gained coordination and learned how 12. to California .6000 10 9 14 11. Virginia Tech .6298 11. Virginia Tech .6298 high school. shoot. 13. Kansas .5170 15 15 8 12. California .6000 12. California .6000 14. Southern 9 9 23 “It was mostly those backyard games I had Calif. .4724 13. Kansas .5170 13. Kansas .5170 15. know, Florida 14 14 17 with my five brothers,” he said. “You beating each.4352 other up, us against Games through Oct. 14. 14. Southern California .4724 14. Southern California .4724 16.in Missouri 17 17 16 our dad, you know, just growing up a family where we.3818 all play basketball. 15. Florida .4352 15. Florida .4352 RANK TEAM BCS AVE. 17. inAuburn 19 19 12 It was hard not to come out and play the college level.”.3373 16. Missouri .3818 16. Missouri .3818 1. Ohio State .9416 18. Hawaii .2841 16 25 When he said that, he wasn’t kidding, as Wesley follows in the steps16 of 17. Auburn .3373 17. Auburn .3373 2. South Florida .9200 19. Virginia .2290 24 24 14 older brothers Mekeli and Russel,20. whoGeorgia played at Brigham Young University 18. Hawaii .2841 18. Hawaii .2841 3. Boston College .8906 .2244 20 20 19 and Utah Valley State College respectively. 19. Virginia .2290 19. Virginia .2290 4. LSU .8400 21. Tennessee .1953 22 22 17 By his senior year at Provo High22. School, Wesley was averaging 16.7 points 20. Georgia .2244 20. Georgia .2244 5. Oklahoma .7623 Texas .1799 18 18 21. Tennessee .1953 21. Tennessee .1953 per game as well as eight rebounds, assists, two blocks and one steal. 6. South Carolina .7432 23.four Cincinnati .1192 23 23 22 22. Texas .1799 22. Texas .1799 As a prep senior, he led Provo High stateTech title and was named Mr. 21 7. Kentucky .6833 24.to a Texas .1052 21 23. Cincinnati .1192 23. Cincinnati .1192 .0783 25 26 24 8. Arizona State .6831 Basketball from the state of Utah.25. Michigan 24. Texas Tech .1052 24. Texas Tech .1052 9. West Virginia .6624 Rather than follow in the footsteps of The his BCS basketball idol and brother, NOTE: Average is calculated by averaging the percent totals of the 25. Michigan .0783 25. Michigan .0783 10. Oregon .6369 Harris Young Interactive, USA Todayand Coaches Computer polls. Mekeli, he chose not to go to Brigham University also and turned down an offer from the University of Utah. said he chose to come to SOURCE: Bowl Championship Series AP SOURCE: Bowl Championship Series AP SOURCE: Bowl Championship Series AP AP SOURCE: BowlWesley Championship Series Utah State because of its openness throughout the recruiting process. Editor’s Note: It is mandatory to include all sources that <AP> “Utah State in their recruiting process was really honest with me, andBCS I STANDINGS FIX 2 101507: CORRECTS Oklahoma’s computer ranking to 11; chart accompany this graphic when repurposing or editing it for shows the current Bowl Championship Series standings; three sizes; 1c x 2 3/8 inches, 46.5 mm x really liked that,” Wesley said. publication AGGIE REDSHIRT poses Tuesday. 60 mm; 1c x 4 1/2 inches, 46.5 mm x FRESHMAN 114 mm; 2c x 4TAI 3/4WESLEY inches, 96.3 mmatxpractice 121 mm; with Wesley redshirted in During a reshirt season in 2005, Wesley saw current Aggie teammate
%QNNGIG $QYN 5GTKGU UVCPFKPIU Fast Stats
$%5 UVCPFKPIU
$%5 UVCPFKPIU
$%5 UVCPFKPIU
- See WESLEY, page 13
2005 and has returned from an LDS Church mission. He will help anchor the power forward position BC-FBC--BCS Standings; CK; YY </AP> for the Aggies. Wesley is a native of Provo. In high school he averaged 16.7 points per game and eight rebounds. TYLER LARSON photo
Hawaii 3-0
Aggies in need of faith By SETH R. HAWKINS editor in chief
Utah state outside hitter melissa osterloh (3) gets her shot blocked by Hawaii defenders. Monday night in the Spectrum. The 11th-ranked Rainbow Wahine blanked the Aggies, 3-0 (3027, 30-17, 30-22). Outside hitter Amandan Nielson led USU with 16 kills. The Aggies host Idaho Thursday at 7 p.m. and travel to Boise State Saturday night. CAMERON PETERSON photo
If scoring goals was as easy as saying a prayer, the USU soccer team would be more than saved, but building their faith in their ability is a work in progress. USU Head Coach Heather Cairns said she feels her team is improving on both ends of the field but seems to lose faith if early shots don’t hit their mark immediately, creating a weakness in focus and vision on which opponents have capitalized. “I think it’s another mental thing,” Cairns said. “We’ve got to be better at having faith that we’re going to score. I think what happens is we get so many chances early and we don’t put them away. We get flustered and then that manifests itself in giving away goals in the second half. We have to be stronger and just have faith – keep them
off the board, give our attack a chance to put the ball in the back of the net. We have to just be strong with that, knowing that those goals will come. I think we’re doubting it a little bit, which is why we kind of get our heads down. But we’re scoring goals, so there’s no reason to doubt it. It’s just being a little bit stronger mentally as a team.” The Aggies fire off more shots than their opponents in the first half but are inconsistent at finishing those shots. They are also effective at eliminating opponents’ opportunities to score in the opening half, allowing only five goals all season. But once the second half hits, something changes and the Aggie attack and defense break down, allowing opponents to score, often deciding the outcome of the game. The Aggies outshoot their opponents in the second
- See SOCCER, page 11
USU golf takes 15th-place at Cullum Invite By USU ATHLETICS
Utah State’s men’s golf team posted their best round of the tournament at the 2007 Bill Cullum Invitational on Tuesday, but didn’t improve their overall standing finishing in 15th-place with team score of 933. UC Santa Barbara won the tournament with a team score of 870, while Portland was second (881), Loyola Marymount was third (886), Southern Utah was fourth (887) and Sacramento State was fifth (887). Junior Devin Daniels (Smithfield, Utah) was once again Utah State’s top finisher as he shot a final round 72 to finish tied for 30th with a 54hole score of 226. Senior Jeremy Pack (Salt Lake City, Utah) led the Aggies after 36-holes, but shot a final round 82 to tie for 58th with a for a 54-hole score of 231. Aggie freshman Tom Peterson who finished tied for 63rd-place with a 234 (80-8173).
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
StatesmanSports
Page 11
Soccer: Twogame road trip
Perfect Partner.
Perfect Partner.
-continued from page 10 half but have been outscored 15-8 this season. The disproportionate scoring in the halves is something Cairns said she is concerned with and said it comes down to competitiveness. “It’s really about competing,” she said. “It’s having everybody be accountable, everybody having to defend, everybody having to attack, being able to play when you’re a goal up, being able to play when you’re a goal down. “We have struggled at times at putting 90 minutes together. I think that’s really going to be the key, just weather the game, the ups and downs that are associated to the game. We really just need to weather, just put together 90 minutes and know that the game’s not over after 45. So I think the mental cues combined with our fitness will pull us through.” Keeping a sharp mental focus will be something the Aggies will need this weekend heading on their final road trip of the season this weekend with a 5-9 overall record and a 1-1 record in conference play. The first stop will be against Nevada, last season’s tournament champion, on Friday at 8 p.m., after which the team will travel one state west to face Fresno State, Sunday at 3 p.m. The Bulldogs were the regular season champions last season. “Nevada and Fresno, it’s a tough weekend because they were preseason ranked one and two and they’re last year’s regular season and tournament champions. So we know we’re getting great competition, and this is one of the toughest weekends that we face,” Cairns said. “We really have to go in with the idea that we’re going to get some points this weekend, whether it’s wins or ties. We need to steal some points from the home team. That’s got to be our mentality. So we have to take it pretty seriously. It takes a little bit more to win on the road than it does in general. We just really have to know that they’re two of the toughest opponents in conference and know that we’re going to have to bring our best game.” Bringing the best game will include making sure players
CLASS ADS GET READ. TSC 105
WWW.UTAHSTATESMAN.COM
CLIMB?
While you “study, ” we’ll do your printing.
31 N. Main St. 753-1292
nProfessional Quality Printing nBusiness Forms nThesis, dissertations nWedding Invitations & Accessories
630 West 200 North
753-8875
USU junior forward candice clark (19) pushes the ball downfield Sunday vs. Boise State. USU plays at Nevada Friday at 8 p.m. and at Fresno State, Sunday at 3 p.m. DEBRA HAWKINS photo
are healthy, “even if they’re a little banged up,” Cairns said. Senior forward Dana Peart, the leading scorer on the team, was injured early in the second half against Boise State and sat out the remainder of the game. She did not participate in practice on Tuesday, but Cairns said she did that to allow Peart a chance to rest and recover for the next game, and said she expects to play Peart this weekend. Sophomore forward Erin Salmon has played minimal minutes this season due to a torn meniscus in the knee that is taking time to heal. What time Salmon has played on the field has been valuable, as she has tallied one goal. Cairns said she expects Salmon to play this weekend as well. USU will need all its offensive weapons against a Nevada team that matches up fairly even. Like the Aggies, the Wolf Pack doesn’t rely on one player to lead the attack, having plenty of scoring threats. Nevada’s leading scorer is Cristen Drummond, who, like Peart, has five goals and two assists on the season for 12 points. Also with 12 points is
Football: Welcoming the Pack -continued from page 10
Meet the Challenge
Karen Zmirak, who boasts four goals and four assists. Five other players have scored for Nevada this season. Even with a full arsenal of scoring threats, the Wolf Pack come off a two-game losing streak to open Western Athletic Conference play, losing to Hawaii and San Jose State on the road. The Wolf Pack looks to benefit from home field advantage and turn things around. “They’re one of the toughest teams at home,” Cairns said. “There’s a definite home field advantage in Reno. I think regardless of whether they come off losses or wins, they’re a tough team period, and we just have to take it as that. Certainly coming off two losses they’re going to have a little bit more fire in the belly.” Fresno State is 1-1 in conference play after dropping a close match to Hawaii on Sunday. -seth.h@aggiemail.usu.edu
$40,000-$50,000 Capt. Brandon Knotts Officer Selection Officer United States Marine Corps toll free: (866) 607-5567 knottsbs@marines.usmc.mil
Hey Cinderella . . . içÑ `iÅi >ѵѵѵ Slip into Platinum! È °Ñ Ó Ñ° >Ó Þ uÑÑ
USU (0-6) vs. Nevada (2-4)
Television: KJZZ (Comcast Channel 14)
Saturday, Oct. 20, Romney Stadium, 1:05 p.m. USU notes • Freshman RB Curtis Marsh will be back from injury. • WR/KR Kevin Robinson is the nation’s leader in all-purpose yards with 212.5 per game. • The Aggies have won only one of their past nine home games, and have lost four straight.
Nevada notes • Junior LB Joshua Mauga leads the WAC and is fifth in the nation with 70 tackles. • In the last two games, redshirtfreshman QB Jason Kaepernick has racked up 864 yards of total offense and 10 touchdowns. His first start was Sunday at Boise St.
Nevada is eighth in the nation in yards per game (529.7) and 14th in scoring (38 ppg). USU hasn’t beat the Pack at home since 1950.
Offensively, the Aggies will have the services of redshirt-freshman Curtis Marsh for the first time since Sept. 15 at Oklahoma. POSSIBLE MOMENTUM LOSS WITH BYE? The Aggies had their best offensive scoring performance since 2003 in the 52-37 loss at Hawaii. All things considered, Guy isn’t worried. “We played better, but I still think we needed a break,” Guy said. “Just because we had played some tough games that we had a chance to win, but didn’t win ... We won’t lose momentum from that, and now we get Curtis Marsh back so we can put both him and Derrvin Speight in the backfield at the same time with Leon (Jackson), which I think creates a triple-threat for any three of those to run and create the play-pass off of that, or screens off of that with those guys or our wide receivers.” WAC-ky DEFENSE Offense has certainly been the
strong point of the WAC this season. This past weekend was full of proof of that: Aside from the Instant Classic on Sunday night, Hawaii barely got away from San Jose State with a 42-35 victory in overtime, and Fresno State beat Idaho, 37-24. Fresno won in Reno Oct. 6, 49-41. The Pack beat Nicholls State, 52-17, on Sept. 15. Hawaii is averaging just over 52 points per game, while giving up 23. So, is the defense that bad, or is the offense that good? “I don’t think they’ve lost their defense as much as we have a lot of offensive skill in this league,” Guy said. “I just think that sometimes when you get in those games, it just goes back and forth and just starts happening like that where its big play after big play. “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen an overtime played like that, where they score on three consecutive plays and four times in five plays.” -samuel.hislop@aggiemail.usu. edu
Store Hours:
Store- Saturday Hours: Monday Mon - Fri 9:30 - 8:00 10:00 - 7:00 Sat. ‘9:30 - 6 :00
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 7:00
141 N. Main 752-7149
Middle of the Block, at the Sign of the Clock
www.seneedham.com
Where Utah Gets Engaged!
StatesmanSports
Page 12
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
The Blue and the White Sports Debate
Sam Bryner is a senior majoring in business management. Comments can be sent to him sam.bryner@aggiemail.usu.edu
David Baker is a senior majoring in print journalsim. Comments can be sent to him da.bake@aggiemail.usu.edu
1. Is the Super Bowl in London a good idea? No. People in London don’t like football. Well ... that’s not completely accurate. They like football. Just not our kind of football. I hope this isn’t a ploy by the NFL to claim new territory in the world – some imperialist grasp for new viewership. They can’t just go plant their flag in the grounds of Chelsea’s soccer stadium and claim London for the NFL. The English aren’t going to fooled by shinny helmets and aren’t likely to trade their soccer-loving souls for glass beads. The football version of Manifest Destiny just doesn’t seem likely to work.
NOW ON SALE 2007-08 SEASON Student must present: • Current school schedule • Photo ID
2. Is 2nd-ranked South Florida that good? PRICE $305
ON
NOV. 13
USED Demo Skis now on SALE!
Sale applies to High School Students also! Those under 18 must have parent sign release.
Logan Office Now Open Mon-Sat 9-5:30 BY!
STOP Lots
of
NE
EARy! G W il n da
c
gi omin
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently mentioned that London, England, could someday host a Super Bowl, and to that I say, “Bravo.” Good work commish. The NFL has been expanding worldwide for the past 10 years, and like most businesses, sees globalization as the way to go. By expanding into oversees markets more and more, the NFL is increasing revenue, exposure and the United States’ meaning of the word ‘football.’ It’s not like the year they do hold the Super Bowl in London, you won’t be able to watch the game on TV, just like you do every year.
1351 East 700 North Logan www.skithebeav.com
No way. They’ve got a couple good wins, the best of which came against West Virginia. But you can’t convince me they are better than LSU, Florida, Oklahoma or even Kentucky. Just because they’re a good story doesn’t mean they’re the No. 2 team in the country. Even with two teams in the top five, the Big East is still weak. They haven’t really proven anything by being a good Big East team. That’s like being a good Euro-dance-pop band – there is no such thing. And if there is, there shouldn’t be any satisfaction in filling that role.
Yes, South Florida really is No. 2 in college football rankings. Do they deserve to be there? Absolutely. They are an undefeated Bowl Championship Series conference team that has beaten top 10 and top 25 teams. Name another BCS conference school that has done that who you would not rank as high. They have rolled the teams they should easily beat and have upset the teams they were supposed to lose to. The only other team you could argue being ahead of South Florida is Boston College, who has a weaker schedule than other team in the running.
3. Which is the NFL’s worst division? The AFC East. If you disregard the New England Patriots, that division only has two wins – total. Even my terrible, struggling, poor-excuse-for-anNFL-football-team Denver Broncos have two wins to their name. The division is home to one of two winless teams left in the league, the anti-1972 Miami Dolphins. With all that being said, maybe the Pats will go undefeated. But then again, couldn’t high school teams go undefeated if they got to play grade-school, city-recreation, “Little Giants”-type teams every week?
From top to bottom, the NFC West has to be the worst division in the NFL. Everyone in the division is on a losing streak. They have two teams barely pulling off .500 records and one team in St. Louis that used to be known as the greatest show on turf but now has a hard time putting field goals on the board. After a 2-0 start, my beloved 49ers have reeled off three straight losses, and it doesn’t look like a win is in sight. The positive for this division is that the season is still not halfway done, so maybe someone could get hot and still win a few games.
4. Who can beat the Rockies? No mortal men. Maybe some bat-wielding Greek gods? Maybe a team full of Babe Ruths? Maybe an angel squad? The point is, I don’t think the Rockies are going to lose, especially to the Red Sox or Indians. They are too hot. They have too much luck behind them. They are too good. The Rockies may be one of the most complete playoff teams in history. They set a record for fielding percentage during the regular season, can produce runs and have great young pitching. It’s Rocktober.
With the way the Rockies are playing right now, I don’t know that anyone can beat them. Oh wait, they’re not playing right now. They finished their series long ago and are now sitting at home, collecting rust, so they can fall behind in their next series a couple of games and figure out how they were playing before the long break. From the very end of the season until now, the Rockies were playing with a lot of urgency and purpose. Things were moving so quickly that they didn’t have time to realize what was happening. Now that they have a long time to sit back and let the realization they are playing for the World Series sink in, they won’t play the same way.
5. One-loss team with best shot at a title? LSU. I know they have gone 1-1 in two close games the last two weeks, but the Tigers are still a very, very good team. Their defense is strong with Glenn Dorsey. They have a good offense. A familiar onetwo punch at quarterback – remember Florida’s last year? Although it will be hard for them to make it through the rest of their tough Southeastern Conference schedule undefeated, I think they can do it. And when they do, they will have so many quality wins, voters and computers alike would be crazy not to have them in the top two.
I know you’re expecting me to say LSU or Florida, but I’m not going to. I am sick of always talking about those teams. The Kentucky Wildcats have the best shot out of all the one-loss teams to play for the title game. I know they still have to play Florida, but hear me out first. They are from the Southeastern Conference, the conference generally described as the toughest in all of college football. They have beaten two top 10 teams, including then No. 1 LSU. Finally, only two of their last six games are on the road, and neither of those two games is Florida.
6. Rant This one is a request from people who sat by me at Saturday’s hockey game. Let’s just play whole songs, especially when those songs are of the metal, hardcore or punk variety. I, and anyone I don’t hate an incredible amount, shouldn’t be subjected to whole songs off any of the 47 Jock Jams discs – that is a fate much worse than what is awaiting the creators of “Cavemen” in hell. But good songs, like some Killswitch Engage, Rage Against the Machine, etc., shouldn’t be played for 15 seconds and then thrown aside. There is no reason music can’t be going during hockey game play. If nothing else, more metal during game play will equal more fights. Sounds like a win-win situation to me.
What really makes a great sporting event? Is it seeing two top teams play each other? Maybe it’s when a game is really close and comes down to a last-second finish. Or maybe it’s when you get to see the most skilled athletes in the world play against each other. I don’t know for sure what the exact definition is, but whatever it is I am pretty sure I saw ‘a great sporting event’ this past weekend, and it wasn’t because of the amazing skill level or anything like that. The Special Olympics were held in Salt Lake, and there I saw athletes and teams who were gracious in defeat, humble in victory and quick to offer a smile. These athletes were not in it for money or recognition, but rather they competed for the love of the game, and that, my friends, is truly what makes sports great.
- Comment on this
@ utahstatesman.com
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
StatesmanSports
*1
Page 13
Wedding Info? Send the Good News to office@statesman.usu.edu
30% OFF
For USU Students
TOM OSBORNE speaks in Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, Oct. 16, with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman, left. Nebraska is bringing back football coaching icon Tom Osborne to run its athletic department. AP photo
Osborne back at UN LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The future of Nebraska football is in the hands of its patriarch. Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne returned to Nebraska on Tuesday as interim athletic director, a day after the firing of Steve Pederson. The 70-year-old Osborne will determine whether Bill Callahan stays or goes as Nebraska coach, but he won’t make the decision until after the season. “I don’t want to be someone who micromanages, watches over people’s shoulders,” Osborne said. “If they want me to come to practice or go to meetings, I’ll go. If they want to stay away, I’ll stay away.” It was 10 years ago that Osborne finished a celebrated 25-year coaching career that culminated with three national championships in his last four seasons. But the program has fallen on hard times — by Nebraska standards — having lost no
fewer than four games a year in four seasons under Callahan. The Huskers have lost their last two games by a combined score of 86-20, and their defense is one of the worst in the country. Osborne, who was in the stadium for last week’s 45-14 loss to Oklahoma State, didn’t seem as panicked as some of the Huskers’ fans about the team’s play. “It’s worth pointing out that we’re 4-3. We’ve won more than we’ve lost,” he said. “There are other programs — some pretty good programs — that haven’t won more than one game. But we’d like the intensity level to pick up to what we’re accustomed to.” Osborne met with university chancellor Harvey Perlman on Tuesday morning to discuss the job, and Osborne agreed to serve until the chancellor hires a permanent athletic director. Osborne said he took the job because he cares about Nebraska athletics. He’ll stay on
Wesley: Starting a new mission -continued from page 10 Jaycee Carroll return from an LDS mission, and he soon followed suit, leaving the team for two years. By watching Carroll return from a mission, Wesley said he has a good example to follow in his pursuit of success. “I saw (Carroll) come off his mission and how he bounced back,” Wesley said. “He took a lot of criticism from coaches and other people, and he just handled it really well.” In addition to knowing how to bounce back from a mission, Carroll said he also knows Wesley will have to bring it every day to regain old basketball form. “You cannot get discouraged,” Carroll said. “Keep playing hard and just bring a positive attitude every day.” Wesley agrees and said he knows he has only been back playing basketball full-time for four months. He said he understands he has a lot of work to do to regain his old self on the court. “I am a lot slower and still don’t feel comfortable like I did before,” Wesley said. “I’ve got to think about things more instead of it being fluid or solid.” Wesley is expected to contribute to the team this year by being able to play with his back to the basket and use either hand to score or pass. Assistant Coach Tim Duryea praised Wesley for his basketball instincts as well as great inside play. “Tai has tremendous instinct for the game and feel for the game,” Duryea said. “He is probably as good a passer out of the post as you could hope for. He really has a knack and a feel for where everybody else is on the floor, and he can score with either hand around the basket. He can go over either shoulder in the post and he can score with either hand in the post. He is
Speak Up “Utah State in their recruiting process was really honest with me, and I really liked that.”
as long as it takes Perlman to hire a permanent athletic director, and his pay will be based on a $250,000 annual salary. “He’ll be the lowest paid athletic director in the Big 12,” Perlman quipped. Perlman said Osborne would be given “full authority” to make decisions about football and other athletic matters.
Your Engagement Ring Specialist Visit our other Locations in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, & Rexburg ID
Faster than you can change your major. Wear out your thumbs with unlimited texting. And start night calling at 7 p.m. with a Sprint Power Pack Plan. Go ahead, live in the nanomoment.
Tai Wesley, USU men’s basketball team also a good enough ball handler to be able to step out on the perimeter, and he can drive by you.” With that said, Duryea also acknowledged that like any other player, Wesley will have to earn his playing time in practice by working hard and improving his defense. Wesley said he knows he needs to get better on the defensive end of the court and that the coaches remind him of that at every practice. “Every day, every day,” Wesley said. “Not just (USU Head Coach) Stew (Morrill), every coach out here lets me know I need to play better defense and move my feet.” Besides improving on defense, Wesley said he wants to help the team win and is willing to do whatever the coaches ask of him to do so. He said winning a Western Athletic Conference championship would be nice. For now, though, Wesley is just happy to be starting his career as an Aggie. After taking two years off from the sport he loves, Wesley said he would have it no other way than to be in Logan playing basketball for the Aggies. “It feels great. I love it,” Wesley said. “I get to play basketball every day. I am just loving it right now.” -sam.bryner@aggiemail.usu.edu
3200 by Sanyo® Rated for SprintSpeed ™ $49.99 two-year price, plus $50 mail-in rebate with new line activation and two-year agreement.
Add unlimited texting to your Sprint Power Pack Plan for only $10 per month. 1-800-SPRINT-1
Sprint stores
sprint.com
LOGAN 1207 N. Main St. 435-752-7500
PREFERRED DEALERS BRIGHAM CITY Brightstar 60 S. Main St. 435-723-9911
LOGAN Brightstar 926 N. Main St. 435-752-4520
NORTH LOGAN Brightstar 71 E. 1600 N. 435-752-4520
Rates exclude taxes and Sprint Fees (including USF charge of up to 3.03% that varies quarterly, cost recovery fees up to $1.55 per line and state/local fees that vary by area). Sprint Fees are not taxes or government-required charges. May require up to $36 activation fee/line, credit approval and deposit. $200 early termination fee/line applies. Phone Offer: Offer ends 11/3/07 or while supplies last. Taxes excluded. Instant Savings: No cash back. Requires activation at the time of purchase. Mail-in Rebate: Requires purchase by 11/3/07 and activation by 11/17/07. Line must be active 30 consecutive days. Allow 8 to 12 weeks for rebate. Service Plan: Offer ends 11/3/07. Minutes included and price depend on the specific plan selected. Nights: Mon.–Thur. 7pm–7am; Wknds.: Fri. 7pm–Mon. 7am. Other Terms: The Nationwide Sprint PCS Network reaches over 262 million people. Coverage not available everywhere. Offers not available in all markets/retail locations or for all phones/networks. Pricing, offer terms, fees and features may vary for existing customers. Additional terms and restrictions apply. See store or sprint.com for details. ©2007 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. Sprint, the “Going Forward” logo and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. All other product or service names are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Oct. 17, 2007 Page 14
Views&Opinion
editor@statesman.usu.edu statesman@cc.usu.edu
OurView
AboutUs
Editor in Chief
Fall break a chance to clear out the brain
Seth R. Hawkins News Editor
Assistant News Editor Liz Lawyer
A
s tests, projects and papers pile up, we all anticipate having a long weekend this Friday. Receiving a fall break is a new tradition for USU students that was long overdue. Even if it is only one day, at least it gives us a chance to sleep in on a weekday that isn’t a federal holiday or the day before we stuff our faces with turkey and pumpkin pie. It’s nice to have a break just for the sake of having one, especially when we used to be accustomed to UEA weekends and Halloween parties in grade school. Those were the times when we had even more days to forget about school work and just have fun. ASUSU President Peter McChesney said this is the second year USU students have had the break. McChesney said we may never get more than a day, which is a shame for those who would have spent it draining their minds, carving pumpkins or in haunted houses. However, even if we only get one day and the University of Utah gets a week, at least its better than no-fun BYU students who don’t get anything. In the future, receiving more days off in the fall from lectures and homework is unlikely, McChesney said – at least not for a while. We may as well be grateful for what we get. For some students, the three-day weekend won’t be a big deal. They may even continue to spend the day with textbooks. Even then, those students can be glad they can study in pajamas and eat junk food all day. There will also be the students that decide not to set alarms clocks, others who will leave town and a bunch who will spend the weekend either drunk or running away from chainsaw men in corn mazes. Thanks to ASUSU, Executive Council and the administration, we all have an excuse not to think all day Friday. We couldn’t ask for anything more. Except for maybe golf carts to take us to classes.
Legalization of drugs has its benefits
I
t turns out the “war on terror” is not the only war our government is losing. The “war on drugs,” too, has been a national embarrassment. Decades of a draconian prohibition and zealous, often unconstitutional, law enforcement efforts to rid the country of illegal drugs have failed us. We need to get serious about drafting an effective drug policy and lift dated taboos over drug legalization and decriminalization. Now I know what you’re thinking: “If this guy wasn’t high when he wrote this, then he’s probably looking for cheaper pot.” Wrong. I’m just a concerned citizen upset that his tax dollars are being wasted. Each year, we squander $42 billion dollars on this disastrous policy. But still, dangerous traffickers threaten our communities, hundreds of thousands of Americans are crowding our jails on dubious drug-related charges, and tons of illegal drugs flow across our borders unimpeded. Expert analysis, based on government statistics, estimates that the illegal drug industry rakes in over $110 billion dollars a year. By banning drugs, the government has ceded all control of potentially dangerous substances to criminals. Those that peddle illegal drugs, then, can run an underground operation free of taxation, regulation, and price and quality control. In legalizing the drugs in question, we deny criminals this lucrative market. The federal government could regulate drug production, under the auspices of the FDA, to ensure their quality and relative safety. And as with cigarettes and alcohol, the government could tax these drugs for revenue. At the very least, we need to decriminalize many drugs. Drug use needs be perceived as a public health issue, not a crime. We only exacerbate problems when we maintain the current “lock ‘em up” mentality. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, a record 829,625 Americans were arrested for violating marijuana laws last year. Of those arrested, 89 percent of those were charged with possession—not trafficking or selling, but nonviolent possession. This strikes me as an absurd policy. It diverts time and resources away from violent crime, sexual abuse, terrorism and a host of more pressing criminal issues. The government’s obsessive fixation with marijuana is not in law enforcement’s interest either, as it has engendered distrust with millions of people who now view the police as an instrument of oppression, not protection. The drug prohibition is politically motivated and the product of years of misinformation. Many of today’s prohibited drugs were once legal and widely used in America. Throughout the 19th century, opium derivatives and marijuana were utilized in medicines for their pain-killing properties. All of these drugs were also used recreationally. Cocaine, as I’m sure you know, was even a common ingredient in Coca-Cola. It was only when these drugs became associated with minorities and, later, the anti-war movement that they became criminalized. Apologists for the current policy warn of an inevitable increase of drug use if we end the prohibition. Their fears, how-
- See DRUGS, page 15
Arie Kirk
Features Editor Manette Newbold Assistant Features Editor Brittny Goodsell Jones Sports Editor Samuel Hislop Assistant Sports Editor David Baker Copy Editor Rebekah Bradway
Transforming North America: A not-so-modest proposal
I
n November 2002, Robert Pastor gave a speech titled “A Modest Proposal” to the Trilateral Commission in Toronto, Canada. In his speech, Pastor, professor of international relations, vice president of international affairs and director of the Center for North American Studies at American University in Washington, D.C., discussed the direction he feels should be followed in North America. He laid out specific recommendations he feels should be followed by the governments of the U.S., Mexico and Canada. If implemented, Pastor’s ideas would prove to be the destruction of our Constitution and the freedoms it protects. Pastor’s over-arching theme was the need for citizens of the three nations to begin viewing themselves as citizens of North America. To help achieve this goal, he proposed the establishment of Centers for North American Studies in the three countries. Pastor also proposed the formation of several unelected institutions that would oversee the direction taken by the governments of the North American nations. The first institution proposed by Pastor was a North American Commission. This commission would define the agendas of summits attended by the leaders of the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It would then “monitor the implementation of the decisions and plans” made at these summits. Pastor suggested that such plans might include a North American Passport and a North American Customs and Immigration Service, whose officials would be trained in a North American professional school. Also among the possible plans would be a continental plan for infrastructure and transportation, a plan for harmonizing regulatory policies and a customs union. Pastor also proposed the creation of a North American Parliamentary Group, which he suggests might “raise the sensitivity of American Congressmen and ... encourage all to think hard about what they share.” The third institution advocated by Pastor would be a “Permanent Court of Trade and Investment.” These institutions would be acting independent of our government and would greatly influence the decisions of our elected representatives. Pastor also called for the need to establish a North American Development Fund, which would be funded by taxpayers in all three nations and administered by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. The need for a continental currency was advocated by Pastor. One option he suggested could be the Amero, proposed by Herbert Grubel, professor of economics (emeritus) at Simon Fraser University and senior fellow at the Fraser Institute in Vancouver, Canada. This would eliminate the power of our Congress “To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin ... ” Pastor is an influential member of the
?
YourTake The Golden Rule
Independent Task Force on the Future of North America, which is composed of many prominent individuals from all three nations, including many former government officials. Pastor has been one of the leading advocates of this group’s agenda. The Task Force has set 2010 as the goal for the implementation of its plans. The Council of Foreign Relations is the sponsor of the Task Force in the U.S. The CFR describes itself as “an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries.” Among the CFR’s members are prominent Americans such as Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Tom Brokaw, David Rockefeller and former secretaries of state Colin Powell and Madeleine Allbright. Many of the plans mentioned by Pastor are slowly taking shape. The North American Free Trade Agreement has already paved the way for many of these proposals. President Bush has met several times with Canada’s prime minister and Mexico’s president. The Security and Prosperity Partnership, which sets guidelines and plans for the “harmonization” of the regulations of the U.S., Mexico and Canada, has been developed as a direct result of these summits. A “North American Competitiveness Council” has been created. This council is composed of business leaders in all three nations. Its purpose is to advise the leaders of these nations on policies which would allow for greater continental economic integration. Plans for the integration of infrastructure have also been put in place. Construction has begun on several “corridors” running from Mexico to Canada. Most conspicuous is the NASCO corridor, which would begin in Mexico and cut through the Midwest to Canada. Also included in this corridor is a proposed inland port in Kansas City. The Canamex Corridor, which begins in Mexico and cuts through Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Montana on its way to Canada, is also being planned. The ideas of Pastor and his fellow members of the Independent Task Force on the Future of North America greatly threaten our nation’s independence, and thus the liberty of all of us. The officials who would be filling the positions proposed by Pastor would be appointed, not elected by the people of any of the three nations. Therefore, these officials would also not be accountable to the people for their actions. The institutions proposed by Pastor and his colleagues would, effectively, create a new government with executive, legislative and judicial
- See CHANGES, page 15 Tell us what you think.
Submit a letter to the editor at www.utahstatesman.com Think back to the days when you were young, when life seemed easier. There was no worrying about school, working to make a buck or trying to keep up an active dating or social life. All you had to do was follow the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have done unto you. This simple message taught the importance of being kind to others and went hand in hand with another key principle: when you have more than someone else, it is good practice to share with them. At first it was toys. Now, years down the road, toys aren’t the currency of the world, sad as that may be. Money, time, effort and energy are the currencies. As citizens of the wealthiest country on Earth, we have quite a lot when it comes to material goods. Shouldn’t we share this gift with others? Recently, there have been numerous drives at USU to donate material goods, such as shoes and denim, to people across the world who don’t have these luxuries. Are these great examples of doing good to others, or are they becoming a bit too much? What’s your take? Tell us at www.utahstatesman.com/messageboard.
Photo Editor
Tyler Larson
Assistant Photo Editor Patrick Oden
Editorial Board Seth R. Hawkins Arie Kirk Liz Lawyer David Baker Manette Newbold Brittny Goodsell Jones
About letters • Letters should be limited to 350 words. • All letters may be shortened, edited or rejected for reasons of good taste, redundancy or volume of similar letters. • Letters must be topic oriented. They may not be directed toward individuals. Any letter directed to a specific individual may be edited or not printed. • No anonymous letters will be published. Writers must sign all letters and include a phone number or email address as well as a student identification number (none of which is published). Letters will not be printed without this verification. • Letters representing groups — or more than one individual — must have a singular representative clearly stated, with all necessary identification information. • Writers must wait 21 days before submitting successive letters — no exceptions. • Letters can be hand delivered or mailed to The Statesman in the TSC, Room 105, or can be e-mailed to statesman@cc.usu.edu or click on www.utah statesman.com for more letter guidelines and a box to sumbit let ters.
Online poll What are you going to do for Halloween? • • • • • •
Go to the Howl Go to the basketball game Trick-or-treating Haunted House Corn maze Go to a party
Visit us on the Web at www.utahstatesman.com to cast your vote. Check out these links on www.utahstatesman.com: • Archives • Forums • Joke’s on You! • Puzzle answers • Activities and events • Classifieds • Wedding/Engagements • Slide shows & Video
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Views&Opinion
Page 15
Changes: Proposal unconstitutional
-continued from page 14
branches, with jurisdiction over the entire North American continent. The “North American set of rules that modify the three regulatory schemes,” as discussed by Pastor, would need to be enforced by a North American government. In order to fully implement the “harmonization” of regulations as envisioned by Pastor, it would be necessary to strip both our national and state governments of the powers we have granted them. When the Constitution was drafted, we, the people, entrusted government with certain limited powers. For our government to surrender those powers to such a continental authority would be a violation of that trust. Once established, a continental government would slowly work to centralize power to itself. More harmonization of regulations would require greater government oversight. Such a government would weaken our Congress, Supreme Court and Executive Branch until they were to become mere figureheads, and our once independent nation would be reduced to nothing more than a shell. As citizens of a new North American state, we would be in the power of a group of unelected, unimpeach-
able officials, who would be governing with no Constitutional restraints. The plans of Pastor and his colleagues to create a new “North American Community” are well on their way. However, there is still time to act. Jefferson once stated, “Convinced that the people are the only safe depositories of their own liberty, and that they are not safe unless enlightened to a certain degree, I have looked on our present state of liberty as a short-lived possession unless the mass of the people could be informed to a certain degree.” If we follow that wise advice and strive to educate ourselves and others on the path our nation is taking, these plans can be stopped in their tracks. We must act now, before it is too late. Colby Lyons is a senior majoring in law and constitutional studies. Questions and comments can be sent to him at c.lyons@aggiemail.usu.edu.
Introducing unlimited any-network calling SM
- Unlimited calling to your 5 favorite people, to any phone in the U.S. - Plans starting at $39.99/mo. - 300 nationwide WHENEVER minutes/mo. - Unlimited nights & weekends
max’s faves doug kickball buddy jenni work buddy barb movie buddy
Drugs: Old laws aren’t working
-continued from page 14
ever, are unfounded. In fact, there is likely to be little or no increase in drug use. For many, the appeal of drugs is their illegality—there is a lure to forbidden fruit. For example, the Dutch government reported a decrease in marijuana use among teens after the drug’s legalization. And in the case that it does result in a slight increase of drug use? Let’s look to the repeal of alcohol’s prohibition: Consumption of beer and wine went up while consumption of hard liquor went down. So while there were more drinkers, there were fewer drunkards. Drug abuse or the use of hard drugs, in other words, would notably decrease. This would certainly be true with marijuana’s legalization. Countless people are unnecessarily exposed to hard drugs (like cocaine and heroin) as they are forced to buy marijuana from a criminal and underground market. Proponents of prohibition have also convinced the American public that these drugs are illegal for a reason: They’re dangerous. The hard drugs are indeed dangerous, but incalculably more so because of their prohibition. Again, if legalized, their production and use could be regulated. Marijuana’s illegality, however, cannot be attributed to its health risks, because compared to alcohol and tobacco, both of which are legal, marijuana is incredibly safe. After extensive research, the American
Medical Association has concluded that marijuana presents only negligible health risks. It is not an addictive substance, with only a small fraction of users becoming psychologically dependent. Marijuana is much less toxic than alcohol. Heavy drinking damages the brain and liver, increases the risk for several cancers and is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of people. Marijuana, in contrast, has never caused a medically documented overdose death. And it is roundly acknowledged that marijuana poses little threat to others; it does not incite violence or aggression—quite the opposite, actually. It’s time we check the current drug policy into rehab. A “drug free America,” while perhaps ideal, is unrealistic. Instead, let’s aim to first, curb drug abuse and prohibition-generated crime, and second, establish a reasonable regulatory system for at least some illicit substances. Jon Adams is a junior majoring in political science. Comments and questions can be sent to him at jonadams@cc.usu.edu.
stephanie college buddy neil best buddy Limited time offer. New activation required. Rate plan offer requires minimum 1-year agreement. Phone offer requires 2-year agreement. Taxes and fees not included.
Limited Time Offer
$149.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and $100 in-store rebate Blackberry Pearl 8100 2 White MSRP $299.99
Logan 444 North Main Next to Subway 435.787.4265 Limited time offer subject to change. Offer expires 10/31/2007. GENERAL TERMS: Subject to credit approval. Minimum 1- or 2-yr service agreement req’d. Per line activation fee, $200/line early cancellation fee & Regulatory Programs Fee (not a tax or government-mandated charge) of $.86 per mo. per line apply. Taxes approx. 6-28% of monthly bill. Overage minutes extra; partial minutes rounded up for billing. MYFAVES: myFaves-enabled handset required. myFaves not available with all rate plans. myFaves allows unlimited nationwide calling to any five U.S. phone numbers (exclusions include 411, voicemail, toll-free, 900, calling card, customers’ own numbers, numbers accessing 500 or more lines - other restrictions and exclusions may apply). myFaves numbers may be changed only once per calendar month. myFaves photographs/icons incur separate additional charges. NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS: Weekends are 12:00:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59:59 p.m. Sunday, based upon start time of call. Nights are 12:00:01 a.m. to 6:59:59 a.m. and 9:00:00 p.m. to 11:59:59 p.m., Monday through Friday, based upon start time of call. DISCOUNTED PHONE / IN-STORE REBATE OFFER: Limited to specific model(s) shown; Supplies may be limited and offer may not be available at all locations. See store for details. DISCOUNTED PHONE / MAIL-IN
REBATE OFFER: Limited to specific model(s) shown. Supplies may be limited and offer may not be available at all locations. T-Mobile reserves right to substitute different phone models of equal or greater value. Allow up to 4 weeks for delivery of phone. One phone per eligible account. Must remain on a qualifying rate plan at the time rebate is processed. Allow up to 8 weeks for rebate. See rebate form for details. COVERAGE: Service not available everywhere; for details see Coverage Maps at T-Mobile.com. ABNORMAL CALL PATTERNS: Call duration and/or your continued eligibility for any rate plan may be limited or terminated for (a) consumer protection purposes, (b) abusive conduct or abnormal call pattern(s), or (c) significant non-T-Mobile network usage. See Pricing, Services and Device brochures, and T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions (including mandatory arbitration) at T-Mobile.com, for additional rate plan information, charges for features and services, and restrictions and details. T-Mobile, the magenta color, and the HotSpot design are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. WHENEVER Minutes is a registered trademark, and myFaves, the myFaves design, Who’s in Your Fave 5, HotSpot @Home, FlexPay, and stick together are service marks, of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
What is the law? A weapon to be wielded?
Or more than that? A set of tools. A creative approach. A helping profession and collaborative process.
Explore the wide scope of the law in a school devoted to the big picture.
www.CaliforniaWestern.edu
StatesmanNews
Page 16
Teen dies, schools closed BEDFORD, Va. (AP) – A high school student who was hospitalized for more than a week with an antibiotic-resistant staph infection has died. After a student protest, officials shut down 21 schools for cleaning to keep the illness from spreading. Ashton Bonds, 17, a senior at Staunton River High School, died Monday after being diagnosed with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, his mother said. “I want people to know how sick it made my son,” Veronica Bonds said. Staph infections, including the serious MRSA strain, have spread through schools nationwide in recent weeks, according to health and education officials. MRSA is a strain of staph bacteria that does not respond to penicillin and related antibiotics but can be treated with other
drugs. The infection can be spread by skin-to-skin contact or sharing an item used by an infected person, particularly one with an open wound. Staunton River students organized a protest overnight Monday using text messages and social networking sites. They took Bedford County Schools Superintendent James Blevins on a tour of the school Tuesday to show him how unclean it is, in particular the locker rooms. Blevins said at a news conference Tuesday that the schools will be closed for cleaning Wednesday. Staunton River will be cleaned by a commercial cleaning company, and the county’s other schools will be cleaned by janitorial staff. Many of the infections are being spread in gyms and locker rooms, where athletes — perhaps suffering from cuts or abra-
sions — share sports equipment. Ashton Bonds played football last year but was not playing this season. The teen went to Bedford Memorial Hospital on Oct. 4 after complaining of pain in his side, his mother said. He was sent home after doctors ruled out appendicitis, but was readmitted three days later and taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Last week doctors diagnosed him with a MRSA infection that had spread to his kidneys, liver, lungs and the muscles around his heart. Early Thursday morning, the teen had to be sedated and put on a ventilator. He was about to undergo surgery to drain the infection from his lungs when doctors detected a blood clot near his heart. Bonds said the clot was inoperable.
Autistic boy lost while hiking CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Shouting promises of candy and other food, search crews combed rugged terrain Tuesday in hope of luring out an 18-yearold autistic hiker who wandered away from his parents. More than 300 volunteers and trained rescuers were looking for Jacob Allen, who has been missing since Sunday afternoon. Searchers were focusing on a 10-square-mile area of often steep and brush-covered terrain in a section of wilderness in the
Monongahela National Forest. They hollered for Allen, who is essentially nonverbal, then paused, hoping to hear a rustle of leaves signaling his approach. There is no way of telling how Allen — who has the mental capacity of a 3- or 4-year-old — might react in this situation, said Chris Stadelman, the search group’s spokesman. “Obviously this is something none of us has ever been through and certainly Jacob hasn’t either,” he said. Allen’s parents, Jim and
Karen Allen of Morgantown, went out several times with rescue crews Tuesday but stayed only for brief periods so they could be ready to go to their son when needed, Stadelman said. The couple brought their son’s pillowcase for rescue dogs to sniff, hoping the animals could pick up his scent. Helicopters were also being used in the search. Temperatures in the area where Allen is believed to be have dipped to 38 degrees, but hypothermia shouldn’t set in as long as Allen stays dry, Stadelman said. It hadn’t rained, but there was a slight chance of showers over the next couple of days. Allen was wearing hiking boots, a long-sleeved T-shirt, a wind jacket and wind pants when he disappeared. His hat was found Monday, near the area where he was last seen. Allen had no food or water with him, but Stadelman said there are natural water sources in the search area.
"333 The
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
ClassAds
A marketplace for buying, selling, trading & getting acquainted!
Student Jobs For more information, contact USU Studemt Employment, TSC 106. on campus jobs: C041-02 Food Service Worker $5.15/hr C208-96 Tutor $7.25/hr C204-07 Engineering Graduate Assistant BOE C274-91 Applied Music Instructor Negotiable C209-06 Police Reserve 10.00 C262-07 Orchard Worker $7.00-$8.00/hour C240-06 4-h Volunteer Development Assistant $7.50 C377-02 Skyroom Server $3/hr + tips C270-07 Undergraduate Research Assistant $7.50 per hour C291-07 Math Lab Assistant-unitah Basin Or Logan $10/hr C293-07 Lysimeter Technician $125 per month C251-07 Teaching Assistant 8 C314-07 Agriculture Intern $7.00/hr C315-07 Math Tutor $7 C429-96 Mowing $6.50/hr C331-07 Fisheries Technician $8-$10, DOE C440-06 Skyroom Kitchen Cook 7.00 C322-07 Registered Dietician based on edu & experience C280-06 Water Conservation Intern $11/ hr+mileage C336-07 Aquatic Technician $8.50-12.00 BOE C396-05 Lab Accounting Assistant BOE C263-95 Model (art Classes) $8 draped, $10 undraped C017-93 Photographer BOE C018-93 Writer BOE C349-07 Wildlife Technician C364-07 Water Conservation Coordinator $11 per/hr C361-07 Water Check Field Worker $8 per/ Hr C368-07 Grader $8.00/hr C377-07 Media Prep Lab Aide C379-07 Sports/recreation Hospitality Entry Posi $3.50/hr C327-06 Painter Laborer $7/hr C081-06 Ropes Course Facilitator 6.50-7.50 BOE C383-07 Agricultural Research Assistant $7.50 per hour C395-07 Restoration Ecology Technician $10.00/hr C361-06 Lab Technican $15/hr C412-07 Grassland Ecology Field Assistant $9-10 per hour C288-07 Field Technician DOE + room and board C419-07 Farm Laborer $7.00 - negotiable C442-07 Intern-family And Consumer Science Educ. $8/hour C441-07 Weber County Fcs Intern $8/hour C446-07 Lab Assistant 8.00 C445-07 Lab Technician 10.00 C335-97 Biological Technician $8/hr C180-06 Biological Engineer based on experience C054-07 Coder $8.00 C174-06 Research Assistant $8/hour C473-07 Mechanic Helper 8.00 OR DOE C404-06 Usu Dining Services Employee 6.00/hr or BOE C197-05 Research Technician C484-07 Field Researcher $10/hr C498-07 Skyroom Server/busser C133-02 Junction Worker $5.15/hr or BOE C560-05 Hub Server $6/hr C296-05 American Sign Lanugage Interpreter C519-07 Day Training Aide $6.50 C005-04 Research Assistant $1500/month C523-07 Molecular Lab Technician C393-07 Sign Language Assistant For Classroom based on experience C024-08 Laboratory Technician C014-93 Grader $6.00/hr C437-04 Catering Server $5.15/hr + tips C264-01 Electrical Engineer - Soph, Junior $8-10/hr. BOE C397-05 Lab Technician $7.50/hr. C232-04 Part Time Lab Technician $300/ month C171-07 Lab Assistant starting: $7.00/hour C075-08 Summer Academy Chaparones $170 lump sum C074-08 Landscape Laborer $7-9 Hour DOE C124-92 Speech Instructional Assistant $5.85/hr C250-04 Grader $5.62/hr C091-08 Part-time Esl Instructor $850 per credit hour C160-06 Substitute Teacher 50.00 Per Day C029-07 Computer Programmer $10-$14 per hour C101-08 Museum Tour Guide $6.00/hr C238-97 Clerk/secretary $5.15/hour C375-02 Undergraduate Research Assistant BOE C191-07 Software Assistant BOE C059-97 Ushers And Ticket Takers $5.85 C406-02 Software Tester BOE C128-08 Field Research Assistant $8.50 $10.00 / hour C023-01 Network And Systems Administrator Depends on experience C135-08 Farm Worker 8.00 C131-08 Genetics Tutor (biol 3060) 6.50 C194-98 Undergrad Ta’s For Labs & Paper Graders $6.50/hr C130-08 Biology Tutor 1010, 1610 6.00-6.50 C107-07 Quality Assurance Assistant 6-8 C152-08 Tutor For Wild 4880 (genetics) 6.50 C491-90 Housekeeper $5.85 C151-08 Housing Ambassador $8/hr
you going to
Peacock
for your Halloween costume?
The Hottest Costumes in Town Try ‘em before you buy ‘em USU Students receive 10 % off
The Persian Peacock
47 N Main St. Downtown Logan (435) 752-7181 Mon-Sat 10-9
office@statesman.usu.edu
797-1775
C136-08 Dispatcher $8.00/hr DOE C153-08 Preschool Classroom Assistant DOE 7-9.50 C360-90 Security Officer C358-07 Education Graduate Assistant up to $11/hour C012-93 Computer Consultant $6/hr C154-08 Engineering Tutor For Cee & Ece Student 8.00/hr C154-03 Stage Tech $6.00/hr C259-06 Geomorphology Lab Assistant depends on experience C170-08 Tutoring $7.00/hour C168-08 Custodial Assistant $8/hr C117-08 Marketplace Worker $7.00 C169-08 Tutors $8/hr C280-90 Animal Caretaker 6.00/hr C456-05 Parttime Custodian Begining$7.50/ hr BOE C187-07 Mini Bus Driver $8.00 C182-08 Office Assistant/classroom Aide $6.50 per hour C181-08 Math 2210 Tutor $7.00 C180-08 Museum Preparator 10.00/hr C269-07 Laboratory Technician 7.00-7.50 C176-08 Chem 1210 Tutor $7.00 C426-96 Landscaping Crew Helper $8/hr C185-08 Laboratory Technician 7.00-7.50 C135-91 Intramural Official $6 to $8 per game C171-95 Note Taker $5.15/hr C274-01 Newspaper Courier NEG. C192-08 Retail Sales $7.50 C190-08 Fisheries Technician varies C195-08 Enewsletter Writer negotiable C154-05 Preschool Tutor $8/hr C196-08 Office Assistant $8-10 DOE C198-08 Benchmarking Sys Admin Assistant Negotiable C203-08 Assistant Webmaster - Vp For Research $7/hr+, depend on exp C204-08 Assistant System Administrator Vpr $7/hr+, depend on exp C015-03 Parking Custodian $5.85 C249-07 Electrical Engineering Assistant $9$13 (BOE) C137-01 Statistician &database Assistant BOE C031-07 Laboratory Worker $8.00 C206-08 Laboratory Worker 8.00/hr C205-08 Web Administrator 8/hr/or acc. to experienc C208-08 Orchestra Stage Manager 5.85 C199-08 Research Assistant negotiable C186-05 Tutor 6-6:50 C212-08 Accountant $7.25 per hour C210-08 Ece 3620 Tutor 7.00 C211-08 Wild 3700 Tutor 7.00 C219-08 Personal Trainer DOE C079-06 Laboratory Assistant $8/ hr C266-07 Mechanical Engineering Assistant $9-$15 (boe) C218-08 Equipment Inventory Assistant $7.00 C216-08 Research Assistant BOE C221-08 Web Designer 8.00 C274-05 Outdoor Research Assistant BOE C220-08 Farm Worker $7.00 - $8.00 C400-99 Van Driver $6.50/hr C224-08 Ecology Research Assistant $10 C223-08 Skyroom Buffet Attendant $7.00 per hour C226-08 Mini Bus Aide $7-8 C225-08 Skyroom Server $5.85 plus tips C152-99 Costume Shop Technician $171.67/ month C163-07 Marketing Research Assistant $10.00 per hour C083-95 Teacher Aide (regular & Substitute) $6/hr C230-08 Biotechnology Lab Assistant 7-8, DOE C233-08 Assessment Specialist $8 to $15 per hour C235-08 Research Analyst $7.50/Hr C236-08 Ba 4720 7.00 C070-08 Accounting Intern $7.00 C241-08 Proctor, In Class Aide 6.00 C166-07 Geology Research Assistant $89/hr C229-08 Office Assistant 6.50 C242-08 Photography Assistant $8/hour C173-07 Lab Equipment Operator $8/hr C179-07 Student Systems Administrator 12/hr C181-07 Research Assistant C033-06 Late Evening Custodian (part Time) $6.00 per hour C202-07 Temporary Bindery Worker 7.50 C203-06 Manager0090 Handyman $7/hr Off-Campus jobs: 1047 Youth Counselor BOE 1017 Cook $10/hr 1076 Assistant Manager $11-$13/hr BOE 1426 Sales/account Representative $50,000+ 1475 Live-in Nanny Full Time/permenant In Ca 400-450 a week 1499 Market Research Agent 6.50 to 8.25 1506 Personal Assistant For Elderly Woman negotiable 1504 Center Sales And Service Associate 8.50-10 1532 Crew Member see job description 1644 Bookkeeper DOE 1634 Sales Associate/ Management DOE 1640 Nanny Based on Experience 1642 Auditor DOE 1643 Accountant DOE 1707 Internet Services Marketing 15% of your sales revenue 1284 Roofer $8-$13/ hr. BOE 1727 Asst. Cheer Coach BOE 1746 Carwash Attendant 1766 Customer Care Operator $9
MOVIES 5 2450 N Main Logan
HEARTBREAK KID*(R) 4:20,
6:55, 9:15 SAT/SUN 1:55 (PG) 4:30, 7:00, 9:00 SAT/SUN 2:00
1844 Aide $7 1850 Day Pizza Maker 6.15 1848 Pizza Maker 6.15 1849 Delivery Driver 5.85 plus tips 0984 Banquet Server/assistant Manager Negotiable 1892 Nanny negotiable 1916 Farm Worker 7.50 starting 1923 Java Developer Salary + benefits 1935 Skier Surveyor 8.00/hr + Pass to work 1905 Security Officer $9.07 to $9.20 1938 Heating And A/c Installer 9/hr or based on exper 1948 College Representative Season Pass + Commission 1994 Loan Advisor 7.50-8.50 DOE 2021 Handyman Depends on experience 2024 Delivery Driver $8/hr 2026 Yard Work $8-9/hr 2025 Sales Person $2000/month OR commission 2129 Haunted Forest Cast Members 5.30/hr 2056 Nanny negotiable 1457 Movers $200 upon completion 2040 Sales 8.00 2051 Full Time Cadd Operator/programmer negotiable 1950 Delivery $8-$10 hour 2067 Personal Assistant For Disabled Woman $9.80/hr. 2071 Asp.net Programmer varies 2099 Technical Support Engineer $9-15/hour 2105 Cook Neg. 1907 Grave Youth Counselor $8.28/hr + training bonus 2112 Part-time Shipper 9.00 2114 Sales Associate Neg 2120 Cabinetry Worker DOE 2125 Holiday Production Work 10.00 2146 Poetry And Essay Judge $7.50/hr. 2144 Typist $8.00/hr 2154 Office Equipment Repair Technician commensurate with exper 2152 Animal Shelter Worker $7/hour to start 2161 Dietary Cook 2159 Yard Work $9/hr 0299 Floral Designer BOE 0181 Floral Delivery 7.00/hr 2158 Painter $12.50/hr 4315 Lot Attendant/detail Dept $7/hr DOE 2282 Data Collection Specialist $7 starting 2172 Marketing DOE 2171 Post Production/secretary $28,00030,000/yr 2170 Sales/warehouse Manager 2169 Child Care Assistant 6.75 + doe, 2164 Babysitter Negotiable 2167 Lab Assistant 2166 Marketing Specialist negotiable 2162 Pm Package Handler $8/hr + $1 tuition assist 2163 Cement Worker $10 + DOE and work ethic 2176 Night Shelter Manager $700/month 2180 Milk Delivery Driver 2179 Part Time Mover $9+ DOE 2178 Administrative Assistant $9-10.00 BOE 2177 Literacy Aide 2175 Part-time Shelter Manager $7.00/hour 2174 Assistant Manager DOE 2173 Cook $6 + 2204 Interviewer $300 for the job 2186 Clean Up 12.00 per hour 2202 Customer Service Associate $8.25 9.75/hr (w/exp) 2201 Office/ Order Fulfilment 7.50 2187 Receptionist - Bilingual (eng./spanish) $8.50 per hour 2189 Medical Biller & Coder/ Data Entry $8.50 per hour 2190 Quality Control $8.25/hr 2191 General Labor $7-9/hr 2188 Account Developer BOE 2192 Therapuetic Rec. Technician negotiable 2193 Child Care (older Children) 10/hr 2197 Babysitter $3-5.00/hour 2198 Child Care Provider b/w $6-$7 DOE 2183 Material Handling/ Parts Runner Dependent Upon Experience 2182 Babysitter 20-25 a week 2206 Dietary Cook 2207 Aide $7.00-$7.50 2208 Substitute $6.50-$7.00 2209 Hand Finishing $9.50 2211 Inserter Assistant $9.50 2212 Child Care negotiable 2213 Preschool Kitchen Help $6.50 2214 Merchandising Specialist $8.50/hr 2215 Sales Associate Negotiable 2203 Cashier $7 2195 Tire Technician 2078 Massage Therapist booth rent, hourly+tips 2205 Nanny negotiable 2077 Hair Stylist booth rent, hourly+tips 2079 Nail Tech booth rent, hourly+tips 2216 Botanist/vegetation Specialist DOE 2225 Babysitter 25 a week 2227 Office Assistant 7.00 2228 Preschool Subs $6.50-7.00 2223 Wildlife Biologist, Ms DOE 2230 Finance Assistant $10 - $12 DOE 2231 Part Time Assembly $8.25 2232 Childcare Helper $6.75 starting 2233 Live-in Nanny Full Time/permenant In Ca 400-500 per week 2218 Process Server Based on Performance 2229 Sales/customer Service $7/hr 5156 Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist $15-$18/hr 2236 Child Care negotiable 0470 Office Cleaning $8/hr 2235 Front Desk Clerk Negotiable 1208 Breakfast Bar Attendant 7.00/hr BOE 2237 Book And Music Merchandiser $8.50/hr 1704 Package Handler $12-20/hr 2240 Cvtd Bus Driver 8.25+monthly incentives 2241 Respite Care Provider 9.00 hr. 2242 Material Handling/ Parts Runner Dependent Upon Experience 0321 Christmas Light Hanger $8.50-9.00/hr 1077 Housekeeper $6.25 per hour
THE SEEKER*
STADIUM 8
535 W 100 N, Providence
HEARTBREAK KID*(R) 1:25, 4:10, 6:30, 9:00 FRI SAT MIDNIGHT THE SEEKER*(PG) 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:05, 9:05 FRI SAT MIDNIGHT
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE*
(PG13) 1:15, 4:25 , 6:50, 9:15 FRI SAT MIDNIGHT
THE KINGDOM (R) 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35 FRI SAT MIDNIGHT PASSAGE TO ZARAHEMLA* (PG13) 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35 FRI SAT MIDNIGHT
GAME PLAN
(PG) 12:30, 2:45,
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 FRI SAT MIDNIGHT
WE OWN THE NIGHT* (R) 12:50, 4:00, 6:45, 9:10 FRI SAT MIDNIGHT
MICHAEL CLAYTON* (R) 1:25, 4:10, 6:30, 9:00 FRI SAT MIDNIGHT *DISCOUNT PASSES NOT ACCEPTED
GAME PLAN
ALL SEATS ALL TIMES
(G) 4:15, 6:50,
$3
9:10 SAT/SUN 1:45
MICHAEL CLAYTON (R) 4:35, 7:05, 9:30 SAT/SUN 2:05
FINAL SEASON*(PG) 4:10, 7:00, 9:20 SAT/SUN 1:50
CACHE VALLEY 3 1300 N Main- behind the mall
3:10 TO YUMA
(R) 6:50, 9:10 SAT/SUN 4:10
GOOD LUCK CHUCK
2297 North Main, Logan 753-6444
RATATOUILLE STARDUST (G) DAILY 4:45, 7:30 (PG13) EVENINGS SAT MAT 12:25, 2:30 9:20
SYDNEY WHITE (PG13)
THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM
LOGAN ART CINEMA
(PG13] DAILY 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 SAT MAT 11:45, 2:10 SUN NO 9:45
(R) 7:00, 9:00 SAT/SUN 4:20
6:55, 9:05 SAT/SUN 4:15
795 N Main
EASTERN PROMISES
(R) 7:00, 9:00 SAT/SUN 4:30
TRANSFORMERS (PG13) DAILY 3:55, 6:45, 9:25 SAT MAT 12:35 SUN NO 9:25
HARRY POTTER 5 (PG13) DAILY 4:05, 7:05, 9:35 SAT MAT 12:45 SUN NO 9:35
StatesmanBack Burner
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Page 18
Check www.utahstatesman.com for complete calendar listings
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
- Microbial fermentation: Development and scale-up training program, all day, Biotechnology Building. - Family and Consumer Science Agent In-Service Workshop, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Department of music presents Jazz Ensembles concert, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall. - Graduate student showcase, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., TSC Sunburst Lounge. 12 to 1:30 p.m., reception. - Graduate survival workshops, Center and West Colongy Rooms, TSC. - Career Services and You: 2 p.m. Technical reading: 3 p.m.
- Forum: Meet your senators, Senate Chambers in TSC 336, 5 to 7 p.m. Free food. - Guest speakers: Craig and Mary Romney, noon, Sunburst Lounge. - Microbial fermentation: Development and scale-up training program, all day, Biotechnology Building. - USU women’s volleyball, 7 p.m., Spectrum. - USU symphony orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall. - Salsa Club, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., HPER.
- FALL BREAK!!! - Microbial fermentation: Development and scale-up training program, all day, Biotechnology Building. - Utah Bioneers Conference, all day, Eccles Conference Center. - USU women’s soccer, 7 p.m. @ University of Nevada. - USU Big Band Swing Club, 7 to 9:30 p.m., HPER.
Oct. 17
Oct. 18
Oct. 19
Flying McCoys • G&G Mccoy Brain Waves • B. Streeter
Nuclear discussion A community meeting will be held on nuclear issues in Utah, as the Legislature is right now considering a number of proposals dealing with the future of energy generation in Utah: Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 to 8 p.m., Logan City North-East Conference Room (255 North Main St)
ASCE Burgerfest
ASCE Burgerfest: Today in front of the library from 11:30 a.m. until burgers are gone. $1 for ASCE members, $2 for nonmembers.
Grammy flutist
Grammy Award-winning flutist Rhonda Larson will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the Performance Hall at USU. Ms. Larson will also present a master class at 4:30 p.m. the same day in the Performance Hall. Admission is $12 Adults, $8 Seniors 55+, $5 Utah Flute Association members, and FREE to students with ID
Wednesday, Oct. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. in the West Colony Room in the TSC. The workshop will be taught by Kiersten Wilson.
Campbell • It’s not too late. Some openings still available for Spring 2008 Study Abroad. Also, scholarship deadline for study in Asia, Oct 17. For questions and inquiries: Study Abroad Office TSC Room 313; phone: 797.0601,studyabroad@usu.edu or www.usu. edu/studyabroad • Wednesday, Oct. 17, Lunch for the Bunch. Lunch will start at noon in the Cultural Hall and go until the food runs out. Chili, chips and cinnamon rolls will be served for only $1! • USU professor Peter Morris will present a lecture, “The Original Japan Geeks,” discussing some interesting players surrounding Japan’s emergence into the world stage in the latter part of the 19th century. This free lecture, hosted by the Japan Club, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in ESLC Room 130. • “Author Wise” at the Salt Palace, Oct. 18-19. Everything to do with writing from writing to publishing. 12 authors all have sold over a million copies. Richard Paul Evans, Mark Victor Hansen, Cindy Cashman. We have 20 FREE tickets available: contact Rachel at the Utah Statesman, 797-1775
STC bake sale
STC club on campus is having a bake sale Oct. 16, 17, and 18. It will be on the Quad from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DESA activities
Please join us at these upcoming DESA events: ASL floor and DESA Halloween Blast, Oct. 24 - 7 p.m., COMD basement. Please come in costume to enjoy refreshments, stories and games. Kids (any age) are allowed. Members of DESA and ASL floor will be free - nonmembers will need to pay $3 for admission
More to remember ...
Think positive
The USU Women’s Center for Lifelong Learning and the Reentry Student Center are sponsoring a Positive Thinking Workshop on
• Wednesday, Oct. 17 - 7 p.m. Pumpkin carving! Sign game and decorating the COMD basement for Halloween Non DESA members will be charged a $2 for admission to Wednesday Weeklies Join DESA and get in FREE. Membership fees are $20 (for the whole year). Bring checks made out to DESA to any event or give them to: Erin Wilson, Ellen O’Hara, Matt Reynolds or Meghan
Pearls Before Swine • Steve Pastis
Y L G ! N I T UN N U DF A H OO G
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 30* LOOK WHAT’S INCLUDED: • LAGOON’S BONE-CHILLING RIDES, INCLUDING OUR NEWEST & MOST EXCITING COASTER – WICKED! • HAUNTED WALK-THRUS & MORE! • MONSTER-OUS FUN & SPOOKY ENTERTAINMENT!
OCTOBER 2007 SUN
MON
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
SEPT 28 SEPT 29 Open Open 6-11 pm 11-11 pm
SEPT 30 1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29 UEA- 30 UEA- 31
Open 11-8 pm
*Weather and other factors permitting.
TUES
Open 11-8 pm Open 11-8 pm
Open 11-8 pm Open 11-8 pm
Open 11-8 pm
Open 11-8 pm
CLOSED FOR SEASON
6
Open Open 6-11 pm 11-11 pm Open Open 6-11 pm 11-11 pm Open Open 6-11 pm 11-11 pm
Open Open 6-11 pm 11-11 pm
Opening & closing times may vary and change without notice. Weather and other factors permitting.
For more information: 801-451-8000 www.lagoonpark.com