Utah State University DigitalCommons@USU

The Utah Statesman Students

4-15-2011

The Utah Statesman, April 15, 2011

Utah State University

Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/newspapers

Recommended Citation Utah State University, "The Utah Statesman, April 15, 2011" (2011). The Utah Statesman. 160. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/newspapers/160

This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Students at DigitalCommons@USU. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Utah Statesman by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@USU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 Friday, April 15, 2011 UtahThe Campus Voice tatesman SUtah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com since 1902 Students want more vegan options Interior design

By ARIANNA REES staff writer to merge with the A petition began making its way through USU Dining Services last week which now bears 1,750 names. If success- art department ful, it will give students and staff more vegan and vegetarian dining options on campus. Eden Williams, president of USU’s vegan Dr. Laura Gelfand, newly and vegetarian student organization, said the overall goal of the petition is to make the university aware of vegan options and appointed department head urge them to accommodate the needs of students who eat differently. will take office next year “We’re not trying to get rid of meat,” she said, “we’re just trying to provide vegan and applicants from all over the vegetarian options, because I don’t think By ROB JEPSON country,” he said. “It was very people should have to navigate or fight for web editor competitive, but she clearly their food especially in a place they’re sup- rose to the top and was the posed to feel comfortable.” The Caine College of the enthusiastic endorsement of Williams and other members of Vegan Arts has announced plans the search committee.” News began work with peta2, a branch to merge the interior design He said Gelfand’s “irre- of PETA that works directly with high program into the depart- pressible enthusiasm” made schools and universities, earlier this month. ment of art. The merger her stand out among the Williams said a petition was handed out is scheduled to begin next other applicants. last week near the library and in the TSC, year under the direction of “She lit up the sky with and the goal was to get 1,500 signatures. recently-appoint- her great tal- In two days, the number was past 1,600. ed art department ent, her great Williams said the Student Sustainability head Dr. Laura knowledge and Council and faculty have also shown full Gelfand, who will her wonder- support for the push to make vegan options take office July 1. ful energy and more accessible. Dean of the enthusiasm, and Ryan Huling, assistant administrator of Arts College Craig everyone was so peta2, corresponded with Vegan News and Jessop said, “Our impressed,” he said the results of the petition only serve as interior design said. proof of the growing desire for vegan food program is a He also said options. According to a survey of 100,000 small program. Gelfand’s educa- students conducted by the contracting It’s not large tion in art his- group Aramark in 2010, the number of enough to be con- tory and appre- vegan and vegetarian college students has sidered a separate LAURA GELFAND ciation for all the doubled. The hope is that USU will catch on department, and in arts would help to the trend, he said. THE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN STUDENT organization started a petition for this time of fiscal restraint her to administer to each of students to sign last week in support of more vegan options on campus. USU dining services and looking closely, I think the disciplines equally. “We’re trying to convince the university said they are happy to accommodate what the students want. KYLE PETT photo to join the 21st century,” he said. what we’ve done is really the Gelfand, who currently USU Dining Services provides some veg- the freezer after spending quite some time wise thing in protecting and works as a professor of art etarian options, but Williams and Huling Lauren Mata, a member of Vegan News, maintaining a fantastic pro- history and associate dean said, “There’s no way to know exactly what’s looking for it. said finding vegan options is much harder, “It’s kind of a fight for your food,” Mata gram that many students are of honors at the University especially for students whose only source of in the food here, so even if you get a salad involved in.” of Akron (Ohio) said, “I am dressing, you don’t know if they’ve put any said. “You don’t want to be a burden for food comes through their meal plans. them, but at the same time, you’ve got to Jessop said it is common totally thrilled. I am really, Because vegans refuse to eat and use oils or fats in there. I don’t like it. It’s impos- for universities to combine completely thrilled.” sible to be a vegan here.” eat.” animal byproducts, it’s more difficult to their art and interior design Gelfand said she enjoyed find vegan foods, especially if they are not Williams said one Vegan News member programs, and the programs’ meeting students while labeled, Williams said . asked for a veggie burger and staff mem- -See VEGGIE, page 3 similarities make combining visiting USU during the bers finally retrieved one out of the back of them a logical move. interviewing process, and is “The benefits are many,” excited to work with Jessop. he said. “Administrative She said merging the interior costs are now not duplicated, design and art programs will Men show their support against sexual abuse foundation courses are often be one of her biggest chal- the same for both disciplines. lenges. I don’t see any drawbacks at “They’re both such strong, all; I see it as all positive.” strong areas,” she said, “and Jessop said he is very so, to sort of get to work with pleased with the selection of both sets of faculty and find Gelfand as the new depart- ways to create collaborations ment head of art. “We had outstanding -See ART, page 4 Four win graduate fellowship from NSF

BY USU MEDIA RELATIONS Four Utah State University Aggies received 2011 Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation and three more received honorable mentions in a renowned compe- tition that rewards academic excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. USU’s 2011 NSF Graduate Research Fellows are undergradu- ate seniors, Sarah Isert and Justin Koeln, both mechanical and aerospace engineering majors; 2009 USU biochemistry graduate Bradley Hintze, who is currently pursuing doctoral studies in structural biology at Duke University; and Zachary Portman, a 2009 graduate of New York’s Union College who will begin graduate studies in insect taxonomy at USU this fall. Isert com- pletes concurrent enrollment bachelor’s and master’s degrees WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES IS A fundraiser and awareness event. On Wednesday, men put on high heels, provided by the at USU this fall and Koeln, who graduates this spring, is bound volunteers, and walked a mile around campus. There was a walk every hour for four hours. USU’s SAAVI office put on the event for their seventh year. There were booths and stands set up in the TSC Wednesday to help educate students about sexual assault. ANI MIRZAKHANYAN photos -See SCIENCE, page 3

Inside This Issue 4/15/11 USU soft- www.utahstatesman.com ball loses to Fringe Festival pushes Idaho State Check out Big Blue’s Best 6-1 in their film buffs into the realm Calendar, the best master home game calendar on campus. Send of romance. Wednesday. something in ... let people Page 5 know what you’re up to. Page 8 Official Student Newspaper of Utah State University • “It’s All The News You Need!” 2 2 Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 2 World&Nation Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com ClarifyCorrect Gadhafi defiant despite NATO airstrikes The policy of The Utah Statesman is to correct any error made as soon as TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) – Moammar in the capital. time of the shelling. Among the dead possible. If you find something you Gadhafi rolled defiantly through the The TV report said there were civil- were two men aged 75 and 80. would like clarified or find unfair, streets of Tripoli, pumping his fists as ian casualties from the attacks. The Gadhafi forces have control of a please contact the editor at 797-1762 he poked through the sun roof of an report could not be confirmed. highway on the outskirts of Misrata, or TSC 105. SUV on Thursday – the same day that The fighting in Libya began in Libya’s third-largest city. NATO airstrikes shook the city. The mid-February when large anti-govern- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki- alliance’s foreign ministers, while unit- ment protests escalated into a civil war. moon chaired a Cairo meeting of ed in their aim to pressure the Libyan Rebels hold much of eastern Libya, regional and international organiza- Nat’lBriefs leader to go, argued at a meeting over while Gadhafi controls the west, with tions on Libya and set three targets: whether to step up military operations the front line shifting back and forth in reaching and implementing a cease- Jury convicts man in that have so far failed to rout him. the middle. Three weeks of internation- fire, delivering humanitarian aid and Gadhafi gave no sign that he’s will- al airstrikes haven’t routed Gadhafi’s starting a dialogue on Libya’s future. Obama-church fire ing to relent, despite two months of forces. “Shelling your own people is not SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) – A civil war and mounting international Gadhafi’s troops unleashed three acceptable,” he said at a meeting at jury has convicted a 26-year-old white pressure for him to move aside. Instead, hours of heavy shelling on the port city Arab League headquarters, referring to man in what prosecutors say was the his loyalists pounded rebel positions of Misrata, which is partly held by reb- actions by Gadhafi’s forces. “This is a racially motived burning of a pre- in the besieged western city of Misrata els. The port is Misrata’s only lifeline, violation of human rights.” dominantly black church in western with dozens of rockets for several and government forces fired tank shells At a two-day meeting of NATO Massachusetts just hours after Barack hours, killing at least 13 people. and dozens of Grad missiles , according foreign ministers in Berlin, the United Obama was elected president in 2008. The main target of the assault was to witnesses who spoke on condition of States and its allies put up a united The all-white, 12-member jury Misrata’s port, the only lifeline for anonymity because they feared retalia- front on the goals of the alliance’s found Michael Jacques (JAKES’) rebels who have been trying to defend tion. stalemated military mission in Libya guilty on Thursday of all the positions in the city, Libya’s third-larg- “They want to flatten the area to but failed to resolve behind-the-scenes SMOKE RISES FROM AN AREA charges he faced in the burning of est, against Gadhafi’s forces. deploy the troops on foot and invade squabbling over how to achieve them. in southeast Tripoli, Libya, soon after a Macedonia Church of God in Christ In the capital of Tripoli, several large the city,” said one of the witnesses, a NATO members agreed on paper blast, Thursday. AP photo in Springfield. He faces 10 to 60 years explosions were heard and a column of doctor whose first name was Ayman. with President Barack Obama that ance by continuing to strike cities held in prison. black smoke rose from the southeastern He added that a ship sent by Doctors Gadhafi had to go to end the crisis, they by rebels seeking his overthrow. Prosecutors portrayed Jacques and part of the city, followed by the sound Without Borders to evacuate 165 criti- also made clear that they would not be “As our mission continues, main- two friends who pleaded guilty as rac- of anti-aircraft guns, a resident said. cally injured people to Tunisia had been the ones to oust him. Although several taining our resolve and unity only ists who were upset at the election of Libyan state television showed scheduled to arrive Thursday morning NATO members want the alliance to grows more important,” Clinton said. the first African-American president. Gadhafi standing through the open at Misrata’s port, and he believed the commit more planes to expand the air “Gadhafi is testing our determination.” Jacques’ lawyer and family say he’s sun roof of a sport utility vehicle on government had shelled the port to campaign, the first day of meetings The United States is resisting sug- not racist and only confessed during a fist-pumping, rapid ride through interfere with the humanitarian aid. closed without any specific commit- gestions that it resume a large combat a police interrogation because he suf- Tripoli with dozens of supporters chas- Another doctor in Misrata, who ments for more aircraft. role to break a deadlock between fered withdrawal from painkillers. ing behind him. Libyan TV said the gave his name only as Khaled for fear U.S. Secretary of State Hillary rebels and better-armed forces loyal to trip came on the same day that NATO of retribution, said some of those killed Rodham Clinton appealed for unity, Gadhafi. Killer mom’s posting: airstrikes hit military and civilian areas were inside their houses asleep at the saying Gadhafi was taunting the alli- ‘forgive me please’ NEWBURGH, N.Y. (AP) – The Court dismisses suit over National Day of Prayer suicidal mother who loaded her four MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A federal prayer day was unconstitutional Americans United for Separation of “any more than a person would be children into a minivan and drove it appeals court on Thursday threw because it amounts to a call for reli- Church and State said in a prepared obliged to hand over his money if the into New York’s Hudson River crypti- out a ruling that the National Day gious action. Crabb said the govern- statement. That group filed a brief in President asked all citizens to support cally announced her intention and of Prayer is unconstitutional and ment can no more enact laws support- support of the case. the Red Cross or other charities.” sought forgiveness in a Facebook mes- ordered that a lawsuit challenging ing a day of prayer than it can encour- Obama spokesman Matt Lehrich The proclamation is a request, not sage just before the fatal plunge. President Barack Obama’s right to age citizens to fast during Ramadan, had no immediate comment. a demand, the appeals court said. The message, obtained by proclaim the day be dismissed. attend a synagogue or practice magic. The American Center for Law and The president frequently calls on MidHudsonNews.com, was posted A three-judge panel of the 7th U.S. The president appealed. Justice, which represented 67 mem- citizens to do things they prefer not on Lashanda Armstrong’s page from Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the The Freedom From Religion bers of Congress in defense of the to do, possibly on religious or politi- a BlackBerry. It says: “I’m so sorry Madison, Wis.-based Freedom From Foundation issued a Thursday state- prayer day, praised the ruling. cal grounds, the court said. However, everyone forgive me please for what Religion Foundation did not have ment saying it would seek a review by “This decision represents a victory the Republican Party would not have I’m gonna do.... This Is It!!!!” standing to sue because while they the full appeals court. Foundation co- for our nation’s heritage and history,” standing to bring a lawsuit against That was at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday. disagree with the president’s procla- president Annie Laurie Gaylor called the group’s attorney Jay Sekulow said the president if he speaks to his Just before 8, Armstrong put her mation, it has not caused them any the decision cowardly. in a statement. supporters or tries to sway the unde- four children into the van and drove harm. “This decision is part of an omi- The appeals court said in an cided, Easterbrook wrote. into the river. “Hurt feelings differ from legal nous trend in the federal courts to opinion written by Chief Judge Frank The opinion cites President Her 10-year-old son escaped and injury,” the appeals court said. deny Americans the right to challenge Easterbrook that while the National Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural told a passer-by that his mother told U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb church-state violations,” the Rev. Day of Prayer proclamation speaks to address, which mentions God seven her children that if she was going to ruled in April 2010 that the national Barry W. Lynn, executive director of all citizens, no one is obliged to pray times and prayer three times. die, they were going to die, too. Two boys, ages 5 and 2, and an 11-month- old girl died along with Armstrong. Washington’s library now a reality LateNiteHumor MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) – It was one of Smith National Library for the Study of George the few things George Washington wanted to do Washington. Top 10 Revelations By Moammar but never got around to: build a library to hold his The biggest chunk of money for the library Gadhafi’s Ukrainian Nurse – April official and personal papers. came from the Las Vegas-based Donald W. 13, 2011 On Thursday, more than 200 years after Reynolds Foundation, which contributed $38 mil- 10. Can bench press a medium-sized Washington wrote of the idea, dignitaries broke lion. camel. ground at his Mount Vernon estate on a $47 mil- Fred W. Smith, the foundation’s chairman, has 9. Drinks four glasses of crude oil a lion presidential library of sorts that they hope been a Mount Vernon supporter since 2001, after day. will evolve into a “think tank” promoting scholar- becoming involved in efforts to keep a famous 8. Sings in a Jimmy Buffet tribute band called “Muammar-garitaville.” ship about one of the nation’s Founding Fathers. portrait of Washington from being sold at private 7. Had a brief, stormy marriage to The estate hopes the library will be a home auction. Loni Anderson. to a centralized collection of Washington’s his Rees said the library will allow the estate to 6. Even he thinks Trump is nuts. papers. The president wrote in a 1797 letter – two expand its existing teacher-training programs 5. Enjoys a good matzo ball soup. years before his death – about a library, saying his and host seminars for government and business 4. Three words: Justin Bieber tattoo. papers were “voluminous and may be interesting.” groups on topics like Washington’s vision of lead- 3. Paid entire staff in “Gadhafi Defense Secretary Robert Gates said at ership. Bucks.” Thursday’s ceremonies that no one deserves a The estate has not completed its fundraising. 2. Often liked to pretend he was the presidential library more than Washington. His It has so far raised about $70 million of the $100 nurse and she was the corrupt dicta- AN ARTIST’S RENDERING shows the 45,000-square- leadership as president provides guidance even million that will be needed to build and endow tor. foot National Library, on 15 acres, walking distance of George today, Gates said. the library, Rees said. Washington’s home, that will house his books and letters, and an 1. Used same plastic surgeon as Regis. education center Photo courtesy Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association The building will be called the Fred W. Completion is scheduled for 2013.

EDINBURGH & H IGHLANDE R EDINBURGH Best of the Best

t
4JOHMF
4UVEFOU
"QBSUNFOUT t
-JWJOH
3PPN t
1SJWBUF
#FESPPN
BOE
#BUISPPN t
/P
1BSLJOH
)BTTMFT t
%FTL
#FE

#PPLDBTF
JO
FBDI
#FESPPN t
"JS
$POEJUJPOJOH 710 North 700 East t
'VMMZ
'VSOJTIFE t
)JHI
4QFFE
8JSFMFTT
*OUFSOFU
HIGHLANDER t
-BVOESZ
JO
FBDI
"QBSUNFOU




4FSWJDF
JO
FBDI
#FESPPN t
.PEFSO
,JUDIFO
'BDJMJUJFT t
57
7$3
%7% t
$BCMF
57
XJUI
+BDLT
JO
FBDI
#FESPPN Accepting Applications for Summer and Next School Year

For more information call Dennisf  f  fGHOPD[#GLJLVQHW 720 North 700 East 3 Page 3 StatesmanCampus News Friday, April 15, 2011 Ethical concerns in minds of engineers Briefs Campus & Community By CATHERINE MEIDELL news editor ASUSU council Engineers often become so absorbed in the techno- approves budget logical side of their work, After multiple weeks of discus- they forget to consider sion, the ASUSU executive council ethical concerns that may approved budget recommendations be attached, said Stephanie that would make $5,000 available Whalen, head of a series of to clubs next year at their meeting events planned by USU’s Wednesday. Institute of Electrical and Each year the ASUSU executive Electronics Engineering council recommends a budget to (IEEE). the incoming council. These bud- “The design process for get recommendations are based on most consumer products estimates of how much money will is full of ethical issues,” be collected from student fees. The Whalen said. “In making incoming council will vote whether things cheaper, faster and to accept or reject these recommen- more efficient, there is a very dations before this Fall. real possibility of people The $5,000 for clubs would come being killed.” from $2,000 that was allocated last National IEEE speaker year to Greek organizations and Jim Watson was invited to $3,000 from the $9,000 that was educate budding engineers allocated last year for the Aggie Blue on the importance of keep- Leadership Conference held during ing ethics in the forefront the Fall of 2010. The $2,000 given to of their minds upon brain- the Greeks was an extra, one-time storming for new projects. allotment and changes to the budget His presentation was titled recommendations will not affect “Shades of Gray” which their regular funding. alluded to the complexities ASUSU recommended fund- of dealing with ethical issues ing for the leadership conference that arise in engineering be reduced from $9,000 to $6,000 companies’ developing and so that $3,000 could go to the club marketable projects. fund. At the March 30 meeting, “Sometimes these issues Tyler Tolson, ASUSU president, said are black and white, that’s by giving $9,000 to the leadership a no brainer,” Watson said, conference last year, organizers were “but most of the time that’s able to lower the registration price from $75 to $25, allowing for a 275 JIM WATSON WAS INVITED BY USU’s Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering to speak on his presentation percent increase in student partici- -See ETHICS, page 4 “Shades of Gray,” which talked about the ethical issues engineers face. He spoke Wednesday in the Engineering building. ARMEN pation in the conference. HOVSEPYAN photo Kaho Fiefia, ASUSU diversity vice president, said the clubs in the access and diversity center may receive less funding next year to Science: Students receive allow more money to go to the gen- eral club fund. annual stipend of $30,000 “There needs to be more funds,” he said, “but the $5,000 is -continued from page 1 a good start and it will help clubs a lot.” for the University of Illinois at Urbana- engines. Brooke Evans, incoming diver- Champaign. “At USU, I led 26 students in design- sity vice president, said that some Receiving honorable mentions are USU ing, building and testing a small-scale funds may be redistributed so that graduate students Zack Brym and James lunar land vehicle prototype,” Isert said. more money will be available to Fishelson, as well as 2009 USU gradu- “Because of this and my internship, I more clubs but that she has yet to ate Brad Tuft, who is pursuing graduate had the opportunity to participate as a discuss these plans with the access studies in chemical engineering at the research assistant in the summer 2010 and diversity center director. University of Iowa. NASA Propulsion Academy at Alabama’s “NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Marshall Flight Center.” are the nation’s most prestigious gradu- At the academy, she was team lead for 8th East closed VEGAN STUDENTS SAY FINDING food they can eat is a ate awards in science and engineering,” a rocket thruster test firing project. Isert burden because there is a lack of information available. Animal abuse said USU President Stan Albrecht. “The was invited to return to the academy this for chariot race is one reason why students choose to be vegan, but others choose fact that seven Aggies are among this summer as operations manager. Her duties the lifestyle for the health benefits. KYLE PETT photo year’s honorees is a solid testament to the will include organizing tours, speakers and On Monday, April 18, 8th East outstanding quality of our university’s activities for this year’s research assistants. will be closed between 7th and 8th Veggie: Dining services open academic and research programs, as well “My ultimate goal is to become an North from 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. for as the high caliber of our students and fac- astronaut,” said Isert, an alumna of USU’s the first ever Chariot Race at Utah to offer more vegan options ulty.” GAS team and a private pilot. “Until then, I State. NSF GRFP recipients receive a three- want to be a propulsion engineer.” For safety reasons, no vehicles -continued from page 1 year annual stipend of $30,000, along with will be able to access the section of Huling said one success of the petition could be an increased vari- a $10,500 cost-of-education allowance for Justin Koeln, Mechanical and 8th East between 7th and 8th North ety of vegetarian and vegan options on campus, such as vegan pizza tuition and fees, a one-time $1,000 interna- Aerospace Engineering during this event. Additionally, no or barbecue. In some cases, he said, universities will take meals tional travel allowance and the freedom to Koeln’s list of academic achieve- vehicles should be parked in this with meat and remove it to call it vegetarian. That, he said, is inef- conduct their own research at any accred- ments and awards is long and impressive. area for the entire day of Monday, ficient and fails to add variety to vegan and vegetarian meals. ited U.S. or foreign institution of graduate The 2010 Goldwater Scholar was named April 18. By providing a wider array of foods, USU Dining could appeal to education they choose. 2010-11 Outstanding Senior for USU’s This closure will also impact a wider array of people, Huling said. MAE Department and was the depart- Aggie Shuttle bus routes. The “I think they could easily offer replacements,” Mata said. “Even Bradley Hintze, Biochemistry and ment’s Undergraduate Researcher of the shuttles will still run on a detoured when you go to get cereal, they only have regular milk, and you Structural Biology Year for 2009-10. His father, Koeln said, route and all of the bus stops will have to go up and specially request the soy milk. They could just as Building on x-ray crystallography tech- follows a family motto: “All things cometh still be available. If you have ques- easily put it out there for us.” niques and biochemical analysis skills he to he who waiteth, if he worketh like hell tions about this closure please call Alan Anderson, executive director of USU Dining Services, said honed with faculty mentor Sean Johnson while he waiteth.” the Parking Office at 435-797-PARK USU does have a lot of vegetarian options, but he is grateful for the at USU, Hintze continues research in deci- In addition to encouragement from his (7275). chance to assess the demands of students up on campus. phering minute biological structures and parents, Koeln credits faculty advisors “We’d be foolish as a business not to try to meet the needs of mechanisms. Heng Ban, J.R. Dennison and Jan Sojka Inclusive UCC Crew our customers, so if there’s a major demand out there, then we’re “The only way we can get a ‘picture’ with motivating him “to perform to the all about doing everything in our power to meet that demand,” he of important large biological molecules, best of his abilities.” Project wins award said. “That’s one of the things the petition will actually do is give such as DNA and proteins is through x-ray “These professors invest so much of us an opportunity to see what the real demand is opposed to the crystallography,” said Hintze, who received their time and effort in assisting students,” USU’s Legacy of Utah State Award in 2008. he said. “They’ve spent hours with me dis- The Utah Conservation Corps assumed demand.” (UCC) was recognized along with Anderson admits that USU Dining Services fails to fully inform “Unfortunately, these large molecules cussing research and my personal career typically yield low-resolution data, which path.” its national partner, The Corps people of available vegetarian or vegan options, but he also said it is Network, by the Mitsubishi Electric important that the specific needs of vegan and vegetarian custom- makes structure determination difficult. My goal is to take what’s been learned Zachary Portman, Biology America Foundation (MEAF) ers be determined. with the organization’s Inclusion “That’s what this really comes down to: Trying to understand- about molecular structure determination News stories describing the honey over the past 50 years and apply it to low- bee and its decline due to the mysterious Champion Award. ing the specifics. Because if someone walks in and says, ‘We want MEAF bestowed this award as more vegetarian items,’ well, I don’t know what that means. Do you resolution data.” Colony Collapse Disorder and other factors Learning about the structure of these abound. Implications are chilling, as an part of its 20th anniversary celebra- want more green vegetables? Do you want more veggie patties?” tion for the UCC and The Corps Once specifics are determined, more options could be made large molecules is critical, he says, for estimated third of the human food supply understanding biological processes and is dependent pollination by honey bees Network’s development of the available, he said. Inclusive Crew Project. The award “In the Hub we could put a whole new outlet that’s just vegan designing new drugs. and other pollinating insects. In addition to his NSF accolade, Hintze “There’s a lot of fear and misinforma- included a trophy for the Corps and just vegetarian,” he said. “That may be an option based on Network along with a $1,000 grant what we feel the demand is.” is a finalist for a National Institutes of tion about the collapse of honey bees and Health Ruth L. Kirschstein National other pollinators, and while this certainly for the UCC for its work developing Anderson and Huling both said accommodating the demands the model and continuing to utilize of vegan and vegetarian customers would not necessarily be more Research Service Award. is a danger and something to be concerned about, it’s stunning how little is known inclusive crews in its programs. The expensive. It would simply depend upon the demand. Corps Network Executive Director Williams said though animal abuse is one reason why students Sarah Isert, Mechanical and about pollinators,” said Portman, who Aerospace Engineering received Union College’s 2009 Loughry Sally Prouty accepted the award on choose to go vegan or vegetarian, many students choose to do so behalf of The Corps Network and because of the health benefits and the lessened impact on the envi- Isert’s resume reads like that of a sea- Prize for the best senior research project. soned aerospace engineer, rather than a “Much more study needs to be dedicated UCC at MEAF’s 20th anniversary ronment. Processed food has been linked to cancer and high dairy celebration luncheon March 11th in intake often causes obesity, she said. Vegan and vegetarian students college student. to this topic and that’s one of the reasons I The Honors fellow was appointed want to continue to study bees.” Washington, D.C. are simply trying to live healthier, and USU Dining Services should The Inclusive Crew Project began encourage such lifestyle choices, she said. chief engineer for her department’s Lunar This year’s honorees join 23 Aggies who and Planetary Surface Landing Research have received fellowships and 25 USU stu- operation in 2007 through the “If there are people who are trying to find food, especially food efforts of UCC assistant director that makes a really positive impact on their health and the environ- Vehicle senior design project. Off cam- dents who have received honorable men- pus, she’s served as a technical intern for tions since 1999. Kate Stephens and crew leader Andy ment, I think that’s something that the school should really sup- Zimmer. port,” Williams said. Northrop Grumman since 2009, where she’s studied Minuteman missile guid- – [email protected] ance systems and propulsion stage rocket -Compiled from staff and media reports 4 Page 4 CampusNews Friday, April 15, 2011 Art: Gelfand says her main challenge will be to get programs accredited -continued from page 1 and create a sense of real hired Gelfand, said the inter- inclusion for everybody is viewing process included going to be, I think, a really meeting with students and exciting challenge.” faculty and giving presenta- Gelfand said her other tions on their vision for the big challenge will be starting department. the process of getting the art “Dr. Gelfand was particu- and interior design programs larly astute in her presenta- accredited. tion, using her own scholar- “It’s a lot of work,” ship in art history as a base she said. to discuss “Everybody leadership,” really has to she said. “She participate. It “She brings brings enor- can’t be one enormous energy mous energy person sort of to the position to the position driving that, and is eager to it has to be and is eager to interact with everybody, you interact with the the commu- know? So it’s a community” nity.” lot of organiza- Gelfand tion, getting earned her everybody – Joyce Kinkead bachelor’s going, which Head of search com- degree in art to me that’s the mittee history from kind of chal- Stony Brook lenge that I University, her really like.” master’s degree Jessop said from William’s he eventually hopes to get College and her Ph.D from every program in the college Case Western Reserve. Her accredited. He said being personal research focuses on accredited means it has been Northern renaissance art. recognized to have “essential She grew up in the Salt Lake components” for the art pro- area and has taught art his- grams. tory for more than 15 years. He said while they are just beginning the process, he is – [email protected] optimistic that things will go smoothly. LAURA GELFAND IS SET TO TAKE OVER as Interior Design department head in July. The interior design program is set to merge Dr. Joyce Kinkead, head with the art department and Gelfand will help with that merge next year. ALISON OSTLER photo of the search committee that Ethics: Engineers have obligation to gain trust with their customers, Waston says -continued from page 3 not the case, it’s trying to decide which (outcome) is the lesser was caused by faulty reactors. river ultimately tainting farmers’ fertilizer. The students col- of evils.” “When an engineer chooses to be unethical,” Budge said, laborated with others in their group to record a handful of Any unethical behavior comes down to finances or motiva- “it can result in public safety issues.” solutions to the issue, and discuss the importance of taking tion to achieve a high status as an employee, said associate A full room of students were asked to contemplate pos- responsibility for the river contamination. professor of electrical and computer engineering Scott Budge. sible solutions to a circumstance involving the hypothetical “Engineering is a culture,” Watson said. “It’s really about In the case of the recent nuclear power plant crisis in Japan contamination of the Ogden River. The toxins of automobile people.” that left many with radiation poisoning, Budge said this issue computer circuit boards were accidentally released into the Since engineers work for consumers, they have the obliga- tion to instill trust in those consumers with the product they are investing in, Watson said. Therefore, a large portion of an engineer’s job is to remain reliable and honest, which will ultimately lead to success, he said. When ethical concerns arise, Watson said he highly encourages discussing possible solutions with a trusted super- visor or friend. What is even better is having an entire team of colleagues or co-workers to hash out the best answer to the ethical question. “You don’t want to come to a conclusion too soon,” Watson said, “if you do you may miss something really important.” For this reason, Watson gave students ample time to work out the hypothetical engineering ethics cases he presented to them. “Most items are designed WATSON EXPLAINED THE IMPORTANCE of ethics in engineering because of the safety issues they can cause if corners are cut. with safety margins,” During the presentation he had the students attending get together and solve a hypothetical question about contaminated water. ARMEN Whalen said, “but someone “When (an engi- HOVSEPYAN photo must decide the acceptable neer) is greedy, level of risk. For example, there is a risk of the bat- by not using the tery in you laptop computer rules set up for malfunctioning and catch- safety fractors it ing on fire. Somewhere in can lead to seri- the design process, someone must decide what percent ous problems.” chance of failure is accept- able. Lower failure rates – Scott Budge, mean safer products, but associate professor of higher costs.” The best thing engineers electrical and com- can do is be prepared for puter engineering ethical dilemmas, Watson said, and establish their own ethical standards. “When (an engineer) is greedy, by not using the rules set up for safety factors it can lead to serious problems,” Budge said, “so it’s crucial for students to learn about this.” Additional events organized by USU’s IEEE group include Friday’s Tech Talk in Room 201 of the engineering building at 4 p.m., with free food available to those who attend. Also on Friday, there will be a PC gaming tournament in the engineer- ing computer lab, located on the third floor. The tournament will begin at 7 p.m. and students should anticipate paying $5 for food.

– [email protected]

Today’s Puzzle Answers 5 Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 5 A&EDiversions Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com Fringe Festival captures hearts with 2011 theme a narrative on overcoming prejudices and social By JAMEE DYCHES issues. Bourne calls his second entry “Page 173,” staff writer a romantic thriller. The film takes place in a library, and follows two people who find an “Twitterpated: a Spring Love Comedy” unlikely similarity. was the theme filmmakers were given for the “It’s weird, creepy people doing things that third annual Fringe Film Festival, presented they’re not supposed to do, but it’s fun because by the Caine College of the Arts and the Logan they’re in love,” Bourne said. Arthouse and Cinema. During the 2009 and This year there were 21 films entered in the 2010 festivals, filmmakers were required to festival, with a four minute max time. All entries include certain objects in their films. This year, were uploaded to youtube.com and embedded the only requirement was to follow the theme. on the Caine College of the Arts website, where Courtney Lewis, public relations coordina- the public could vote for their favorite film. The tor for the Caine College of the Arts as well as film with the most votes will win the award of the chair of the Fringe Film Festival Committee, “Fringe Fans Fave” and receive a $50 gift card said, “When you think of the word fringe, you to the USU Bookstore, as well as a drink named think of things that are edgy and on the fringe. after them at the Logan Arthouse and Cinema. We want this to go beyond the university. We A critics’ choice runner-up will also be named. want it to expand.” The Fringe Film Festival Committee reviewed Jarrod Larsen, director of Production all of the entries and chose the top 15, which Services for the Caine College of the Arts, said, were then passed to a panel of three judges. The “Down the road we’d like to see it grow, and judges will choose a grand prize winner as well we’d like to increase the various categories. The as a runner-up. The grand prize winner will go whole idea was to have fun, involve students and home with a check for $2,000, the biggest prize bring recognition to USU that we’re doing things in Fringe Film Festival history. that are neat.” In addition to the top two judge-selected Larsen said the people who are entering films, the two films with the most online votes films in the festival now are exactly the type of will be screened at 8 p.m. Friday at the Logan people the Caine College of the Arts will need Arthouse and Cinema, located at 795 N. Main to hire in the future to help it reach a younger Street. At 7 p.m. there will be a “meet and min- demographic. Larsen said the demographic gle” in the lobby, as well as a showing of all 21 which currently supports the arts most often is films entered in the festival. Tickets are $10 each older women. He said that viral video marketing or $15 for two. is the way to reach a new, younger audience. Following the showing of the top four films, “Maybe in the future the winner of the festi- there will be a question and answer session with val could produce and direct a commercial for the filmmakers. the arts college,” Larsen said. “The idea is to make it more audience-direc- Travis Bourne, a sophomore working on tor interaction-based,” Lewis said. an interdisciplinary studies degree, entered Bourne said he loves the idea, and thinks it’s two films in the festival this year. His wife a good opportunity for the audience to find out Emily produced his films, and his friend Tyler what went on behind the scenes of the films. Woodbury was the director of photography for “I like watching movies, but I want to know one of his films. how they’re made,” Bourne said. “Filmmaking “I write, direct and edit most of my own mov- isn’t just running around with a camera and ies, so for me it was the first time that I’ve had your roommates.” another filmmaker help me,” Bourne said. Bourne’s first entry, “Romance For – [email protected] THE SMELL OF FRESH POPCORN will fill the Logan Arthouse Cinema during the showing of the Dummies,” is about a woman who falls in love 2011 Fringe Festival winner. The theme of “twitterpation” made for a romantic year in festival history. with her coworker. Bourne describes the film as KYLE PETT photo Families fight cancer one relay race at a time together a team in her sister’s honor for this year’s event, izes the fact that those fighting cancer are in the battle 24 By JESSICA BLACK and CHELSEY GENSEL which will be held Friday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in the Nelson hours a day, seven days a week. staff writer and copy editor Fieldhouse. It will continue overnight and end at 8 a.m. The event’s theme is tri-fold: Celebrate, remember and Saturday. fight back. Colligan said the event will begin with a survi- For most student, the summer after high school gradua- Emily said she looks up to her younger sister and has vor’s lap around the track, followed by a lap where caregiv- tion is a time of vacations, packing for college and celebrat- been by Kimberly’s strength and courage throughout her ers and supporters join those who have beaten or are cur- ing with friends. For USU human movement science major ordeal. rently battling cancer. The track will be lit with luminarias Kimberly Nelson, that was the summer of 2009, and it was Holli Colligan, a junior majoring in music therapy, sur- in remembrance of the loved ones participants have lost to the summer she was diagnosed with leukemia. vived cancer in her teen years and is serving as this year’s cancer. Nelson began chemotherapy right away, which meant cancer education chair on the Relay for Life committee. She “It is a very tender time,” Colligan said. “After we cel- dropping out of her classes at USU. She was eventually able heard about relay for life when an event was held in her ebrate and remember, we fight back so that we can find a to attend a semester at USU, but passed away due to com- hometown her senior year of high school and said when cure.” plications from leukemia on March 31. she found out a relay was being held at USU, she knew she Colligan said other people should get involved because Nelson said in an interview in March that it was dif- wanted to be involved. everyone knows someone who has had cancer, no one is too ficult to realize her friends would be attending college She said the event is not an actual relay, but a sym- young or too old. She said treatments for her cancer have without her, but she was determined to maintain a positive bolic one, which will involve at least one member of left her with lasting side effects. attitude. She said her older sister Emily helped her stay each team on the track at all times throughout the night. “Chemotherapy and radiation do a lot of damage to the cheerful. Entertainment and activities for the participants will be “Something opened inside of me then and I knew I ongoing, as well as opportunities to donate to the cause of -See RELAY, page 7 would do anything to make her alright. Right from the finding a cure for cancer. The continuous activity symbol- start I knew we had to view it as an adventure and a chal- lenge to be overcome,” Emily said. Nelson fought blood infection, fever and weight loss throughout her chemotherapy and extensive hospital stays, including time in the intensive care unit. In her journey to recovery, Nelson had to re-learn to walk and found tasks like rocking in a rocking chair or throwing a beach ball dif- ficult. “I took it all for granted,” Nelson said, “what it means to just ride your bike or take a walk. It can be the simplest, yet greatest things to do.” Nelson was told she was in remission the next summer and made plans to return to USU for the fall semester in 2010. “The toll of a cancer diagnosis is quite heavy, both physi- cally and emotionally, and often prevents or postpones a student’s return to campus during the acute phase of their illness,” said Dr. Jim Davis, director of the Student Health and Wellness Center. Davis said the student health center has diagnosed can- cer in patients in the past and has referred them to various specialists. He said staff at the wellness center participate in surveillance for recurring cancer in patients who have been able to return to school and in follow-up health care for survivors. Nelson said when she returned to school, she was wor- ried that she wouldn’t be able to keep up, but said she enjoyed the challenge and got back “into the swing of things.” In November 2010, symptoms like bruising and head- ache appeared, and she was told during a regular bimonth- ly checkup her leukemia had returned. Nelson’s sister Emily organized a team in her honor for the 2010 Relay for Life event held at USU by the Colleges Against Cancer club in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. Relay for life is a fundraising event in FAMILY AND FRIENDS MOURN THE loss of Kimberly Nelson, who fought leukemia since 2009 and passed away recently due to a which teams walk laps around a track in honor of cancer blood infection. This weekend, cancer survivors and their supporters gather to raise funds for cancer research at the Relay for Life. ARMEN victims, survivors and their support teams. Emily also put HOVSEPYAN photo 86

Page 6 A&EDiversions Friday, April 15, 2011 True story lights up the silver screen When you get what of a child prodigy “Soul Surfer” is a strong Christian- bucked off a horse, surfer. based movie, as the Hamilton fam- you’re supposed to “Soul Surfer”Staff Bethany is involved ily is highly religious, and Sean get right back on it. Guy XXXX in a Prayer Warriors McNamara, the director, wanted to If your arm gets bit- Grade: B youth group led by remain true to the story. Many of ten off by a shark, counselor Sarah Hill the scenes reflect on their beliefs you get right back (Carrie Underwood). as the characters question why on your surfboard. Reel Hill is a constant reli- God allowed the attack to happen “Soul Surfer” is gious guide, support and the strength he gives them to based on the inspi- and friend to Bethany endure the challenges. However, rational true story of Reviews through thick and thin. the movie is not preachy, so it is still Bethany Hamilton, Spencer Palmer Between competi-a suitable flick regardless of one’s a teenage surfer tions, Bethany chose to personal beliefs. who lost her left go morning surfing with McNamara has made a hand- arm to a shark but made a miracu- some of her friends, and while she ful of Disney TV series and mov- lous comeback, taking first place was talking about the future with ies, including “Even Stevens” and in the National Scholastic Surfing her close friend Alana Blanchard, “That’s So Raven.” He’s also made a Association Championships two she was attacked by a shark and lost few movies using Disney stars, such years after the incident. her left arm. She was rushed to the as “Raise Your Voice” with Hilary Bethany Hamilton, played by hospital for surgery, but there were Duff. “Soul Surfer” is his biggest hit AnnaSophia Robb, is a teenager a few surprises along the way. so far, and I was pleased with it. who excels in surfing. Both her Soon after her surgery, Bethany Robb is fantastic. I enjoyed parents, Thomas and Cheri (Dennis decided she wants to get back in her previous role in “Bridge to Quaid and Helen Hunt), were surf- the water and back to surfing as Terabithia,” and I had high expecta- ers who taught Bethany everything soon as she can. This begins a test tions when I found out she was star- she knows. Living in Hawaii, Bethany of physical and spiritual strength for had many opportunities to practice Bethany and the whole Hamilton and train, and she became some- family. -See SURFING, page 7

BASED ON THE TRUE STORY of Bethany Hamilton, a Hawaii native and prodigy surfer who lost her left arm in a shark bite accident, “Soul Surfer” is a feel-good date-night option for those not looking to be swept away. RPG sequel is visually engaging The original “Dragon exploits as opposed to the Age” introduced one of “Dragon Age 2” epic fantasy it could be. the most original fantasy Grade: B The game’s biggest settings we have yet seen improvement is in the com- in video games. It’s dark bat department. While the world full of darkspawn, fast-paced, more action- demons, forbidden magic, Gaming oriented system may turn religion, political dwarves off fans of the slower, and elf slaves put a whole Review more strategic style of new twist on classic fan- the first game, it fits the tasy staples. In “Dragon Nathan Christensen game’s new art style and Age 2,” Bioware takes presentation like a glove. us back to the world of Combat is very respon- Thedas where a champion will change it sive, and there are a much larger amount forever. of useful abilities that cater to your play The story of “Dragon Age 2” is that style. Whether you’re a warrior, mage or of Hawke, the Champion of Kirkwall, rogue, throwing out a fast paced barrage as told by Hawke’s friend and former of attacks and abilities while enemies companion Varric. Varric is a dwarf story literally explode in front of you is incred- teller with a knack for exaggeration. The ibly satisfying. game plays on this often but is quick to Visually the game is much improved point out the way things actually hap- as well. With vastly improved facial ani- pened; this leads to some very funny and mations as well as improved textures and also incredibly entertaining events that lighting, the game is almost always a joy really add to the games charm. Because to look at. The game also runs incredibly Varric is telling the story as we play smooth. Even when I had three mages there are some things we know from the throwing spells around everywhere, I beginning. One is that Hawke starts from never experienced slowdown. The only humble origins as a refugee, the second real issue here is the lack of variety in is that Hawke will be involved in events the environments. The entire game is that will change the world forever. spent in Kirkwall and its outlying regions, As you play you will see these events which are pretty, but get incredibly old unfold and watch how your choices after you’re 20 hours in and running shape the world. During your 10-year down the same street for the 50th time. journey you will meet many allies and “Dragon Age 2” also preforms admira- enemies, all of which react differently to bly in the sound department. Voice act- your actions and the choices you make. ing is very good, with Varric and Hawke Its amazing to see how what seems like rising above the pack. The new conver- a small decision during your first year sation system also allows for smoother, in Kirkwall turns out to be a life chang- more realistic conversations which help ing one in the sixth. No one does the the flow of the game. The score is also choice-based RPG better than Bioware. very good, albeit generic, fantasy stuff. It and “Dragon Age 2” continues that tradi- does a good job of capturing the gravity tion. of some of the more dramatic scenarios, The story takes a more personal focus but does tend to get old later into the in “Dragon Age 2,” which allows you to game. The reason for this is, like the build a better connection with your char- environments, your hear the same music acter. Your character actually speaks, over and over again. which is a huge help as Hawke expresses In the end, “Dragon Age 2” has a lot to a lot of different emotions. You can be offer. Clocking in at around 30-40 hours, the sarcastic, fun-loving hero, the serious there is much to do and a lot of fun to caring hero, the brutal ruthless hero or be had. Plus, choice is so important that anywhere in between. This really allows its fun to go back through and see how you to a Hawke that is an extension of different decisions change things. Even yourself and ensures that you will always with its shortcomings, “Dragon Age 2” have the opportunity for different experi- is a top-notch, fantasy-action RPG I can ences. highly recommend to any fans of the The problem is, the story just doesn’t genre. match the power or sense of urgency of the first game’s narrative. There is not – Nathan is a junior studying math and a specific threat throughout the game, works at Game Stop. He can be reached which makes it feel more like a bunch at [email protected] of short stories telling the tales of your 97 Friday, April 15, 2011 A&EDiversions Page 7 Folksy twang tugs on heartstrings Whenever someone instrumental licks – espe- asks me what my favorite “Paper Airplane” cially from dobro player type of music is, I have a Grade: A Jerry Douglas – and songs hard time knowing what that don’t get old, no mat- to say. The safe response ter how many times you would be to say ‘alterna- hear them. tive,’ but I feel like that’s a Rhythm “Paper Airplane” doesn’t cop-out answer, as ‘alter- fail in any of those aspects. native music’ has grown to Reviews They maintain their charac- be a catch-all label applied teristic sound while keep- to music that doesn’t really Rex Colin Mitchell ing it fresh. Krauss con- fit anywhere else. tinues to break my heart I am a cello performance with her angelic yet simple major, so you could say the music I love voice, Douglas continues to make me enough to dedicate my life to is classical ashamed to call myself a musician, and music, but I also like rock, pop, jazz and Tyminski continues to sing angst-filled oldies, I’ve come to appreciate a little bit songs about the difficulties of a farming of rap and I selectively enjoy country. life. Because of this complicated situa- That is another distinguishing char- tion, I usually say what people are least acteristic of Alison Krauss and Union expecting: bluegrass. Station. They sing songs that can actu- AS THE SEMESTER WINDS DOWN, many students find themselves swamped with the There are multiple reasons for this, not ally relate to the western lifestyle, and I demands of class and work. Dusty Nash manages the stress by envisioning his summer adventures. the least of which is that I’ve been in love don’t mean the drunken hillbilly lifestyle. DUSTY NASH photo with Sara Watkins – formerly of blue- I mean the fact that on “Paper Airplane” grass band Nickel Creek – since I was 13. is the song “Dust Bowl Children,” about I actually find myself always turning back the hardships of growing up in difficult to bluegrass albums when the others get times. The calm before the storm old. On their live album, they sing a song It’s one of those weeks. We Extraordinaire, rappelling For starters, I have to tell you that about a lazy farmer who was to lazy to all have them. The week that Staff down a sport route with run bluegrass and country are NOT the same hoe his field of corn, and paid the price is so busy and packed that Guy XXXX out bolts – way above my thing. The main difference between the by not getting the woman he wanted to you have to remind yourself level – that somehow we two is that bluegrass artists actually have marry because she saw how lazy he was. to breathe. I have a research had scrapped our way up. musical ability, but there are others. These aren’t just songs about a bunch project that has been piling up I had taken it last year, the Bluegrass is more legitimate. of liquor-loving cowboys, they’re songs on me, a slideshow for a ban- Dusty’s week after finals. Unlike modern country music, blue- about a life that is actually worthwhile. quet later in the week which I think back on the trip. I grass is able to innovate and sound fresh On the album, there are many incredi- is only partially assembled, a Trails had been stressed out of while staying true to its roots. It seems bly emotional love songs sung by Krauss, need to plan my schedule for my mind, studying like crazy that too often people forget that country such as “Dimming of the Day” and the next year and find a summer for finals, when my phone was once Johnny Cash and Patsy Kline, title track, “Paper Airplane.” It seems job, a test tomorrow and I am Dusty Nash rang. My Dad said he had because today a lot of it sounds like 80’s that many of Krauss’s love songs tend working a night shift tonight. a bought a replacement rock with a steel guitar and twangy lead to be sad, but you can’t help but love Responsibilities, requirements and procrasti- engine for a dump truck in Vallejo, Calif., vocals. them. She is quoted on her website, nation, a torrential flood of time demanding and wondered if I would be willing to pick One of my first introductions to blue- alisonkrauss.com, as saying “The only activities, rain down on me, an innocent it up. Seconds later, I called up Paul with an grass was with the movie “O Brother, thing you can do is record things that bystander with no life jacket. It’s no longer offer he couldn’t resist. In a few days, after Where Art Thou?” The old-timey music move you – that have a connection with a matter of trying to keep my head above finishing our last tests, we were in a huge flat- was one of the best aspects of the you – and to represent yourself truthfully water; it’s now a matter of trying to get back bed truck with a hitch cover that said, “Git r film, including the famous track “Man … . The only recipe is if it feels true and to the surface, or at least slow my sinking. Done!!!” driving southwest. of Constant Sorrow,” performed by true may be incredibly sad. But that’s the I look at my planner, a disorderly mass of Yosemite Valley is roughly a five-hour Dan Tyminski and lip-synced by George part that feels good, because it’s truth- scrawled mandates in fine print, and con- detour from Vallejo. I guess the allure of Clooney. ful.” sider setting it on fire. I could just walk away visiting one of the climbing meccas of the Tyminski himself is a member of one Beautiful is probably the best word to from this whole mess of the final weeks of western hemisphere was worth it, because of the most influential bluegrass bands describe this album. The musical aspect school and live a minimalist lifestyle. Leave we made the drive. to date, Alison Krauss and Union Station. of it is incredible, and the lyrics delve behind modern society and live off the land, I look at the picture. A week before I had The fact that nobody has won more deeply into emotional aspects that many foraging for food. taken this picture, I had been in a situation Grammy awards than Alison Krauss is artists seem to gloss over. If you want This has a few positive implications. No just like this one. I take comfort in knowing a testament to that, as is the fact that an honest album that won’t get old after more homework. No more work. No need there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The she records with everyone from Willie many listens, I would say this album is for a day planner. Sleet begins to fall out- picture is proof that in a matter of days the Nelson to Robert Plant. one of your best bets. side and I reconsider. Giving myself over to floods of responsibilities, of tasks, and days Fans of Alison Krauss have come to nature also means no home. It’s too large without breathing room will recede. I feel a expect a few things from the band over – Colin is a sophomore music perfor- of a commitment in a bipolar season with seed of hope take root inside me. the years, namely Krauss’s beautiful voice mance major that grew up on a cattle an identity crisis; not quite winter, not quite It’s one of those weeks. We all have them. breaking your heart. This is often con- ranch near Vernon, Utah. He welcomes spring. The week that is so busy and packed that you trasted wonderfully with the more gruff comments and suggestions at rex.colin. I turn back to my planner. I look at the have to remind yourself to breathe, and you voice of Tyminski, as well as incredible [email protected]. to-do list that is growing twice as fast as I am don’t know how you will survive. I smile and crossing things off. The sleet pounds harder forget about the week and think about the against the window and I know that I have to weekend. be strong. I need to finish the last few weeks Relay: Cancer survivors face their foe of school, but it’s going to take some inspira- – Dusty Nash, graduate student in human tion. movement science, rock climber, hiker, biker, -continued from page 5 A picture that is partially hidden under camper, wilderness lover and outdoor enthu- a stack of books catches my eye. Pulling it siast, can be reached at dustynash@gmail. “We’re always eager to have new people always wanted to be involved in something out, I take a moment to consider it. It is a com. on board because a lot goes into this event. that could help me to give back,” she said. picture of Paul K. Jones, Adventure Buddy Anyone looking for a chance to improve Anderson said helping plan Relay for leadership and people skills would do great Life has given him a sense of “do-gooding” on the planning committee,” said Eric that was lacking in his life. Anderson, a junior in biological engineer- “I feel great satisfaction in helping the ing and this year’s logistics chair. American Cancer Society further its goals Anderson said another way to get in minimizing and eliminating cancer as a involved is to organize a team. Teams fund- major health problem,” he said. raise by asking friends, family or commu- Woolstenhume said the relay is a chance nity members to sponsor their team prior not only to celebrate life, but to show sup- to the event and then take turned walking port and get involved in helping others to around the track throughout the night. get through the challenges of both having There will be additional fundraising at the cancer or knowing someone who does. event, although there is no cost to attend. As Kimberly Nelson said, “You can’t Games and contests will be held at the focus on ‘Why did this happen to me?’ You event, and food and entertainment will have to focus on ‘How am I going to get be provided, including a performance by through this?’” 2010 “American Idol” semifinalist Justin Williams, said publicity chair Meghan – [email protected] Woolstenhume. – [email protected] “As a childhood cancer survivor, I have Surfing: Disney movie perfect for date night, though not mind-blowing -continued from page 6 ring in “Soul Surfer,” and she didn’t dis- raphy shots throughout the film, which appoint. Interestingly, Bethany Hamilton can be expected from any movie with thought of Robb to play her in a feature an ocean. There were great shots of the film. I predict this up and coming star will surfers and the stunts they performed. become well known within five years. The visual aspects were breathtaking. Although the biggest stars in “Soul Bethany Hamilton actually did the Surfer” are Quaid and Hunt, they don’t surfing stunts for her character in the dominate the movie, but are excellent post-shark attack scenes, which was supporting actors to Robb. icing on the cake. Quaid plays a loving father who wants “Soul Surfer” will tug on your heart- to help Bethany through every challenge strings. There were quite a few sniffles he can. He was my favorite character going around in the theater, including my in the movie because I related to his own, but maybe it was just allergies. attempt to create solutions to every I wasn’t blown out of the water with problem his family faced. “Soul Surfer,” as it wasn’t the most inspi- I’ve been pleased with Hunt’s work in rational movie for me, although I will the past, and she was great as Bethany’s admit I’ve never been surfing before. It mother. She shows genuine concern for was a touching and enjoyable film, per- Bethany and her friends and is strong fect for a date-night rental. even in the face of adversity. She and Quaid work well together as a couple. – Spencer Palmer is a senior majoring in I was concerned when I saw mechanical engineering with a minor in Underwood was going to be in “Soul math. He enjoys watching new movies, Surfer,” but I was pleased with her per- old movies and the movies in between. formance. This was her first feature film, His reviews come out every other week. and she didn’t dominate the screen as I’d E-mail him at spencer.palmer@aggiemail. thought she might. usu.edu. There were some fantastic photog- 148 Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 8 FridaySports Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com Anderson shuffles positions for 2011 spring scrimmage, at the By RHETT WILKINSON same stadium – less packed, staff writer with much of the same per- sonnel and the same color Anyone who was in scheme – and Watkins is wit- Romney Stadium on Oct. 1, nessing three quarterbacks, 2010 remembers that night all of whom are currently well. The feeling in the air vying for Borel’s vacated as the Aggies dominated the throne, go 8-12, 7-11 and 5- Cougars of Brigham Young 8 for a combined 296 yards University has carried on in and two TDs. our lives and made for last- Only this time, the former ing memories. offensive star isn’t happy Count 2010 starting wide about it. receiver Dontel Watkins, who Since the completion of led the Aggies in receptions, USU’s 4-8 season, Watkins receiving yards and touch- has switched sides of the ball down receptions that season, in an effort to shore up the among those having poured Aggies’ defensive backfield, massive amounts of salt into especially in light of the a glaring Cougar wound com- departures of Curtis Marsh monly known as a defensive and Chris Randle. backfield on that evening, a Watkins accents a quad 31-16 Aggie victory. of Aggies who have switched It started with a 9-yard positions since last season, rush to perpetuate a drive to a group that also includes give the Aggies a 24-3 lead. sophomore D.J. Tialavea Minutes later, a 16-yard (defensive tackle to tight pass from graduating senior end), sophomore Rashard Diondre Borel to the Cougar Stewart (nickelback to slot 17-yard line gave the Aggies receiver), and redshirt fresh- a first down, the continuance man Keegan Andersen, who of a 12-play march to build a has experienced the most four-touchdown lead. vast shuffle of them all. Since You might say Watkins August, Andersen has seen was among those who did it two weeks each at receiver JUNIOR DONTEL WATKINS, pictured here during spring practice at the far right, will be switching from offense to defense for the all for the Aggies on a night and safety before having Aggies after leading the team in receptions during the 2010 season. STERLING BOIN photo many on campus and beyond played as a scout linebacker have only described as magi- the remainder of the sea- with his novel responsibility. long, so I need to take bet- Logan, sat down with Aggie I think it will be best fit for cal. Watkins, who will be a son. This spring, Andersen “My effort was not what it ter strides than where I am coach Gary Andersen to talk the team and for myself.” junior by the time his team is back on the offensive as should have been,” Watkins now.” about what changes would be “A shutdown corner is so, opens their campaign at a tight end behind Kellen said following his team’s 90- The Nashville, Tenn., best. so important to a football Auburn this fall, compiled Bartlett and Tarren Lloyd. minute scrimmage. “It could native, who played two “It was my decision,” program, and to a defense, 37 total yards through the As the headliner of the have been better. I mean, I’ve years for Butler Community Watkins said. “Me and Coach ground and air last October. shufflers, Watkins said he got to get better. I haven’t College before taking his 6- A sat down and we decided, -See SHUFFLE, page 9 Fast forward to Monday’s has yet to feel comfortable played the position that foot-2, 189-pound frame to but he gave me my decision. Aggie softball falls flat to Idaho State, 6-1 ed the Bengals three runs after Desiree By JACE MILLER Hoffman smashed the ball out to right staff writer center field, allowing her, Dial and Courtney Hancock to hit home plate. USU lost to the Idaho State Bengals “We looked really strong,” Uchida for the second time this season, falling said. “They just got timely hits and 6-1 in a seven-inning game at home on unfortunately, those hits cost us.” LaRee and LeGrand Johnson Softball One of the great plays of the game Field Wednesday afternoon. Utah State occurred at the top of the seventh now has 7-34 record and is 2-7 in WAC inning. After a solid hit by an ISU player play. The Aggies also fall to 0-4 at home toward second base, Utah State short- this season. stop Allison Lenzora dove to grab the After starting out strong with a ball and threw it perfectly toward first home run to center field, it looked like base. Senior Kelley Kaneshiro caught freshman Kassy Uchida had set the the throw and tagged out the runner. tone, and the Aggies looked poised to “That was a phenomenal, ESPN-type exact revenge on visiting Idaho State. play. It was amazing,” Millsap-Kalaba Instead, the Aggies fell flat. said. Despite their record, the team has Utah State’s next three games are have high hopes for the rest of the sea- against the Boise State Broncos Friday son. SOPHOMORE INFIELDER KATIE BOWDIDGE lets a pitch go by during a 6-1 loss to border-rival Idaho State at 3 p.m. and in a doubleheader on “It’s all going to go uphill from here, Bengals. The Aggies host the Boise State Broncos Friday and Saturday. KYLE PETT photo Saturday set to begin at 1 and 3 p.m. in it’s going to be great,” Uchida said. at bat. runs. The team kept getting people on “We had some missed opportunities, Logan. With Boise State tied with New Uchida has been a bright spot for “She’s doing a real good job handling base, many times all the way to third, we got the runners on base but didn’t Mexico State for first in the WAC, Utah the Aggies so far this season. This game herself as a freshman. I get excited every and then getting their third out. In the get them in,” Millsap-Kalaba said. “It’s State will have to be at the top of their marked her second home run of the time she gets to the plate,” head coach final inning, it seemed like Aggies were part of the game, it happens.” game. season and she leads the team in batting Carissa Millsap-Kalaba said. making a comeback with a runner on Home runs were the standard of “They’re always tough …. We expect averages with a .333. She has started 35 There were many times Utah State both second and third base. Sophomore scoring for the game with six of the total the best from them so we look to bring out of the 41 games for the team and seemed in position to challenge the catcher Tina Ferguson hit what looked runs in the game coming off homers. the best,” Millsap-Kalaba said. has scored 15 runs. In just her first year, lead the Bengals took in the top of the to be a home run, only to have it fall The first was by Uchida, the next by the she looks to have plenty of potential for third. Instead, inning after inning, the into the glove of ISU center fielder Bengals for two runs at the top of the –j.mill@aggiemail. the Aggie team, both in the outfield and Aggies couldn’t seem to turn hits into Courtney Dial, ending the game. third inning. The final home run land- usu.edu

'SSP ;-003;7QMRMEXYVI KSPJMWTIVJIGXJSV ;MGOIH KVSYTWGLYVGLKVSYTW VSSQEXIWGPYFW FMVXLHE]WHEXI 1MRM RMKLXWERHQSVI 'SQIERHI\TIVMIRGI +SPJ SYVFIEYXMJYPLSPIW

;MPPS[W+SPJ4EVOˆ2SVXL7TVMRK'VIIO4EVO[E]ˆ4VSZMHIRGI98 3RIFSGOIEWXSJXLI7XEHMYQ8LIEXIV ˆ 9 Friday, April 15, 2011 StatesmanSports Page 9 Hayward leads Jazz over Nuggets, scores 34 Watson connected with three-pointer to continue By MEREDITH KINNEY Derek Favors for an alley-oop Utah’s momentum. staff writer dunk with 1:11 seconds left. The Jazz pushed the lead The Nuggets hit three to 11 their largest of the The Utah Jazz ended layups in a row to carry a night with 2:58 seconds to their season on a high note two-point lead into the sec- go. The Nuggets came back Wednesday night when they ond quarter. with an eight point run to took on the Denver Nuggets. The second period started bring the Jazz’s lead to four The Jazz, led by rookie for- off quickly when Hayward to end the period. ward Gordon Hayward’s hit his first three of the game The Nuggets kept the career high 34 points, came 24 seconds in to give the Jazz game close through most of out on top with a score of a one-point lead. The excite- the fourth quarter and took 107-103. ment didn’t stop there, as the lead back on a pair of The win against the the lead would change seven Chris Anderson free throws Nuggets was the Jazz’s second times in the first five min- with five minutes to go in the win in two games to close out utes. game. Denver looked ready to the season, leaving both the Denver settled down and runaway with the game when players and coaches optimis- used an official timeout Al Harrington hit a three- tic about the future. to their advantage to put a pointer to put them up by “We’re starting to get seven-point margin between four. it,” said Jazz head coach Ty them and the Jazz. Hayward Hayward continued his Corbin. “We’re starting to stepped up again for Utah, dominance drilling four get into that groove and we’re hitting his second three- free-throws and Al Jefferson starting to trust each other.” pointer in the period to stepped up adding a jump- Utah came out ready to jump-start the Jazz offense shot to put the Jazz up by play, quickly driving the with 2:33 to go in the half. four with 8.8 seconds left in lead to five in the first two The Jazz players followed the game. minutes of the game. Denver Hayward’s lead as they held The Jazz played solidly continued to chip away at the the nuggets to just two points all game finishing with 37 lead bringing the deficit to and added 10 points of their rebounds. Hayward’s 34 one halfway through the first own to carry a three-point points lead all players. quarter when Ty Lawson hit a lead into halftime. “I wasn’t thinking, I was JAZZ FORWARD GORDON HAYWARD goes up for a lay-up against Chris “Birdman” Jump shot from19 feet out. Utah opened the second just playing,” Hayward said Anderson. Hayward dropped 34 points on the Nuggets, which is the most by a Jazz rookie since 1983. From the seven-minute half with a 13-4 run surpris- of his career high perfor- STERLING BOIN photo mark on, the lead changed ing the Nuggets and taking mance. Hayward has stepped six times as each team fought control of the game with in the past three months and show it,” Corbin said. “This is definitely a high,” –meredith.kinney@aggiemail. to take control of the game. 6:48 to play in the period. has become a dominant force The 2011 season has been Hayward said. “It’s good to usu.edu The Jazz looked ready to put The Nuggets cut the Jazz’s for the Jazz. a rollercoaster ride for the go into the off-season on this together a run in the final lead to six a minute later but “He’s learned so much this Jazz, but their final two wins note, it gives you confidence seconds of the quarter when Hayward responded with a year and now he’s starting to have players looking towards and motivation.” next year positively. Shuffle: Some Aggies prep for position change -continued from page 8 to have those edges taken care of,” Andersen believes will be easily conquered. said. “He’s also a very tough-minded kid. “Dontel is extremely gifted athletically, so Not everyone that plays receiver can go out he’ll learn all of that,” Andersen said. “You sit there and play corner. So no, we didn’t have down with a young man and let him make a any reservations at all in switching his role. decision on what he wants, the direction he I thought he kind of wondered about the wants to take as a player. Dontel wrapped his switch for a while, but now I think he loves arms around it. He has the opportunity to do it.” some special things as he moves forward.” For Watkins, conversations with former It’s a hope that Andersen harbors for all Aggie stars – team leaders who befriended those making position changes as the team Watkins when he came to the university last gears for conference experiencing some year – have helped him in the adjustment shuffling itself, especially for a coach whose process. career has primarily involved coaching “I talked to Chris (Randle) and Curtis defenses. (Marsh) a lot before the switch, and after the “It goes against my nature to switch guys switch they really help me on my game,” he from defense, but we’re always going to play said. “They coached when they were here, the best 11,” he said. “In my opinion, it’s help me know what I’m doing wrong and so important to always remember that the kids forth.” need to want to do it and they need to under- It’s explaining the mechanics in which stand why it’s important to help us. At the both athletes have been most instrumental, end of the day, all we are going to do is make the 2009 first-team? all-Jayhawk Conference suggestions to the kids and tell them where player said. we want them to go and why we want them to “I’m tall, so I have to stay low,” he said. do it.” “That’s one of the issues with tall corners, is staying low and having good hips to rotate. – [email protected] Tall corners have those two issues.” Those are two barriers that Andersen

FRESHMAN FREDERICK PETERSEN, seen here earlier in the season returning a volley, helped the Aggies notch a victory over the Air Force Falcons. CARL R. WILSON photo Aggie men’s tennis ends season with best-ever home record and Alex Grubbs. The two victory. By MEREDITH KINNEY teams battled back and forth The Aggies’ Marchant also staff writer before Peterson and Thatcher came out strong in singles pulled ahead for the victory. action with a straight-set The Utah State men’s ten- Jakob Asplund and Nikita win over Grubbs. Marchant nis team rebounded from a Ryashchenko also picked up posted scores of 6-3 and 6-2 disappointing loss to beat a win for the Aggies with a to help the Aggies to a win. the Air Force Academy score of 8-4. In the sixth position, Falcons Thursday after- The Aggies carried their Ryashchenko battled with noon. The 5-2 win marks a momentum from a strong the Falcons Alex Beaussart perfect season at home for doubles showing into the in his singles match, but the Aggies as they remained singles competition. They ultimately beat Beaussart in undefeated in Logan. defeated the Falcons 4-2 to three sets. Ryashchenko got “The team effort was come away with a victory on up early in the first set but good,” said USU assistant the afternoon. was beaten by Beaussart in coach Fernando Gallegos. “I Action kicked off with the second set to force a third was pretty happy that we got Poslusny in the number tie-breaker. a win in our last home match one spot facing off against The third set was a of the season.” Wilhelm. Poslusny defeated battle on both sides, but Thursday’s meet started Wilhelm quickly in the first Ryashchenko ultimately off with doubles action and set but struggled in the sec- came out on top with the the Aggies wasted no time ond before pulling away for a win. sweeping the Falcons. win. “They are a tough team, USU’s duo of Bryan Thursday’s match was very disciplined on the court, Marchant and Sven Poslusny Marchant and Asplund’s but I think we showed a lot continued an impressive final home match as Aggies of experience today,” said season with an 8-3 win over and the seniors did not dis- Gallegos. Air Force’s Steven Young and appoint. The Aggies will be on the Lance Wilhelm. Asplund faced off against road for the rest of the sea- Fredrick Peterson and Air Force’s Jackson. Asplund son. They take the court next Alex Thatcher picked up an got down early in the first set on April 21 against Weber 8-7 win for USU in the sec- but came back strong from a State in Ogden. ond doubles position after 3-0 deficit to win the set 6-3. a hard fought match against He came out strong in the –meredith.kinney@aggiemail. the Falcon’s Andy Jackson second set and held on for a usu.edu 1210 Page 10 World&Nation Friday, April 15, 2011 Man’s death may add to Duke lacrosse accuser’s woes RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The label of her notoriety, Mangum has been takes steps toward that, a boyfriend kids.” this particularly tragic is that if the “discredited Duke lacrosse accus- involved in a string of unhappy rela- thing comes up,” said Vincent Clark, Friends say she considered leav- previous trial had ended differently, er” has been attached to Crystal tionships that she hoped would pro- who befriended her at the time of ing Durham for a place where her none of this would have occurred.” Mangum for nearly four years since vide stability for her children, they the rape accusations and went on to name isn’t as well known, but was Durham police are still investi- North Carolina’s top prosecutor say. co-author her self-published memoir, daunted by the prospects of uproot- gating Daye’s death, and anticipate determined she’d falsely accused “It’s Crystal Mangum. THE “The Last Dance for Grace.” ing her family. filing new charges, spokeswoman three players of raping her at a party. Crystal Mangum,” Daye’s nephew Last year, she was arrested for set- “It’s easy for outsiders to say she Kammie Michael said Thursday. When the accusations unraveled, it said in a 911 call after the stabbing ting a blaze at her home during an should leave Durham, but how do Mangum’s lawyer, Harold “Woody” marked the beginning of a slide into at the apartment the couple shared. argument with a different boyfriend. you do that with three children? Vann, said she’ll plead not guilty erratic and violent behavior. Now, a “I told him she was trouble from the During a videotaped police inter- Moving costs money,” said Jackie to the current assault charge, but boyfriend she’s accused of stabbing damn beginning.” rogation hours after her arrest, she Wagstaff, a former Durham City declined to comment further on the has died – plunging her story to a A spotlight has been on Mangum, said she set fire to the boyfriend’s Council and school board member case. new low. 32, since she said she was raped at a clothes, smashed the windshield who was an outspoken supportive “I have met with her since being Mangum has been jailed on an 2006 party where she was working of his car, and threatened to stab presence at Mangum’s trial last year. appointed, but I haven’t had a chance assault charge since the April 3 argu- as a stripper. A year later, the state him during their confrontation. In “She’s not the monster she’s been to talk to her about (Daye’s death),” ment that ended with the stabbing attorney general concluded there December, a jury deadlocked on painted to be,” said Wagstaff, who he said. “I will do that if and when of Reginald Daye, but police say the was no credible evidence of an attack the arson charge, convicting her of spent last Christmas with Mangum they upgrade the charges.” man’s death on Wednesday could and that the three accused men were related misdemeanors. If she had and her children. Phone messages left with Daye’s bring more serious charges. It’s the innocent. been convicted of arson, she could But having a group of supporters relatives were not immediately latest in a series of scrapes with the The district attorney who cham- have been sentenced to up to seven has insulated Mangum from the full returned Thursday. law that included her conviction last pioned Mangum’s claims was dis- years in prison. consequences of her actions, argued Wagstaff and Clark say they con- year on misdemeanor charges after barred and spent a night in jail. The “She’s desperately looking for a KC Johnson, a Brooklyn College tinue to support Mangum, and want setting a fire that nearly torched her state considered charges against man to help her out with her kids,” history professor who co-wrote the to know more about the circum- home with her three children inside. Mangum but declined to pursue said Clark, who describes Mangum book “Until Proven Innocent” about stances of Daye’s death. The hospital Friends say Mangum has never them, partly citing her mental state. as quiet, funny and a voracious con- the Duke lacrosse case and blogged where the 46-year-old died declined recovered from the stigma brought “I’ve talked to her time and time sumer of the news. “She gets laid off about Mangum’s trial last year. to say what caused his death. by the Duke lacrosse case, which again about trying to move on from from a job, she takes up with a guy, “It’s incredibly sad, because she “Don’t be so quick to judge,” still touches raw nerves in Durham. the Duke thing and trying to get the guy’s kind of questionable, but it was given an opportunity to move Wagstaff said. “Let the criminal jus- Unable to find steady work because her life in order, and every time she provides a way to help support her beyond this,” he said. “What makes tice system work, if it can.” The Korean “Day of the Sun” Texas issues no ruling in inmate execution case AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A ion earlier this year and said lished as a commission for state panel looking into the the attorney general has until establishing innocence or case of an executed Texas July to issue a decision. guilt, nor was it established as inmate issued its initial report “I don’t have any way of a forum for debating the mer- Thursday but took no immedi- guessing that but look forward its of capital punishment.” ate position on whether inves- to seeing what they have to The panel report cited tigators correctly determined say,” said Bradley, who has a Texas Court of Criminal that the 1991 fire that killed taken steps to slow the panel’s Appeals opinion that said his three children was inten- work and has pushed its mem- criticism concerning a pos- tionally set. bers to find there was no mis- sible wrongful execution was Death penalty opponents conduct by the original fire an important moral and pub- have argued that the case of investigators. lic policy question, “suitable Cameron Todd Willingham The 47-page draft report for intense and open debate by could be the first instance of of the Willingham case, legislative policymakers.” a person wrongly executed in under discussion at the Another component of the U.S. since capital punish- panel’s meeting Thursday the Willingham investigation ment resumed more than and Friday in Austin, detailed has been the appointment three decades ago. The New the investigation of the fire of Bradley, the district attor- SOUTH KOREAN ACTIVISTS AND North Korean defectors release balloons bearing leaflets York-based Innocence Project at Willingham’s home in ney in Williamson County. condemning North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, his son Kim Jong Un and his late father Kim Il Sung, the first raised questions about Corsicana, about 60 miles Bradley was appointed to founder of the country, during an anti-North Korea rally against “The Day of the Sun”, the anniversary of Kim Il Sung’s birth in Paju, South Korea. AP photo the case in 2006, two years south of Dallas. lead the commission by fel- after Willingham was execut- The report said there were low Republican Gov. Rick ed for the deadly home fire. “practical difficulties” for a Perry, who refused to block The Texas Forensic Science negligence investigation now Willingham’s execution in Missouri lawmakers vote to Commission noted that 20 for a case that occurred so 2004. years have passed and insisted long ago. Bradley was put on the that nothing in its report “con- “The substantial passage of commission in 2009, just days repeal law aimed at puppy mills stitutes a comment upon the time, limited record and the before the panel was to hear guilt or innocence of any indi- unavailability of at least one of Craig Beyler, a Baltimore, Md., JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Months after groups said they’re prepared to put the issue on vidual.” The panel determines the original fire investigators fire expert critical of the origi- Missouri voters approved a measure cracking the ballot again. whether forensic science in all add to the difficulty of con- nal investigation. down on some of the nation’s most notorious Missouri’s law passed last November on the such cases was sound, though ducting a thorough review,” Bradley has referred to puppy mills, lawmakers have voted to repeal strength of residents from heavily populated it doesn’t have the power to according to the report, which Willingham a “guilty mon- much of the law because they say it’s too costly Kansas City and St. Louis but failed in rural exonerate Willingham or also contained several recom- ster,” a label that enraged his and punishes legitimate dog-breeders who gener- areas where many dog breeders operate. But reopen his case. mendations for future fire critics, but he has denied alle- ate an estimated $1 billion annually in the state. swayed by breeders who argued the law would But the commission won’t investigations. gations of bias. He blamed the Animal advocates complain elected officials close them down and concerned about possible issue a finding on the arson The panel said no uniform Innocence Project, which has have essentially overruled the will of the people future regulation for other agricultural indus- determination until the state standard of practice for state been pushing the Willingham and some are prepared to put the issue on the tries, a bipartisan group of mostly rural lawmak- attorney general’s office or local fire investigators case, and other death penalty ballot again next year. Wayne Pacelle, president ers voted to change most of the law’s provisions. determines whether it has existed in Texas or the U.S. in opponents as “politics and a of the Humane Society of the United States, said For example, a 50-dog cap is scrapped but breed- jurisdiction to do so, said the early 1990s, and that there circus sideshow.” public confidence is undercut when about 100 ers would pay more to boost state oversight of the panel’s chairman, John were “few circumstances in Bradley’s confirmation lawmakers change a law backed by about 1 mil- the industry. Bradley. Several experts have which an investigation could as board chairman has been lion voters. The Humane Society of Missouri and the concluded that the fire was an not be improved with the ben- stymied in the Texas Senate, “The effort in Jefferson City is a piece-by- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty accident or its cause should efit of 20 years of controlled where he’s rankled some mem- piece dismantling of every core provision,” to Animals were among the animal advocates have been undetermined, not scientific experiment and bers and likely has doomed Pacelle said. “It suggests to me that this is an who pushed for ballot measure, pointing to arson. practical experience.” his continued presence on the industry that wants deregulation. They want to emaciated and flea-infested dogs that lived in Bradley, whose appoint- The report also noted panel once the Legislature do things that they want and to heck with the filthy conditions. Even breeders who followed ment to the board has been that the Forensic Science completes its session next people who care about dogs or consumers as the rules, proponents said, have been allowed criticized, asked for the opin- Commission “was not estab- month. long as there are enough dogs purchased.” to keep dogs in wire cages not much larger than Missouri Rep. Jerry Nolte, who represents their bodies and exposed to excess heat and cold. part of a county that passed the ballot measure, Advocates say more than a dozen states have said he voted for the bill because it will help pro- approved stiffer dog-breeding laws in recent Body of kidnapped activist found tect dogs by increasing funding for enforcement. years, and like Missouri, Oklahoma lawmakers GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) – The body of Sheikh Abu Walid-al-Maqdasi, the leader of “What I was trying to do was interpret what are considering changes to that new law. an Italian pro-Palestinian activist abducted a the group, was arrested in a crowded beachside the voter intent was, and what they wanted to Many of Missouri’s roughly 1,300 licensed few hours earlier has been found in a Gaza City neighborhood of Gaza City last month. do was to lessen the suffering of these animals,” breeders pushed back, warning lawmakers the house after a clash between Hamas police and Early Friday, the group posted a statement on said Nolte, a Republican. “And I believe that this, voter-approved law could shutter the industry by the abductors, Hamas officials said early Friday. its website denying responsibility for the abduc- on balance, will reduce the suffering of these limiting the number of the breeding dogs they The officials said Hamas police stormed an tion. animals.” can own and forcing costly housing upgrades. apartment in Gaza City belonging to a member Arrigoni had not been heard from in the past A spokesman for Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon They said some requirements also could worsen of the extremist group that released a video 24 hours, said ISM co-founder Huweida Arraf. said Thursday the bill would get a careful review care, including mandating solid floors in indoor of the activist. Hamas police found the body In the past, all foreign kidnap victims in and declined comment on whether he planned enclosures that could slow the draining of fluids inside, they said. It was not immediately clear Gaza had been released unharmed. to sign it. If Nixon does, some animal activist and lead to cold and sick dogs. how he died. Before the body was found, the Italian The International Solidarity Movement had Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it was identified the kidnapped activist as Vittorio aware of the kidnapping, was in touch with Arrigoni, 36, from Italy. The officials spoke on Arrigoni’s family and was taking steps to ensure condition of anonymity because no announce- his safety. “Foreign Minister Franco Frattini is ment was made. in touch with diplomats in the country and is Gaza police were surrounding the small following the situation with great attention,” the house where the clash took place. A police offi- statement said. cer said the body was inside. He said four people Hamas itself is a fundamentalist Islamic were arrested in another location in connection group, but it faces challenges from even more with the abduction. extremist offshoots of Islam, including Walid- This was the first kidnapping of a foreigner al-Maqdasi’s group, that take inspiration from since Hamas overran the Gaza Strip in 2007. al-Qaida and the world jihad movement. Hamas The video released Thursday showed a man has denied that al-Qaida has a presence in Gaza. with a thick black blindfold and a large bruise Kidnappings of foreigners were common on his face. Apparently seated, he was held in before the Hamas takeover. Most of those front of the camera by an unseen person. abducted were foreign correspondents, includ- In a message on the video, the extremist ing Alan Johnston of the BBC, who was abduct- group that calls itself Monotheism and Holy ed and held for 114 days before being freed War demanded that Hamas free its leader, in July 2007, just after Hamas overran Gaza, HUBERT LAVY CHECKS ON SOME of his dogs at Tenderheart Kennels, his dog-breeding facility arrested in early March, and two other members expelling forces loyal to Palestinian President in Silex, Mo. AP photo whose names had not been previously known. Mahmoud Abbas. 1113 Friday, April 15, 2011 TimeOut Page 11 All But Dead • [email protected] Pearls Before Swine • Steve Pastis

Friends by Default • [email protected] Loose Parts • Dave Blazek

Breaking the Mold • [email protected] Dilbert • Scott Adams

Bound & Gagged • Dana Summers Out on a Limb • Kopervas

Rhymes with Orange • Hilary Price &REE #LASSIFIED ADS FOR 535 3TUDENTS #HECK OUT WHATŽS THERE AT WWW UTAHSTATESMANCOM 0LACE YOUR OWN AD   )TŽS EASY
"E A PART OF ALSO CHECK OUT THE !GGIE WWWA BAY USUCOM COMMUNITY

6SDFLRXV3ULYDWH5RRPV1HDU868 
 
 
 www.a-bay-usu.com /RRNLQJIRUPDOHURRPPDWHVIRUDVSD FLRXVKRXVHEORFNVIURP868 ')
&! $ )
#% )
#$.
('))-'(
+//$
3ULYDWHURRPV +0:,+
)>
0*/
68809
(5+
6>*,
,=09 ODUJHEDFNGHFN  EDWKVWKURXJKRXWKRXVH 
(5*,
46<,
0<,
(
-8,,
:0*2,: URRPVWRWDO 'XSOH[ :6 *DUDJHFXUUHQWO\XVHGPRVWO\DVVWRU 
'')>99050(5 %(8
 DJHSOHQW\RIVSDFHOHIW ;9963050
:80;47/ ZDONLQJGLVWDQFHIURP868VKRSSLQJ 
"(92
309:
/,(+05. Classified 
66:B9
*;8<, Ads SDUN Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com 
805+05.
:66:/ 8WLOLWLHVFRYHUHGLQUHQW 
08+
9(*8,+
:6
";: &DOO6FRWW# 
@B33
7(>
=/(:,<,8 >6;B8,
(9205.A Help Wanted RU6WHIIDQLH# 
6<,9B /64,9 +(/3:$17(' &DOO $3$570(176)255(17 6PRNH'UXJIUHHDQGQRSHWVSOHDVH 
63>
9462, Apts. for Rent 
@ 6*2
(5+
633 (PDLOVFRWWBN#\DKRRFRP 66*/0,
''A (DUQDPRQWKWRGULYHRXU 6LJQ XS QRZ %URRNODQH $SDUWPHQWV 
/0: EUDQG QHZ FDUV ZLWK DGV SODFHG RQ Biz%86,1(6623325781,7,(6 opportunity RQO\VXPPHUFRQWUDFWGLVFRXQW 6725$*( 
!768:(., WKHPZZZ$G&DU'ULYHUFRP 66< FRQWUDFW SULYDWH EGUPV GLVK Storage (;:64(2,8 
9
''
(9  3(23/( 1(('(' 7R :RUN )URP ZDVKHUVHOIFOHDQLQJRYHQV&ORVHWR 0RYLQJ"1HHG6WRUDJH" ,:/;9,3(/ 868 VWDGLXP DQG VSHFWUXP &RPH 
@
:/8,,
4,5
05 +RPH2QOLQH)XOO\7UDLQLQJ6XSSRUW (
''A (DUQ([WUD0RQH\ 3URYLGHG&DOO)RU0RUH,QIR VHHDW(1RUFDOO 6WRUDJH8QLWVVWDUWLQJDWSHUPRQWK 
69:
:6
:/, 6WXGHQWVQHHGHG$6$3  *;9:64,8
(9
6- 9LVLW ZZZ &DFKH9DOOH\6WRUDJHFRP 0330*0:
+8;.9 (DUQXSWRSHUGD\EHLQJD0\VWHU\ RUFDOOIRUPRUHLQIR
"665
9:68,2,,7,8 6KRSSHU1R([SHULHQFH5HTXLUHG &$0%5,'*(&2857$3$570(176 -864
5+0( .
( *"
#&  :HKDYHLWDOO1RZILOOLQJIRU)DOO)5((
86)3,4
-68 
&,4,5
*0:>
65
0:9 *+( .0)
+//$
'$, (;305, 6=5
.;3- +($7 0DQDJHPHQW 6SRQVRUHG 6R
8(2,
*64765,5: !NSWERS FOUND FLDOV,QGRRU3RRO +RWWXE6XQGHFN
!466:/
;8)(50:,  
(47;9
$ 
0*2;7
''
:6> Z%%4 JULOOV 6RFLDO &HQWHU 1LFH 
6;)3,8,,+ 
396 ELSEWHERE &RXUW\DUG6HWWLQJ-XVWEORFNVIURP =05+9
,=97(7,8 &DPSXV &DOO  RU  Don’t leave
@!/,
65,
'' )0.=0. %865.A
(,
6+,3B9
9:(5*, IN THIS ISSUE
RU YLVLW XV DW ZZZFDPEULGJHFRXUW %,9:
-034
9
()3,
:6 QHW
!;)1,*:
6-
(
@
4(5
'' Answers elsewhere in this issue for the /0./3>
*3(990-0,+ 46;9,A -03,
(83>
:/ 'OOD ,UCK
1LFHFOHDQRQHEHGURRPDSWSHU 
!4(33
)033 *,5:;8>
>,(8 summer 
;9:(8+B9
8(52 
(83>
(5:09,7:0* PRQWK,QFOXGHVKHDW&ORVHWRFDP ))8 *6476;5+ SXV 
;+0)3,
+(5*, 
,:
05
:/,
=(>
6- 9:>3, 
5
(
+03,44( until you ...
;)
7;8*/(9, 
@"/,
;59
6-
64,4(+,
9/68:9 (<(865,A
(;:/68 Roommates52200$7(6:$17('
(?>
'' (*,(5  
(#+&
 #
 (,# )
&  8,<63<05.
:8(> 
0205.
)66:9
,. 
@6:
(56:/,8 
(3,5(
68 
''
69:8( 
(8:
6-
( =68+A /,4(:0:, 
(5.9
65
:6 +(;5:05.
9730:
05 
#9,
# ! 
0<03
80./:9
.7 
8,9
(-:,8
% )6=305. 2297 North Main, Logan
!6;5+
:/(:
40./: 
"8(79/66:05. 
/67705.
(9
;.)>
8(+0(3 753-6444 (**647(5>
 
@68+
256=9
''A .(830*
(9:
(97,890659 6=5 
,5:(*(8
67:065
;59
-(9: 65 :MOQ[\MZNWZ
8,5*/
-8(5* 
"(47(
,8
$,.(5
9:(73, 
%,9:
605:
050:9 9;**,9968 
@,6=;3-A
,.
08,*:68
0:*/*6*2 
%/,5
+6;)3,+
(
@"/,
''
6<,A 
63,
6;:
@69)>A
(*:8,99 ()68 WVOWQVO:;; BOOT,89/=05
965.
,5,(36.>
())8 />30*0( 
!(<05.9
<,/0*3,
668,/,(+
6-
09*6<,8 
,88>B9
-,4(3, -68
3(:,8
>89 @,=0:*/,+A -68:;0:6;93> -80,5+
65 
640*9
7;5*/ NMML0MILTQVM[
/,99
9:(5+6--
!*6--,8B9
=68+9 @!,05-,3+A 96;5+ Open Sun-Fri at 3:45 | Saturday 11:30 for Matinees KIUX][VM_[ CAMP ;(5.3,+7. )(;;3,!3( +(03@(;! 7.!  ! :(;4(;! ! 56 !65:<5+(@ /(99@76;;,9 <5256>57. ;/,+,(;/3@ !56 !65:<5 54 N. Main St. Smithfield /6336>:7; 1<:;.6>0;/0; 7.+(03@(;! 7.+(03@(;! :(;4(;! 0(45<4),9 4(9:5,,+: -6<9 7.! GRADUATION... 464: 7. :<*2,97<5*/ Open May 7th @ NOON +(03@(;! 7. ! bodyrebellion. :(;4(;! ! 56 !65:<5+(@ ___]\IP- com 9,+90+05./66+ .564,6 1<30,; Reservations Recommended 435-563-9179 7.!  ! .+(03@(;! [\I\M[UIVKWU 56 !65:<5+(@ :(;4(;! ! PATIO IS OPEN-EXTENSIVE BEER & WINE MENU $17.50 12 Page 12 Friday, April 15, 2011 Today’s Issue StatesmanBack Burner Friday Road closure You need to know.... Deep End•tyson.cole@aggiemail 800 East will be closed between A panel of experts will be avail- 700 and 800 N from 4-9 p.m. able for an open discussion about April 12 on April 18. No parking will be marijuana on April 20 from 12-1 - National Volunteer Week allowed in this area for the entire p.m. in the TSC Auditorium. Guests - Appreciation Day, Quad, All Day day. Monday is the kick off for A- will include an attorney, medical Week and will begin with the first provider, law enforcement, and sub- - Men’s Golf, Pin Cougar Classic, All Day ever Chariot Race at Utah State. - Senior Exhibit, Tippetts, 10-4 p.m. stance abuse counselor. Students are encouraged to come with questions Today is Friday, April - JCOM Career Day, Library, 10 a.m. Fringe Film Fest - US Debt Speech by Scott Bradley, TSC about marijuana use and the debate 15, 2011. Today’s issue Come to the Fringe Film Festival of its legalization. Auditorium, 12:30 p.m. on April 15 at 8 p.m. at the Logan Join the Native American Student of The Utah Statesman - Endowments Celebration, Performance Arthouse and Cinema located at is published especially Council as they host the 3rd Annual Hall, 1 p.m. 795 N. Main Street in Logan. Pre- Silent Art Auction. This event will for Stephany Araujo, - Aggie Golf Scramble, 1 p.m. show entertainment will begin at take place on April 18-20 from 11 a freshman majoring - Softball vs. Boise State, 12 p.m. 7 p.m. Directors of the top four a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held on the - Relay for Life, Fieldhouse, 6 p.m. to 6 films will share their comments south side of the TSC Ballroom. Most in chemistry from the between films. Tickets are $10 for Dominican Republic. a.m. of the artwork is open bid! Come and - ASUSU Inauguration, 6:30 p.m. general admission or two for $15. bid on various artworks ranging from - The 3 Musketeers, Morgan Theatre, Relay For Life paitings, drawings, and beadwork. Almanac Any questions contact us by email 7:30 p.m. The American Cancer Society - Fringe Film Festival, Logan Arthouse, at [email protected]. NASC Relay For Life will be held on thanks you for your continued sup- Today in History: 8 p.m. April 15 from 6 p.m.- 8 a.m. in Strange Brew•Peter Deering In 1865, President port and we hope to see you there! the Fieldhouse. There will be free Young Americans For Liberty- Abraham Lincoln, food, games, activities, and many Saturday USU chapter is having their follow up the 16th president bands and performers. Visit relay- speaker, Scott Bradley, Ph.D in con- of the United States, forlife.org/utahstateuniversityut stitutional studies, come to discuss for nformation and to donate to debt and the US money system. dies from an assas- April 13 the American Cancer Society. sin’s bullet. Shot by April 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the - G.O.L.F., Birchcreek Gold Course, 9 Service project TSC Auditorium. John Wilkes Booth a.m. Come to “About a Girl: It’s at Ford’s Theater in - Camp Kostopulos Service Project, Come travel down to Salt Lake to Complicated,” presented by the USU help with the state wide service Washington the night University Inn, 6:45 a.m. Women’s Choir April 22 at 7:30 p.m. project at Camp Kostopulos on in the Performance Hall. Tickets are before, Lincoln lived - Run For Your Life 5K, HPER Field, 10 April 16. Colleges and communi- a.m. $8 for adults and $5 for students. for nine hours before ty members from all over the state Singer/songwriters Bryce Wood succumbing to the - Softball vs. Boise State, 1 & 3 p.m. will be collaborating at Camp K, and Eli Wilson will perform on - First Aid Training, HPER Building, a summer camp for children with Friday, April 15 at Pier 49 Pizza from severe head wound disabilities. Volunteers will help he sustained. 1:30 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Come enjoy some great - Robins Awards, TSC Ballroom, 7 p.m. with camp clean up, maintenance, pizza and support these talented trail preservation, etc. Busses will musicians. On April 16 there will be - The Three Musketeers, Morgan be leaving for Camp K at 6:45 Theatre, 7:30 p.m. amazing solo artist Todd Milovich Weather a.m. from the University Inn. performing at 7 p.m. Isael Torres will open for him at 6. Pier 49 is located Dance party across the street north of Maceys on High: 54° Low: 42° Monday Several students are host- Skies: Mostly cloudy 1200 South. No cover charge, but ing a Glow-stick Dance party generous tips are encouraged! More Calendar and FYI April 15 to help raise funds for HELP Come to the Symphony International on April 15 at 9 Orchestra Concerto Evening April listings, Interactive Calendar - A-Week p.m.-12 a.m.! Movie, XBOX, - 3rd Annual Silent Art Auction, TSC, 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Concert Ping-Pong, and a crazy Glow- Hall. Tickets are $8 general admis- and Comics at 11 a.m. stick Dance party at Pinnacle sion and free for USU students w/ID. - Guitar Ensembles Concert, Secirtu(1400 N 600 E)! The first On Saturday, April 30, the Logan Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m. 50 people get free glow-sticks! University 7th stake will be hosting - True Aggie Night, Old Main, 12 a.m. Cost is $3, come out and have a a community garage sale at Lee’s - Math and Stats Drop-In Tutoring, great time! 100% of proceeds goes Marketplace in Logan. to HELP International! TSC, All Day www.utahstatesman.com News feed for Campus News? More info about local businesses? Perks, like coupons, discounts & stuff? There’s an APP for that!

Download the FREE iPhone app for one- touch access to updated campus news and videos. You can also check for local businesses and pinpoint their location, specials, phone #s and more. Easy to find. Just search the app store, keyword “Utah Statesman!”