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By MEGAN ALLEN decision to bring Glover because of staff writer his political beliefs and acts of activ- ism. On March 31, USU administra- Gustavo Coronel, a former mem- tors announced actor and philan- ber of the Venezuelan congress, thropist Danny Glover as the 2010 wrote a letter to USU President Stan Commencement speaker for the Albrecht, expressing his frustration graduation ceremony on May 8. and disappointment in the universi- He, along with four others, will be ty’s decision. receiving honorary doctorate degrees. “Your recent announcement has Tim Vitale, assistant director been received by Venezuelan lov- of university Public Relations and ers of freedom and democracy with Marketing, said the university has dismay,” he wrote. “Among these lov- received a lot of negative comments ers of freedom are the thousands of from people all over the state about Venezuelan university students who Glover. are currently leading the popular pro- “We heard that Glover had taken tests against dictator Hugo Chavez.” some controversial stances, but we Coronel said Glover is “a strong didn’t expect the level of criticism,” follower of Hugo Chavez.” Vitale said. “We haven’t received that Glover has made many trips to kind of criticism in the past. It’s more Venezuela in the last few years to than we are used to receiving.” endorse the dictator, Coronel said. After local newspapers made the During a 2007 trip, Chavez gave announcement, people started writ- Glover $18 million to work on a ing comments and letters to the edi- movie that remains unfinished. tor. Even among the criticisms, USU “My opinion of Utah State just hit administrators are standing by their an all-time low,” one Herald Journal decision to have Glover speak as well reader wrote. as awarding him an honorary doctor- “Utah State has lost a lot of esteem ate. in my mind,” said Russ Larsen, a Albrecht said, “Glover was chosen Smithfield resident, in a Herald not because of his Hollywood achieve- Journal article. DANNY GLOVER, philanthropist and actor, will receive an honorary doctorate from USU for giving the spring 2010 Many people are upset about the Commencement lecture. Though members of the community have shown concern that he is speaking, USU stands by its -See ACTOR, page 3 decision to have him speak. STATESMAN photo ASUSU reflects on their successes Students petition that affect campus as a whole. will be something that will not have By CHELSEY GENSEL ASUSU director Tiffany Evans said an immediate impact but will in the news senior writer she felt like this year’s council’s two future. for dance program biggest impacts were the concept of a She said these are things that will During the 2009-10 academic new recreation center and the “open have a “lasting positive impact” on We need to have dance.” year, the ASUSU student government hour,” a block of time when no classes campus, even though this year’s coun- By JESSICA SWEAT Senior Makeda Trujilla, who redesigned the internal structure of will be scheduled, but things like cil and student body won’t see the staff writer is the former vice president of their organization, increased atten- convocation will. The open hour will results. the Full Circle Dance Company, dance at ASUSU-sponsored events and take effect fall 2011 if it is finalized. “It’s an incredible opportunity The word “dance” is a verb said his involvement with Full improved the Aggie Blue Leadership Evans said logistics are still being for educational experiences and for that many students at USU Circle improved his experience at Conference open to students across worked out. ASUSU President Tyler building a sense of community,” she might not be exposed to. Dance USU. campus. Throughout the year, debate, Tolson said he feels that open hour, is something that Krissy Smith- “I’ve seen unbelievable bonds discussion and voting led to money which will mean no classes schedule at -See ASUSU, page 4 Fry refuses to let be forgotten. made in new friendships, and saved and spent, and several changes about mid-day Tuesday and Thursday, Smith-Fry is lobbying that an I’ve seen how dancers have academic dance program return learned how to work through to USU and, according to Smith- problems in very productive Fry, she is not alone. ways,” Trujillo said. “At perfor- “Last year, we had a petition mances, I have seen spectators signed and we received over brought to tears and burst in 5,000 signatures,” Smith-Fry laughter.” said. “So there is a lot of interest Trujillo said every dancer and support.” he has known would love the In 2007, Smith-Fry founded opportunity of dancing in col- two dance companies, Full Circle lege, whether through a class, a and Vilociti, to give students company or a major. “who love the dance the oppor- “It just something I know any tunity to do so,” according to the dancer would be interested in,” club’s description on the ASUSU Trujillo said. website. If a program is instated, With dance programs at sur- Smith-Fry believes it will draw rounding universities, USU is the in more prospective students. only university in Utah without a Other benefits that she believes dance department. could potentially occur would be USU Ballroom Dance a theater and fine arts program. Company President Chantel With the Caine School of the Knudson said, “I would definite- Arts birth, Smith-Fry is hopeful ly say we need one. Not only are for the future of her endeavors. we the only university without a Smith-fry said, “We just keep program, but we are missing a pushing. We don’t let it rest and cultural and aratistic side that a with Dr. Craig Jessop’s help, we dance program would bring.” really are making strides. I am This has not always been not a person that responds to the the case. USU had previously word ‘no,’ so I just keep trying.” accommodated a dance program Smith-fry said her largest through the department of obstacle is funding but will con- health, physical education and tinue to push forward efforts as recreation. Juan Carlos-Claudio, USU endures upcoming budget visiting performer, is a USU changes. dance alumni that graduated in As for now, Smith-Fry will 2005 with a Bachelor of Science continue to direct her companies in dance. and share her passion for dance In regards to the absence of as she teaches at USU. STAN ALBRECHT, USU president, meets with ASUSU officials to sort through issues presented during the 2009 to 2010 dance at USU, Claudio said, “It is – [email protected]. school year. Tiffany Evans, ASUSU director, said the biggest changes made this year were “open hour” and the new recreation center concept. TODD JONES photo really sad. Dance is an integral edu part of the human experience.
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World&Utah State University • Logan, UtahNation • www.aggietownsquare.com ClarifyCorrect The policy of The Utah Machete attack preceded 3 NJ killings Statesman is to correct any error NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – She had been sexually assault- began with four friends, all of whom lived in Newark made as soon as possible. If you ed, slashed with a machete and shot in the head, but as and were students at Delaware State University, assem- find something you would like the young woman clung to life she could think only of bling early in the evening to drive around, hang out clarified or find unfair, please one thing: Where are my friends? and listen to music. contact the editor at states- “I remember an ambulance coming to pick me Parts of her testimony drew quiet gasps from a [email protected] up and telling them I’m fine,” the woman testified group of about three dozen friends and family mem- Thursday in the first trial stemming from the killings bers, while other parts drew chuckles, such as when she of three friends in a Newark schoolyard. “I kept mov- described Harvey doing a dance on the playground to Celebs&People ing the breathing thing out of the way. I kept telling music playing from her car radio. CHICAGO (AP) – John them, ‘There’s some kids back there at the wall, go find Under direct examination by Essex County Assistant Edwards’ mistress said on them.’” Prosecutor Thomas McTigue, the woman testified that Thursday’s episode of “The Emergency responders found the three – Dashon the four were set upon by six men and boys, two of Oprah Winfrey Show” that Harvey and Iofemi Hightower, both 20, and 18-year-old whom were in the school playground when the friends she doesn’t Terrance “T.J.” Aeriel – slumped against a wall behind arrived and four more who arrived about 40 minutes believe she the school. Prosecutors say they were led down a flight later. destroyed of stairs, lined up and each shot in the back of the head. The two who were already there were sitting on a the former The woman’s testimony Thursday represented her small set of bleachers drinking beer and didn’t seem presidential first public account of what happened near Mount threatening, she said. But that quickly changed when candidate’s Vernon School on a warm summer night in 2007. The the others arrived. marriage. woman, who was 19 at the time, is not being identi- As the friends sensed danger and tried to get in their “It is not fied by The Associated Press because of sexual assault car, they were ordered to lie on the ground. my experi- HUNTER charges against some of the defendants. “We all complied,” she said. “I was scared. I had ence that a Her identification of a picture of one of the suspects RODOLFO GODINEZ is charged with the murder never been robbed before. I hoped they’d just steal my third party wrecks a home,” in the days after the slayings ultimately led to the cap- of three young people in a Newark schoolyard. AP car and keep moving. ... I didn’t think they’d start going Rielle Hunter told Winfrey. ture of all six. The first defendant, Nicaraguan national photo crazy the way they did.” “I believe the problems exist Rodolfo Godinez, is on trial on murder, felony murder, 2006 to 2008. Murmurs rose from the courtroom gallery as she before a third party comes robbery and weapons charges. During nearly three hours of testimony before a described being sexually assaulted by at least two of the into the picture.” Anger over the slayings gave urgency to several anti- packed courtroom, the woman, wearing glasses and a assailants as she lay on the ground next to the car. She “So you don’t think you crime measures that have been credited with helping light brown leather jacket over a gray blouse, described said she could see feet moving on the other side of the wrecked his home?” Winfrey lower Newark’s murder rate by nearly 40 percent from in a calm, measured tone the events of Aug. 4, 2007. It car as her friends were led away to another location. asked Hunter. “I do not believe I wrecked his home,” Hunter said. Gulf oil spill could reach shore Thursday night Atmospheric Administration spokes- men could be contracted by BP to help. NewsBriefs man Charles Henry said. It’s too late to Jindal said the state was also training Utah man accused in stop some of the spill from reaching the prison inmates to help clean up wild- coast, but BP PLC said it might attempt life harmed by oil slicks moving toward girls’ poisoning deaths to break up some of the oil spewing shore. LAYTON, Utah (AP) – from a blown-out a mile under water. The federal government sent in Prosecutors in a Utah city will The company also has asked the skimmers and booms Thursday. BP file negligent homicide charges Department of Defense if it can help operated the rig that exploded and against an exterminator who with better underwater equipment sank 50 miles offshore last week, which applied rodent poison that was than is available commercially, said led to the spill, and is directing the later linked to the death of two BP PLC chief operating officer Doug cleanup and trying to stop the leak. young girls. Suttles. If the chemical technique is Assistant City Attorney In addition, he said the company approved, work could start tonight, Steve Garside says he expects has been reviewing research on using Suttles said. to file charges Thursday chemical to break up the oil, which “We want to pursue every technique against Cole Nocks, who has been done before, but never at we can find,” he said. worked for Bugman Pest and these depths. The well is almost a mile Coast Guard Rear Adm. Sally Brice- Lawn in Bountiful. underwater off the Louisiana shore. O’Hara said at the White House that Four-year-old Rebecca WORKERS LOAD OIL booms onto a crew boat to assist in the containment U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mary the government’s priority was to sup- Toone and her 15-month-old of oil from a leaking pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Louisiana in Landry called it “a novel, absolutely port BP as it fights to hold back the oil sister, Rachel, died in February Venice, La., April 29. AP photo novel idea.” surging from the seabed in amounts after their yard in Layton was Meanwhile, Louisiana Louisiana much higher than previously estimat- NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The edge of mile underwater could be tried, offi- treated with poison-laced Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of ed. a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico cials said. pellets used to kill rodents. emergency and announced that BP BP was operating the Deepwater was expected to reach the Mississippi As of this morning, part of the had agreed to allow local fishermen to Horizon, which was drilling in River delta by Thursday night and a slick was about 3 miles from the assist in the expected cleanup. Under 5,000 feet of water about 40 miles LateNiteHumor new technique to break up the oil a Louisiana shore, said National Oceanic the agreement, shrimpers and fisher- offshore when it exploded last week. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Top 10 Signs Your Governor Argentine journalists accused in ‘people’s trial’ is Nuts 10. Signs a bill outlawing BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) – The Argentine and La Nacion, Sunday paper Perfil and magazine against the work of journalists and the media.” illegal immigration, and also presidency’s campaign against media criticism publisher Atlantida of acting as accomplices of Senators who support the first couple joined in legal immigration. inspired a symbolic “people’s trial” Thursday rights abusers during the dictatorship. The dictator- the vote after rejecting a measure urging the presi- 9. Keeps a tip jar on the desk against some of the nation’s leading journalists. ship killed as many as 30,000 political opponents, dent to make Bonafini call off her demonstration. 8.Claims to be governor of The event outside the government palace was led including 98 journalists, according to Freedom Deputies in the lower house failed to pass a similar Margaritaville. by Hebe de Bonafini, an activist with close ties to Forum, the U.S.-based media freedom group. resolution Thursday after hearing from some of the 7.After meeting with President Cristina Fernandez and Nestor Kirchner, Fernandez herself ratcheted up the rhetoric this targeted journalists, who accused the presidency of Schwarzenegger, raves, “This Fernandez’s husband and predecessor. week, saying some journalists “need to get an anti- fomenting hate. guy is a genius!” Bonafini said her group, the Mothers of the Plaza rabies vaccine.” “This is going to have to end with a death before 6. Last-minute iPhone calls to de Mayo, intends to expose a younger generation to Kirchner, while denying responsibility for the the government does something about it,” said commute death sentences fail misdeeds by some journalists during the 1976-1983 anonymous signs, urged union members to keep up Joaquin Morales Sola, a political columnist for because he’s using AT&T. dictatorship and to vindicate those members of the the pressure for implementation of a law that would Clarin and now La Nacion. 5. Signs all legislation with his media who risked their lives to report about human shake up the media industry, calling Clarin “the Opposition lawmaker Patricia Bullrich said tongue. rights abuses. backbone” of his wife’s political opposition. the president’s failure to stop Thursday’s event in 4. Just ordered the deportation “This trial has to do with denouncing the sell- Grupo Clarin, one of Latin America’s largest the Plaza de Mayo “shows that the government of guys named Scott or Todd. outs, the accomplices, those who never said any- media companies, would have to be sold off in is behind this campaign of public shaming and 3. Thinks Ricky Martin just thing when we were imprisoned,” she told crowd of pieces if courts approve the law. attacks against the press.” needs to find the right girl. several hundred people. “What we don’t want is for Young pro-government activists also joined in, Pro-government deputies accused their 2. Used immigration bill to the same journalists who lied then to keep doing it shouting down critical authors at Argentina’s inter- opponents of trying to do something that even kick George Lopez out of his now.” national book fair. Argentina’s dictators failed at – to remove the moth- time slot. The event was publicized through anonymous Wednesday night, the Senate unanimously ers’ group from the Plaza de Mayo, where they have 1. Even Rod Blagojevich thinks posters around the capital that accused prominent declared its “most energetic rejection of all acts of marched for years demanding justice for their chil- the dude is crooked. journalists for the leading daily newspapers Clarin violence, intimidation, hostility and persecution dren abducted during the military regime. 3 Friday, April 30, 2010 StatesmanCampus News Page 3
Briefs Rove book signing brings war protestors Campus & Community Center offers summer fitness The Wellness Staff at Utah State University welcomes employees, stu- dents, and the community to enjoy upcoming classes and programs this summer. The Wellness Program offers a sta- bility ball class MWF 12-1 p.m., May 10 to June 4, $20 with USU ID and $40 for the community. A six-week Fitness Club runs May 17 to June 17 and again July 12 to August 19. Three classes are offered each session (MW 12-1 p.m., MW 5:15-6:15 p.m., and TTh 5:15-6:15 p.m.). Fees are $20 with USU ID, $40 community. The fee includes a Be Well t-shirt and coaching. The popular “Lunchtime Yoga with Dennise” class is offered earlier this season. The class runs May 13 - June 17, from 12 to 1 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Cost is $50 with USU ID and $65 community. An additional class “Morning Yoga and Meditation with Dennise” is offered from 7 to 8 a.m., May 18 to June 22. ($50 with USU ID, $65 for community.) Water Aerobics is offered June 7 to Aug. 20. The class meets MWF, 12 to 1 pm. Fees are $35 with USU ID and $45 for the community. KARL ROVE came to a local Borders bookstore on Wednesday to sign and promote his new book, “Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative Go to the HPER pool to register. For in the Fight.” Enthusiastic fans attended as well as a group of war protesters who congregated around the entrance of the bookstore. The war protesters held more information on the USU Wellness signs portraying their disapproval of the war in Iraq. STEVE SELLERS photo Program, contact Caroline Shugart, employee wellness coordinator, (435) 797-0735; [email protected] or visit www.usu.edu/wellness. Committee aims to create senior traditions Seniors leave bike
By CATHERINE MEIDELL Bingo Night, which will be held they deserve some kind of well planning committees are trying to rack as parting gift assistant news editor May 6 from 7-9 p.m. in the TSC wishing.” do as much for the seniors as pos- Ballroom. Seniors are admitted for Another new sentiment will be sible with the current budget loss, Seniors have joined together to sup- free and others must pay $5. Seven bagels and juice provided while Davis said. port their Senior Gift. The Senior Gift In honor of graduating seniors, rounds of bingo will be played, seniors wait before the graduation – [email protected]. of 2010 is a covered bike rack that will USU’s development department, and the winners will receive ceremony begins. Senior event edu be placed at the north end of the Natural Alumni Center and ASUSU have prizes, which two or three will be Resources building. The new covered combined their efforts to organize issued per round. Some of the priz- bike racks will provide space for 24 a Senior Breakfast and Senior es include an iPad, iPod, luggage, bicycles each and will help beautify the Bingo Night to wish them well as golf clubs, ASUSU paraphernalia campus areas that are being restored. they embark upon their future and house appliances. Seniors have been extremely supportive careers and experiences. “We figure that after college of the gift; more students have donated Breakfast will be served May 5 their appliances probably don’t this year than in previous years. from 9-11 a.m. for seniors on the look too good,” Neil said. The goal set for the Senior Gift was TSC Patio, but they must pres- Along with the bingo tourna- to raise $5,000 and have 300 donors. ent their USU identification card. ment and prizes, there will be We are currently at $4,240 and 202 Amber Neil, student giving chair food, a photobooth and a spray-on donors. We have $760 dollars left and for the development office, said tattoo artist. are hoping that another 98 donors will that this year she and other mem- Neil said she and the senior contribute to achieve our goal. This year ber of the student giving board event planning committee wanted we set a goal of 300 donors to encourage have made a point to work with to create events where seniors can students to donate any amount pos- students on involvement so their feel relaxed and be surrounded by sible to support the gift. We continue senior year is an unforgettable their close friends. They want the to encourage students to donate so we experience. She said she hopes the events to be a tribute to only the can meet our goals and provide a great seniors will be eager to give back seniors, which is why anyone who Senior Gift. to USU later in life. Administrative isn’t a senior must pay. Another Senior Gift is a century-old tradi- board members have volunteered reason the event will be regulated tion that allows the senior class to come to serve the graduating seniors to only let seniors in for free is together to support and improve Utah in order to give them thanks because Neil wants it to be a tradi- State University. Each donation given for their hard work, Neil said. tion that freshmen, sophomores by a senior is an expression of gratitude Administrators will serve pan- and juniors can look forward to. toward Utah State University for the cakes, eggs and sausage, made Davis said, “The administration knowledge and experience they have available by University Catering. helped the freshmen move into the gained. The Senior Gift dates back to “A big part of the breakfast is dorms in the fall, and that is the 1909, when the lighted “A” on top of the the administration wants to say, students’ beginning experience. Old Main tower was given. Since then ‘Congratulations, we are proud of Underclassmen can look forward many gifts have been given including you,’” Neil said. to administrators getting involved beautiful clocks, scenic benches, the Tonya Davis, senior gift adviser, in the end experience as well.” USU sign on 4th north and the new cam- said universities across the country In the following years, Neil pus maps. donate a week to congratulate their hopes to make the senior celebra- graduates, but USU has never done tion three to four days, rather than this. She said this is the beginning two, and one year create an entire UCC to care for public of USU’s attempt to give seniors week full of activities dedicated to something special. Neil said that seniors. land in the summer this semester approximately 1,300 Davis said, “We at Utah State The Utah Conservation Corps will students are graduating and wants have never taken the opportunity launch a conservation field crew for them to leave their years at USU on to wish our seniors well and send summer 2010 that will be comprised of a good note. them off, because they’ve spent veterans. UCC is now seeking applica- In addition to breakfast, all four years working hard, studying SENIOR BREAKFAST and bingo night is the beginning of USU’s attempt to tions from veterans for the crew. seniors are invited to attend and paying tuition. I just think make the seniors feel more appreciate for their hard work. STATESMAN photo The program will focus on the transition from service in the military to service to public lands and local com- munities, said Sean Damitz, UCC direc- Actor: Coming to USU’s campus after 15 years tor at Utah State University. Education -continued from page 1 and training will concentrate on gaining conservation skills while providing ments but because he is a renowned and highly International Union protest in Maryland, Glover different beliefs, doesn’t mean he doesn’t have career development services for veterans respected humanitarian known for his personal, crossed a line of police tape and was arrested good things to say. interested in pursuing further employ- hands-on efforts to help people throughout the after ignoring officers’ warnings to step back. “When you have a speaker who marches to ment opportunities with land manage- world on issues that include hunger, housing Many students see the arrest as a reason to a little different drummer than some of the ment. for the poor, community safety, equal and fair cancel his trip to Logan. However, others dis- people, I think that’s a great educational expe- UCC is an organization dedicated to wages for workers and meeting the health care agree. rience,” Peterson said. “It doesn’t mean that improving public lands and the commu- needs of the under-served.” Trent Morrison, freshman in psychology, you endorse everything they say or everything nities surrounding them through part- While most USU students are aware of said, “I think getting arrested for standing up they’ve done in the past.” nership projects, service and education. Glover’s visit, many have not noticed the contro- for something you believe in is admirable. Isn’t Jordan Eck, a history major, said, “I think UCC has been a program in USU’s divi- versy and are excited to have him come. that something we should take from college? it’s sweet that he’s coming. It will bring some sion of Student Services since January “I love Danny Glover, because I think he is a Standing up and sticking to ourselves.” diversity to Cache Valley. It’s kind of like when 2001. fantastic actor and humanitarian,” said Alexis May 8 isn’t Glover’s first visit to USU. About Michael Moore spoke at UVU. Just because UCC is currently recruiting veterans Lopez, senior studying psychology. “Glover has 15 years ago, he visited campus to give a pre- someone has different opinions doesn’t mean to serve on a four-person crew that will spoken out many times for minority rights, and sentation about poet Langston Hughes. His pre- they shouldn’t be heard.” complete a number of natural resource that is something I enjoy as a minority.” sentation was well-received, said Ross Peterson, Morrison said Glover’s political beliefs conservation projects this summer. Heather Brown, sophomore studying FCHD, university vice president for Advancement. shouldn’t matter. Veterans on the crew will complete a also likes the idea of him coming. Peterson said he thinks Glover will be an “He’s not going to force his ideas upon our 450-hour AmeriCorps term of service. “It’s about time someone pops this little excellent Commencement speaker and will have graduates,” he said. “If he does ‘force’ someone bubble everyone in Cache Valley is living in,” she something to say about USU and the world out- to change, then they weren’t strong enough in said. side of it. their own beliefs.” -Compiled from staff Two weeks ago at a Service Employees Many people agree that just because he has – [email protected] and media reports 4 Page 4 CampusNews Friday, April 30, 2010
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BY USU MEDIA RELATIONS February and March of 2009 we Charities that visited Ethiopia in successfully harvested the first- 2008 to assess local needs. ever crops of these types grown “The organization had been GRADUATION... Barley developed by research- there.” drawn to Ethiopia to help the ers at USU recently began its Walker and Aquila are both community of Kersa Illala, and journey to Ethiopia where it will six row barley varieties bred the people there indicated that We open early on Saturday May 8th at 11:30 a.m. be planted as part of a humani- by scientists in the USU Small they needed agricultural help tarian project led by Morrell Grains Research program as well as other humanitarian Agro Industries (MAI), part of with support from the Utah efforts,” Maxfield said. “The Reservations Recommended the Utah-based Morrell Family Agricultural Experiment Station. plan now includes teaching 563-9179 Charities. Both are available through dairy practices, introducing The two barley varieties, the Utah Crop Improvement improved nut and fruit trees, Extensive Wine & Beer Menu Available! Walker and Aquila, have traits Association (UCIA), also based improving irrigation practices, that make them a good fit for at USU, and while they are not developing family gardens and growing conditions in Ethiopia, widely grown in Utah both vari- introducing drought-tolerant where changing climate and pro- eties have traits the made them crops to address some of the longed drought are causing crop interesting to MAI. Stan Young, area’s needs.” failures and consequently, fam- director of the UCIA, said both The barley crop will be used ine. Evan Maxfield, an agrono- develop seed heads early and to support the creation of a mist with MAI, said the two produce heavier grains relative 300 cow dairy which USU stu- barley varieties have shown great to many other varieties so grow- dents helped design and plan. promise in Ethiopian test plots ers will get an adequate harvest Morrell’s humanitarian activi- in drought-prone areas. Crops even in less than ideal conditions ties in Ethiopia are spreading traditionally grown in Ethiopia and with little or no input of beyond the community where have poor drought tolerance, fertilizer and pest control. They they began and MAI has begun so Maxfield and others sought also produce stronger straw so a program for Peasant Farmers out crops and varieties that were plants resist lodging, or lying Associations to train people to more likely to survive there. down in the field. use new plants and technologies. “MAI introduced dry farm- Walker and Aquila will be In addition, the group is work- ing to Ethiopia in October part of efforts by MAI to pro- ing with Ethiopian government 2008 when we planted barley, duce and distribute new crops agricultural researchers to test wheat, safflower and chick pea that will empower Ethiopians plant varieties that are new to at the end of the rainy season,” to combat famine and improve the country in an effort to intro- Maxfield said. “The locals their economic conditions, duce crops that will help more of laughed at our dry-farming idea Maxfield said. He was part of a its citizens feed themselves and and said it would not work. In team financed by Morrell Family boost their economic stability. ASUSU: Their work behind the scene -continued from page 1
building a sense of community,” she said, add- dents during the upcoming year. ing that students may not remember a specific Another direct impact is the free legal coun- lecture or class, but extracurricular activi- sel provided to students through the Student ties such as debates, whether sponsored by a Advocate Vice President’s Office. The 2009-10 department or ASUSU, can be memorable. Student Advocate, Tyler Haws, was able to She said it can sometimes be difficult for renegotiate the agreement with the attorneys student leaders who do not see immediate providing the counsel to better use student results from their work, when many things funds and better serve students. started in ASUSU Executive Council meetings The ASUSU Executive Council voted to can be a full-year or two-year project. authorize the expenditure of $23,103 from the “It’s a sign of a real leader, to have a vision,” Capital & Support (C&S) Fund, which, Evans Evans said. “The key is to realize what you said, is designed for “one-time projects that are doing will have an important impact on serve students.” This money is separate from students.” the ASUSU budget set prior to the start of each Evans emphasized that current student lead- fiscal year and typically holds about $54,000 ers are merely stewards for a period of time that each year’s council can use. It can be used that they are in office, and part of that tradi- for specific events or purchases not covered by tion is sharing the governance over the student the ASUSU budget or each individual officer’s body with those who will govern before and budget. after. The portion of the C&S Fund used by the She said students don’t often see what goes 2009-10 ASUSU Executive Council was for into the student activities and events ASUSU equipment for student events, such as chairs, puts on, giving them the impression that megaphones, fans and other electronic equip- ASUSU doesn’t do much. She said the job ment, as well as to fund free activities, like includes many hours of meetings and research keeping the Fieldhouse open in the summer. to communicate with everyone who needs to “I commend (this year’s officers) because be involved in making a change, aside from they weren’t afraid to use (the fund),” Evans just writing the bill and vot- said. “They were diligent in ing on it in one meeting. “It’s a sign of a how they used it, but they One of the larger, com- realized the purpose of that plex changes made by this real leader to have money and took action. year’s council has been a vision. The key Some other years, officers restructuring ASUSU. is to realize what have been a little bit more Several of the members you are doing will reluctant to use it.” made changes to their char- Individually, there was ters – a document detailing have an important more variation in how offi- their responsibilities, com- impact on stu- cers used the funding allo- mittees they sit on, among dents.” cated to them. Reeder said others – and shifted some her office increased atten- duties between offices. – Tiffany Evans, dance at major campus “This year’s council ASUSU director events they put on, such as was not afraid to dis- The Howl and Mardi Gras, cuss the flaws of the organization,” 2009-10 and the additional revenue went toward fund- Programming Vice President Erin Reeder said, ing events for smaller clubs and organizations, “which led to some changes in structure and, revamping old traditions and updating the hopefully, in the way the next council decides power system used in the amphitheater on Old to do things, so that they can jump straight Main Hill. Reeder said her office had money into student affairs instead of sorting through left over that will go into a general fund and an internal mess.” gain interest for future use. Evans said students have an enormous Other spending included the Classroom impact on USU as an institution, and that Improvement Fund, which the Academic impact is visible through students who take Center doled out to buy new equipment and initiative either by talking to student leaders refurbish classrooms throughout campus. or by becoming student leaders, who then Evans said the senators were very detailed in communicate with administration, faculty and outlining the projects to be done to make sure staff. that students would directly see the benefits. Reeder said, “I am confident there is an Evans said one thing that set the 2009-10 officer for every woe, complaint, concern or ASUSU officers apart from other councils has request that any given student may have, and been the strong interpersonal skills of each it can be addressed and resolved. I would ask member. any student to tell us what their expectations “They left conflict and disagreements at the are, and we will meet them.” door, and that group could probably get along Although Reeder is no longer in office, with any other group,” she said. Evans said she is looking forward to work- Tolson agreed that the council was able to ing with the new group of officers and would work as a team, despite differences in opinion, invite any student to visit the third floor in the and were able to accomplish more because of Taggart Student Center to see how they can get it. He said he felt like the officers he worked involved. with this year have raised the bar for future “Come up and play some ping pong, meet officers. some of the officers, see what they can do,” she In Tolson, one constant will remain between said. the 2009-10 ASUSU Executive Council and the Much of what ASUSU does involves plan- 2010-11 group. ning events and activities, but Evans said it Evans said she is excited to see the positive also involves tougher behind-the-scenes work, impact of a two-term student body president, such as asking questions and allocating money the first she’s seen at any school at any time. based on how the officers see student needs. She said even the desire to serve again is some- Using money from Tier II tuition, the 2009- thing that can be beneficial to the student 10 council funded more tutors for students as body. well as an additional intern in the Counseling – [email protected] Center, both of which will directly impact stu- Friday, April 30, 2010 Page 5 A&EDiversions Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.aggietownsquare.com Buyer Beware Unaware home buyers live with meth-contamination sic in Utah. I get these stories on daily By STOREE POWELL basis, and I could tell them for weeks.” features senior writer Meth is dangerous because it attacks the nervous system, said Mark Stevens, An imperative aspect every student a licensed environmental health scien- should be aware of when choosing tist of Bear River Health Department. somewhere to call home is the possibil- “Meth produces a high by short- ity of methamphetamine contamina- circuiting the pleasure receptors of tion, which can cause serious health the brain, causing damage to those problems. Meth-contaminated homes receptors, and they are difficult to be in Utah is an issue that seems to have repaired, making for a long recovery,” little research, policy consistency or can- Stevens said. “In children, where neuro- didacy. logical systems are not fully developed, Joseph Mazzuca, CEO of Operations more serious damage can be done and for the Meth Lab Cleanup Company may be permanent. The difference in A DECONTAMINATED HOME in Smithfield houses its new tenants. Many homeowners may be surprised to learn they (MLCC), who has 26 years of experi- individual physiology causes symptoms live in a methamphetamine-contaminated space. Joseph Mazzuca, of the Meth Lab Cleanup Company, said Utah is the most ence with hazardous materials training, to vary greatly.” active state in the West in regards to contaminated properties. PETE P. SMITHSUTH photo regulatory compliance and project man- According to the Idaho Meth Project Mazzuca said the new standard is tion should not stick to the house if it certified in states that requires it, and agement, said, “The meth epidemic in website, the high damages brain cells a health-base standard as opposed to a has been certified.” it facilitates an accredited training pro- Utah is moving toward the backburner, that contain a natural feel-good chemi- technology-based standard, meaning The testing, cleanup process and loss gram that is recognized by states that even though it is the most active state in cal, a neurotransmitter called dopa- what levels a person can be exposed to, of property for owners of meth homes require training. It is the only accredit- the West with regard to contaminated mine. This is what doctors call a “neuro- which is impossible to do since there is is costly, and the idea is to mitigate the ing program in the U.S. recognized in properties. The situation in Utah is mis- toxic effect,” which, over time, reduces little to no scientific data to show how loss for the owner. However, the issue all states where training is required. interpretations of rules and regulations the amount of dopamine in your brain. these levels affect the health of humans. of public safety and the right to know MLCC contracts with state and govern- by clean-up contractors, local health Also, the Idaho Meth Project website According to Mazzuca, most regulated must be weighed into the scenario. ing agencies throughout the U.S. to departments and the information given stated that meth increases heart rate, states use the technology-based stan- Unlike Utah, Idaho is cre- assist in regulatory development. The to the public is sometimes not in accor- blood pressure and can irreversibly dard to rule out speculation. ating an online database president and founder, Julie Mazzuca, dance with the regulations.” damage blood vessels in the brain, Mazzuca said, “Their reasoning is – http://healthandwelfare.idaho. has a master’s degree in hazardous According to Mazzuca, 99 percent which can cause strokes. Other effects the lower level is a burden to the health gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=_dzn_ waste management and spent 18 years of MLCC’s work in the western U.S. is of meth include respiratory problems, department. They can’t afford it, they qW7pEQ%3d&tabid=183 – of any meth- with the DoD and DoE in the nuke envi- in Utah. He receives six to eight phone irregular heartbeat, extreme anorexia, don’t have manpower – blah, blah, blah lab homes, not including homes busted ronment before she started MLCC. calls a day from clients in Utah who insomnia, tremors, convulsions, anxi- – even though they make tens of thou- for meth use only, which can be just as Mazzuca said, “The certification test have homes that have tested positive for ety, paranoia, aggression and death. sands of dollars a year from permits.” dangerous. in Utah is lame. Anyone who can pay meth residue. Stevens said the research of health He also said, “I’ve warned the Utah Also, Stevens said he is not aware the $250 fee and pass the test with 80 Mazzuca said he knew of a young problems from meth is still an “area of Health Department in writing and at if Utah helps property owners pay for percent can become certified.” couple, clients of his, who bought a developing science.” meetings that the health-based stan- decontamination. This could leave little Also according to Mazzuca, Utah home in Utah and completely remod- dard is a huge mistake. I’ve seen people incentive for rental property owners to does not require decontamination con- eled everything. After living in the Setting the standard severely ill living in .156 levels.” test and pay for cleanup. tractors to be insured. home for three years, their dog got sick and died, and their 1-year-old child Strangely, however, Utah increased No public records State certification for specialists Discrepancies with meth testing developed esophagus cancer by the age the acceptable level of meth contamina- of 6. They then abandoned the home tion from 0.1 to 1.0 micrograms per one According to Stevens, Utah does not In order to become a state certified According to Stevens, meth is odor- after living there for five years. After the hundred square centimeters. According keep a list of certified decontaminated decontamination specialist in Utah, less and colorless. Meth can distribute mother and her newborn experienced to Stevens, the standard is determined homes. Under Utah law, according to according to the Utah Department itself like nicotine and tobacco tars, and diarrhea and vomited for two weeks, by the Health Department Forensic the Disclosure of Methamphetamine of Health, the applicant must pay a can remain in dwellings for years. she called Mazzuca to see if the family’s Toxicology Bureau, which rely on health Contaminated Property Act of 2009, fee, pass an exam with at least an 80 Testing for meth can be expensive. sickness could be due to meth contami- risk assessment studies. Stevens said disclosure about meth contamination is percent score and receive a certifica- According to Stevens, it takes $150 for nation. there are not a great deal of studies and not required once it has been properly tion by the Occupational and Safety an extensive state certified specialist to “Testing proved there was meth more research needs to be done. decontaminated and removed from the Health Administration. The certifica- test, but the health department has a contamination, which could have been Stevens said, “The state toxicologist Contaminated Property List. The public tion is effective for two years, and the do-it-yourself test for $50. associated with their illness, and had determined the level was too low, and, has no available record of what proper- recertification process requires current Stevens said, “These are not as not been disclosed when they bought in December, raised it to 1.0, 10 times ties have been previously classified as OSHA certification and re-examination, scientific as hiring the health depart- the home.” Mazzuca said. “They had greater. This is considered the proper meth-contaminated. and is overseen by the Department of ment. Self-testing has some dangers. We lived there for five years and were sick decontamination standard. There will Stevens said the reason for this is Environmental Quality. all the time. Of course it was covered up probably be additional health risk because “the stigma of meth contamina- According to Mazzuca, MLCC is -See METH, page 11 all sweet and pretty for everyone – clas- assessments done.”
GENEVIEVE BORREGO, owner and manager of Citrus and Sage poses in front of the newly-opened shop. The coffee shop offers local coffee and a variety of teas. Citrus and Sage also has lounge areas and performances scheduled for its cus- tomers. PETE P. SMITHSUTH photos Citrus and Sage brings the flavor to Logan New owner hopes to bring an atmosphere of music and art into town
right time. After waiting a couple of years, her here from all walks of life,” Borrego said. juice, soy milk and vanilla flavoring. By KELLYN ANDERSON time finally came. Aside from first-time customers just dis- Also, when customers buy food, they are staff writer “I was living in Colorado and I got a call covering the place, the shop has about 30 cus- supporting two local businesses. Liz Falis asking if I wanted to rent the space and buy tomers who come in regularly. Some come in makes cappuccino espresso brownies – her In a quaint house on 100 East and 100 the business,” Borrego said. every day, some only a few times a week, but very own specialty – to sell in the shop. Jack North lies a coffee shop and gift house with Although she has changed a few things at they are missed if they do not appear. Borrego Wise uses all-natural ingredients to make plenty of small-town charm. Citrus and Sage Citrus and Sage, it still has that quiet, coffee- will call her regulars to make sure they are food that is almost entirely organic. Both Gift Gallery & Espresso Bar has reopened shop feel. Customers can relax on comfortable OK, if they do not come in. Falis and Wise have their own business and with lots of new changes after an almost two- couches and read one of the many books for The coffee shop has all the standard coffee expand their clientele by selling at Citrus and year absence. Genevieve Borrego, who owns sale or sit at a table and read The New Yorker drinks but has some unique creations, as well. Sage. the building, tried buying it two years ago or National Geographic. These drinks vary from the soy banana chai when it was still running, but it was not the “I meet new people every day. People come smoothie to the pixie, which contains orange -See COFFEE, page 6 6 Page 6 A&EDiverions Friday, April 30, 2010 A goodbye and many thank-you’s before leaving USU aying goodbye is not pleas- a swoosh of despair and panic. One of the best things I have ever the cafeteria. Mikako, from Japan, deep down inside, we are less ant. In fact, it is downright How on Earth did I end up here? done. I met some great people. I thank you for playing tennis with different than we think. Kate sent Sicky. I have never had a I did not know a single soul at this had fun. My roommate, when she me. me an e-mail regarding one of problem leaving Logan before, silly school. I did not know a single eventually showed up, became my Dear readers, thank you for my columns, and I quote: “One whether it be a summery hiatus or soul in this silly town. What was I best friend. Utah State turned out reading my column. Jon, thank column that struck a cord was the wintry diversion, because I have thinking? to be a magnificent choice in the you for encouraging me to write a M&M story. I have totally had that always known I would be back, Freak-out moment. Waah. I life of Melissa K. Condie. column. Corie, thank you for tex- happen where something trivial but now that I am leaving USU started to call family members As I waited for the bus today ting me on Fridays in order to tell sets off the deepest emotions I’ve for good, my stomach feels ick- and friends, in a desperate act to and started thinking about this me what parts of my articles made been harboring. Maybe that’s why ily unpleasant. As my final days hear reassuring words, but no one “goodbye” column, I became you laugh hardest. Jacob, thank I like your columns; you write dwindle, I have been struggling to answered their phones. Waah. I incredibly sentimental, especially you for e-mailing me a tally of about tangible stuff we can all distract my mind from the reality was not even in the mood to leave as I thought about all the people how many times you laughed per relate to.” of my pending departure. By the witty messages. Waah. My next I have met here. Every person I column. Family members, thank See? I have never met Kate, but time you read this column, dear step was, logically, to bawl into have come into contact at USU you for telling me that you needed we have found common ground. readers, I will probably be gone. my feathery down pillow given to has impacted my life in a won- a dictionary to understand my arti- We do irrational things when we Graduated. Outta here. me by my cousin. Big, fat tears of drous way. Every interaction has cles. You two Dominicans, whose are upset. I remember, with exquisite clear- sopping gush. been significant. names I have forgotten, who came Dear readers, I am about to ness, my first day at Utah State. After a few hours basking in Larry and Melissa, thank you to my recital, due to my column, step through another door. When My sister and brother-in-law, who misery, I contemplated going to for always greeting me so hap- and asked for my autograph, thank a person starts feeling too com- were living in Pocatello, Idaho, an opening social being thrown pily when you work in the UR you for coming. Thank you, Ida, fortable in a place, it is probably at the time, unceremoniously in the lounge of the fifth floor of Computer Lab. Yes, Melissa, you for reading one of my articles at a sign they need to leave. El Paso dropped me off at my dormitory, VVT. I had seen a flier for it by the did have to kick me out once, but an ASTA conference. Thank you is a comfort zone. Logan is a com- like a person offhandedly drop- elevator advertising games and I admit it was my fault for speak- random English teacher for hav- fort zone. It is time to move on. ping a letter into a blue mailbox. snacks. I really like to play games; ing a little too excitedly on my cell ing your students study one of my Expand. Open the door. I have an Plop. Just like that. It did not help I really like to eat snacks, but, my phone. I am glad our friendship columns in your class. Lula, my 90- entire life to turn the entire world that everyone living on my floor dear readers, I still stood frozen in remains unaffected by my spazzi- year-old friend, thanks for reading into my comfort zone. Bring it on, had arrived a week previous to front of my door, from the inside, ness. my column regularly after par- and thanks for letting my arrival, and, therefore, were for minutes and minutes, trying Subash, from Nepal, thank you ticipating in your water aerobics me share some of it already bestest of friends. Plus, my to gather the emotional strength for cooking some incredible ham- class. And red sweater boy, just so with you. roommate, who was apparently needed to step outside of my burgers for taste-testers like me you know, when you wear a green Melissa Condie my second cousin, whom I had comfort zone. It was seemingly to taste. Bushra, from India, thank sweater, it confuses me. is a senior majoring never before met, was inconsider- impossible to put myself into the you for concocting some authen- I love connecting to people. in music education. ately gone for the weekend. unknown. I was stuck. tically fantastic Indian dishes for Writing this column has helped Leave your com- I was alone. Yet I did it. Thawing, opening and me to eat. Finnish girl with green me do that. You, my dear read- ment at aggi- As I started to unpack my suit- stepping through that door was a hair, thank you for discussing the ers, have helped me realize that, etownsquare. cases, I felt overwhelmed with major turning point in my life. Sibelius violin concerto with me in though everyone has differences, com. A book for the road, and some ideas for summer Set thousands of years after its prequel, his debut in literature. of a series, and it can never because aren’t those similar enough when “Speaker for the Dead” by Orson Scott I chose this book specifi- Chelsey hurt to read or re-read old you really think about it? – I’d suggest “One Card features a new planet, new society and cally because it is a sequel to Gensel favorites like “The Chronicles Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia new characters to supplement the familiar a book and not everyone is of Narnia” or “Harry Potter.” Marquez or Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of situation Ender Wiggin finds himself facing in aware is part of a series. Other I’d like to leave you with Dorian Gray.” Expect some archaic language “Ender’s Game.” books like Maya Angelou’s “I Book some other summer reading and sentence structure in both of these, and A new species – dubbed the “piggies,” Know Why the Caged Bird suggestions that will entertain expect to be well-rewarded if you stick with the only seemingly intelligent species on the Sings” and Mark Twain’s “The Review and relax as well as add some- it. planet before it was colonized by humans Adventures of Huckleberry Grade B thing to the college experi- The “Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald – is being carefully studied, and researchers Finn” or “The Adventures of “Speaker for the Dead” ence in one way or another. will satisfy the American classicist, or the seem to be getting a grasp on their research, Tom Sawyer” have compan- Some have been pulled from cynic, in anyone and is well worth a second until one scientist is killed by the piggies. ion books or sequels. reading lists by professors, go if you read it in high school. Lesser known As speaker for the dead, Ender decides Like Orson Scott Card’s collection of colleges or author’s recommendations and but equally valuable are “The Stranger” by to go to this far away planet and investigate, books based on the same premise as “Ender’s some are repeat offenders on the “I meant Albert Camus and “The Chocolate War” by but what he finds upsets the balance of the Game,” a series isn’t always books one, two to read that, but ...” list, but I’ve read and Robert Cormier. This last one is rough, so entire planet and all of its species, human and three of a set under one inclusive title. endorse them all. prepared to follow up with something fun and piggy alike. It can be hard to tell if there are more and For the would-be philosopher, try and not so heavy. Card’s ability to wax philosophical without in what order to read them. Check the title “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse or “Fahrenheit I’d recommend authors like Meg Cabot, detracting from the thrill of the story is abun- pages or the back of the book or look it up 451” by Ray Bradbury. The books offer very Marcus Zusak, Libba Bray and Phillippa dantly present in this book, and although it on Wikipedia. It can take 30 seconds, when different takes on religion and government Gregory. Try checking out the book version was difficult to get accustomed to a much you’re online checking your Facebook any- and are worth considering. For the more of a movie you’ve seen recently, and if you different era, language and pace than is used way, so do a Google search and find out if modern approach, “The Last Lecture” by get stuck, I’ll be around all summer and am in “Ender’s Game,” I found it both profound there is a sequel, or several, to a book you Randy Pausch offers a humbling and insight- happy to make suggestions based on your and exciting. It’s a decent book on its own liked. ful reflection on living and dying – the two preferences. but it is brilliant as a sequel – I know I won- Other more light, modern books, like things everyone does. Contact me at chelsey.gensel@aggiemail. dered what happened to Ender at the end of “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” are also part For the adventurer or the romantic – usu.edu Coffee: New owner planning variety of events -continued from page 5
Selling food and coffee is just a small part of what Citrus community. Soon she will be starting yoga and meditation and Sage presents to the community. Borrego wants to create classes and plans to host a speed-dating event, poetry night an atmosphere where people can come and and jazz night. A book club meets one Tuesday enjoy their experience. When customers walks a month, and starting May 22 from 11 a.m. to in the store, not only do they see coffee and “It’s a really 4 p.m., she will be hosting a Psychic Fair, which couches but various artwork that fills the wall good place for will continue once a month. One or two days a space as well. Borrego allows local artists to the community. week, Borrego will host High Tea at 4 p.m. and display their work and sell it for a listed price. Logan needs offer a wide range of classy teas at a discounted Some of the art is donated to the store, and any price. proceeds from those sales are donated to the more of that.” “I want something that people can afford,” Village Volunteers for India program. Leticia Borrego, Citrus she said. “One-hundred percent of any money and Sage employee The main event Borrego wants to start is received is donated. It’s a really good charity,” cupcake parties for kids. Parents can sign up Borrego said. and pay a small fee to have their kids come in Borrego’s sister Leticia, who helps Borrego run the shop, to decorate cupcakes any way they want. also believes that Citrus and Sage can make an impact in “This is the actual business I wanted to do,” Borrego said. Logan. For those looking for a good cup of coffee or just a place to “It’s a really good place for the community. Logan needs fit in, Citrus and Sage can be a haven for anyone. Open from more of that,” she said. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Borrego welcomes Borrego is working to host a variety of events. A large anyone to come in and relax. space above the cafe is available to rent for all kinds of par- “It just has a really good energy,” Borrego said. “Everybody ties, receptions and weddings. When the space is not rented loves it.” A CUSTOMER MAKES A SELECTION at Citrus and Sage, out, Borrego hopes to fill it with other events to bring in the – [email protected] reopened under new ownership after a two-year closure. PETE P. SMITHSUTH photo 7 Friday, April 30, 2010 A&EDiversions Page 7 LOSE UP TO A Great POUND A DAY! with the HCG Diet Summer No exercise needed. Jobs Get ready in California for for summer. the largest Trim a little or family-owned pest control lose a lot! company in the US. SPRING SALE 100% commissions until May 31st. up-front. Gas & cell phones paid. ONLY $59.95 Diet details included Check out Oral Homeopathic HCG www.clarksummerjobs.com or call now cachevalleyhcg.com 877-899-1205 or call Alicia 435-512-4636
JEFF BRIDGES AND MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL STAR in “Crazy Heart,” a film about an aged country music star struggling to Sorry... breathe new life into his career. Country-heavy film stays true to spirit No
Though beloved by many, ting at the next musician. Once rather difficult to summa- there is a large portion of table. As the Jenny on top of the rize because, like music, it Pets! the population that feels an tumultuous tour Goodsell world with hit requires the sensation of the involuntary flinch whenever of music, alco- records and senses to truly appreciate it they hear the twang of a gui- hol and women music pouring fully. It isn’t glossed over or He can’t live with us tar starting up the intro to a continues, Blake Reel out and money polished in any way; it stays but you can!! country song, which inevita- arrives in Santa pouring in, he is true to the spirit of the story (fish bowls and small aquariums are allowed) bly causes the radio station Fe for another Reviews now stunned by – life – being told and is visu- to be changed. And seeing low-key per- the passage of ally corrosive and unforgiving School Year: how a typical country song formance and Grade B+ time and every as the main character. This usually lasts for three minutes, is asked to do “Crazy Heart” difficulty that movie has the broad poten- Private Bedrooms $2350-2850 it’s understandable why some an interview for came along tial of being able to become Utilities Included may avoid a full-length movie the local news- with it. Now someone’s favorite film of all Cable TV ($200 Deposit) about country music. But it’s paper. Though initially cau- aged and weary, he is unable, time, or possibly cause a pre- recommended that preju- tious of the idea, he agrees or perhaps unaware of how, vious country music hater to Internet 454 N 400 E Logan dice be put aside in order to and reporter Jean Craddock to regain control and contin- calm that involuntary flinch On-Site Laundry experience the movie “Crazy (Maggie Gyllenhaal) is given ues on; only existing a day and pause to listen to what 435-752-1516 Heart” and pay attention to the task to get to know Bad at a time that are filled with comes after that soft twang of the true story that resonates Blake, with the goal of giving packs of cigarettes, too many the guitar. behind the acquired taste of her readers an accurate por- bottles of whiskey and unre- “Crazy Heart” is now avail- country music. trayal of the famous country lenting emotional fatigue. But able on DVD. The story of “Crazy Heart” star and, hopefully, find the it doesn’t take long for the – [email protected] www.universitypinesapartments.com begins with Bad Blake (Jeff source of his musical inspira- audience to realize that Blake Bridges), a roughly aged coun- tion. As they get to know is, in fact, a complex and very try music singer who is strug- each other, an unexpected compassionate person who is gling to breathe life into his attraction and curiosity begins trying to make his way through once-iconic musical career. to emerge and, over time, another transition that time Though he may have been develops to an emotion that has thrown at him. The task of in demand years back, times allows them to break down delivering a performance that have changed and Blake finds the barriers surrounding their requires the balance of the that his talent for song writing personal lives and invite each gruffness of an old man with has run dry, and the only finan- other in. Blake finds new joy the hidden creamy center is cial opportunities he has now with Jean and her 4-year-old incredibly delicate, but Jeff are playing local concerts in son, Buddy. Jean discovers Bridges is more than qualified bowling alleys and dirty bars that there is much more hid- for the challenge. His perfor- scattered across the country. den beneath Blake’s rough mance of a vastly flawed man What little money he does exterior than he has been is delivered flawlessly and is receive from these odd jobs given credit for. all the proof one needs to eventually winds up slapped At first introduction, Bad justify the presence of the onto the counter at the bar in Blake seems to be a rather Oscar statue that now resides exchange for a double scotch transparent character that in Jeff Bridge’s home due to on the rocks, or for a drink for has experienced the typical this role. the middle-aged groupie sit- ups and downs of a famous “Crazy Heart” can be Victims inspire 5K run being complicit in the Congo ble citizen. It would be a shame By STOREE POWELL conflict,” Lambert said. “For to not hop on with a cause like features senior writer several years I’ve been reading this and not believe there are heart-wrenching reports from people dying and being system- Since 1998, 5.4 million peo- Congo and feeling so help- atically raped. We, as Americans ple have died in Congo, accord- less. So when I discovered this who have so much, can help ing to the International Rescue organization, Run for Congo Committee, and this death toll Women, my husband, Joe, and surpasses any conflict since I decided that organizing a -See RUN, page 11 World War II. fundraiser 5K was a small, good This news was enough to thing we could do.” convince Missy Lambert and Along with the help of her her family to do something to family, including USU his- help the hundreds of thousands tory major senior Jesse Ward, of Congo women who have been Lambert is putting on a 5K the victims of brutal sexual vio- fundraiser June 19 at Wheeler lence. Farm in Murray. Lambert is a BYU gradu- Lambert said, “Rather than ate in psychology and has charging a registration fee, we received her MFA in creative are just asking runners and writing from Lesley University walkers to do their own fund- in Massachusetts. However, raising. We’re finding local her international development businesses to sponsor the race minor as an undergradu- itself, so that 100 percent of the ate inspired her to live and funds raised by participants work in Russia, Philippines, can go to sponsor women in the Marshall Islands, Brazil and Democratic Republic of Congo Mozambique. Also as an under- through Women for Women graduate, Lambert founded the International.” UNICEF student group at BYU. Ward said, “I’ve always had She has worked with a range an interest in international of nonprofits and government affairs, and we all have an eye agencies providing service and for service projects, not to men- aid to those in need. tion I am her brother. We want According to Lambert, one to get people thinking about of the main factors in the vio- this.” lence is that various groups are According to Ward, the Run competing for control of Congo’s for Congo Women organiza- rich coltan and other “conflict tion is especially geared toward mineral” resources. helping people set up their own “Coltan is one of the main races in support of Women for components used in producing Women International. cell phones and other electronic Ward said, “We are looking equipment ... so every time I for people to run, and busi- make a phone call or turn on nesses to sponsor them. This is my computer, I have a sense of based around being a responsi- 8 Friday, April 30, 2010 Page 8 FridaySports Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.aggietownsquare.com Statesman sports awards
DAN FAWSON STEVE CLARK MATT SONNENBERG ADAM NETTINA TYLER HUSKINSON LANDON HEMSLEY KAYLA CLARK TYREL SKINNER CONNOR JONES
The Utah Statesman sports staff is proud to announce their important game of the year, but the BYU-USU men’s basketball 10.” He was an instant hit nationally. Some favorites costumes, selections for this year’s covited Statesman Sports Awards. game was far and away the most anticipated. As evidenced by also noted on ESPN, included cupid, hula dancer, snorkeler, Three columnists were asked to look back and select three ath- the raucus in-game atmosphere, Aggie fans had been waiting pirate and Chippendale dancer. letes, game and moments they felt best represented the 2009/10 FOREVER for the Cougars to visit the Spectrum. Nevada, NMSU Aggie athletics year and write a short explanation. And the win- and Boise State get the juices flowing in Logan, but public enemy TH – Tina Ferguson’s walkoff homerun – The moment of the ners are – No. 1 is, and always has been, BYU. year goes to freshman second baseman Tina Ferguson for her walk-off three-run homer with two outs against the San Jose Male Athlete of the Year AN – Men’s Basketball vs. BYU. For as much as I’d love to vener- Sate Spartans. The hit meant so much to a team that generally LH – Matt Hamilton – Hockey. Hamilton was the national leader ate the football team’s epic road win over Idaho, the obvious truth struggles to win. in combined goals (37) and assists (65) for Division II ACHA of the matter is that if I say anything other than the basketball hockey in 35 games played. His leadership led Utah State to an game against BYU than I deserve to have my press pass revoked. SC – Closing seconds of BYU game – The No. 1 moment of the undefeated season at home, and most of freshman sensation Tyler year has to be when 10,270 crazy USU basketball fans sent the Mistelbacher’s goals were assisted by Hamilton. A true team MS – Men’s Basketball vs. Louisiana Tech. Many choices could undefeated, all-mighty Cougars from Brigham Young home with player and team leader – the Male Athlete of the Year. fit in here, but the sense of vengeance surrounding this game, the harshest “Winning-Team Losing-Team” chant. The fans came the national TV broadcast and the way it came down to the wire early, stayed the whole game and were rewarded with one of the MS – Robert Turbin – Football. Nobody in a USU uniform this makes this an easy choice. Pooh Williams wore the Superman biggest wins of the year. “Winning-Team Losing-Team” is some- year had more of an impact than Robert Turbin this past season. cape as well as anyone all season during this game and the Aggies thing that is highly anticipated toward the end of the second half, Every time he touched the ball it was a given that he was going to held on for a 67-61 victory. and you could literally feel the message of, “Go home Dave Rose!” make something good happen. He could take over any game he ringing through the air. played in, and, more often than not, that’s exactly what he did. No. 1 Moment of the Year AN – Spectrum magic – The closing seconds of the winning TS – Silcock’s amazing jump – The most momentus moment that CJ – Clint Silcock – Track and Field. Robet Turbin and Matt effort on basketball against BYU. It was my first basketball game I witnessed this year was at the Aggies’ home track meet. Junior Hamilton are great choices but could either of them jump over as a USU student, and my eardrums have never (and, dear God, I Clint Silcock cleared an insane height of 7-5 feet in the high jump. Andre The Giant without scraping a hair on his head? Doubt it. hope will never) recover. And just to give you something to compare it to, Silcock could This is why my male athlete of the year choice is Clint Silcock. have jumped over Utah State basketball player Modou Niang, Silcock, junior exercise science major, tabbed the second best LH – Mistelbacher’s last minute goal – After defeating Eastern with plenty of room to spare. height in the NCAA competition this season on April 17 with an Washington in Logan by a score of 2-1 two nights previous, USU astonishing 7-5 height. Seriously, think about it, most doorways went into OT on Nov. 21, 2009, against EWU. Locked up at five DF – Gesture to Aggie legend – During halftime of the men’s on campus are 7 feet tall. Could you clear that? apiece, it took Tyler Mistelbacher fewer than two minutes of play basketball game against St. Mary’s, USU announced that it would to break away on his own, score the golden goal, win the game name the field at Romney Stadium in honor of former Aggie great Female Athlete of the Year and send the crowd into hysteria. Mistelbacher’s scores put USU Merlin Olsen. A truly grand gesture directed toward Olsen, who TS – Kim Quinn – Track and Field. Hands down female athlete past EWU into third place in the regional rankings. passed away shortly after the ceremony, was long overdue. He has of the year is cross country and track star Kim Quinn. She is an been the premiere name in Aggie athletics for 50 years and will outstanding runner, an integral part of Utah State’s amazing MS – “Winning Team/Losing Team” vs. BYU – BYU refused to certainly be missed. running program, but she also comes with an impressive list of come to the Spectrum last time they were due to, and, in their accomplishments. WAC Female Athlete of the Year, Utah State absence, the USU crowd learned a few new tricks. Dropping the CJ – Turbin’s record run – My moment of the year comes with Female Athlete of the Year and my personal favorite athlete of the winning team, losing team on the Cougars was nothing short of another USU record setting effort – Robert Turbin’s 96-yard year, just to name a few. epic and a solid reminder as to who reigns supreme in basketball touchdown run against the University of Utah. Turbin’s run in the state of Utah. topped the previous school record, 95-yards, set by Percy Hanson DF – Kim Quinn – Track and Field. It’s distance runner Kim in 1920 against Colorado Mines and ties the longest offensive Quinn and, with all due respect to every other female athlete at KC – Bill on ESPN – Referred to as an “art,” Bill took free-throw play in school history, matching a Craig Bradshaw to Fred USU, it’s really not that close. She set a school record in the 10,000 distraction to another level. We weren’t the only ones to enjoy the Fernandes 96-yard pass play vs. Arizona State in 1979. This pic- meters, was named the WAC Female Athlete of the Year and sight of shirtless Bill when ESPN featured him on its “Not Top ture about says it all. recently won USU’s Robins Award for Female Athlete of the Year. Yeah, she wins.
SC – Amber White – Basketball. Amber White was the heart and soul leader of the women’s basketball team. She led the team in scoring and was the backbone of the team. Expect her to become an elite player in the conference next year as she will have a lot of support from the up-and-coming freshmen class.
Team of the Year AN – Men’s basketball. They had their struggles through December, but the way they bounced back in conference play speaks volumes to not only the team, but the support they received once the students returned to campus. Another WAC regular season title and NCAA tournament appearance certainly don’t hurt either.
KC – Hockey. Not only did hockey go undefeated at home this year, they also went 15-1 against in-state teams. Our own Matt Hamilton led the nation in scoring, and Mistelbacher made the top 10 for points. USU beat BYU six times over the course of the season, U of U four times, Weber three times and UVU twice.
TH – Utah State’s Team of the Year must be the men’s basketball team. Overcoming diversity, withstanding pressure and shinning on a national stage are my reasons why the team is the Team of the Year. Overcoming a dismal start to the season by winning 17 straight games and the regular season outright by three games surely deserves accolades.
Game of the Year ROBERT TURBIN (6) looks back as he approaches the goalline en route to his record setting 96-yard rushing touchdown. This play was DF – Men’s Basketball vs. BYU. This may not have been the most Sports Editor Connor Jones’ moment of the year. CONNOR JONES photo Conference realignment: Could the WAC be affected? s talks continue heating up all said that a 14-team conference is the tracts. notable, and probably intriguing of the around the nation about con- likely goal for the Big Ten, but a pos- Some of the most likely teams to expanding conference, would be the Aference realignment, one sibility of expanding to 16 teams also have Big Ten invitations extended their conference with the most direct relation thing appears to be certain: exists. It is believed directions are Missouri and and tradition to the Big Ten over the his- Everybody is watching and that the only sce- Pittsburgh, with Rutgers as a tory of collegiate athletics, the Pac-10 waiting on the Big Ten nario in which the possibility. Such moves conference. Conference to make its Big Ten, which would leave the The two conferences move before anybody else currently has 11 current confer- annually send their confer- jumps into action. teams, would ences, which ence champion to com- With the success of the expand to a 12- those teams pete in The Rose Bowl, Big Ten Network, as well team conference call home, in known to many as “the as its rich tradition in col- would be if it a scramble to grand-daddy of them all.” lege football and consisten- could add Notre replace them If the Big Ten expands like cy among the nation’s top Dame. That sce- with the high- it appears it will attempt to college basketball conferenc- nario remains to be an est-profile programs available do, the Pac-10 will be under tremendous es, the Big Ten’s push for expan- unlikely one, due in part from the non-BCS conferenc- pressure to expand as well. sion makes it an appealing option to any to Notre Dame’s exclusive television es. On top of that, other conferences team receiving an invitation to join. contract with NBC that would be nulli- would look to expansion as a way of -See SWITCH-A-ROO, page 9 A high-ranking source within USU fied by the conference’s own TV con- keeping up with the Big Ten. The most 9 Friday, April 30, 2010 StatesmanSports Page 9 Join us Friday April 30, World Cup is back! at 7 p.m. Light Years: ESLC The 50th Anniversary of LASER to the cup at Ireland’s expense. not last in their qualifying group slowly drifted off to fall behind Auditorium By LANDON HEMSLEY FIFA did not disallow the goal and either. Mexico and the U.S. Don’t doubt sports senior writer did not punish the officials for the Group E also facilitates easy them though. I pick Honduras and www.usu.edu/science/unwrapped Join our Facebook group We have arrived at the end of blatant error that cost Ireland its prediction as the Netherlands will Spain to move out of group H and the semester, and yet happiness is chance at glory. France should not certainly advance. Accompanying on to the elimination. still 40 days away – at least for me. be in and Ireland should be. I’ll be the Dutch are Denmark, Japan After the elimination, I On June 11, the world’s larg- upset if France advances too far. and Cameroon. Given the limited believe choosing the eventual est sporting event, the 2010 FIFA I’ll say, however, that France and knowledge I have of these clubs, champion would be just as easy World Cup, will begin. More than Mexico will advance out of the I am inclined to say the Japanese as trying to shoot a moving bullet one billion viewers around the groups and into the elimination. will advance with the Dutch out of at night blindfolded with your world will tune in with high hopes Group B has only one real con- group E. Denmark fields a decent ears plugged. The field will be 753-2121 only to see the eventual failure of tender: Argentina. Lionel Messi team, but Danish soccer is sub- wide open, and only the team their national selection. Only a is a monster, and the Argentines standard in Europe, and the tiny that peaks at the right time and truly blessed few million people worship soccer. The other teams in nation rarely gives the world soccer gets the right calls from the right will have the opportunity to see the group are Nigeria, South Korea legends to the degree of Cristiano official will walk off the pitch with their national selection head to and Greece. Although Greece won Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, David the most coveted trophy in all of 123 E 1400 N South Africa and return with the the 2004 Euro Cup at Portugal’s Beckham and others. Cameroon is sports. I don’t have the courage to golden trophy that symbolizes expense, the Greeks have struggled very likely to fizzle quickly. be able to predict which team will global soccer dominance. through a significant drop in Defending champion Italy is top which after 90 short minutes The World Cup’s draw has been efficiency and skill. Along with the clear frontrunner in group of soccer, but I do know this – the 3 Meat out for quite some time. The 32 Argentina, I would call for Greece F. The Italians will be searching World cup will be everything any Crazy to advance but keep a close eye for their fifth world title, and the sports fan could hope for. FREE nations have been selected and set Treat into round-robin groups, ordered on Nigeria. The African club is Azurri definitely have the talent to So, while you’re lounging about Bread Crazy from “A” to “H.” Each team in each no chew toy, and there’s plenty of see it through. After that, it’s any- on a warm summer’s day, take the ONLY group will play the other teams in margin for error. one’s game. New Zealand clinched time to paint your face, get your ONLY Bread their respective groups and will Group C houses the US, a berth for the first time in a long friends, bust out the barbecue earn points – three for a win, one England, Algeria and Slovenia. time, but they’ll have to square up and turn on the tube to enjoy the with pizza for a tie and zero for a loss. At the This group draw was very favor- against Paraguay and Slovakia to beautiful game played on the most $8 end of the round-robin, the two able for the American squad. The make their way through. I would prestigious stage. We’re only 40 99¢ order teams with the highest total point only real contender along with the like to see New Zealand advance, days away, and this will be good. reg $9.75 U.S. in this group is England, and but in the end, I think Slovakia Bank on it. EXPIRES 8/2010 EXPIRES 8/2010 EXPIRES 8/2010 from each group advance into a VALID ONLY AT VALID ONLY AT VALID ONLY AT single-elimination bracket, and the the Americans shouldn’t have too will be too much for them. – [email protected] PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS. PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS. PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS. only undefeated team at the end much trouble advancing. Were And then, the group of death. will be the World Cup champion. the tournament played in Europe, There usually is one group in every It’s anyone’s game – or is it? I would worry, but the U.S. has world cup from which any of the My purpose today is to give historically done well outside of four teams could advance because you a preview and a prediction of the old country in World Cup they’re all so good. Five-time world which nations will have the best matches, so look for Landon champion Brazil sits along side a shot at advancing past the group Donovan and Jozy Altidore to put talent-loaded Portuguese squad for stage. Picking the eventual winner good offensive numbers. This year which expectations could not pos- on reason is impossible. This task should be much different than the sibly be any higher. Accompanying is daunting, but at least it’s not as ‘06 cup that saw the US bow out them are North Korea and the difficult as an NCAA bracket. after losing twice and drawing Ivory Coast. Now, North Korea Let’s take it group by group. against the eventual champion, will probably get swept out quick, Group A is fairly strong. Three Italy. Be confident, American soc- but the Ivory Coast has produced quality teams – France, Mexico cer fans. Your club has a real shot big-name talent in the Premier and Uruguay – accompany the this time. league – Chelsea’s Didier Drogba host nation and should provide Group D is similar to group B for example – and will definitely decent competition within the in that only one clearly superior be anything but a pushover. I will group. The only clear loser in this team is accompanied by three make the eye-test predicition and NEW group is the host country, South chipmunks who must squabble to call Brazil and Portugal to get out come check out our Africa. South Africa is only in the advance. Germany, Euro 2008 run- of this messy group, but if any of World Cup by virtue of the fact ner-up to Spain and the third-place my predictions are uncertain, it’s LOCATION!! that South Africa is hosting it and, team in the ‘06 World Cup, will this one for sure. therefore, gets an automatic bid to clearly advance. The other teams Finally, group H. The pow- entry. Two other teams – Mexico are Australia, Serbia and Ghana. erhouse of this group is defend- 155 church street and Uruguay – in group A earned My heart yearns for the Socceroos ing Euro Cup champion Spain. corner of church and federal their way to the top. France cheat- to advance, but in the end, I think Alongside the Spanish are Chile, one half block north of the tabernacle ed its way in by way of Thierry we’ll be looking at Germany and Honduras, and Switzerland. Henry’s handball in the home-and- Ghana moving out of the group Honduras had a terrific start to home elimination that turned into into the eliminations. Ghana fields their qualification. They jumped 435-752-5260 a goal and gave France their ticket a very competent team every four out quickly ahead of the rest of the years, and they were definitely North American field but then Offering 10 Beers on Tap * Full Liquor License * Sports Bar & Prime Dining Switch-a-Roo: Could conference realignment affect the Aggies? -continued from page 8 Enter the Mountain West Conference. may more likely be the WAC looking to The Mountain West has built its repu- expand by making offers to several of tation up to the level of several of the the remaining teams in the Mountain BCS conference in recent years, fueled West, such as San Diego State, UNLV primarily behind the University of Utah, and possibly BYU. TCU and BYU. Utah, having arguably the A potential dream-scenario for the most success of any non-BCS team in WAC would be to find a more fitting all of college football since the BCS was conference affiliation for Louisiana Tech, created, is the apparent No. 1 option for and add the remaining top teams from the Pac-10, should they choose to follow the Mountain West to form somewhat the Big Ten down the road of expansion. of a MWC/WAC dream team. The addi- Their success in football, coupled with tions of BYU, UNLV, San Diego State the size of the TV market they could and New Mexico would not only boost bring to the table, make the Utes an the football prowess of the WAC, but it appealing target for any expanding con- would also afford the WAC the oppor- ference. tunity to split into The other name a two-division mentioned along football confer- with Utah is ence with a con- Colorado, due ference champi- in part to the onship game. Not Denver TV mar- only that, but with ket they can bring the potential MWC to the table of an additions added expanded Pac-10. into a conference If Missouri does with the likes of join the Big Ten and Colorado goes to Utah State and Nevada, the WAC could the Pac-10, the Big XII conference would become a true power conference in bas- be left with just 10 teams and an imme- ketball. diate need to fill the voids vacated by Much is still yet to happen with Missouri and Colorado. The top suitor all matters associated to conference to join the Big XII at that point becomes realignment, but given Utah State’s TCU, leaving the Mountain West without recent facilities upgrades, rising foot- its top two football programs. ball program and continued success in The odd school out in the mix could basketball, it is safe to believe that the indeed be Utah’s long-time rival BYU. realignment will have a positive impact With the Pac-10 looking for better TV on Utah State athletically. revenue, the combination of Utah and Colorado brings in a substantially larger Matt Sonnenberg is a number of TV households into the con- junior majoring in print ference than a combination of Utah and journalism. Matt is an BYU. avid fan of Aggie ath- So where does this leave the Western letics and can be found Athletic Conference? The more impor- on the front row of tant question could end up being about every home foot- what will remain of the Mountain West ball and basket- if football powers Utah and TCU leave. ball game. Leave The Mountain West suddenly becomes your thoughts a much less appealing option for a team and comments like Boise State to accept an invita- at aggietown- tion to join if the caliber of teams has square.com diminished so greatly. The end result Page 10 StatesmanSports Friday, April 30, 2010 Aggie track and field at Boise for border clash this weekend BY USU ATHLETICS ence and compete against some top competi- Kim Quinn and senior hurdler Nick Karren Stratton finished second with a career- tion.” will be competing at the Oregon Relays at best time of 10:24.08. Stratton’s time is the Utah State track and field will send the Most of the USU squads will be at Boise Historic Hayward Field at Eugene, Ore. second-best in the WAC and is 17th in the majority of its men and women’s teams for the Border Clash meet, facing host Karren enters the NCAA this season. to Boise, Idaho for the Border Clash meet Boise State and Northwest Nazarene for the weekend ranked No. 14 Strickland’s win- against schools from Idaho and Utah, while “Idaho” teams, while the Aggies will join in the nation in the 400m “This is our final big ning time of 8:42.97 is Weber State as the “Utah” contingent. hurdles with a time of the second-fastest in some Aggie individuals will be competing at weekend of the sea- Oregon and Stanford meets. Action at BSU’s Ed Jacoby Track in Bronco 50.70 run last Saturday at the nation and leads the “This is our final big weekend of the Stadium gets underway Friday with the the Cal Brutus Hamilton son and last tune- WAC by over 15 seconds season and last tune-up before the WAC men’s javelin at 2:30 p.m., followed by the Invitational. up before the WAC in the event this season. Championships,” said veteran USU head women’s hammer at 4 p.m. and the men’s A trio of USU distance Strickland was just shy of hammer at 5:30 p.m. runners will be in action Championships.” his Utah State record of coach Gregg Gensel in reference to the – Gregg Gensel, Western Athletic Conference Championships Saturday’s action will begin with the at the Stanford Payton 8:42.71 set last year. May 12-15 at Ruston, La. “We’re also send- women’s javelin and men’s pole vault at 10 Jordan Invitational at head coach McKenna is cur- ing some individuals to some other meets a.m. and is scheduled to conclude with the Cobb Track & Angell track and field rently No. 61 in the coun- this weekend to get some big meet experi- 4x400m relay at 3:50 p.m. Field at Stanford, Calif. try in the 10,000m with a Additionally, sophomore distance runner Senior Steve Strickland, time of 29:48.83, also at sophomore Brian McKenna and senior Erin Stanford, in the Stanford Invitational last Stratton will be in action. month. Strickland and Stratton were named Following this weekend’s action, Utah CLARK PEST CONTROL Western Athletic Conference Male and State track and field teams will compete in NOW HIRING Female Track Athlete of the Week, respec- the Mid Week Meet next week, with event FOR OUTSIDE tively, for their performances in the 3,000m location is to be determined and announced steeplechase Saturday at the Cal Brutus early in the week. SALES POSITIONS IN: Hamilton Invitational. *BAKERSFIELD, CA *LANCASTER, CA Woods all wet at Quail Hollow *VISALIA, CA *FRESNO, CA CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Tiger Woods “When you start trending like I did with a delivered a few memorable shots of his own 74th-place finish last week, you could see this *SANTA CLARITA, CA Thursday at Quail Hollow on a pleasant day coming,” Faxon said, laughing. that produced birdies and eagles and plenty of Woods hasn’t played enough to detect any SUMMER JOBS excitement. trends, although this would count as a step MAY – AUGUST It’s just not what he had in mind. backward with his golf. He was coming off a He hit a tee shot into the water on the par- tie for fourth in the Masters, his first compe- 3 17th that produced little reaction except to tition in five months, in which he broke par hold out his hand for another ball. He hit his all four rounds for the first time at Augusta CONTACT TEAM LEADER next tee shot into the water and had to scram- National. PARKER FOLKMAN ble for bogey. And he wound up with a 2-over In his second tournament since his hiatus 74 that left him nine shots behind Bo Van Pelt from being caught in a web of infidelity – the 208-221-7578 and ended his streak of 21 straight rounds at first one with tickets available to the general [email protected] par or better. public – the applause was loud and genuine, “I hit a bunch of balls left, I hit a bunch of with nothing remotely close to heckling. balls right, hit a few down the middle,” Woods Trouble was, Woods didn’t give thousands said. “And that was about it.” of fans who braved chilly morning weather For everyone else – Masters champion Phil much to applaud. Mickelson included with his 70 – there was so There was that opening birdie on the par-5 much more. 10th. There also were the two shots into the Mickelson had a severe stomach ailment water, four shots into or close to the trees, that forced him to withdraw from the pro-am and the wrong club on his last hole that sent Wednesday, and he started feeling it when he the ball well over the ninth green for one last climbed the steep hill to the 15th green. He bogey. two-putted for birdie to reach 4 under for his It was his highest opening round at a regu- round, only to three-putt from the fringe on lar PGA Tour event since he shot 75 at The the 17th and made another bogey from the Players Championship three years ago. Woods trees on the 18th. kept his cool on the golf course, but he was in “I may have run out of energy there toward no mood to find a fix when he was done with the end, but I hit some good shots and was his round. able to shoot a decent round,” Mickelson said. “I’m not going to the range today,” he said. Van Pelt is using an old putter that he had “Hell with it.” refurbished, and he already got strong results It was a wasted opportunity, and Woods in Hilton Head two weeks ago with a tie for knew it. Quail Hollow is among the top cours- third, his best finish of the year. The opening es on the PGA Tour – most players believe it’s round of the Quail Hollow Championship was as close as any to a major championship – yet even better, as Van Pelt made birdie on all the there was little defense under warm sunshine par 5s and made it through the tough closing and very little wind. stretch with all pars. The course played to an average score of Kenny Perry shot a 66 and didn’t let the 73.25, with 14 players shooting in the 60s and finish ruin his day. After a flawless shot into 66 players at par or better. 8 feet for eagle on the par-5 seventh, he hit his Van Pelt would not have guessed that, drive 35 yards short of the green on the par-4 certainly not from what he saw earlier in the eighth and had an open angle at the pin. But week with the fairways firm and the greens he didn’t commit to the delicate wedge, and running as fast as they ever have. the ball rolled back to his feet. That turned “The greens have so much slope and they’re potential birdie – and the outright lead – into so fast,” Van Pelt said. “You can hit it in there a bogey. close and you’re just trying to two-putt. It’s “One little blunder,” Perry said. “But it was pretty tricky around the hole. I just tried to a fun round of golf. It’s been a long time since take advantage of the opportunities I had, and I’ve played like that.” this is one of those golf courses where if it’s Camilo Villegas played bogey-free for a 67, going good, you’d better try to get it. Because while the group at 68 featured a collection of it can jump up and grab you in a heartbeat.” players that included former U.S. Open cham- It did that to Woods. pion Geoff Ogilvy, Monday qualifier Billy The world’s No. 1 player returns Friday Mayfair and Brad Faxon, who has made only with hopes of sticking around. It has been five two cuts this year while spending time work- years since he missed a cut in a regular PGA ing for NBC Sports. Tour event.
TIGER WOODS tees off on the 11th hole during the first round of the Quail Hollow Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, April 29. AP photo 12 Friday, April 30, 2010 A&EDiversions Page 11 Meth: Buyers and renters should take the time to have their homes tested -continued from page 5 encourage people to do it rather than nothing, but vacumming the soil. sible scenarios. no getting around the fee, which of course gener- if you’re buying a home, we strongly recommend “We do not spray on any surface and walk If the cleaning was not done properly, like using ates substantial revenue for them. The regulation getting professionals.” away,” Mazzuca said. “There are certified special- a neutralizer spray, the premises were never clean only applies to properties previously identified and Mazzuca said, “Sampling is very difficult to do ists in Utah who claim they can neutralize meth to start with. If the tests are not done by a third reported to them by law enforcement.” appropriately, even for an expert. Even just how molecules with a spray on, and walk away. This is party, it is possible for a specialist who cleaned and you hold your fingers can alter the results.” not effective unless you’re using a very harsh corro- did the confirmation test to say the structure is Precautions students can take Mazzuca said many other professionals do not sive, which defeats the purpose of trying to salvage decontaminated when it isn’t. sample the heat system independently as does structures by cleaning. I don’t know why these guys Secondly, Stevens said, a place can be recon- Stevens said, “The health department encour- Meth Lab Cleanup Company; rather they combine get away with it.” taminated by letting meth users back in or people ages home buyers to spend a little to get their this sample with others. The problem is that, on The spray-on-and-walk-away chemicals are haz- who have contaminated property, like furniture. home tested, even renters, before they sign a lease. average, the heat system comes back 25 percent ardous, according to Mazzuca. Stevens said, “This can create the misinterpreta- Renters should interview landlords.” higher than the rest of the structure, according to “Some of these specialaists use homemade tion that it wasn’t cleaned. This has to be a coordi- Stevens said self-tests should be done on a hard Mazzuca. concoctions, claiming they can neutralize meth nated effort. The owners need to be aware of who surface and should include the furnace air return MLCC does a formal preassessment and sam- molecules,” he said. “This does not work.” is on the property. It’s important for everyone to be area. According to Stevens, absorbent surfaces are pling, inspecting the entire structure, even looking Also, he said specialists will sometimes put this vigilant. Buyers, sellers, renters and landlords need not good to do since the meth can penetrate them, for areas where chemicals may have been dumped. spray into the HVAC system (heating-ventilation to recognize the issue exists.” and this could give a false negative result. Mazzuca said, “We conduct comprehensive system), and by law, they can’t put anything in the Students should be prepared to spend a lot sampling based on floor plans, set up and design system. “We know this does not work because we Why the concealment if the test is positive and they want the premises of the house. We then wait for data to come in have tested after and it is positive.” cleaned. According to Mazzuca, the cost for the from our labs. We summarize the experiment and Mazzuca said landlords sometimes don’t want Mazzuca referred to some of the reasons for the average decontamination in Utah is $4,000-$7,000. write a letter of recommendation. For those who to pay for cleanup, so they will “encapsulate” mystery of the meth situation in Utah. Mazzuca said, “If you’re using someone off are doing the sampling themselves, we have them the meth, like with painting. However, in most “It is common for states to regulate certain the state list, ask a lot of questions about training send us a floor plan of the structure, and based on states, it is illegal to paint before decontamination issues with more of a janitorial class of regulations, outside of state training. Talk with people who are our experience, we do a sampling hypothesis to because “it will come back through,” Mazzuca especially when they don’t have the time or funds qualified, not necessarily someone who the state help those testing do a more accurate job.” said. “Nothing will stop the migration of meth. We to perform the science that would dictate a more calls a specialist.” know that this will not pass the test.” aggressive law,” he said. “There is not a lot of data Mazzuca said he has never been sued but has Cleaning methods available and nobody wants to pay to get it. These been in court for expert testimony. Sampling and recontamination regs are as loose as they can be, and they are going “I will do right thing no matter what, and I am According to Utah law R392-600-2(11), meth to get worse if they have their way.” not afraid to go to court,” he said. must be removed, not covered up. According to Utah law R392-600-6, third-party If a property is posted as contaminated by Stevens said he is happy to answer questions or Mazzuca said, “We never do partial decontami- sampling of a structure after decontamination to the health department – Bear River Health concerns. Contact him at 792-6570. nation. Also, we get rid of the ducts – period. Meth make sure it is clean is not required in Utah. Department for residents of Cache County For a list of Utah certified decontamination is not water soluble and is extremely resilient. It is Stevens said, “We have oversight of those pro- – home may have to pay them a $400 permit fee specialists, visit http://www.superfund.utah.gov/ almost indestructible.” cesses. We are very thorough. There is the danger associated with the investigation of the property, docs/ContractorList.pdf. Every nonabsorbent thing must be cleaned, and of people believing properties remain contami- according to the Disclosure of Methamphetamine For Utah’s Renter’s rights, go to http://www. things that are, such as carpet, must be thrown out. nated after they are certified.” Contaminated Property Act of 2009. utcourts.gov/howto/landlord/#11. Even the soil under and around the house must be The public seems to be leery of the ability of a Mazzuca said, “The regulations do not require For an independent watchdog list of contami- cleaned. The MLCC, according to Mazzuca, sprays structure to be decontaminated because of how us to report properties to them and not all counties nated homes, go to http://www.methhomealert. a mild detergent with surfactant on the dirt, allows many people get sick or remain sick even after the require a permit, fee or anything in some cases. Of com/?state=Utah. it to sit and uses an extraction machine, like a car- place is certified, which is possible, according to course they tell people they are supposed to report – [email protected] pet cleaner, to drag across the surface, rinsing and Mazzuca and Stevens. 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BREAKOUT STARS SHINE THIS SUMMER BY LAREMY LEGEL JADEN SMITH FILM.COM If Will Smith and Jada The first official Pinkett Smith’s day of summer isn’t spawn accom- plishes any- until late June. Luckily thing even remotely inter- for filmgoers, the sum- esting in “The mer movie season kicks Karate Kid” remake, critics and audiences alike will fawn over the off the first weekend of talented 11-year-old. Judging by May. Why would anyone the previews, he’s done just that, holding his own alongside industry want to wait for the most bois- veteran Jackie Chan. Next up, terous offerings of the year? expect the offers to roll in, and with a savvy show business Mom Here are 25 films to look forward and Dad in tow, young Jaden looks primed for decades of success. to as the temperature turns to sweltering. Don’t worry, movie the- GEMMA ARTERTON aters have air conditioning. Many Bond girls never make it out MAY from under the “Iron Man 2” (May 7) proven comedy chops honed from his days shadow of 007, Robert Downey Jr. is back, with comedy troupe The Lonely Island. but Gemma and this time he’s joined by “Shrek Forever After” (May 21) Arterton is Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke Three years have passed since “Shrek the proving to be and Don Cheadle. The previous itera- Third” made us collectively realize the series the exception to the rule. She has tion was the second biggest earner of was on its last legs. Mike Myers hopes to already starred opposite Sam 2008, second only to “The Dark Knight.” prove otherwise in search of the family dollar. Worthington in March’s “Clash of the Titans,” and now “Prince of “Robin Hood” (May 14) “Sex and the City 2” (May 28) Persia” looks poised to make her a If you had to pick up the pieces from After the first effort made nearly six times household name. The chameleon- Kevin Costner’s 1991 version, you’d proba- its production budget, Warner Bros. started like Arterton will be dashing around bly hope for talent the likes of Russell sending out sequel contracts. Can Sarah the dunes opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. Crowe and Ridley Scott. This rendition of Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw recapture That’s a pretty nice step up from “Robin Hood” is set to open the Cannes the magic this time around? With demo- being dipped in oil and left on Film Festival, a strong indication that graphic awareness skyrocketing, there’s little Bond’s bed as a cautionary tale, eh? Universal loves the finished product. reason to bet against this franchise. For every- “MacGruber” (May 21) “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” AZIZ ANSARI (May 28) thing movies, Generally speaking, “Saturday Night Already one Live” creations go poorly. 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Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz riding have anything relevant to say 56 Evening,” which became a years after the comic strip debuted? “Karate Kid” is looking to cash in on your atop the same motorcycle, shooting at Comedy Central special. His sum- childhood movie watching habits. bad guys, cracking wise all the while. It mer bona fides? He’s on tap to “Get Him to the Greek” (June 4) could very well be this year’s “Mr. and host the MTV Movie Awards June “Toy Story 3” (June 18) Jonah Hill and Russell Brand first Mrs. Smith.” 6, and has a brief (but funny) part Pixar only makes great movies. But is teamed up in “Forgetting Sarah in this summer’s “Get Him to the the contractually obligated “Toy Story 3” “Grown Ups” (June 25) Marshall” and Brand is back to reprise Greek.” Perhaps you remember starting to push the limits of audience Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris his role as hard rocker Aldous Snow. The him from last year’s “Funny credulity? 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This film showcases Angelina Jolie Cera was with fans, “Eclipse” will almost certainly doing what she does best: energetic action already known “Despicable Me” (July 9) vie for the summer box-office crown. without a trace of remorse. A dash of for his stellar Universal sets out to prove that political intrigue and espionage has been “The Last Airbender” (July 2) work in Dreamworks and Pixar don’t have the thrown in for good measure. “Arrested Secrecy surrounds M. Night monopoly on clever animation. Development” Shymalan’s adaptation of The Nickelodeon “Ramona and Beezus” (July 23) and “Super- Network’s Emmy-Winning children’s “Inception” (July 16) Beverly Cleary’s popular children’s bad.” However, it’s high time the show. Only one thing is certain: M. Night “The Matrix” meets Leonardo DiCaprio in book comes to life in a rare G-rated sum- rest of the world took notice, and really needs a summer hit. Christopher Nolan’s topsy-turvy attempt at a mer offering. the comic book action vehicle “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” AUGUST should see to that. Director Edgar “The Other Guys” (August 6) latest to attempt to cash in on the 3-D craze. appearance. With that much muscle, who Wright is one of the buzziest young Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell “The Expendables” (August 13) really needs plot? talents in the industry and his selec- show what not being a hotshot policeman Every action star ever minted, including “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” (August 13) tion of Michael Cera can only be is all about. Bruce Willis, Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, The potential sleeper hit of the summer seen as a summer coronation. Mr. “Step Up 3-D” (August 6) Jet Li, Dolph Ludgren, Mickey Rourke from Edgar Wright (“Hot Fuzz”) and Cera, your stardom awaits. Don’t The “Step Up” franchise becomes the and Arnold Schwarzenegger makes an Michael Cera. forget the little people!
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ALL EXTRA LARGE COMBO $10 Page 14 Friday, April 30, 2010 Today’s Issue StatesmanBack Burner Friday aggietownsquare.com You need to know.... Brain Waves • B. Streeter This is the last regular The psychology department is Statesman of the academic seeking individuals with pornog- April 30 school year. We’ll be back in the raphy addiction to participate in a -MFA Exhibition, Chase Fine Arts stands on Aug. 30, the first day study assessing the effectiveness of of class fall semester 2010. In a psychological treatment for this Center, all day. the meantime, check www.utah- problem. The study will involve -BFA Show, Twain Tippetts Hall, statesman.com or www.aggi- 15 hours of your time over six to noon. etownsquare.com for regular nine months. If you are interested Today is Friday, April -Senate Candidate Debate, Sunburst news and happenings all sum- or have questions, please contact 30, 2010. Today’s issue Lounge, 12:30 p.m. mer long. 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Registration is $60 and The Logan LDS Institute pres- will be taught at the AWHC on Moderately Confused • Stahler a bunker under his May 1 ents the Latter-Day Voices Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting May headquarters in Berlin, -MFA Exhibition, Chase Fine Arts and the Logan Institute 13. Call 753-6263 for more info. Adolf Hitler commits Choir in their annual Spring The Wellness Staff at Utah Center, all day. suicide by swallowing Presentation, “The Restoration: State University welcomes employ- -Track at BOise States Border Clash, A Beginning,” on April 30 and ees, students and community a cyanide capsule and all day. May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Logan to enjoy upcoming classes and shooting himself in -BFA Show, Twain Tippetts Hall, Institute. There is no cost, but programs this summer. To regis- the head. Soon after, noon. tickets are encouraged and avail- ter for classes, visit the Campus Germany uncondition- -Softball at New Mexico State, 2 p.m. able at the Institute Bookstore. Recreation/HPER Pool Service ally surrendered to the -Do Not Hit Golf Balls into Mexico, Desk. For more information on Cram Jam the USU Wellness Program, con- Allied forces, ending Caine Lyric Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Cram Jam on May 3-5 starting tact Caroline Shugart, employee Hitler’s dreams of a at 11 a.m. until food is gone in wellness coordinator, (435) 797- “1,000-year” Reich. the Institute Gym. Monday is 0735; [email protected] Monday pancakes, Tuesday is chili and or visit www.usu.edu/wellness. Wednesday is pizza. Registration is currently under- Weather way for the Art Camp which will May 3 U.S. Senate debate be held June 7-17 and Aug. 2-12 at Saturday’s Weather -Utah in the Union, all day. U.S. Senate Candidate debate the Bullen Center in Logan. 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