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Utah State University DigitalCommons@USU The Utah Statesman Students 2-28-2011 The Utah Statesman, February 28, 2011 Utah State University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/newspapers Recommended Citation Utah State University, "The Utah Statesman, February 28, 2011" (2011). The Utah Statesman. 134. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/newspapers/134 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Students at DigitalCommons@USU. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Utah Statesman by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@USU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 UtahThe Campus Voice tatesman SUtah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com since 1902 ASUSU Election Results Mikkelsen named next ASUSU pres. President • Erik Mikkelsen 2258 By KAYLA HALL and ALLIE JEPPSON ing people all week to read the platform state- • Keenan Nuehring 1844 staff writers ments, read the qualifications and to find out what is right for them and the student body. Whoever is right for the student body should Executive Vice President Erik Mikkelsen was named ASUSU presi- be president. I am completely behind what the • Kirsten Frank 2950 dent for the 2011-12 school year Friday after students want and I will support them in what- • Kade Hansen 330 a successful campaign that put him more ever I am doing.” than 400 votes ahead of opponent Keenan Mikkelsen’s roommate and member of Nuehring. his campaign, David Peterson, said the week Student Advocate The first thing Mikkelsen plans on doing involved drama but not between the candi- • Jason Russell 1868 when he is inaugurated April 15 is unite the dates themselves. He said one of the main • Rob Jepson 1787 executive board so together they can accom- things that made the campaign members and plish more. He also plans to fulfill his cam- supporters of each candidate emotionally Programming Vice President paign promise to put students first, to ensure charged was how close the primary election • Zach Larsen 1935 the ASUSU council members recognize that was between Nuehring and Mikkelsen. They they work for the student body and accomplish then wanted to work harder to ensure their • Jackson Cozzens 1754 what the student body wants done. candidate won the most votes. About 5,000 students cast their votes this The Blue Goes Green fee, a student fee Athletics Vice President year, a 60 percent increase in voting from the proposed to support sustainability on cam- • Ryan “Ry Bay” Baylis 2684 2010 ASUSU elections. pus, passed with a 56 percent approval rating, • Michael Woodfield 1050 “More candidates ran for positions than meaning student fees will now include another ever before,” Nagao said. “The elections com- $0.25 per credit. mittee has worked hard to promote voting Kate Gourley, a member of the sustain- Diversity Vice President over the last month through social media and ability council said, “We’re absolutely thrilled. • Brooke Evans 2018 through direct contact with students. Elections Its exciting to have something pass that will • Jordan Allred 1642 would not have ran smoothly without the help really benefit the university... it has become the ERIK MIKKELSEN HUGS a member of of the dedicated volunteers. We also had more way of the future and will make the university his campaign committee after current ASUSU Service Vice President media coverage on campus which increased more efficient and will get students involved in President Tyler Tolson announced his victory in the awareness of elections.” going green.” last week’s presidential race. ARMEN HOVSEPYAN • Maddie Busteed 2287 “Wow, I don’t know what to say, these last Kirsten Frank was announced as the new photo • Tasha Jorgensen 1398 couple of days have been crazy,” Mikkelsen ASUSU executive vice president while Kade said. “I would really like to thank my elec- Hansen, who began a write-in campaign begin- Academic Senate President tion committee, they did a good job getting ning the day before primary elections, man- • Tanner Wright 2103 more people to vote than ever before. They all aged 330 votes. worked tirelessly on the campaign.” “The loss was somewhat expected,” Hansen • Carly Vanderhorst 1502 When presidential candidate Ben Williams said. “I felt like it (running) was something I lost in the primaries, he made the decision had to do. It was something I was completely Blue Goes Green fee to endorse Nuehring; however, this was not capable of doing a quality job at.” • Approve 2305 enough to win Nuehring enough votes. • Disapprove 1952 Nuehring said: “I feel OK. I have been tell- -See FEE, page 4 Winningest senior class ever goes out in style during final home game BRIAN GREEN, TAI WESLEY AND POOH WILLIAMS, (left to right) three of six seniors on the men’s baksetball team, were recognized before Saturday’s game against Idaho State while family members accompanied them on the court in the Spectrum. Saturday was the final home game for six seniors, four of whom have been a part of the winningest four-year stretch in USU basketball history. TODD JONES photo. See Page 8 for full story. Sen. Hatch says USU receives most federal dollars per capita Hatch said he did not prepare a speech because he wanted to cal conversation is teeming with debate over several immigration By DAN SMITH and KEVIN MCCUTCHEON answer questions that potential voters had about current state and reform bills. news senior writer, staff writer federal issues. Hatch is up for re-election in 2012. “They made it into an amnesty bill. I can’t support amnesty,” Young people will face a bleak future without Social Security “I agree with the Tea Party people. I think it’s about time we Hatch said. “I don’t think we’re ever going to get this problem solved benefits if Democrats continue to “overreach” their constitutional reared up in this country and said ‘Enough, we’re spending way too until we secure our borders. I hated to vote against it, because I really boundaries, said U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, Friday, in the Education much, we’re going into debt too far,’” Hatch said. “Should President believe we should never hold it against the children of people who are Building. Obama be re-elected, they’re sending you young people down the undocumented.” “I’m always happy to be at this great university. Utah State river.” He said government needs to give law enforcement the “teeth” University receives more federal dollars per capita than any other One audience member asked about the DREAM Act – specifically to tighten border security. The revised DREAM Act was another university in the nation. I spend a lot of time up here in this area,” why Hatch ultimately voted against it when he was the one who origi- “Democrat overreach” that expanded amnesty coverage. Hatch said. “You have one of the best basketball coaches in the whole nally drafted it. country. He’s a good friend of mine.” The DREAM Act would have offered in-state college tuition and -See OBAMA, page 3 citizenship to the children of undocumented workers. Current politi- Inside This Issue 2/28/11 Utah State www.utahstatesman.com hockey head- Logan Animal Control’s ing to nation- Check out Big Blue’s Best most difficult aspect als after wins Calendar, the best master of the job is capturing over Texas calendar on campus. Send stray animals. A&M and something in ... let people Northern know what you’re up to. Page 5 Arizona. Page 8 Official Student Newspaper of Utah State University • “It’s All The News You Need!” 2 2 Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 Page 2 World&Nation Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com ClarifyCorrect Police won’t boot protesters from Capitol The policy of The Utah Statesman is to correct any error made as soon as MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The occu- really awesomely good news – that possible. If you find something you pation of the Wisconsin Capitol by we’re going to be able to stay here would like clarified or find unfair, protesters fighting efforts to strip pub- tonight.” please contact the editor at 797-1762 lic workers of union bargaining rights “If you want to leave it’s totally cool, or TSC 105. carried on Sunday after police decided because the doors will be open around not to forcibly remove demonstrators 8 a.m.” on Monday, said Wolf, 25, and end a nearly two-week-long sit-in. who works with the United Council of The state agency that oversees University of Wisconsin Students. Nat’lBriefs the Capitol had asked the throngs of Many said they would stay and demonstrators who have camped out again sleep inside the Capitol. Company makes diesel inside the building since Feb. 15 to “It was a victory for peace. It was leave by 4 p.m., saying the building a victory for democracy,” said Kara with simple compounds was in dire need of a cleaning. Randall, 46, a massage therapist from But in the hours before the dead- Middleton who had already spent five CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) – A line came and after it passed, it was nights at the Capitol. Massachusetts biotechnology com- clear most protesters did not intend Demonstrators began camping pany says it can produce the fuel that to leave voluntarily and police had no out inside the normally immaculate runs Jaguars and jet engines using immediate intention of forcing them JORDAN PETERSON LEADS a union song as protesters demonstrate at Capitol two weeks ago in an effort the same ingredients that make grass to go. the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., Feb.