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and a slow economy, the club has By KEVIN MITCHELL limited options, said Colette Floyd, “With such short staff writer head coach of the USU Equestrian timing, finals week Club. approaching and For the second time in history, “With such short timing, finals preparations being the USU Western Horsemanship week approaching and preparations Equestrian team qualified for the being made for the trip, there is a made for the trip, national competition to be held lot of stress put on us,” Floyd said. there is a lot of May 5-8 and will likely fund their “As far as fundraising goes with stress put on us. own way to Lexington, Ky. the economy the way it is, there has As far as fund- The team will be paying for the been a lot of work for very little trip primarily out of their own return.” raising goes with pockets due to a lack of funding The team, as well as many indi- the economy the and the expense of the semifinal vidual USU performers, qualified way it is, there tournament. Lauren Doyle, a for the national IHSA tournament has been a lot of qualifier in the event, said this will by placing second among a group include plane tickets and living of highly accredited Equine pro- work for very little expenses, but the team is still dedi- grams in the Western Semifinals in return.” cated to going. Findlay, Ohio, in March. The tour- “It’s not up in the air at all. nament was one of three regional We’re still going for sure,” Doyle competitions held nationwide, each – Colette Floyd, MEMBERS OF THE EQUESTRIAN TEAM (ABOVE) are headed to the said. national competition May 5-8 for the second time in their team’s history. Members are Efforts are being made to raise Head coach of USU’s now trying to raise money to pay for trip including transportation and living expenses. -See HORSE, page 4 photo courtesy JASON ROMNEY money, but because of short notice Equestrian Club New music Bus congratulates department 1 millionth rider

have never been able to docu- head hired By CATHERINE MEIDELL ment the millionth rider until news editor this year.” During the summertime, cam- By MEGAN BAINUM Julia Stock was running late pus shuttle ridership is low, he assistant news editor for class Tuesday morning and said, so there have been approxi- After sifting through a pool of applicants that took the Stadium Express shuttle mately one million riders within came from all over the United States and Europe, to campus, but wasn’t expecting the recent fall and spring semes- James Bankhead, with his extensive and impres- what came next, she said. ters alone. One of the bus drivers’ sive resume, has been appointed head of the music Around 11:30 a.m. the bus responsibilities is to record how department. pulled into the loop near the many people board the bus on John Neely, chair of the search committee, said TSC where Big Blue and the USU each round, Erickson said. The Bankhead’s “stellar background and a very long list Transportation staff told Stock count information is then stored of diverse accomplishments” is what set him above she was the one-millionth rider of in a smart phone application. the rest. the USU Shuttle System since July One reason Erickson believes “He brings the strengths of a performing artist 1, 2010. the ridership increased was and strengths of a seasoned academic,” Neely said. “I’ve been with the Aggie because during peak hours all 10 The process of picking a new department head JULIA STOCK WAS THE MILLIONTH rider on the Aggie Shuttle shuttle since ’94,” said Alden shuttles were running. began as soon as the new college was created, Neely Buses Tuesday morning. She won a certificate and a $15 gift card to the Erickson, Aggie Shuttle supervi- said. The position was advertised nationally, said bookstore. The shuttle buses keep track of how many riders they have daily sor, “and we have done random -See MILLION, page 4 and have been recording that number since July 2010. ALISON OSTLER photo Craig Jessop, dean of the Cain College of the Arts. counts over the years, but we He said the field was narrowed from 40 applicants to 4. Those four went through “extensive interviews” with faculty, students and Jessop himself. After the interviews, the selection committee put ‘Islamophobia’ largely absent at USU together a list of strengths and weaknesses about those four applicants and presented that list to national level, Abu-Ramaileh and several others why would freedom be limitless when it comes Jessop. By RHETT WILKINSON of the faith said they have not sensed the senti- to Islam? In this case, the freedom would be “The selection committee can not rank them (the staff writer ment as strongly at USU. discussing any topic in Islam or the Quran in four applicants) but he clearly had many many posi- Logan Islamic Center council member and a respectful way, but not through burning the tive and extensive experiences with a music depart- This is the second of the two part story about the graduate assistant Adel Abdallah is among that Quran as a way to disrespect and intentionally ment,” Jessop said. impact of the Quran burning and the Muslum com- group. offend others.” Bankhead has been the chair for the music munity here in Logan, Utah. “As a Muslim student, living in Logan and Bedri Cetiner, a USU electrical and computer department at California State University, the attending USU, even though I grew up my entire engineering associate professor, also said he has executive director of The Green Bay Symphony In the fall of 2007, engineering major Allia life in a Muslim country, I still feel really com- felt the welcoming arms of the valley. Orchestra, a commander and conductor of The Abu-Ramaileh left her two Muslim parents. one, fortable with the kind and respectful people here “USU is presenting a wonderful environment United States Air Force Band in Washington and a father with an Islam tradition that dates back in Logan,” wrote the engineering major. “I am for me as a Muslim,” Cetiner said. “I have never conductor of the Opera Workshop Orchestra. It is centuries; the other, an American of 32 years , amazed at the similarities between Islam and the encountered any prejudice whatsoever.” because of these accomplishments, among many and her hometown of Bountiful, Utah, for USU. LDS faith. The conservative environment here in Cetiner said he participates in an interfaith others, that Jessop said he is confident in the choice Her first semester here, after receiving the high- Utah makes me feel close to home. I can say that I group consisting of faculty with various religious to hire Bankhead. est quiz score in a calculus class that included just (have) never (been) treated badly here because of backgrounds. It’s a group that the man of Turkish Having USU become a school of music is what one other female, the negative remarks began to my religion.” descent, who can trace his Islamic roots on both Jessop said he sees for the future, and hopes be directed her way. Abdallah said conflicts and tension between parents’ side back to 10th century, said he is Bankhead will help in that goal. “Because I got a higher score than anyone else his and other faiths arise in the defense of a gift grateful to be involved with. “It is time for us to examine ourselves and aspire among those who thought I was ditzy and not so that all seek. “Some of my best friends are among these to become a school of music and I have asked him serious, they were surprised,” she said. “I was a “Freedom is not limitless,” he said. “There guys, who are not Muslims,” he said. “We meet to lead that discussion,” Jessop said. bit offended by that.” must be some limits for our freedom when it every other week and have great discussions on Jessop said Bankhead’s experience and contacts But she said she may have had an idea about comes to the others’ rights, such as the rights to various topics, which are enlightening, fruitful with those in the music business will be an impor- where at least some of those snickers were com- live and to worship God. Can I kill my neighbor and fun.” tant asset to the college. ing from. just because I have freedom?’” Among those friends is Nick Eastmond, a “He is a very talented man both as a musician, Horrific events related to radical, fundamen- Abdallah said peace is afforded as individuals department faculty member of instructional playing the oboe and an extraordinary leader,” talist Islam terrorist organizations have occurred openly discuss their beliefs with one another. Jessop said. since the turn of the century. “Some would hesitate to talk about other Yet despite the reported putrefaction at a religions or even historical events,” he said, “so -See QURAN, page 4 – [email protected]

Inside This Issue 4/29/11 The www.utahstatesman.com Statesman Professors discuss their sports staff plans for the summer hands out break. awards to coaches and athletes Page 5 for 2010-11 school year. Scan here to view a Page 10 special slide show of the BEST PHOTOS of 2010-11. Friday, April 29, 2011 Page 2 World&Nation Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com ClarifyCorrect Women now surpass men in degrees In the April 27 edition of The WASHINGTON (AP) – For the million men. Measured by shares, slump a “man-cession” because of the such households in 1969. Statesman, Lauryn Low was featured first time, American women have about 10.2 percent of women have huge job losses in the male-dominated Whatever the exact numbers, as valedictorian of The College of passed men in gaining advanced advanced degrees compared to 10.9 construction and manufacturing Census Bureau researchers have Education and Human Services. The college degrees as well as bachelor’s percent of men – a gap steadily nar- industries, which require less school- detailed a connection between CEHS valedictorian is Ali Hadfield. degrees, part of a trend that is help- rowing in recent years. Women still ing. Measured by pay, women with women’s educational attainment and ing redefine who goes off to work and trail men in professional subcatego- full-time jobs now make 78.2 percent declines in traditional stay-at-home who stays home with the kids. ries such as business, science and of what men earn, up from about 64 parenting. For instance, they found Census figures released Tuesday engineering. percent in 2000. that stay-at-home mothers today are highlight the latest education mile- When it comes to finishing college, Unemployment for men currently more likely to be young, foreign-born Nat’lBriefs stone for women, who began to exceed roughly 20.1 million women have stands at 9.3 percent compared to 8.3 Hispanics who lack college degrees men in college enrollment in the early bachelor’s degrees, compared to nearly percent for women, who now make than professional women who set Economy slowing is 1980s. The findings come amid record 18.7 million men – a gap of more than up half of the U.S. work force. The aside careers for fulltime family life shares of women in the workplace and 1.4 million that has remained steady number of stay-at-home moms, mean- after giving birth. temporary setback a steady decline in stay-at-home moth- in recent years. Women first passed while, dropped last year for a fourth “We’re not saying the census WASHINGTON (AP) – The econ- ers. men in bachelor’s degrees in 1996. year in a row to 5 million, or roughly definition of a ‘stay-at-home’ parent omy probably slowed in the first The educational gains for women Some researchers including Perry one in four married-couple house- is what reflects families today. We’re three months of this year as harsh are giving them greater access to a have dubbed the current economic holds. That’s down from nearly half of simply tracking how many families winter weather and high oil prices wider range of jobs, contributing to fit that situation over time,” said hurt spending by consumers, build- a shift of traditional gender roles at Rose Kreider, a family demographer ers and other businesses. But econo- home and work. Based on one demog- at the Census Bureau. She said in an mists predict that was a temporary rapher’s estimate, the number of stay- interview that the bureau’s definition setback and growth will pick up over at-home dads who are the primary of a stay-at-home parent is based on the rest of the year. caregivers for their children reached a 1950s stereotype of a breadwinner- Looking ahead, economists pre- nearly 2 million last year, or one in 15 homemaker family that wasn’t neces- dict consumers and businesses will fathers. The official census tally was sarily predominant then and isn’t spend more in the months ahead 154,000, based on a narrower defini- now. because gasoline prices, now averag- tion that excludes those working part- The census numbers come from ing $3.88 a gallon nationwide, will time or looking for jobs. the government’s Current Population stabilize by the summer and drop to “The gaps we’re seeing in bach- Survey as of March 2010. Among about $3.50 by fall. elor’s and advanced degrees mean other findings: Economists in a new Associated that women will be better protected – Among adults 25 and older, Press survey predict the economy is against the next recession,” said Mark women are more likely than men to growing at a 3.2 percent pace this Perry, an economics professor at the have finished high school, 87.6 per- quarter and that growth will steadily University of Michigan-Flint who is cent to 86.6 percent. improve over the remainder of the a visiting scholar at the American – Broken down by race and ethnic- year. Enterprise Institute, a conservative ity, 52 percent of Asian-Americans think tank. had at least a bachelor’s degree. That’s Ex-Bush lawyer charged Among adults 25 and older, 10.6 A WOMAN AT A JOB FAIR in New York talks to an employer. For the first compared to 33 percent for non- million U.S. women have master’s time, American women have passed men in gaining advanced college degrees as Hispanic whites, 20 percent for blacks with attempted murder degrees or higher, compared to 10.5 well as bachelor’s degrees. AP photo and 14 percent for Hispanics. STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – A former Bush administration official charged with trying to kill his wife Judge rules against gag order in prison suit at their Connecticut home is headed toward a trial after plea negotiations BOISE, Idaho (AP) – A federal judge on inflammatory and prejudicial statements in press voir dire, the process in which potential jurors are with prosecutors failed. Wednesday agreed with The Associated Press and releases and interviews, and CCA maintained that questioned about their knowledge of the case. He The Connecticut Post reports rejected Correction Corporation of America’s request continued news coverage of such statements would said an impartial jury could be found without the the attempted murder case of John for a sweeping gag order in a lawsuit between Idaho make it impossible to find an impartial jury. court resorting to gag orders. Michael Farren was put on the trial inmates and the private prison company. Pevar and the ACLU contended that his state- Lodge also said that while he was concerned list at Stamford Superior Court on In the lawsuit, the Idaho Correctional Center ments were neither inflammatory nor prejudicial, about the tone of some of Pevar’s statements, they Thursday during a brief hearing. inmates ask for class-action status and say the Boise- and they filed a motion opposing the gag order. The were made on isolated occasions months apart. He The 58-year-old Farren was area prison is so violent that it’s called “Gladiator Associated Press, which has extensively covered noted that in response to a separate motion, he was deputy White House counsel during School.” They say the guards use brutal inmate-on- the Idaho Correctional Center and the lawsuit, also splitting the lawsuit into two cases, one of which President George W. Bush’s second inmate violence as a management tool and then asked the court for permission to intervene in the could go before a jury and another that will be term. He also served as undersecre- deny injured prisoners adequate medical care. The case for the sole reason of opposing the proposed gag decided by a judge. Pevar will only be the attorney tary for international trade under Nashville, Tenn.-based CCA says prisoner safety is order. of record for the case that goes before a judge, Lodge Bush’s father, President George H.W. its top priority and that it works closely with state In a written ruling handed down Wednesday, said, further reducing any risk that a jury would be Bush. leaders to meet the standards set by the Idaho U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge agreed to let the influenced by any statements made to the press. Farren has pleaded not guilty. Department of Correction. AP intervene and then rejected the gag order. Lodge ended his ruling on the matter with an The case has garnered widespread media atten- Such a sweeping gag order would be a prior admonishment for the attorneys: “From this point tion, and in January CCA attorneys asked the judge restraint on free speech, Lodge wrote, and infringe forward, the Court trusts that all counsel will exer- LateNiteHumor for a gag order barring attorneys, witnesses and oth- on the free speech rights of those involved with the cise discretion and refrain from making statements Wednesday, April 27, 2011 ers involved in the case from speaking to the news case, the attorneys, the media and the public. that might violate their ethical duties or jeopardize Top 10 Surprises On Barack Obama’s media. The company said one of the ACLU attorneys Lodge went on to say that CCA’s rights to an the fair administration of justice in this or any other Birth Certificate representing the inmates, Stephen Pevar, made impartial jury will be adequately protected through case,” he said.

10. Was born at a luau. 9. Parents crossed out original choice for first name, “Gary.” Bush joins wounded vets for bike ride 8. Is a triplet, born with sisters Mary- TERLINGUA, Texas (AP) – Kenneth Butler melancholy. “It feels like he really cares about us.” Kate and Ashley Obama. touched the metal end of his prosthetic arm instinc- Bush and 15 wounded veterans were joined 7. Also released as an audiobook read tively as he recalled the horrors he witnessed in Iraq. Wednesday in the last leg of a 62.5-mile ride through by John Lithgow. Four years after losing his limb when his vehicle the rugged desert trails of Big Bend National Park by 6. It’s covered in poi stains. was hit by a bomb in Baghdad, the retired army staff Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France champion. 5. Claims he’s a baby when Obama is clearly an adult - It’s a forgery! sergeant got his first chance this week to meet former “As a commander in chief, it was my decision to 4. Under “Conspiracy?” they checked President George W. Bush during a three-day bike put them in harm’s way in the first place,” he said. “I “No.” ride in West Texas attended by more than a dozen feel a special bond toward them and I want them to 3. Document notarized by Magnum other wounded veterans and cycling legend Lance know I’ll never forget them,” Bush said. P.I. Armstrong. More than 1,400 U.S. troops have died and more 2. Note reads, “To be released only at Bush rode in the event for a chance to meet with than 11,000 have been injured in Afghanistan since FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH, the request of crazy-haired blowhard veterans and thank them for their sacrifice. Butler Bush ordered a war on terror in 2001. More than holds no ill-will toward the man who sent him to war. 3,500 U.S. military personnel died and more than STANDS next to Lance Armstrong, April 27, at Big billionaires.” Bend Park, Texas. Bush and Armstrong took part in a 1. Fine print at bottom: Not an actual “I feel his compassion,” the retired parachute 32,000 have been wounded in Iraq since fighting 100 kilometer mountain bike ride with the servicemen birth certificate. infantry squad leader said Wednesday, with a note of started there two years later. who lost their limbs in war. AP photo

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The Diversity Council was estab- lished by President Stan Albrecht in January 2010 to enhance the inclu- siveness and vibrancy of the USU community. The fifteen member PATRICIO ORTIZ MEETS WITH STUDENTS after he spoke on the problems of Haiti, Wednesday. He said their country’s history follows a pattern and have a council has permanent standing and difficult environment. Ortiz is an assistant professor who recently spent three weeks in Haiti. ANI MIRZAKHANYAN photo reports jointly to the president and vice president for student services. In addition to thee Diversity Council Grant fund, the Diversity Council Ortiz: Haiti’s history began with oppression is engages in efforts to diversify the USU workforce and assess the diver- “It is a country that has projects going on in “You might not be able to go to Haiti and sity climate across all campuses and By MIKE BURNHAM whatever area you can think about,” Ortiz said. help,” Hyde said. “That might not be a possibility, centers of Utah State University. staff writer “I would like to spread the word around, maybe but if you are informed and aware of what’s going there are some people interested in getting on that never hurts.” Dr. Patricio R. Ortiz, assistant professor of involved in development programs with Haiti.” Ortiz wrapped up his presentation with slides Professor to speak bilingual and multicultural education, presented Ortiz noted particularly an ongoing effort with highlighting the destruction still visible in the on the history and continuing problems in the United Nations to build schools around the capitol city from the earthquake that he said on economic joys Haiti before an audience of faculty and students country. One of the major issues Haiti has been killed 250,000-350,000. Wednesday, April 27. facing is a migration of the intellectual force to “Today there are still maybe one million Miles Kimball, the second His remarks, “From Magical Realism to UN place like Florida and New York City, said Ortiz people that are living in tents in Port-au-Prince,” Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Intervention: Haiti’s Never Ending Crisis in “The brain drainage is tremendous,” he said. he said. “But it is a country that has such a strong Visiting Professor at Utah State Paradise Lost,” focused largely on the political “Only 2 percent of schools there are public. There historical tradition and sense of self that in one University, offers a free public and cultural history of Haiti, as well as current is a great need for curriculum development.” way or another you realize that they are able to lecture Monday, May 2, 4-5:30 issues faced in the wake of the 2010 earthquake. Ann Marie Hyde, a sophomore majoring in deal with these events.” p.m. in the O.C. Tanner Business “The story of Haiti follows a circular pattern professional and technical writing, attended the While Ortiz does not yet know when he can Lounge on the ninth floor of the of history that begins with a tremendous amount event in order to find out how Utah State can get get students involved with development programs George S. Eccles Business Building of oppression,” Ortiz said. “It is a tremendously more involved with Haitian relief efforts. in Haiti, he hopes to have an agenda within six on the USU campus. difficult environment where all statistics are abys- “We look for how we can connect USU with months. The lecture, “The Economics mal” other countries,” said Hyde, who also works for Students that wish to get involved with relief of Happiness,” will focus on Ortiz, who recently spent three weeks in the international research division in the Office of efforts in Haiti are encouraged to get in contact Kimball’s research that shows how Haiti, said he was inspired to give the presenta- Global Engagement. “Its just good to get the word with Ortiz or the Office of Global engagement. people often intentionally sacri- tion because he feels it is important to share out and hopefully people will get excited about it.” fice happiness for other things ones experiences with faculty and students. While she said Ortiz is very excited about get- – [email protected] they care about and the dynamic Additionally, he felt it was important to raise ting students involved in the relief efforts, it’s way that happiness responds to awareness of the challenges Haiti currently faces. clear that he can’t do everything himself. good and bad news in people’s lives, he said. “These two facts connect hap- Quran: Students say they don’t mind answering questions piness to economics in new and -continued from page 1 surprising ways,” Kimball said. Kimball graduated with a bach- technology and learning sciences in the College of respect for Abu-Ramaileh’s religious convictions, or elor’s in economics from Harvard Education. Eastmond received firsthand experience in out of a fear or misunderstanding for the faith she was University. He then received a living with Muslims, including in the home of sepa- now clearly representing. master’s degree in Linguistics at rate families, during two of his teenage years, while The criticism for being a minority in yet another Brigham Young University. In Eastmond’s father worked overseas. Eastmond and his way was quelled, she said. 1987, he graduated with a doctor- family lived in Nigeria during the 1963-64 school year, “After I wore the scarf, people were not surprised ate in economics from Harvard followed by a stay in Zaria as he attended college there to see I got these awards or did well on a test,” she said. and won the Wells prize for the during the following academic year. “I was taken more serious as to why I had success. best Harvard dissertation in eco- They were years of experience that have left the Students believed I could succeed as a women in engi- nomics. instructor to say that he has sought ways to praise the neering. There was no more making fun of me not faith ever since. being able to get as high a score on a test.” Pipe band looking “They are a faith that is worldwide, and they are Abu-Ramaileh said while the bit of clothing – and very influential and have contributed a lot to our the deep religious ties that run within its lining for musicians civilization,” he said. “A lot of our mathematics and – means much more to her than avoiding a few snick- astronomy and history of ideas came through Islam. ers on a base-level calculus course, arriving at such a The USU Scotsmen Pipe and When the Europeans were stagnating, the Muslims conviction hasn’t been easy. Drum Corps, a new performing were booming and carried the classical Greek writings She said in high school it was harder for her to group at Utah State University, is forward. The West had to go learn these things from wear the scarf because of the maturity level of her searching throughout northern them. Then, the Renaissance started to take off.” peers. She said in college, people are more accepting. Utah for experienced or beginner History aside, a paradox remains for the globe-trot- She said the scarf has become a part of embracing her bagpipers and drummers alike. ter. faith. USU’s pipe and drum corps was “There are some really tough things here,” Muslims related to the university, Muslims like created in fall 2010 after Craig Eastmond said. “I couldn’t believe why they could Abu-Ramaileh, continue to walk on campus, eating Jessop, dean of the Caine College of burn the Quran, but I couldn’t believe that there Aggie Ice Cream and going to calculus class, feeling the Arts, contacted Utah State fresh- would be this response on the other side of the world. I just fine. man Matt Earl, who has played the have a really favorable impression of the Muslims, and Not that she, nor Abdallah, Cetiner or any of their ADEL ABDALLAH (ABOVE) HAS been a bagpipe for nine years. so it’s just interesting to see how this is playing out,” he comrades, mind taking a break to answer any ques- Muslim his whole life, and he said he doesn’t mind “Bagpipes are stirring instru- said. tions. answering questions others have of his Faith.. BRECK ments with a rich heritage,” Jessop Eastmond said he has enjoyed being able to see the “I have always tried to give people the benefit of the BYINGTON photo said. “Having a full bagpipe corps comparisons between that of Islam and his own. doubt when they ask something, that to some may be on campus will add another incred- “In real terms, they are a very impressive religious offensive, but to me, I just look at it as a learning and “I hate to see these big events tied to our religion,” ible dynamic to Utah State. Both group, they have devoted followers, are very much sharing opportunity,” she said. “Many times people she said of the public’s association of radical terrorism the Caine and Eccles families, who committed to their values and are incredibly congru- are just curious or want to learn about Islam and their with the mainstream faith. “The only way to cage the greatly contribute to Utah State, ent with the values we have in the (LDS) Church,” he questions are innocent.” rumor perspectives, is just meeting Muslims. Then, have Scottish lineage, and not only said. Abu-Ramaileh recognizes that openly speaking to you won’t tie all the others to TV, or if you do have do the pipes nobly represent them The same year Abu-Ramileh faced criticism as a others may be revolutionary to some. those crazy ideas in your mind, then you see a normal but they also tie to the Aggie fight woman in a male-dominated major at USU, she made “Here in Logan, many people have come up and Muslim in the mainstream, and you’ll have at least a song, The Scotsman.” the decision to dedicate herself to a higher Islam stan- asked ‘Oh, you’re husband allows you to come speak in new perspective.” The USU Scotsmen Pipe and dard of modesty by donning the head-covering article public?’ – things to that effect,” she said. Drum Corps will perform on cam- of clothing. It was a decision that silenced the critics Abu-Ramaileh said such misunderstandings are a – [email protected] pus, throughout the community and – whether or not that muting came out of the critics’ battle she faces continuously. compete against other pipe bands. “Although learning how to play the bagpipe takes a lot of time and Million: One more bus will be added next year, totaling 11 dedication, we are willing to teach anyone who comes our way no mat- -continued from page 1 ter what skill level they are,” said James Pitts, assistant USU biology “It’s kind of important that we celebrate that expecting to reach the number until later that In order to improve shuttle services further, professor and USU Scotsmen Pipe people are coming to the realization they should afternoon. Erickson will purchase two more shuttles, replac- and Drum Corps faculty advisor. stop paying for parking passes and taking their “Ridership is climbing,” Erickson said, “so ing one. He said he will keep the diesel shuttle “This isn’t just for college students cars to school,” said Stocks, a freshman majoring that is what this is all about. In this day and age for trips that take harsher road conditions. With to be members of; it’s for the entire in music therapy. “It’s easier on everyone and the our free bus rides is very helpful.” 11 buses, Erickson said he hopes they will reach community.” environment.” In the freezing winter, Stokes said she relies one million riders even earlier next year. The USU Scotsmen Pipe and Erickson – with Big Blue – boarded the heavily on the shuttle system and is grateful for “In a college town this is a big deal,” Stokes Drum Corps will perform an end- shuttle, megaphone in hand, and congratulated it. Without the shuttles she would need to set said, “because we are supporting keeping the of-the-year concert, “Highlands,” Stokes for helping reach this goal. She was pre- aside even more time to travel to and from cam- air clean. We have a gorgeous campus and a gor- Friday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the sented with a certificate and a $15 gift card to pus that she would otherwise spend studying, geous valley and we need to protect and take USU Performance Hall. the USU Bookstore. she said. care of it.” Stokes was told on her way to class from Snow “You can’t take your bike around in the win- Hall to board the bus again after class so the ter and it’s a frozen walk,” she said. “There was – [email protected] announcement could be made. Those facilitating this one time when the buses weren’t going and I recognition of the one-millionth rider weren’t had to run somewhere in the freezing snow.” -Compiled from staff and media reports Page 4 CampusNews Friday, April 29, 2011 Iraqi sheep raisers will spend summer in Logan He said this project could bring the industry this one before, helping revive flocks among United States to help them get a variety of per- By KEATON REED in Iraq back to the level it was before Saddam the Navajo people, the Tarahumara tribe spectives on the sheep industry. staff writer Hussein took power. of Chihuahua, Mexico, and the people of McNeal said he hopes to see an extension of Kristin Sittner, a senior in animal science, Armenia. He said he plans on using the Navajo friendship develop between America and Iraq Spending the summer in Logan means full- who is working on the project, herds he helped revive as because of projects like this one. time employment and late night bonfires for said the sheep industry has “The sheep are being models for the Iraqis. “I want to see Iraq succeed,” McNeal said, some, but for three Iraqi citizens it means an been essentially demolished “We’re going to “look at how many lives we’ve sacrificed, this is opportunity to come to USU and learn about several times in Iraq. ignored more than take them down to the our follow-up in support of what they’ve done.” how to revive Iraq’s sheep-raising industry. “The sheep are being they should be, their Navajo reservations to Roche said she has family and friends cur- On June 1, the USDA Foreign Agricultural ignored more than they potential is not being help them interact with rently serving in Iraq. Service (FAS) will bring two Iraqi sheep-raisers should be, their potential is that culture,” McNeal “I’d like to see the sacrifices of others culmi- and a veterinarian to USU to help them acquire not being explored, so we’re explored, so we’re said, “There is an obvious nate and become of value to the Iraqi people,” knowledge and skills that will help establish going to help them with that,” going to help them correlation between the she said. a stronger sheep economy in Iraq, said Lyle said Tara Roche, a senior in with that.” two cultures.” Roche said she finds it interesting that what McNeal, a professor in the animal, dairy, and biotechnology, who is also Both cultures tra- began as a military operation is now an opera- veterinary sciences (ADVS) department. involved in the project. ditionally raised sheep, tion to expand the culture and economy of Iraq McNeal said he was asked by the FAS to lead Sittner said sheep are a –Tara Roche McNeal said, and there and establish democracy. the two-month project, which consists of holis- low-upkeep animal that can USU senior similarities between “It behooves all of us to help our neighbor,” tic instruction about sheep-raising, covering produce a lot of meat for the Persian rugs and Navajo said Dale Zobell, professor and associate head topics such as veterinary care, health, repro- amount of feed they consume. weavings. of the ADVS department. “Not so they can duction, grazing techniques and genetics. McNeal said sheep give humanity three “It would be interesting to see if they can become like us, but so they can have every “Sheep originally came from that part of the important products: wool, milk and meat, all take some of the weaving techniques from the opportunity to become better educated.” world,” McNeal said, “It’s exciting to help these of which can help improve the economic situa- Navajo,” Roche said. people restore what was a big part of their life.” tion in Iraq. McNeal said he also plans on taking the – [email protected] McNeal said he has led projects similar to Iraqis to meet sheep-raisers from around the

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STUDENTS GATHERED TO LOOK through various boxes of women’s clothes from Downeast Outfitters that were being sold for $5 on the TSC Patio Thursday afternoon. BENJAMIN WOOD photos Horse: This marks the second time in team history they have made the finals -continued from page 1

allowing only the top three teams to move on at this year’s semifinal competition placing to nationals. second in a group of highly recognized and “The Utah State University Intercollegiate talented schools, Floyd said. you wake up early, skip breakfast, make the long walk Equestrian Team competes regionally in “This is now something we need to live up to class, Western Horsemanship, Reining, and to. It has made a lot of people sit up and take English hunter both on the flat and over notice that USU is a competitor and a valid fences ... as a member of the Intercollegiate entity in the equine industry,” Floyd said. Horse Show Association (IHSAinc.com),” With such a bright reputation, the USU according to the USU Equestrian Club’s offi- Equestrian Club’s status only seems to be cial website. getting brighter. The competition in Lexington will accom- “The riders are better this year. We’re modate only a few of the country’s most more prepared, and we have a lot of things talented schools, and USU is honored to have going for us,” Romney said. been able to qualify, Floyd said. The accomplishments the team has “It was remarkable. We’ve been to semifi- achieved at previous tournaments have been nals before, but this is the second time since good publicity for the school, Romney said. up hill, both ways, in the snow, barefoot, we have been a team that we’ve made it to “Because of the recognition that we have nationals,” Floyd said. had at past events, we Horses will be have had several students randomly assigned to “We’re competing from across the country both team and indi- against schools that that have wanted to come vidual competitors offer full-ride scholar- here,” Romney said. “When and judges will award people see us competing points for rider tech- ships so we are trying all around the country and nique and coordina- to get some outside doing well, it’s huge public- tion. help and recognition ity for the school.” Based on past per- Although the club has formances, the team so that we can be even been performing well at is projected to do well more competitive.” many of its events, it is and get to class a paper on the at the tournament, still limited in funds and, only to find door saying that CLASS IS CANCELED?!? Floyd said. according to Romney, could At last year’s – Jason Romney be even better with more national competition, Head coach of Western money. USU individual com- Equestrian team “We’re competing petitors almost swept against schools that offer the tournament, win- full-ride scholarships so Don’t you wish you could just be notified with a text? ning three out of the top four finalist spots. we are trying to get some outside help and Jason Romney, a participant as well as the recognition so that we can be even more com- head coach of the western equestrian team, petitive,” Romney said. claimed two national titles himself, including the coveted High-Point Rider honor – [email protected] awarded to the competitor with the highest all-around ratings. The team also excelled

Downloading 2011 - 2012 to laptops is what we do best. The Utah Statesman Friday, April 29, 2011 Page 5 A&EDiversions Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com Profs like summer, too preparing them in terms of history, political By NATASHA BODILY environment, and cultural environment so staff writer they can have an understanding of where these countries are coming from and what the issues As students look forward to summer trips, are they face.” outdoor activities and seasonal sales jobs, their After the study abroad session, Kannan professors are preparing for their own summer said he will travel to Vietnam to teach and endeavors. USU professors travel to foreign conduct a workshop at a University where they countries, host internships and still find time are upgrading their levels of faculty. to enjoy the warm season. “We’ll have some other faculty, myself Dr. Vijay Kannan, director of international included, critiquing the research so faculty can programs and Huntsman School of Business understand what they need to do to develop professor, will have an eventful summer that work for publication,” he said. including a study abroad program, teaching in Kannan will also meet up with his fam- Vietnam and a family trip to Europe. ily for a vacation in Europe. He will visit Kannan said his travels begin in June by Luxemburg, Southern Germany and London taking 20 USU business students to Russia, with his wife, daughter and son. Armenia and Turkey. The focus of the trip, he “My summers are usually busy,” he said. said, will be for students to see business in He usually makes at least one or two trips practice and to understand how diverse busi- per year, which does not leave much room for ness environments are and how the broader down time. social environment affects business practices. “But it is what I enjoy doing and going with He said the study abroad program also allows students is fun. They get so much out of it; students the opportunity to appreciate cul- it’s great to be so involved with helping them tural differences in the places they will travel. learn and grow,” he said. The trip will include a tour Wrigley Gum Dr. Alvan Hengge, department head of factory in St. Petersburg, Intel, Coca-Cola and chemistry and biochemistry, is co-running the Istanbul stock exchange. the USU High School Summer Internship in “Students can see what those organizations Chemistry and Biochemistry. The weeklong do to understand why they do things they way internship program began in 2007 with a the do,” Kannan said. small group of students and has grown to the On the cultural end, he said the group point where they cannot accept every appli- plans to visit Peterhof in St. Petersburg, which cant. was one of the palaces of Peter the Great. They Hengge said the goal of the program is will also visit a fourth- century Armenian to get high school students on campus for a apostolic church in Armenia, he said. weeklong experience and to spend a big chunk “The students can understand some of the of time in a research lab. differences in culture,” he said. They will also “They can get a sense of what real science spend two days working at an orphanage in discovery is like,” he said. “For a lot of these Armenia; Kannan said they have a service students their main experience is sitting in a project in each Huntsman School study abroad classroom and doing cook book labs and we program. want them to see the other side.” “We want them to get a sense of what is Following the internship week, Hengge said out there so then as they develop they connect USU TEACHERS WILL DOT THE globe this summer as travels and teaching takes them abroad. with the world more meaningfully,” Kannan - Some will also teach classes on the Logan campus and instruct high school students in their prespective said. “It is a good opportunity for them. We’re See TRAVEL, page 7 fields. ANI MIRZAKHANYAN photo illustration USU by design in a showcase

By ALEXANDRIA EVENSEN staff writer

Jeremy Wilkins had his moment sitting on a mountain in Switzerland, contemplating what he wanted to do with his life. Steven Jeppesen’s moment came as a TA for an entry level art class, when he realized he had the ability to share his passion with others. For Sheena Brown and Cullen Duncan, it was a shared moment working in St. Bernard’s Monastery on a frigid day, overlooking the alps and building dog kennels to learn empathy. In May, Wilkins, Jeppesen, Duncan and Brown will graduate with diplomas that read “Graphic Design,” but for them it’s much more than just a major. It’s a culmination of those moments in life when you realize you’re living the dream, Duncan said. Although Duncan can pinpoint particular moments that have convinced him he is in the right major, he said he has smaller moments that constantly remind him of who he is and what he sees himself doing in the future. “They come after the moments when I feel most inadequate and not prepared for this major,” he said. “All of us have those days where we don’t feel like you fit into what we’re doing, but then you have that breakthrough, and you create some thing really good.” Graphic design is a combination of advertising and art. It uses almost every medium of creativity, Duncan said. Graphic GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIORS HAVE THEIR moment in the spotlight with the senior showcase, which features a headshot depicting who they are and what they plan to do with their lives. CARL R. WILSON photo -See GRAPHIC, page 7

“AFRICAN CATS,” ANOTHER DISNEY GEM, tells the story of wild cats living in Africa. This nature documentary is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and may call “The Lion King” to mind. “Cats” a good date night rental “African plexities of what is happening in a particular Cats” tells Staff moment, but that’s good cinematography. the stories of “African Cats” I enjoyed the hunting scenes, as they were two families, GuyGrade: XXXX B filmed in a way that made me feel as if I was one of chee- there. As the cats stalked their prey, the ten- tahs and sion built up in the room, and it was great. one of lions, When the cats took off after their prey, some who live Reel of the most amazing scenes in the movie take and survive place. The camera slows down and you can in Africa. Reviews feel every moment of the chase. It shows One of my favorite scenes showed a male the lengths Spencer Palmer lion and a crocodile roaring at each other in mothers will a contest for space at the side of a river. Talk go to protect their families. about a photo-op! Sita is a single cheetah mother who hunts As can be expected with a nature docu- alone while trying to raise her newborn cubs. mentary, there are many more animals shown She has to fend off a multitude of predators, than stories told. Some of the other animals including hyenas, other cheetahs and the include wildebeests, warthogs, aardvarks, hip- weather to protect her young ones as she popotamuses, crocodiles, elephants, zebras, trains them to be self-sufficient. rhinoceroses, giraffes and a variety of birds. Mara is a young lion cub who is loyal to her Parts of the movie, most of the time featur- mother Layla. They are part of the River Pride, ing the lions, were loud enough that it was led by Fang. The dynamic in the pride is inter- almost like the lions were there in the room. It esting to watch. The lions in the pride rely on was an awesome feeling. each other, but they are threatened by outside The score to the film was good, and it sources. Kali is a lion from the other side of the accompanied the action well. However, I river, and he wants to expand his kingdom into would have preferred a score that was less Fang’s territory. orchestral and more traditional to Africa with “Cats” is told as a nature documentary, but a tribal element. Jordin Sparks sang a beauti- with Samuel L. Jackson as the narrator and a ful song during the end credits of the film script that is cheesy at times, the stories flow that concluded the movie well. Disney had smoothly and effectively. Jackson was a good fun with the end credits. They were the most choice for a narrator with his interesting, but hilarious part of the entire movie. not dominating, voice. “African Cats” is a perfect date night movie Director Alastair Fothergill has been creat- rental. During the movie, I kept thinking about ing documentaries for more than 10 years. He “The Lion King,” and I wanted to mix up a few previously directed Disneynature’s “Earth,” lines for humor’s sake, but couldn’t since I was so was a natural choice for “African Cats.” in a movie theater. Having the opportunity to Fothergill’s co-director, Keith Scholey, has watch “African Cats” in a more casual envi- been involved in documentaries focusing pri- ronment will allow for personal commentar- marily on Africa, so he was an excellent ies and a chance to poke fun at some of the choice for the role. lines. The cinematography was incredible. Some To all seven people who read my reviews of the shots of the landscape were breathtak- over the semester, thanks. Have a great sum- ing. There were scenes that showed detailed mer. Remember: Life is the greatest adven- views of the cats’ fur, which was amazing. ture. Enjoy it. “African Cats” was filmed in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya over a period – Spencer Palmer is a senior majoring in mechanical of about two years. Everything shown is real. engineering with a minor in math. He enjoys watching There are no extra special computer gener- new movies, old movies and the movies in between. ated effects. There are time lapse sequences, He’s looking forward to the grand adventure of life. E- and times when the camera is slowed down to mail him at [email protected]. allow the audience to really capture the com- Friday, April 29, 2011 A&EDiversions Page 7

IN CLASSIFYING FRIENDS, DUSTY NASH holds his Adventure Buddies near and dear. It is them who he shares wide vis- Outdoors: Adventure Buddies give a unique friendship tas and quiet moments, along with adrenaline fueled climbs or death- -continued from page 6 defying bike rides. DUSTY NASH photo plans involving the outdoors, extreme or enjoying an amazing secluded view. play Jenga with you. I may never meet activities and an element of risk, the While the interaction may be intermit- your family or see your home town. I Adventure Buddy is there. You don’t tent it is inherently incredible and illumi- may never know your middle name, call an Adventure Buddy just to hang nating. your favorite color or see you in dress out or to say hi. Indeed, doing so will I think about my Adventure Buddies. clothes. But I will see beautiful vistas often confuse or anger them as they They are the kids that step up beside that I won’t share with anyone else. I have been classically conditioned that you as you stand on the edge of the will trust my life to you and you will see answering your phone call will result cliff, looking at the water far below me in my best and worst. We will be in an adventure offer, and like Pavlov’s and say “Yeah, I bet we can jump off pushed to our limits and our friendship dog, they have already begun salivating this.” They are the person that sits on will come out stronger than ever. in anticipation. your rope while climbing to stop you I am sitting in the library. It’s dead I have tried to consider what it is that from falling to your death. They are week and I need to be studying. My strengthens the bond with an Adventure the person who will tell you if you phone starts to vibrate. Excited by the Buddy. It seems almost counter-intui- stink after backpacking for three days. distraction, I grab it. It’s a text from an tive, as long lapses in contact and regu- They are the person who halves their Adventure Buddy. I start packing up my lar association, which usually serves to dehydrated meal with you when you gear before I have even read the text. solidify friendships, is lacking. I finally underpacked for the trip. They are the It’s time for an adventure. concluded that it is the nature of the person who spends hours building a association that differs. When I am with back-country kicker with you and then – Dusty Nash is a sports enthusiast, an Adventure Buddy, we are often dan- laughs when you fall on your head adrenaline junky and lover of nature. gling high above the ground while rock attempting a backflip. He can be reached at dustin.nash@ climbing, flying down a mountain at So, I salute you, Adventure Buddies. aggiemail.usu.edu. breakneck speeds on mountain bikes It may be that I never watch a movie or Graphic: Students find inspiration through life -continued from page 5 design is commonly seen in “I’ve always grown up with than just art. It’s problem about interaction, problem posters, web design, magazine art. My dad is an artist,” he solving. It’s not just thrown solving and visual appeal. design, brochures and T-shirt said. “I tried English and psy- together. There is structure, to “It’s about communica- design, among others. chology before this and I liked make all the pieces fit togeth- tion. People think we just For Wilkins, graphic them, but I think my roots er.” decorate things, but it’s really design not just drawing, were always based in art. So In order to make the event just about designing things to painting or editing; it’s a life- I went back to it. In graphic more community-oriented, effectively communicate what style. He said he views his own design you can combine all the art department has paired a business wants to portray life as a project. the different art styles without up with Logan’s Downtown themselves as,” she said. “When you’re designing picking one.” Alliance to bring together a your life you leave space for Friday night marks the cul- celebration of art, food and – [email protected]. different variables,” he said. mination of four years of work networking. edu Wilkins first tried his hand for the senior graphic design Held at the Bullen Center at design in high school, tak- class. The 35 students who are in the Ellen Eccles theater, the ing drafting and multimedia set to graduate will have their event is free to the public, and classes. Though it was fun, he work presented in a gallery at includes refreshments from didn’t think of it as a profes- the annual Bachelor of Fine local businesses including sional field and let it slip to Arts Exhibit. This year’s event, Great Harvest, Iron Gate Grill the back of his mind when he “I AM,” is based on each indi- and Cafe Ibis. Each graphic started college. vidual graduating from the design student is required Beginning as a structural program. Each senior had to to put together a portfolio engineer, Wilkins jumped design a personalized head that will be presented at the from pre-med to communica- shot of themselves that repre- exhibit. The gallery will hold tions to German before taking sented who they are and what many mediums of art includ- an art class and realizing how they plan to do with their ing digital design, sculptures well it fit him. lives. and business graphics. “I realized that I really “I know that on campus a As Brown reaches the end liked design. It came back full lot people look at an art major of her journey through the circle,” he said. like a fluff major,” Jeppesen program, she said she’s real- Duncan’s story is similar. said. “Graphic design is more ized that graphic design is Finals: Last tracks are cathartic -continued from page 6 such thing here. Something about the simple album. It is one of the most heartfelt song guitar lines, the soulful lyrics and of course, you could ask for. The simple yet beautiful Chris Carrabba’s voice make this song one of piano line accentuates Chris Martin’s voice the greats. The highlight of the song is when wonderfully, as well as the rest of the band Carrabba half screams one note for 15 and a when it joins in towards the end. The music is half seconds. I timed it. very intense, but calms down as Martin sings “Two Weeks in Hawaii,” from “Stood on the edge, tied to a noose. You Hellogoodbye’s “Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! came along and you cut me loose.” Dinosaurs!” This album is just one of those I hope this list gives you a little hope for fun albums that is full of mushy love songs finals week, that good things can and do end that for some reason get stuck in your head well. Sleep well, study hard, and party long for hours on end. This song makes the list for afterwards. See you next fall. its great use of dynamic variation, but mostly for the line “I felt so bad when your mom – Colin is a sophomore music major empha- caught us eating ice cream in your room at sizing in cello performance. He comes from three in the morning.” Awesome. Vernon, Utah, where his family runs a cattle “Amsterdam,” from Coldplay’s “A Rush of ranch. He can be reached at rex.colin.mitch- Blood to the Head.” A great end to a great [email protected].

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Did the year start out with a bang? Hard to say, it was so long ago. One thing is certain, the hits kept coming. Aggie Football took care of BYU on Merlin Ol- sen Filed. Brian Green made it rain from behind the arc as the men’s basketball team made their way to a fourth consecutive Western Athletic Conference championship. Candidates took to the street in a record-breaking ASUSU student body election. High profile acts took to the streets – literally. A new college was created. College of Eastern Utah became USU Eastern. We sang, we danced, we cheered, we celebrated and through it all we still found time to party. With so many memories, we wanted to take a look back at the year that was. Go to utahstatesman.com or scan the tag at the bottom of the page for more pictures. On behalf of The Utah Statesman, we would like to say thanks for a great year. To those students Photos by: Armen Hovsepyan, Breck Byington, Jon Larsen, Sterling Boin, Todd Jones, Benjamin Wood and who are graduating or for whatever reason will not Alison Ostler. be joining us in September, good luck in your endeavors and take care of yourselves. Utah State, hey, Aggies all the way!

Smartphone users: scan here to see even more of our favorite photos from the year. 1014 Friday, April 29, 2011 Page 10 FridaySports Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com The 2010-11 Utah Statesman sports awards Male Athlete of the Year Top honors for this year’s Female Athlete of the Year USU players and coaches some sports, while other sports By MATT SONNENBERG continued their same levels of sports editor domination demonstrated in the past. It was a year that saw As the 2010-11 school year incredible coaching perfor- comes to a close, it’s time to mances from multiple sports look back and honor the play- and moments that will surely ers, coaches and moments be talked about for years. It that stood out in bigger ways was a year that will surely be than any other at Utah State remembered for years to come. University this past year. These awards, as voted on It was a year that saw by the sports staff of The Utah almost countless superstars Statesman, are to honor and excel on the fields, courts, ice commemorate the great year rinks and tracks wearing an that 2010-11 was and the play- STERLING BOIN photo Aggie uniform. It saw years of ers and coaches who made it TODD JONES photo frustration come to an end for TAI WESLEY all happen. LIZ MCARTHUR men’s basketball volleyball For the second time in three years, Tai Wesley helped lead USU The junior outside hitter was the go-to girl throughout to a school-record 30 wins, a WAC Tournament championship the year for the volleyball team’s best season in recent mem- and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. ory. On top of team success, Wesley graduates with his name lit- On top of a team-leading 504 kills on the season, tered across the tops of the statistical leader boards in Utah State McArthur earned first-team all-Western Athletic Conference history. Wesley is among the top 10 Aggies of all time in points honors, was the member of multiple All-America teams and scored, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, made field goals, field named WAC Tournament MVP following the team’s upset of goal percentage, made free throws and is tied with teammate No. 3 ranked Hawaii in the championship match. Tyler Newbold for the most games ever played in a Utah State uni- MATT TYLER MEGAN McArthur was one of five USU players to play in all 126 form with 139. SONNENBERG HUSKINSON ALLEN sets throughout the season, averaged four kills per set and Wesley also became the third USU player in the last four years Sports editor Assistant sports editor Sports senior writer had a team-leading 42 service aces. The 24-9 record on the to be named the WAC’s Player of the Year on top of being named year was the team’s best since 1982, while the appearance in an honorable mention All-America selection. the NCAA Tournament was just the fourth in school history. Honorable mention Honorable mention Bobby Wagner – football Lauren Hanson – soccer All-WAC first team, WAC-leading 11.1 tackles per game All-WAC second team, broke USU record for goals scored. Clint Silcock – track and field Ashlee Brown – women’s basketball Second team All-American, school-record high jump Led team to NIT second round, all-WAC first team. TAVIN MARK MEREDITH Kent Arsenault – hockey STUCKI ISRAELSEN KINNEY Sonia Grabowska – track and field Set USU record for career goals scored. Led team to nationals. staff writer staff writer staff writer Honorable mention All-America honors for pole vault. USU Coach of the Year Game of the Year Big Play of the Year RAEGAN PEBLEY FOOTBALL BRADY JARDINE’S DUNK women’s basketball Oct. 1 vs. BYU Feb. 19 at Saint Mary’s College While other coaches may have won WAC championships, national After 17 years of frustration piled upon decades of more To pick just one moment out of so many that make a sea- coach of the year honors or advanced their team to national tourna- of losing football, perhaps the biggest sign of the changing son and a year memorable is difficult, and in a year like 2010- ments, no other coach exceeded expectations for their team more tides showed itself on Oct. 1 with the nation watching as 11, there were plenty to choose from. None other though had than women’s basketball head coach Raegan Pebley. Gary Andersen’s squad laid a relentless ground assault on the passion of Brady Jardine’s dunk over Saint Mary’s forward Starting the season picked to finish in eighth place by the WAC the Cougars of BYU. Mitchell Young in the Feb. 19 Bracketbuster game. coaches, Pebley led USU to a third place finish by year’s end, earning While 31-16 doesn’t look like a blowout, the score was Having stormed back from a double-digit deficit, USU WAC Coach of the Year honors. 31-3 midway through the third quarter before Andersen looked to be in control for a crucial road victory before SMC’s Despite a loss to Fresno State in the WAC Tournament semifinals, took his foot off the gas and played to kill the clock on the Clint Steindl hit back-to-back 3-pointers to give the Gaels Pebley made the most of a bid to the National Invitation Tournament, ground to preserve a victory rather than risk a costly mis- new life. Following Steindl’s second 3, USU’s Brockeith Pane getting a postseason victory over the Arizona Wildcats 103-95 in the take or two in an attempt to complete the blowout. drove around a defender towards the baseline, drawing two NIT’s first round behind the stellar play from two emerging super- It wasn’t just a win, it was domination, and on national extra defenders over to help when Jardine streaked into the stars in Ashlee Brown and Devyn Christensen. TV. It was the kind of win that looks to be a potential signal lane, caught a pass from Pane and elevated for a thunder- While it is no easy task to live up to high expectations going into of what lies ahead for a new era of Utah State football. This ous dunk and a foul that essentially sealed the game for USU a season, it is a whole different challenge to go monumentally above was the first glorious moment of a return to glory for Utah and earned Jardine mention for Dunk of the Year honors all and beyond where the bar was placed on a team to start a season. State football around the nation. Honorable mention Honorable mention Honorable mention Stew Morrill – men’s basketball, 30-4 record WAC championship win over No. 3 Hawaii – Volleyball Xavier Martin – 79-yard touchdown vs. BYU Grayson DuBose – volleyball, 24-9 record Bracketbuster at Saint Mary’s – men’s basketball Brian Green – Long 3-pointer to save USU at Hawaii Jon Eccles – hockey, 39-7-1 record 103 points in NIT vs. Arizona – women’s basketball Clint Silcock – School-record high jump of 2.24 meters The softball diamond is where the Tyteca family calls home able to play with the the oldest of By RHETT WILKINSON three younger sisters for the past two staff writer years – a continuation of a career that has involved Shelbi both in summer Shasta Tyteca is one of a kind. leagues and at Viewmont High School. The senior utility player knows “She’s my second half. We’ve always that her collegiate career has only had that connection, so it’s nice to fin- eight games remaining. Her team sits ish out my collegiate career with her.” precariously one game ahead of the Shasta doesn’t have to look far to dreaded seventh and eighth positions have that motion seconded. in the WAC standings. “People say, ‘isn’t it tough having Tyteca’s career may very well end your sister play with you? and I’m like, without the opportunity to compete in ‘no, I like it,’ every time,” Shelbi said postseason play for a championship. when asked if she could imagine step- The WAC’s two bottom-feeders do ping onto the field without her self- not qualify for the conference tourna- described “mentor” at her side. ment. Sharing in the joys and sorrows of Yet none of that matters when she the sport is an affair that the rest of looks to the mound and sees someone the Farmington, Utah, natives’ clan special there, preparing to unleash yet shares with them over the course of another pitch – a part of the 28 starts hundreds of games in a given year. she has made this season, among the “Softball is family time in my best in the league. house,” she said. “We never really get That someone is none other than tired of it because we make it such a Tyteca’s sister. positive atmosphere for ourselves.” When it comes to the USU softball Despite knowing such a presence team, you might say it’s a family mat- is behind the backstop in so many ter. Besides the duo of senior Megan games, Shelbi is glad to have on-field McDonald and her freshman sibling bloodline guidance. Nichole, Shasta and Shelbi Tyteca complete a foursome not often seen on THE TYTECA SISTERS, Shasta (left) and Shelbi, share a unique relationship as both a pitcher and catcher combo, as a collegiate-level team. -See SISTERS, page 12 well as coming from a family of die-hard softball players and fans. Shelbi, a sophomore this season, will be joined on the “I feel lucky,” Shasta said of being team next year by a third Tyteca sister while Shasta will graduate this spring. CARL R. WILSON and STERLING BOIN photos 11 Friday, April 29, 2011 StatesmanSports Page 11 Track freshmen performing much more like veterans ing his role on Utah State’s interest is her recent success events. That’s a good problem By MIKE REES team. in the 800-meter dash. On her to have as a coach. The goal is staff writer “There’s a lot of role mod- last outing in the event, one of to put her where she’s the hap- els on the team,” Hunt said. “I only a handful of times she’s piest and where she’ll score The Utah State track and look at the work ethic of the run the event including high the most points.” field team has seen its fair seniors. For me, it’s just been school and college, she ran a Hirschi said she hopes to share of leaders. It has seen that adjustment of getting to 2:09.58. Not only is the time keep excelling along with the numbers of athletes who have that same level of work ethic.” the fastest time on the team myriad other talented fresh- turned heads with confer- Hunt has noticed the by about three seconds, it’s men. ence-leading performances same adjustment from high good for fourth in the confer- “The thing I’ve learned and nationally ranking marks. school to college as Hawkins, ence, and just over three sec- about athletes over the years This season, however, has although distance between the onds away from the first place is that if they’ve got a good seen a number of those per- two institutions is less. Hunt mark. Although Gensel said head on their shoulders, have formances come from some of is a hometown hero who grad- she’ll be more likely to run the talent and if they work hard, the younger among its ranks. uated from Sky View High 800-meter during the indoor they’re gonna be a good one. Several freshmen this year School, just minutes away season where there are no These three have all of those have made their permanent from Utah State. Although he 400-meter hurdles to run, the qualities,” Gensel said of his mark on Utah State history, looked at several other big- ability to perform with that promising young athletes. FRESHMAN SPRINTER TANNER HUNT is one of several which is notable since their ger schools including BYU, kind of stamina shows some “You don’t always know the freshman who have already stood out during the 2010-11 track sea- marks still stand to be raised Washington, and Colorado, he promise in a grueling hurdles intangibles, like the work son, both indoor and outdoor. Hunt’s time of 48.01 in the 400-meter substantially for a few more said that Utah State ultimately race that is frequently won or ethic, before you get them. is good enough for third-best in the WAC. STERLING BOIN photo years yet. was the best fit. lost in the last 100 meters. You have to go on what your high school. We have a lot of slew of young talented fresh- Just last week in the blus- “I love being at home, and I “Being a hurdler and 800 impressions are, what the people like that on the team. man to prove Gensel right. tering wind and pouring rain liked the coaches,” Hunt said. runner are conducive as far as coaches tell you, those kind The magic is that there in Provo, freshman Chari More than that, however, training goes,” Gensel said. of things. I knew with those are still several years left for – michael.d.rees@aggiemail. Hawkins plowed the competi- Utah State needed a 400- “She’s ranked high in both three. I saw that in them in Hirschi, Hunt, Hawkins and a usu.edu tion in the heptathlon at the meter runner. Hunt has made Robison Invitational. Not an immediate impact as the only did she take first, but team’s leading long sprinter. her score of 5159 was the con- Hunt leads the team and sits Summer is here, but keep up on our Aggies ference-leading multi-event at third in the conference with Not to be cliche, but to ESPN, the entire nation saw Gary Andersen’s crew score, 23rd in the nation, his mark of 48.01, which he third among freshmen in the it’s about that time again. win back the Wagon Wheel. However my friends, we ran a few weeks ago the Mark USU students are head- Word have a long ways to go. nation and fourth in Utah Faldmo Invitational here in State history. Definitely some- ing home for the sum- from the We all dream of seeing our nationally ranked Aggies Logan. He’s come painfully mer sun and jobs, girl- on national television putting the beat-down on the thing to write to the folks close to matching his personal Little Guy back home. This time last friends and boyfriends, to elitist BCS schools. If we truly desire this, we need to record from high school, 47.7, be with family, go on a follow the examples set by national powerhouses. Ohio year, Hawkins was running during the indoor season the 100-meter hurdles, long cruise or leave for a mis- Tavin Stucki State charges $15 dollars a ticket to see their spring when he ran a 47.99. Although sion. Maybe a handful of game while everyone watching the game at Merlin jump and 200-meter dash a little better stocked at the at Madison High School in you are staying in Cache Olsen Field got in for free. Michigan State’s attendance shorter sprints, Hunt has Valley until next fall. Some have jobs, got married, are last year was roughly 30,000, dwarfing the estimated Rexburg, Idaho. contributed there as well. He Although Hawkins is taking a few credits or getting residency. 4,800 in Romney Stadium last Saturday. There were so is the third fastest 200-meter Whether staying or heading out, you and I have many Oregon fans who wanted to see the spring game among the Aggie’s group of runner on the team with a conference leading athletes, great opportunity to see great things in Logan and that the final scrimmage was televised on ESPN2. time of 21.99. keep up with all things sports online. I’m talking about The solution to the problems with Aggie football will one of two women along with Kylie Hirschi is another Ruth Hilton in the 3,000- attending home softball games extending into the not be found by charging higher ticket prices to larger freshman who has been catch- week after finals; checking how Tyson McFarland, Ben crowds at spring scrimmages or fall home games or get- meter steeplechase, she does ing the attention of the con- not view herself as one of the Schilleman and the rest of the Aggie golfers do at the ting national news coverage all day every day, nor will ference this season. Hirschi, WAC championships next week in Reno; following the it be found by firing coaches every three or four years team’s leaders. an alumnus of Brighton High “I think of the older kids results of the men’s and women’s tennis teams from (which Utah State has a bad reputation of doing). School in Sandy, isn’t the today through Friday at the WAC tournament in Boise; Not to be cliche again, but the answer lies in the as the leaders,” Hawkins said. conference leader. She’s only “They all still know way more calling your friends on the track team and supporting hearts of Aggies everywhere. It is one thing for us to second in the conference in them in the five meets they have left, all the way to say “in Gary we trust,” but to gain football salvation you than I do. It’s nice to have the 400-meter hurdles, an older kids teaching me how nationals in June; loading a convoy and heading down and I must act on the trust we proclaim and support event that, like Hawkins in the to Ogden for the first soccer match against Weber on Coach A in everything he does. Aggie fans, I’m talking to do (my events) still. I still heptathlon, she did not have kinda feel like like a follower.” August 19 and coming back two days later to see our about the basic knowledge of playmakers on both sides an opportunity to run until women take on national-powerhouse Portland State at of the ball. I’m talking about being to every home game With memories of high she reached the collegiate school still fresh in her mind, Bell Field. and every tailgate party beforehand. I’m talking about level this year. Not only that, Most people reading this will probably never be stampeding with the HURD. I’m talking about letting Hawkins was quick to note but her time of 1:00.04 was the difference in team mental- in college again after graduation. If you are anything the football players in your science class know how good enough to beat defend- like my father, there will be a powerful sense of Aggie much this next game means to you and congratulating ity, among other differences, ing WAC champion Latrisha between high school competi- pride rooted deep in your heart for the rest of your life. them on their latest win. I’m talking about watching Jordan of Fresno State in the Sports are how we identify with our university. Our self USU rise to the top of the WAC standings and think- tion and the collegiate ranks. Cal Brutus Invitational last “It’s more individual in worth is connected with our team’s win/loss percent- ing about football every day. I’m talking about reading week. That definitely got USU age, especially over our rivals (Happy October First, every media release and newspaper article you can to high school,” she said. “I head coach Gregg Gensel’s could do my own thing. Here, Aggie fans). soak up every ounce of football knowledge you can get attention. My point is, don’t just turn off the refrigerator light to. I’m not talking about knowing about Aggie football, I’ll see someone on the track “She came off the turn with team and I’ll look up to them. of Aggie athletics when you shut the door of the aca- I’m talking about knowing Aggie football. three hurdles to go,” Gensel demic school year. You and I need to be Aggies, not Once we do that, I’d love to start talking about the You’d do almost anything for said. “And the Fresno girl your teammates. You all have just in the Spectrum, but in every aspect of life. I’m not return of the glory days when Utah State was known was ahead of her and she said saying painting your face blue every morning is neces- as Tackle U, and when the Aggies will be playing on a connection. There’s not just ‘I’m gonna beat this girl.’ It’s one person that’s an example sary or appropriate, although wearing a game day shirt national television in the national championship. just matter of time before she every day or two is. Becoming knowledgeable about to me, because there’s so many breaks 60 seconds in the 400. people on the team that I look the teams and schedules we have here is a great place – Tavin Stucki is a freshman majoring in journalism and Then you’re national caliber.” to start. has been an Aggie fan since birth. His goal in life is up to.” Hirschi is painfully close Fellow freshman leader There is a new and rising attitude concerning Aggie to watch out for the little guys. He can be reached at to the 60-second mark in the football. Coaches and players have seen it, and thanks [email protected] Tanner Hunt agrees concern- 400-meter hurdles, but also of Page 12 StatesmanSports Friday, April 29, 2011 Real Salt Lake falls just short of chance to make history “under the gun for too long of a We keep pushing, the chances By TAVIN STUCKI stretch.” are there, and a goal comes. staff writer “I felt like it was never going Unfortunately tonight that wasn’t to be easy,” Kreis said. “I just the case.” Real Salt lake lost 1-nil to reminded the guys all we needed Real had several chances to Monterrey in the biggest game in was one bit of extra something. tie the game in the second half. North America. One bit of extra effort. One bit of Forward Javier Morales sent five It was the final game and special play in their box and then corner kicks into the box but second leg of the Confederation we’re 1-1 and guess what, we get each time the Monterrey defense of North, Central American and to wear the gold medals.” cleared the ball away. Caribbean Association Football The loss ended Real Salt Lake’s “Tomorrow we have to forget (CONCACAF) Champions League 37 home-game unbeaten streak in and keeping going forward,” tournament, which featured the Rio Tinto stadium. Morales said. “We played the best club teams north of Panama. “When you play a team like final against one of the best teams Had Real won, the squad would Monterrey, if you fall asleep for in Mexico. In the last five minutes have been the first MLS team to one play they can punish you. we had a chance to tie the game.” earn an invitation to the FIFA Essentially that’s what happened,” Real defender Chris Wingert Club World Cup, a tournament Kreis said. “If we walked into said his teammates are “pretty featuring the elite professional this thinking this was going to bummed out” about taking the teams around the globe. Instead, be a stroll in the park for us here difficult loss. Monterrey of Mexico will com- because we were at home and the “Goals certainly can change pete. result last week was favorable for games,” Wingert said. “One goal Salt Lake forward Fabian us, we were mistaken.” was the difference and it was too Espindola had a chance to take Real played without captain much. We needed to be a little the early lead for Real, but his and midfielder Kyle Beckerman, sharper at the end of the half. It shot in the sixth minute was suspended because of yellow-card wasn’t good enough today.” saved by Monterrey keeper accumulation. Real will next travel to Jonathan Orozco. Espindola had “It was no fun, that’s for sure,” Portland, Ore., to face the four other chances at a goal in the Beckerman said of sitting out the Timbers in an MLS league match game, two passing just outside the game. “I definitely wanted to be on Saturday, April 30. Kreis said goalposts. out there, but there’s nothing I he does not know how the team In the 46th minute, Monterrey could do and I felt the guys did a will achieve the difficult task to midfielder Sergio Santana inter- great job.” bounce back from the disappoint- cepted a Salt Lake pass to set up Defender Tony Beltran, who ing loss. forward Humberto Suazo for the came on as a substitute for Real at “It’s really an easy task to talk only goal of the match. RSL keep- halftime, said the loss is difficult, about how good everybody is and er Nick Rimando found himself but the team needs to pick them- how happy we are when all sorts out of position as Suazo put a shot selves up for the coming champi- of things are going our way,” Kreis past scrambling Salt Lake defend- onships they have to play for. said. “It’s quite a foreign feeling to ers to take the lead for Monterrey, “All of us on the field believed lose a match at our place. It’s been 1-0. (a goal) was going to come, but a long time. I’m confused at the RSL head coach Jason Kreis unfortunately it didn’t,” Beltran moment.” REAL SALT LAKE FORWARD ALVARO SABORIO battles for position for a header with said the game was lost from min- said. “We’ve been there so many Monterrey captain Jose Basanta during Wednesday’s CONCACAF Champions League final. Monterrey utes 30 to 45 because Real was times when we need a goal late. – [email protected] scored the lone goal of the game in the 46th minute to claim the title over RSL. TODD JONES photo

Discover your reading level! Sisters: It’s all in the family -continued from page 10 !"#$%&'(#)'*+&$#(#,- Survey reaveals that ! of all college students do not read “(Shasta) shows me the confidence I need to have, because .'/(%%'01+'2&%3 college reading level. Discover your reading level for !"#$%&'()%*&(%#+,%-./ I tend to lack that as a pitcher,” said Shelbi, who is also on 0'1&'(2'&'(+%($,.+'-/ free! Take a free speed reading lesson for proﬁt. Learn the painful end of the top of another conference category, in 0'1&'(2'&'(+%(2'$#/ 34!!(5%-6,7'-+,8$(.'&9,5'.( more, earn more! Are you crawling, walking, jogging or number of times hit by a pitch. The exercise science major is 898,$8:$'(+%(8$$/ sprinting though the books? Call Herb at 435-787-1733 fourth in the WAC at 33. or email [email protected] for your free speed reading It’s a job Shasta is pleased to do, despite, as a catcher, not playing the same position. Giving the signals to someone she ()*"+,"(-.."/,!"01234"5!"#$%&';<=(0/(;>??(@/A(B*,+'(C !"#$%&' lesson and learn to sprint though the books. grew up with is a unique experience, she said. “In the past, I know that there might have been pitches that aren’t necessarily her best pitch, but I call it anyways,” Shasta said. “We put ourselves in situations where it might not be the best success, but we get it done anyway. She knows that I made the right call, and I know she’s going to put the pitch right where I need it.” Such is the advantage of having a connection unique to the rest of the competition. Good thing they like each other. “You just get little reads off each other that you wouldn’t get if you weren’t so close,” Shasta said. “She might stand or hold herself a certain way and that gives me a heads up to whether I need to be harder or compassionate with her.” The team won’t see any less than two Tytecas on its side anytime soon. Bailee Tyteca, currently a senior at Viewmont High School, was part of Aggie coach Carissa Millsap- Kalaba’s 2011 signing class. Bailee is a three-year letter winner for Viewmont, having received honorable mention all-state following her junior year. As a sophomore, she helped lead the Vikings to a second-place finish in the 5A state tournament in 2009. But don’t think the Aggie-to-be committed to come to Logan to necessarily keep any sort of family legacy alive, the oldest warned. “Nope, that kid is her own kind,” Shasta said. “We really didn’t have an impact on that. She’s her own individual being.” Bailee’s primary reason for joining USU in the fall, Shasta said, is because of the university’s nationally-renowned special education program. “Our parents are consistently telling us to go where you are going to enjoy the educational experience, because in a matter of seconds, your collegiate career, athletically, could be over,” she said. “So, it’s just more of the environment and the academic opportunities that are offered at the university that we actually flock to, not necessarily the athletics. That’s a bonus.” I#3#%J2/#K),L%,,#0.%#%>?@ABCBA@>?B Now that such a bonus is concluding for one Tyteca, the .286 hitter for the season is swinging for the scholastic fences, hoping to enter a master’s program at a university in !"#$%&'%()*%+)*,-%".,/%0&,,&)12%)' California following her graduation in sports psychology next week. +"&,-3.1%4*2$%5(%,&6&17%()*3%,&'.8 Not that she can leave her customary spot behind the plate, and everything else that encompasses her college experience, too easily. !"#$%&'()*&+$,"(+-.#*/0$1'2-3$"&0$0#+#4'#-$*#(5"6)."))-0$'".)25")2'$,&4"#$,)2*'3$')$7&.'(4(7&'# “It’s just been the best four years that I’ve had a chance to (*$'"(0$5.)2*-86.#&9(*5$0'2-3:$-#0(5*#-$')$+#&.*$&6)2'$4"(+-.#*/0$"#&+'";$$<*-$3)2$=&3$6#$&6+#$')$"#+7;$ experience,” Shasta said. “Having Shelbi here was a bonus. It enhanced the experience.”

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& ' & # $ % ( ! ( ! " ' # & % $ ' $% ( ! "# " & ! ( ' Friday, April 29, 2011 SpecialFeatures Page 13 Page 14 World&Nation Friday, April 29, 2011 Deadly terrorist attack hits cafe in Morocco MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) – A massive ter- southern Portugal, told the AP by telephone. rorist bombing tore through a tourist cafe in the At least two French nationals were among the bustling heart of Marrakech’s old quarter, killing casualties, although it was not immediately clear at least 11 foreigners and three Moroccans in the whether they were dead or wounded, judicial offi- country’s deadliest attack in eight years. cials in the French capital said. President Nicolas At least 23 people were wounded in the Sarkozy confirmed that the victims included Thursday blast a few minutes before noon in French citizens. Djemma el-Fna square, one of the top attractions Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague in a country that depends heavily on tourism, said the British ambassador was traveling to Moroccan Interior Minister Taib Chergaoui said. Marrakesh, although he gave no immediate con- Government spokesman Khalid Naciri told firmation of British casualties. the AP it was too soon to lay blame for what he This former French colony has enjoyed relative called a terrorist attack but he noted that Morocco stability and political plurality compared to some regularly dismantles cells linked to al-Qaida in the of its neighbors, but King Mohamed VI holds the Islamic Maghreb and says it has disrupted several final say in all policy, and the country’s largest plots. Islamist movement is banned from politics. At least eight French citizens were being The king has pledged constitutional reforms in treated at Marrakech’s main Tofail Hospital, along response to several largely peaceful protests over with one Canadian, a British citizen and three the past two months that were inspired by popu- A POLICE OFFICER STANDS OUTSIDE a cordoned off building after an explosion ripped Moroccans, emergency room chief Hicham Nejmi lar uprisings that pushed out autocrats in nearby through a cafe popular among foreign tourists in the Moroccan city of Marrakech, Morocco, April 28, kill- said. Others were being treated at a military hos- Tunisia and Egypt. ing and wounding people in what the government called a suspected criminal act. If confirmed as terror- pital and a handful in private clinics. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham ism, the blast in the iconic Djemma el-Fna square would be Morocco’s deadliest bombing in eight years. April marks the start of Morocco’s tourist sea- Clinton said that “the United States condemns in son, when visitors gather to watch snake charm- the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack that ers, storytellers, jugglers and local musicians, killed and injured innocent people at a cafe in filling the cafes that ring the edges of the iconic Marrakech, Morocco. We extend our deepest sym- square on the route to the city’s major open-air pathies to the victims of this cowardly attack and souk, or market. stand with the people of Morocco at this difficult “There was a huge bang, and lots of smoke time.” went up. There was debris raining down from Al-Qaida’s affiliate in North Africa stages the sky,” honeymooner Andy Birnie, who lives regular attacks and kidnappings in neighboring in north London, told The Associated Press by Algeria. Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb is hold- telephone. “Hundreds of people were running in ing four Frenchmen hostage after kidnapping panic.” them in Niger last year, and recently released new The explosion blew much of the facade off the images and audio recordings of their voices. two-story terracotta-colored Argana cafe, leaving Moroccan authorities have rounded up thou- awnings dangling. Panicked passers-by dragged sands of purported terror suspects in recent years away bodies and tried to put out flames with and while they “regularly discover terrorist cells fire extinguishers, witnesses told The Associated ... nothing led us to foresee an act of this magni- Press. tude,” Naciri said. “I believe the injured were mostly tourists, “Morocco has an international image of wel- judging by what they were wearing,” Alexandre come, hospitality and tourism,” he told the AP. Carvalho, a 34-year-old call center worker from “An act of this magnitude will leave its mark.” >che^gZBZ An Award for USU Employees & Students April Inspire Me Award Be Well: Trish & Scott Martineau A supportive team, Trish and Scott FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER, and South Martineau have worked together to change Korean Unification Minister Hyun In-taek shake hands before their meeting at the Special Office for Inter-Korean Dialogue in Seoul, South their lifestyle dramatically. Through the Utah Korea Thursday. Carter said North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is willing State Wellness Program they have been able to hold talks with South Korea’s President Lee Myung-bak. AP photo to implement a steady habit of exercise and healthy eating. Trish said her “wellness journey” began after she started to experience chest pains that made her nervous because North Korea of her family history of high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. Trish said, “I’ve gone in cycles before, where I would get myself in shape, get out, but this wants North- time is the last time because I’m getting older is someone that loves the intensity of a good, and it’s harder every time I have to restart.” hard workout, so when he started training with Because of her past attempts and her dan- Nnamdi it was a perfect fit. He said, “I couldn’t gerous health history, Trish decided that she do it at first [and] it’s been nine months since I South summit needed to become serious about changing her started ... but I show up every day knowing that SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter lifestyle. I’m going to get my butt kicked and I like it.” said Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il wants direct When Trish heard that the university was Trish suggests that everyone needs to watch talks with South Korea’s leader – an offer unlikely to be accepted offering a “Biggest Loser” contest she decided food portions and the types of food that are until Pyongyang takes responsibility for violence that killed 50 that she wanted to participate. She found the consumed each day. She has also learned to South Koreans last year. A summit would be a major step toward smoothing over animos- scheduled nutrition classes and exercise times “watch my sugar and fat intake — little by little it ity fueled by the bloodshed, and a personal call from Kim is notable, very helpful and motivational. Through this adds up.” Trish also suggests using a pedometer though North Korea regularly pushes for the resumption of aid-for- contest, Trish was able to win a bike for losing and watching how many steps you take every nuclear-disarmament talks. It generally wants to return to the nego- the most weight in a week and at the end of day can make a huge difference. Trish’s goal is tiating table without preconditions, however. the contest she lost by only one pound. This 10,000 steps per day. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has also floated the pos- contest, she said, helped her lose weight and Scott recommends finding a reason to change sibility of one-on-one talks with Kim – but only if the North takes lower her cholesterol. She said, “[The contest] your lifestyle. For him he said it was to just be responsibility for the sinking of a South Korean warship blamed on was very positive.” healthy. Pyongyang and an artillery attack on a South Korean island. Because of her need to lose weight quickly He said, “I don’t care about how I look more Carter told reporters hours after he returned from the North that and lower her cholesterol level, Trish said she then how I feel.”Scott also suggests that “people he and three former European leaders didn’t have a hoped-for meet- decided to follow a diet created by her trainer, have to lose the word diet, because this isn’t ing with Kim during their three-day trip. But he said that Kim sent them a written personal message as Alex Baldwin, called the “Bel.” She said, “It’s about dieting.” For those that would like to make they were leaving, saying he’s prepared for a summit meeting with really kind of rigid,” but she feels it was worth a lifestyle change, Trish and Scott said that the South Korean president at any time. Carter said North Korean it. After adding the “Bel” to a habit of regu- through watching your diet and working with officials expressed deep regret for the deaths on the South Korean lar exercise, Trish has been able to lose 25 some who motivates you, this change can be warship Cheonan and for the civilians killed in the island shelling. pounds since Jan. 1. real. He added, however, that it was clear that “they will not publicly In order to change her diet so drastically, apologize and admit culpability for the Cheonan incident.” North she knew that she needed the support of her Korea denies sinking the ship, despite a South Korea-led interna- husband Scott. When she decided to start tional investigation that blamed the country. It says it was provoked restricting what she ate she knew that she into the island shelling by South Korean live fire drills. would need Scott’s help to keep the kinds of Carter is well-respected in North Korea for his role in helping foods that she can’t eat out of the house. She work out a 1994 nuclear deal that may have averted a war. But officials in Seoul and Washington have put little stock in his ability to said, “ I had no self-control -- if it was there engineer a breakthrough this time in nuclear talks. I would find it and eat it. [Scott] was very It has been more than two years since nuclear negotiators from respectful about that and kept it out of the Watch for more awards each month! the United States and neighboring nations last met with the North house.” in an effort to persuade it to abandon its atomic weapons programs. Both Trish and Scott have found that their Since then, the North has conducted missile and nuclear tests trainers have made a huge difference in For nominations, please contact: and proudly unveiled a new nuclear facility that could give it another helping them be successful. Scott said, “[It [email protected] way to make atomic bombs. motivates me to] know that I’m going to meet The United States says it won’t push forward on nuclear talks somebody up here each week.” Scott said he until South Korea is satisfied that the North has taken responsibility for last year’s violence. Friday, April 29, 2011 TimeOut Page 15 All But Dead • [email protected] Pearls Before Swine • Steve Pastis

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