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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Students at DigitalCommons@USU. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Utah Statesman by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@USU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 UtahThe Campus Voice tatesman SUtah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com since 1902 Retired Jazz player tells students of NBA career By DAN SMITH he’s clutch. He didn’t go around definitely going to make it, news senior writer talking like he was a big some- he’s going to play professional thing. He just did what he did sports,” Hornacek said. Former Utah Jazz player Jeff and was humble and, you know, Because his dad taught him Hornacek spoke to a packed got it done.” how to dribble and shoot a TSC ballroom last night about Hornacek said he feels “hard basketball, Hornacek said when helping others become better at work, setting goals, seizing he was old enough to play in what they do while climbing to opportunities and a little bit of middle school, opportunities success in his own life. luck” are elements of how he began to surface for him to Hornacek said he never got where he is now. excel at sports. thought he would play bas- “I’m sure a lot of you are In high school, the kids were ketball, let alone become an hitting that stage in your lives pretty big. He said he was just NBA star. His was a story of an where you’re starting to think happy to make the team and underdog finding triumph in about a career path and how eventually he got a lucky break the face of adversity. you’re going to be successful at and started scoring a lot of “I was determined to try to it,” Hornacek said, “I always set points and getting assists. prove people wrong,” he said. little goals and then step it up a “One of the coaches “They didn’t think that I could little bit.” from Iowa State asked my – I was too small, so I always Growing up as the son of a dad, ‘What’s Jeff doing?’” had it in the back of my mind baseball and basketball coach Hornacek said. He was origi- that I’m determined, that I can in the suburbs of Chicago, nally planning to go to Cornell show them this.” Hornacek said he always University, an Ivy League USU freshman Evan Folland thought he would be a baseball school in New York. was in attendance at the event player. His friends were all He said he took the risk and said that he grew up watch- hockey and baseball players of waiting for a scholarship ing Hornacek play basketball. and rarely ever played basket- at Iowa State and it paid off. He said he always looked up to ball. Hornacek said his family was Hornacek and was interested to “I’m not one of those guys JEFF HORNACEK ANSWERED students’ questions about his life experiences and mem- hear his advice to the students. that came through my whole -See HORNACEK, page 4 ories playing for the Utah Jazz during his visit to USU’s campus Tuesday night. TODD JONES “He’s one of the greatest … life going, ‘Okay that guy’s photo Layout saving Bookstore money

By CATHERINE MEIDELL Parkinson said. “If you walk into the Bookstore there is a big red news editor stop sign that says, ‘Print your booklist.’” Steven Moss, a junior and English major, said he has multiple Now that campus is again bustling with students preparing books for a few of his classes, so instead of finding them all in one themselves for the dawning semester, USU’s Bookstore is highly con- location, it takes more time to find the individual books when they centrated with students rushing to find their textbooks, which have are spread apart. been reorganized by author’s last name. “I went into the Bookstore, went to the E’s, the books I needed The new system the Bookstore has implemented has created weren’t there and I didn’t know what to do, so I went home,” Moss confusion among students who are used to searching for their text- said. books by department. Without the book lists that are made available for students to “I knew going into this was going to be bumpy,” said David print out through seven kiosks located in the store, Cade Robinson, Parkinson, the Bookstore’s director. “A lot of schools have switched an international business major and junior, said the new system to this system. San Diego State told us it would be tough, but in the would be chaotic. end it’s about flow.” “The list saved me or else I would have been really confused,” CACHE VALLEY’S INVERSION is caused by a cold layer Parkinson said when students grow accustomed to this new Robinson said. “Since you have to go by the last name it takes a lot of air close to the earth which pushes the warm layer to the way of finding books, they will be in and out of the Bookstore more longer to find the books. For chemistry I have a lab class and recita- top and inhibits air pollution from dispersing. CARL R. WILSON quickly. One of the biggest issues is that students don’t know there tion, but they are in two different places now.” photo are kiosks available that allow them to log-in and print off their Kindsey Hansen, a freshman and sociology major said she was booklist, which is in alphabetical order by last name, he said. If stu- concerned that finding her books was going to take more time out dents knew this option was available, they may be more open to the of her schedule with the new organization. Cache Valley ranks new system, he said. “Truly, what it boils down to is – you can’t make people read,” -See TEXTBOOK, page 3 No. 1 in country for worst air quality

By KAYLA HALL staff writer

Logan was ranked No. 1 for the worst air in the nation on Jan. 8-9, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website www.airnow.gov. Randy Martin, USU associate research professor for the department of civil and environmental engineering said, “We have the perfect storm of conditions in Cache Valley, almost without exemption. Logan’s particulate matter (PM) 2.5 issues are associated with inversions, but when you have an inversion, plus a lot of ammonium, automobiles and cold temperatures, it forms the PM 2.5.” By Jan. 9, Logan’s air quality tripled the EPA standard of PM 2.5 allowed in the air. “If impressions of precursor gasses increase, and if we have an inversion at the same time, we can see an increase in PM 2.5,” Martin said. “We have seen, when we look at traffic counter data, an increase in PM2.5, but remember, to get the bad level, we have to have them both mixed together.”

STUDENTS BROWSE USU’S BOOKSTORE at the beginning of the new semester. Some students felt the bookstore’s new organi- zation system made finding textbooks more complicated, while others saw the efficiency and appreciated the ability to print off a personal- -See INVERSION, page 3 ized book list before shopping. CARL R. WILSON photo

Inside This Issue 1/12/11 USU’s histor- www.utahstatesman.com ic Quad has After transferring from seen signifi- Pick up a Big Blue Coupon UC Santa Barbara, cant changes Book, full of values at local Ashlee Brown shines for since the retailers, just outside the Aggies. university Statesman offices, TSC 105. Page 6 opened in They go fast! 1888. Page 8 Official Student Newspaper of Utah State University • “It’s All The News You Need!” Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Page 2 World&Nation Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com ClarifyCorrect Gifford shows progress after shooting The policy of The Utah Statesman is to correct any error made as soon as TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – One of She also can breathe on her own possible. If you find something you Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ doctors but still has a breathing tube in would like clarified or find unfair, declared Tuesday she has “a 101 place as a precaution, said her neu- please contact the editor at 797-1762 percent chance of surviving,” as she rosurgeon, Dr. Michael Lemole. or TSC 105. made more progress, moving both In their briefing Tuesday, doc- arms and breathing on her own for tors also reversed themselves in the first time – just three days after describing the path of the bullet. a bullet shot through her brain. They now believe she was shot in Doctors emphasize she is in for the forehead, with the bullet travel- Nat’lBriefs a long recovery, and her neuro- ing the length of the left side of the surgeon repeated his cautionary brain, exiting the back. Winter storm in South phrase of “she’s holding her own.” Doctors previously thought she reveals culture clash But there was no denying what had been shot in the back of the was clearly good news. head. They came to the new con- RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The snow- Giffords, a three-time clusion after reviewing X-rays and and-ice storm that has shut down Democrat, remains in critical brain scans and consulting with much of the South slowly rolled condition at Tucson’s University two outside physicians with experi- toward the Northeast on Tuesday, Medical Center where she was ence treating combat victims. revealing a regional culture clash operated on Saturday after being The brain’s left side controls along the way. shot during a meeting with con- speech abilities and the movement Southerners seemed resigned to stituents outside a Safeway super- and sensation of the body’s right waiting out winter headaches such as market. The attack killed six and side. Giffords’ doctors will not slick roads and paralyzed airports. injured 14 others. Six remained speculate on the potential for long- But people from Ohio to New York, hospitalized. term disabilities. But she is lucky who face up to a foot of snow in their Giffords’ improvement has the bullet did not cross into both third blast of winter in as many HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER of Ohio reenacts the swearing in of been incremental, but impres- sides, or hemispheres, of the brain, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 5. AP Photo weeks, were already putting pressure sive. Doctors previously reported which can do devastating damage. on state and local governments to she raised two fingers of her left As doctors continued to monitor her care,” he said. her hand and told her that she was spare them from travel tangles and hand and gave a thumbs-up when Giffords’ recovery, details emerged That meant going through in the hospital and that doctors snow-choked roads. responding to verbal commands. about the care she received when a checklist much like what a would take care of her. Across the South, communi- Now they say she is moving her she was rushed by ambulance to pilot would do before taking off. “Then I said, ‘Squeeze my hand, ties remained encrusted in ice and arms. the hospital. Doctors checked to make sure Mrs. Giffords.’ And she did,” snow for a second straight day. Road “She has a 101 percent chance of Trauma surgeon Dr. Randall there weren’t any other bullet recalled Friese. crews fared little better than in the surviving,” said trauma chief Dr. Friese was the first to treat wounds, put in a breathing tube He asked her several more times storm’s opening hours, owing mostly Peter Rhee said. “She will not die. Giffords. and assessed her mental state. to press his hand and she respond- to their lack of winter equipment. She does not have that permission “I immediately went over to her Despite not knowing if Giffords ed. Frustrated motorists sat idle on slip- from me.” bedside and began to coordinate could hear him, Friese said he took pery pavement or moved at a creep. Millions of people just stayed home. In Atlanta, which had only 10 pieces of snow equipment when the storm hit, officials planned to bring Texas board probing psychologist’s work in nearly 50 more pieces – the most resources marshaled for a storm in DALLAS (AP) – The Texas agency civilian attorney for Abu Zubaydah, The complaint claims Mitchell “sul- al security. a decade. Mayor Kasim Reed said that licenses psychologists is pressing a suspected al-Qaida facilitator who lied his profession” by violating its “I don’t think he can get up there backup supplies of salt and sand forward with an investigation that was waterboarded by Mitchell and basic standards of conduct. and say there was nothing wrong were on the way, too. could lead it to discipline one of the his partner Bruce Jessen, according to The American Psychological with his conduct,” said Grigg, who The storm has been blamed for architects of the Central Intelligence former U.S. intelligence officials. Association has submitted a letter to represented three terror suspects 11 deaths and many more injuries. Agency’s post-Sept. 11 interrogation Sherry Lee, the board’s executive the board stating that the allegations imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay. methods. director, said Tuesday she can’t com- against Mitchell are unique in “the Grigg said Texas is the only state Lawmakers head off The Texas State Board of ment on ongoing inquiries. A woman scope of misperception and harm” in which Mitchell is known to be Examiners of Psychologists has sched- who answered the phone listed by the they have caused the public’s under- licensed, although there’s no evidence picketing for victims uled a Feb. 8 hearing to consider the board for Mitchell also declined to standing of the profession. he has practiced in the state. PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona legisla- case of Jim Mitchell, who former U.S. comment. “Based on the public record as we Board policy dictates that a tors quickly approved emergency intelligence officers say was involved The complaint against Mitchell know it, James Mitchell has forfeited settlement conference be held when legislation Tuesday to head off pick- in waterboarding two suspected contends that he tortured prisoners his right to be a licensed psycholo- probable cause of a violation exists. eting by a Topeka, Kan., church near terror suspects in overseas prisons. in U.S. custody and details how he gist in Texas, and we expect that the The proceeding, closed to the public, the funeral service for a 9-year-old Board records show that Mitchell dealt with Abu Zubaydah, who was board will see it the same way,” said allows both a complainant and an girl who was killed during Saturday’s is licensed in Texas but resides in badly wounded after his 2002 capture Joseph Margulies, Abu Zubaydah’s accused party to state their cases in shooting in Tucson. Unanimous Florida. in Pakistan. Former intelligence offi- civilian lawyer. front of three members of the board. votes by the House and Senate A document obtained by The cials say he was taken to a CIA black Dicky Grigg, an Austin attorney The panel can then impose sanc- cleared the way for the bill to go to Associated Press shows that an infor- site in Thailand. whose name also appears on the com- tions, which can range from a repri- Gov. Jan Brewer later Tuesday for her mal settlement conference has been According to the document, Abu plaint, said he believes the only thing mand to forfeiture of a license. If the expected signature. It would take scheduled to consider a complaint Zubaydah was waterboarded at least that will be in dispute is whether the accused doesn’t agree, the matter goes effect immediately. that was brought against Mitchell in 83 times in August 2002, sometimes board will accept an explanation that before an administrative law judge. Without specifically mentioning June. One of the complainants is the as much as three times per session. Mitchell acted in the name of nation- the Tucson shooting, the proposed law would prohibit protests at or near funeral sites. Dozens of lawmakers co-spon- Illinois Senate abolishes capital punishment sored the bill, and legislative action SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Senate try.” was completed within 90 minutes. voted Tuesday to abolish capital punishment, send- Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Maryland and The Senate’s committee hearing took ing the historic issue to Gov. Pat Quinn and putting Montana are among other states that have consid- just three minutes. the state back at the center of an ongoing national ered repeal in the past year or still are pursuing it, The Westboro Baptist Church debate. experts said. said Monday it plans to picket Quinn wouldn’t say whether he would sign the There’s no proof Illinois ever executed an inno- Thursday’s funeral for Christina legislation. cent person. But one man was hours from death Taylor Green because “God sent In a state that has removed 20 wrongly con- before he was exonerated and 12 others had been the shooter to deal with idolatrous demned people from death row since 1987, the removed from death row when Ryan put a morato- America.” The fundamentalist Senate voted 32-25 to end execution more than a rium on death and created a commission to study church has picketed many military decade after a former governor halted the punish- its problems. Just before leaving office in 2003, he funerals to draw attention to its view ment he called “haunted by the demon of error.” cleared death row by commuting the death sen- that the deaths are God’s punish- “We have a historic opportunity today, an tences of 167 people and exonerated four more. ment for the nation’s tolerance of opportunity to part company with countries that Lawmakers, who already had created a state homosexuality. are the worst civil rights violators and join the fund to pay for competent capital defenses, imple- Lawmakers denounced the civilized world by ending this practice of putting to mented further reforms that year, including train- church’s plan to picket the funeral of death innocent people,” said Sen. Kwame Raoul, the ILLINOIS GOV. PAT QUINN delivers his ing for defense lawyers, more thorough investiga- a child. Chicago Democrat who sponsored the measure. inaugural address after taking the oath of office dur- tive practices such as videotaping confessions, and Illinois would be the fourth state since 2007 to ing inaugural ceremonies, Jan. 10, in Springfield, Ill. AP easier access to DNA testing. LateNiteHumor rid its books of capital punishment. Photo Those reforms are working, opponents argued. But Democrat Quinn, already wrapped up in a get guilty pleas from suspects who opt for life in “This is a tool to save additional lives,” said Sen. Top 10 Things Overheard During The debate over a massive tax increase that could sully prison. They said allowing police and state’s attor- Dave Syverson, R-Rockford. “Use it sparingly, yes, Republicans’ First Day In Charge Of his political future, won’t say what he will do with neys to continue seeking capital punishment will but to take it away will cost us additional lives.” The House – Jan. 5, 2011 an issue historically so explosive it can end careers. make them more willing to accept reforms in the Sen. Don Harmon, an Oak Park Democrat, took He supports the death penalty but said he would ways crimes are investigated and prosecuted. issue with several characterizations of a potential 10. “Mr. Boehner, please stop cry- not lift the moratorium on executions imposed in Others argued citizens still want the death pen- death penalty as a prosecutor’s “tool.” He said a ing.” 2000 by then-Gov. George Ryan until he was sure alty option for the worst of crimes. prosecutor’s promise not to seek death in exchange 9. “How do we blame this dead bird the system worked. “It’s not a question of vengeance,” said Sen. Bill for a guilty plea holds the potential for as much thing on Obama?” National experts and advocates said repeal in Haine, D-Alton. “It’s a question of the people being mischief as confessions manufactured by police tor- 8. “I think he was just sworn in on a Illinois – which has executed a dozen people in the outraged at such terrible crimes, such bloodletting.” tures in the 1980s that led to videotaping suspect copy of Snooki’s new book.” last three decades and at one time had 170 con- Illinois would join 15 states and the District of interviews. 7. “Beer me!” demned inmates – puts weight behind the national Columbia in ridding its books of capital punish- “This is not a tool. This is an awesome power,” 6. “Alright, you’ve had six hours, is discussion. ment, including three – New Jersey, New Mexico, Harmon said. “Can you imagine if you had the the economy fixed?” “This is a state in which this was used and and New York – since 2007. A New York court power to say, ‘You should do what I’m telling you 5. “Speaker Boehner, please stop then stopped, it was debated for years, fixed – or declared the state’s law unconstitutional in 2004 to do, or I will use the full force of the law and the blowing your nose.” reformed – and finally there was a resolution by but decreed three years later it applied to the last power of the state of Illinois to try to kill you?’” 4. “When is vacation?” just getting rid of it, so that’s about as thorough a inmate on death row. Sen. Toi Hutchison, D-Chicago Heights, said she 3. “No, Senator McCain, Woodrow process as any state could do,” said Richard Dieter, “It’s a clear trend,” said Debra Erenberg, would likely want to see death for anyone who hurt Wilson doesn’t work here anymore.” executive director of the Death Penalty Information Midwest regional director for Amnesty her children, but the state should find life in prison 2. “When do we get to have sex with Center. “That’s significant.” International USA. Illinois’ problems have “been a sufficient for evil in this world. the pages?” Former law enforcement officials in the Senate very clear exhibit of the flaws in the death penalty “You deal” with prison, she said, “and then burn 1. “How soon can we go back to had argued prosecutors need the threat of death to and the way it’s been implemented across the coun- in hell for what you did.” invading countries for oil?” Page 3 StatesmanCampus News Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Briefs EcoCenter offers degree programs Campus & Community

By MEGAN BAINUM Herman said these classes include students all Applications now assistant news editor over the state that are apart of USU’s distance educa- tion program. She said “in theory,” the professor can USU degrees available available for 2011 The residents of Park City and Summit County be teaching in Logan and have students from all over now have the option to take classes through Utah the state of Utah participating. at Swaner EcoCenter ASUSU elections State’s Regional Campuses and Distance Education Brunson said he hopes to see students throughout program. The Swaner EcoCenter and Preserve, a the state eventually be able to learn in a more com- Undergraduate USU’s student-run government donation to USU in 2010, began offering broadcast bined environment, not just separate programs for is now accepting applications from and online classes for the new spring semester. “on-campus” and “off-campus” students. • recreation resource management students interested in running for Utah State started planning for USU degrees in “We really want students throughout the state office. Associated Students of Utah fall 2010, said Martha Archuleta, associate dean for to learn from each other … and it’s a great opportu- • residential landscape design State University provides life experi- nity to work closely with the people at the Swaner the Wasatch Front region. She said since the degrees • accounting ences, student involvement and a now being offered through the ecocenter were EcoCenter who share the passion our students and great resume addition. ASUSU seeks already being delivered through USU’s regional cam- faculty have for building a world where humans and • entrepreneurship to enhance the experience of USU puses and distance education system, they were able nature can coexist for the benefit of all,” Brunson students. The filing deadline for to put everything into place “fairly quickly.” said. • economics candidacy is Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. and Annette Herman, the executive director of Swaner Archuleta said the programs that are being deliv- • management information systems the mandatory meeting is Feb. 1, Preserve, said the center was going to put off offering ered at the EcoCenter are a major advantage because at 5 p.m. in the TSC Auditorium. classes for a few years, but after talking with commu- they coincide with the centers mission, which is: Elections will be held Feb. 22-25, nity members and leaders, realized it was something “To Preserve the land and the human connection 2011. Park City and Summit County wanted. to the natural landscape, to Educate the local and Graduate ASUSU encourages all students “The community leaders were really interested in broader communities about the value of nature, and to get involved and does not dis- USU offering classes in the county, so it was a good to Nurture both the ecosystem and the people con- • natural resources criminate based on age, race, gender time to launch,” Herman said. nected with it.” or socioeconomic status. Positions The decision of what degrees to offer was made “We have a mission to educate, which is clearly include a scholarship and some posi- after meeting with community members, as well as Utah State’s mission as well, so it all worked out tions include a monthly stipend; for focusing on degrees that relate to the center, Herman incorporating classes into the EcoCenter,” Herman exact amounts and more information said. She said the community expressed great inter- said. see the elections packet which are est in the business aspect, which is why four majors Brunson said the RRM program also incorporates now available packet from TSC 326 under the business college were included. his department’s mission. or download a version from www. The center will offer bachelor’s degrees in recre- “We’re especially excited to be able to use the usu.edu/asusu. ASUSU advises any ation resource management, residential landscape Swaner EcoCenter and Preserve as an educational students interested in running to design, and business – accounting, entrepreneurship, facility because its mission is so closely tied to what interview current position holders to economics, and management information systems. we do in our department. We teach students about gain knowledge on the position he or Students will be able to earn a master’s degree in living sustainably as well as making a living success- she is seeking. natural resources as well. fully, and that’s what the EcoCenter is about also,” Service Vice President Tasha Mark Brunson, head of the department of envi- Brunson said. Jorgensen, advises getting involved ronment and society, said offering a degree like rec- Archuleta said the estimated 6-10 students Herman said a few students are currently teachers with the position now, asking ques- reation resource management (RRM), will prepare enrolled is what they were expecting for this semester in the county as well as adults who are either finish- tions and reviewing the student students in managing outdoor settings like national and she is optimistic about how things will grow in ing up degrees or starting new ones. involvement website to gain insight and state parks and can “provide high-quality recre- the future. “I would say we mostly have older, nontraditional on the position. As well as students ation experiences while protecting the land into the “We anticipate we will have 6-10 students which is students enrolled, which is what we were expecting,” interested in running for office, future.” what we were targeting,” Archuleta said. “In a sense, she said. ASUSU is seeking students interested He said there are opportunities in the RRM field this is a pilot phase for offering classes at the Swaner However, Herman said she isn’t just excited for in volunteering to help in the elec- to find jobs throughout the state in small towns, such EcoCenter with the goal of a larger launch with the older adults, but also the high school kids to help tions process. It is an opportunity to as Park City, since more communities hope to attract additional recruitment efforts targeting fall semester them have a better awareness of the “quality of educa- earn service hours, get involved on tourists “because of Utah’s natural beauty.” 2011.” tion that Utah State provides.” campus, and gain public relations Archuleta said the classes are available online and Herman said since the center launched this infor- “I am excited about giving Summit County resi- and marketing experience. If inter- will also be delivered through interactive broadcast- mation over Thanksgiving, the numbers for the first dents the chance to get some great education from ested, please e-mail lacey.saxton@ ing where “students will be interacting in real time semester is positive. USU and I think that through this we will start hav- aggiemail.usu.edu. with the instructor and other students across the “Thanksgiving is not a great time to get the word ing interactions with college age people and adults This year’s election theme is state.” out so the fact that we had more than two or three is and introduce another portion of the state’s residents “SPEAK.” ASUSU encourages all stu- The Swaner EcoCenter has four to five different a great success in my mind,” she said. “We did what to what USU has to offer,” Herman said. dents to do this and cast their vote areas that are appropriate for holding classes for up I call a soft launch that made it so we could start get- The main project that had to happen before this for the officers that will be running to 20 people, Herman said. ting students here and make sure everything is up was possible for the ecocenter, Herman said, was put- USU. As a courtesy to all students, “The students are observing the professor from and running before more students start to enroll.” ting into place a “pretty expensive” IT infrastructure downloadable door hangers will be a video screen, where the professor can see into the Archuleta said with the late afternoon and eve- and cabling that was needed for the classrooms. on the ASUSU website during the classroom as well,” Herman said. “The professor can ning classes being offered, people who are working week of elections for students to put ask questions and talk to the students just like they full or part-time will have a better chance of being – [email protected] on their apartment doors stating that were in the same room.” able to take a class. they have already voted and that they would not like to be exposed to any form of campaigning such as resident Textbook: Students learn alphabetic organization in store hall calls. Once students have cast -continued from page 1 their vote they will be able to find downloadable stickers on www.usu. “I don’t want to be late for my next said the book list prints the list in system has created, the Bookstore is Parkinson said the biggest issue has edu/asusu that informs candidates class because I’m going up and down alphabetical order, so it shouldn’t be crowded, which adds to students’ frus- been students don’t want to take the that they have already voted. the rows looking for my books,” she difficult to go down the rows in order tration while searching for their books, time to understand the system, they said. to grab the needed books. said Casey Ragan, a junior majoring in repel change. Bookstore employee Rachel Holt To add to the confusion the new speech and language pathology. Trevor Nelson, ASUSU graduate Avalanche course “A lot of people are angry at first, senator, said he found that keeping the but it’s not a big deal after they realize textbooks organized by department creates awareness their books are laid out for them; it’s called for more “zigzagging” between An avalanche awareness course easy,” said Stephanie Shurtliff, a sopho- aisles to find a handful of different will be conducted from 6 to 8 p.m. more majoring in human movement subject matters. He said he was origi- Wednesday, January 12, in Room 278 sciences. “It’s just like a library.” nally confused by the system like many of the Biology and Natural Resources Bookstore Director David other students, but realized that when building. The course, which is normally Parkinson said the new system has the Bookstore is organized from A-Z $50, is a free service to USU students and been financially beneficial and has by author’s last name it’s a more fluid is sponsored by the Outdoor Recreation saved more than $10,000 in labor process. Program (ORP), formerly known as the already. When a textbook runs out, “It’s like swimming downstream. Outdoor Recreation Center. Bookstore employees know immedi- When you find all your books you are “We want students to discover the ately that more need to be ordered. close to the check-out line and ready to incredible outdoors of the Bear River “We shelve faster, we re-shelve go,” Parkinson said. area,” said ORP assistant coordinator faster, we can pull a Book-It order in Ryan Diehl. “This class will give winter five minutes and open up shelf space,” – [email protected] travelers the first basic steps to staying Parkinson said. “Is it different? You bet SHALAYNA GUISAO SHOPS for textbooks while familiarizing herself with safe.” your boots it’s different, but we provide Many travelers, according to Diehl, the book organization that is stocked by author’s last name. ARMEN HOVSEPYAN the tool student need to use it by mak- photo can have a dangerous “ignorance is bliss” ing the kiosks available.” attitude while skiing or traveling in an undeveloped area. According to the Utah Avalanche Inversion: Professor says locals are not working toward lowering pollution levels Center, the popular local sports of snow- -continued from page 1 boarding, skiing, and snowmobiling have accounted for 83 percent of Utah Martin said what occurred last week was a from the agricultural industry because of poor are declared a non-attainment area and EPA rules avalanche fatalities since 2005. sustained inversion. Because we are in a small waste management, and a high source of nitrate kick in. Basically, the local and state agencies have “It is important to know before you valley with low temperatures, it condenses the air from vehicle emissions. to develop a plan, a State Implementation Plan, to go, and this is a great starting place for particles and inversions in Cache Valley tend to “Ammonium nitrate makes up about 50 per- describe how they are going to clean the air and that,” said Brian Shirley, ORP project last longer. This gives PM 2.5 more time to build cent of PM 2.5 mass,” Martin said. maintain it.” coordinator. to the higher levels. USU toxicology professor Roger Coulombe said Logan city is doing very little to decrease the The class, instructed by Dr. Mike Martin said an inversion is a warming of the animal studies have shown that PM 2.5 particles pollution, Martin said. Jenkins, associate professor of the air temperature with altitude. When the air is can get into the brain, vascular system, cells, and “There was a new burn ordinance established College of Natural Resources, will famil- warm at the base of the earth, it filters and dis- tissues. at the county level, but wood smoke is a very iarize attendees with avalanche safety perses. However, when cold air is at the base of the Coulombe said the EPA originally had a small part of our problem,” Davis said. “So far, resources, knowledge of storm cycles, earth and warm air is above it, the cold air inhibits standard set at 65 micrograms per meter cubed the cities/county have really taken a wait-and-see- and the times of year for safe winter rec- the warm air from filtering out the pollutants in “JP RI30SDUWLFOHVDOORZHGLQWKHDWPR- approach for the most part.” reation. the air. He said he tells his students that another VSKHUH,QWKDWOHYHOZDVGURSSHGWR“J “We cannot do anything about the weather, in The ORP, located east of Romney reason why the air is trapped is because we live in m3. Logan we just have an excess of ammonia, so the Stadium, is a division of Campus a bathtub, with mountains surrounding us on all  0DUWLQVDLGWKDWZKHQWKHUHLV“JPLQWKH only thing we can control is how we behave with Recreation whose mission is to connect sides dis-enabling the air to move. The air is like atmosphere, a person is breathing one hundred our vehicles,” Martin said. “In general, five to 10 USU students to their community and a river, if there is nowhere for it to go, it forms a million PM 2.5 particles within 24 hours on aver- percent of the vehicles produce 25 to 50 percent of natural resources through non-motor- lake. age. the pollutants. Logan should have an inspection ized recreational pursuits. As a service to “Pzm 2.5 can be made up of a lot of different The EPA standard set in 2001 translates into program to identify pollution vehicles. Most cars facilitate USU students’ access to the out- things,” Martin said. He explained that PM 2.5 allowing a given area to exceed the standard of 35 made after 1996 will pass.” doors, the ORP provides outdoor classes, can contained of mainly things, but the two main “JPRI30VHYHQRUHLJKWWLPHVSHU\HDU Visit cleanair.utah.gov for more information trips and activities, along with, outdoor pollutants are caused from the agricultural indus- Martin said. and suggestions for reducing pollution. gear and guide book rentals. try and vehicle emissions to create ammonium “There is also a long-term, annual average, but nitrate. so far we are okay on that one,” Martin said. “If – [email protected] Cache Valley gets a high source of ammonium an area averages an excess over three years, they -Compiled from staff and media reports The Utah Page 4 CampusNews Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Statesman: Download- ing to Hornacek: Students listen as former NBA latops since 1902. player remembers experiences from career -continued from page 1 not wealthy, which helped you’re still good.” Jeff Hornacek’s a big name motivate his decision. 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!6*372 2 /! $ 898.8 was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1986. “I felt that when we were playing, that whole ‘Dream Team’ era, those guys, they weren’t playing for the money, they were playing for the pride of winning the championship,” Hornacek said. “Then the money came along with it. But that was their first objective was to win that championship.” He said nowadays play- ers seem to be motivated more by money than any- thing else. Because of this, players are more business- like but may not have the fun that guys like Hornacek had “back in the day.” After he told his story, Hornacek fielded questions from the audience. One per- son asked how he balanced being a father and a profes- sional athlete. “If any of you are going to play professional sports, have the kids early,” STUDENTS WATCH BRIAN GREEN and Jeff Hornacek Hornacek said. “That way duke it out in a 3-point shooting competition following Hornacek’s they’re old enough to know speech in the TSC Ballroom. TODD JONES photo Need a New Years Resolution? How about saving more money on Health Insurance?

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Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 pm 40 W Cache Valley Blvd. (1250 N) Ste 3A www.broadbentfs.com (435) 752-7200 Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Page 5 WednesdaySports Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com DuBose reflects on championship year back, which I think was a big By RHETT WILIKSON factor. A lot of our seniors, staff writer and (outside hitter) Josselyn (White), who had played a lot To say this season’s Utah for us before. It’s one thing State volleyball team had a to be prepared, and another good year would be an under- to know that those who are statement. prepared have been with us The Aggies won 24 before and have the plays matches, the seventh-most already. in school history, including the fourth-best start at 11- US: Did the fast start sur- 0. Collectively, they set an prise you? all-time USU single-season blocks record. They saw two GD: As a body of work, we seniors set all-time USU were surprised. But game by records in setter Chelsea game, it made sense why we FORMER JAZZ PLAYER JEFF HORNACEK faced off against USU’s Brian Green in a 3-point shootout on Tuesday. Green, who led Fowles (assists) and libero were succeeding. We looked USU in three-point shooting last season, defeated the NBA great in a best-of-two series. He’ll look to continue that success when the Aggies Christine Morrill (digs) at the next event as the most take on Boise State Thursday night. TODD JONES photo and placed four players on important event. That was all-conference teams. They our approach in the gym. also laid claim to the WAC Tournament Championship US: Did the mid-season Hornacek pumps up USU students in Las Vegas in early slump surprise you? December 2010 with a shock- ing sweep of No. 3-ranked GD: We lost to some teams as team prepares for Boise State Hawaii, who had not even that I felt we should have lost a single set in conference beaten. That San Jose State 4-0 WAC) at Taco Bell Arena. La’Shard Anderson lead the The Aggies have won their play this season, in the title loss (in Logan, Oct. 2) still By TYLER HUSKINSON match. The Aggies’ thrilling sticks with me. You’re not web editor After pulling out a big road vic- scoring attack with 15 and 13 last three games over the tory against the Nevada Wolf points per game, while fellow Broncos, and the last time the run was rewarded by the going to go undefeated, but programs’ fourth-ever NCAA First place in the Western Pack on Saturday, the Aggies senior Paul Noonan is averag- Broncos defeated the Aggies we did actually have a chance seem to be back to form, but ing just over 10 points a game. was on Feb. 14, 2009 in Boise, tournament appearance, the to do it. Athletic Conference will be on only team from the state to the line Thursday when the they will face a another big test The Broncos lead a balanced 66-56. Tip-off against the in the Broncos on the road. attack as they are scoring 75 Broncos is slated for 8:15 p.m. qualify, with a loss at No. US: What were the keys to Utah State Aggies (14-2, 3-0 4-ranked California to con- WAC) put their nine-game win- The Broncos are nearly as points per game, while allowing spark the turnaround? senior-laden as the Aggies. opponents to score 64 points – [email protected] clude the milestone-studded ning streak on the line against season. the Boise State Broncos (11-5, Seniors Robert Arnold and per game. GD: Occasionally, we hold After a whirlwind of suc- what we call “come to Jesus” cess, head coach Grayson meetings. We held one on DuBose took a few minutes a Monday morning, I can’t to sit down with The Utah remember the date, where we Statesman to evaluate why so said “we’ve got to figure this Newton leads Auburn to many things went right for out. Let’s get back to where his team this past fall. we were.” We have to do it that way because we can’t do Utah Statesman (US): What something like that after a were your expectations head- match, because I’d say some- National Title over Oregon ing into the season? thing stupid in that case. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – He never ner who turned his first – maybe only The dramatic endgame began when Grayson DuBose (GD): US: During the slump, did heard a whistle, never felt his knee hit the – season at Auburn into a title-winning Casey Matthews, son of the 1980s NFL We always felt like we would you ever consider the fact turf. So, Auburn’s Michael Dyer popped run. linebacker Clay, punched the ball from have a good team based on that maybe your team simply up, took a few steps, then stopped and Three plays later, Dyer ran 16 yards Newton’s hands while he was trying to the seniors that we had. The wasn’t as good as we had all looked around. to push the ball to the 1 and set up Wes lead Auburn on a drive that might have seniors especially had high originally thought? In that split second – the amount of Byrum’s 19-yard field goal with no time iced a 19-11 lead. hopes for the team heading time it takes to shout “War Eagle!” – Dyer left. It capped off a perfect 14-0 season, Oregon’s offense, shut down by Nick into the year. We came into GD: I don’t think so. I always placed himself right up there alongside brought the title back to Auburn for Fairley and the rest of the Tigers’ stout (the season) with the goal to felt that we had a nice team. Cam Newton, Bo Jackson and every other the first time since 1957 and left the defensive front for most of the night, win the conference. Many And the loss to Idaho (amid great player to wear the Auburn uniform. Southeastern Conference on top of college moved 45 yards over the next 2:17, and (seniors) stayed in Logan to a nine-wins-in-10 stretch to Realizing the play was still going, Dyer football for the fifth straight year. Darron Thomas threw a shovel pass work out together over the end the season) was an aber- started running again – past the tackler Auburn won The Associated Press title to LaMichael James for a touchdown. summer, which was a positive ration. We were never at a who thought he had him down, deep into with 56 of 59 first-place votes, capping Thomas hit Jeff Maehl for the 2-point con- sign from the get-go. loss for who we were, just Oregon territory. The stop-and-go maneu- a first-of-its-kind climb up the rankings version with 2:33 left and the game was who we could be in the gym ver – a once-in-a-lifetime run – set up a – from No. 22 at the start of the season to tied – down to the last possession. US: How prepared did you each day. short field goal on the last play that sent No. 1 at the end. And that possession will be remem- feel the girls were heading No. 1 Auburn over the No. 2 Ducks 22-19 “Fifty-three years, baby!” coach Gene bered for one incredible play. into the season? US: In the scope of your in the BCS title game Monday night. Chizik said to the cheering crowd. “This Dyer took the handoff and ran off career, where would you rank “My knee wasn’t down,” Dyer said. is for you. War Eagle!” right tackle for about 7 yards, or so it GD: I think they were much that upset of Hawaii in the “I didn’t hear a whistle, not yet, so I was Dyer was the key player in five crazy seemed. Nothing was routine about more prepared, probably WAC final? kind of like, looking, like, what’s going minutes of football at the end that were this one. He wasn’t sure his knee hit the more than past years. The on?’” vastly different from the first 55, which ground, so he popped up and took a few seniors wanted to go out GD: I’ve had some unique With his 37-yard run, the freshman were more of a bruising defensive battle with a bang and show that they were athletes. We had did what most fans thought impossible: than the offensive masterpiece so many -See NEWTON, page 6 -See DUBOSE, page 7 He upstaged Newton, the Heisman win- had predicted. many of our key players Andersen hires Matt Wells as quarterback coach

you expect him to have a relatively smooth transition? Adam Kennedy? Will Adam be in By ADAM NETTINA the running to replace Diondre sports editor Gary Andersen (GA): The reasons for hiring Matt is he is Borel when the team begins an experienced coach who has been at a number of different spring ball? Utah State football is on its way up. That’s the message programs. He’s been at Tulsa, he’s been at Louisville. He’s of head coach Gary Andersen, who despite leading the team been at Navy and New Mexico. It brings another experienced GA: We have two to a second straight 4-8 season, is confident that coach onto the staff that has a bunch of years freshman quarter- the Aggie program is close to turning a corner. “The reason for in Division-I coaching. The next thing I would backs – one will The 2010 season was fraught with injuries and hiring Matt is he say is he understands Logan. He went to school unlucky breaks, but it didn’t stop the team from - is an experienced here. He’s an alumni, and that’s a positive See registering some tremendous accomplishments, for us – but is that the reason we hired him? 2011, including a 31-16 win over rival Brigham Young coach who has No, but each one of those pieces to the puzzle before a national television audience. While the page been at a number is why Matt is a terrific fit for us. The most 6 team is only a little more than a month removed of different pro- important thing about Matt and why we hired from the season, Andersen has wasted no time in him at the end of the day is number one, he getting ready for next fall, making several staff grams...It brings cares for players first – which is always my changes and bringing in a new group of junior another experi- number one when I hire anybody – and college transfers. The Utah Statesman recently sat enced coach onto number two, he is a great recruiter. down with Andersen and got his thoughts on his the staff...” Those are the two main reasons why I job security in Logan, his expectations for new hired Matt Wells. players, and the effects of Utah State’s recruiting Gary Andersen, efforts both in Utah and out-of-state. USU head coach US: Your program signed four junior college players in the Utah Statesman (US): Over the break you hired last month. What are Matt Wells as a quarterback coach. What was it about Wells your expectations for those young which convinced you to hire him? Given his experience, do men, particularly quarterback Page 6 StatesmanSports Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 WAC Basketball Power Poll

With two weeks of WAC play in Idaho: After losing the year. The mid-season addition of the rear-view, it appears that there are nearly his entire 2009- Olek Czyz should provide a big boost two very clear front-runners for the 10 team to graduation, for this Nevada team that is in need of championship, three teams that seem Idaho head coach Don such a jump-start, but they don’t look to have no hope left, and four others Verlin had quite the to be the contenders that they typically that look like they will be stirring the challenge on his hands. are. pot and making things interesting all He looks to have year long. rebounded strong to start this WAC San Jose State: A few teams have overachieved, a season, opening up 3-1 so far with a The Spartans are couple have underachieved and a few 9-6 overall record. Five separate Vandal indeed 0-4 in WAC others are just too all over the place to players are averaging more than nine play, but have comfortably determine what kind of points per game. played arguably team they are. the toughest slate of games yet for any That’s only after two weeks though, New Mexico State: WAC team. They still have a decent so plenty could change between A month ago, New chance to finish close to the middle of now and March when the WAC Mexico State was a 2-7 the standings this year behind Adrian Tournament rolls around. As for now, team, but has since Oliver, who is far and away the leading here is where the teams stand: caught fire to propel scorer in the entire WAC. its record to 8-9, with a Utah State: For 3-1 start to WAC play. The Aggies’ fire Louisiana Tech: 292 is the the thrice-defend- as a team seems to be lacking without average RPI of teams that ing champions, heart and soul Wendell McKines, but Louisiana Tech has beaten they will be tops they still boast plenty of talent to be in this season. In other until somebody the thick of the WAC race. words, not a single one of else can knock the Bulldogs’ wins this year them off. Utah State’s only losses of Fresno State: is anything to brag about. Getting beat the season have come against teams Much like Idaho, by 30 on the road at Idaho does not who are in the top three in RPI in the Fresno State is help their case for legitimacy either. nation, and despite a close game here rebounding from They still boast some solid talent, so a GARY ANDERSEN looks up at the scoreboard during his team’s and there, the Aggies have been perfect losing most of what major turnaround isn’t out of the ques- 28-6 loss to Idaho on Nov. 20. Andersen, whose team went 4-8 for outside of those two losses. made their 2010 tion. the second straight year, named himself defensive coordinator in team competitive with Paul George preperation for the 2011 season, and has hired former New Mexico Boise State: The jumping to the NBA and the gradua- Hawaii: Joining La- assistant Matt Wells to coach quarterbacks. TODD JONES photo WAC’s early-sea- tion of Sylvester Seay. Still, Fresno has Tech in the category of son surprise gets managed to open WAC play 3-1, its 0-4 WAC teams are the 2011: USU makes new hire that chance to lone loss coming against New Mexico Warriors of Hawaii, knock off USU State. who despite opening -continued from page 5 this Thursday at home. The Broncos WAC play with an have played a weak schedule, but have Nevada: The impressive showing against Utah State, be a sophomore while the and we’re getting better at also maintained an impressive record downs have been have still yet to put together anything other one will be a (redshirt) football. thus far and are off to a 4-0 start in much more abun- convincing. What puts them below the freshman – both in their first Our core values are that our WAC play. Thursday’s game against dant than the ups Bulldogs is that Hawaii has yet to win year of college. It just felt like coaches are going to take Utah State is arguable their biggest test for this young Wolf on the road this season. we needed, number one, and care of the young men first yet this season. Pack team en route like any position on the foot- and foremost, and we’re to a 4-12 record on – [email protected] ball field, to create competi- going to put a high expecta- tion. Number two, you want tion level on the young men to space yourself effectively in the area of academics and for not just the 2011 season, a high level of expectation Newton: Tigers finish season as undisputed champs but for 2011 and beyond. We on each young man in the -continued from page 5 needed to be able to have a social world that they live quarterback in there who in. Obviously on the football more steps. Then he stopped ment considering he had the yards — 81 of them on a long home the trophy, though, and is a junior, and we felt like field, we’re going to place the and looked to his left. With his Heisman Trophy winner play- pass to Maehl that set up the that team was led by Newton, we needed a junior college expectation that we compete coaches and teammates urging ing alongside him. first touchdown. who helped Auburn to its quarterback who has played at a high level day in and day him to keep going, and every- Newton threw for 265 yards Oregon didn’t come close ninth comeback win of this in college games at the junior out, and we expect our young one on the field at a standstill, and two touchdowns and ran to its nation-leading 49-point improbable season. He has college level. It’s a major men to succeed in all three Dyer realized that, indeed, for 64 yards, most in short, average, and the fast-paced now won a national title three step up to go to Division-I areas. the referee hadn’t blown his punishing bites. He wrenched offense that turned most straight years — in 2008 as – there’s no question about whistle. He took off and made his back and had to go to the opponents into mush in the a backup to Tim Tebow at that – but Adam has done US: Based on last year’s expe- it to the Oregon 23. An official trainer after the game. Indeed, second half couldn’t wear Florida, last year in junior col- a nice job competing at a rience with offseason injuries review ensued and the replay every yard came at a price in down Auburn. lege at Blinn, and now with the high level of junior college and this year’s unlucky injury showed that his knee had this one. “Our defense was focused Tigers. football and he brings some streak, do you approach off- never touched the turf. “I’m OK. It was worth it,” he for one month,” Chizik said of If he goes pro, this will maturity and college experi- season workouts and spring “All I knew was the whistle said. “I got the better deal out the 37-day layoff between the mark the end of a tumultu- ence to the quarterback posi- ball any differently this sea- wasn’t blowing and my coach of the whole thing.” SEC and national title games. ous stay at Auburn, shadowed tion. What I expect out of son to try to prevent injuries? was saying ‘Go!’” Dyer said. The game had been billed “They went out and practiced by an NCAA investigation Adam is to come in here and Eddie Pleasant, the Oregon as an offensive show for the every day to win a national into his failed recruitment by compete for the job. I would GA: You know, if you sit defensive back who almost ages but wound up as some- championship. Every day.” Mississippi State. The govern- expect every young man on back and look at it, we really made the tackle, was stunned. thing much different. As did the Ducks, who fin- ing body cleared him to play the football team to look at didn’t lose guys in workouts. “It hurts, you know?” he Wearing white jerseys with ished 12-1, three points shy of before the SEC championship themselves and say, “I expect Robert Turbin was a com- said. “It’s not like he broke gray numbers, green pants and their first national title but not but said his father, Cecil, solic- myself to be a start.” I’m sure plete non-contact scenario free and did some spectacu- DayGlo shoes and socks, the making apologies for the effort ited money from the Bulldogs. that’s how Adam Kennedy – kind of a freak accident if lar things. He was tackled. Ducks got only 49 yards rush- they gave in the desert. “Anything is possible,” looks at it and I’m sure that’s you will. Stanley Morrison Everybody on the side of the ing from James, who averaged “I said in my first game Newton said. “I guarantee, how Alex Hart looks at it and was non-football related. defense stopped. He stopped 152 on the season. An offense as head coach that one game five or six months ago, that no I’m sure that’s how Jeremy Matt Austin was in a game and the coach told him to keep that had been held under 37 doesn’t define you as a person one would bet their last dollar Higgins looks at it. If it’s any competing. Kellen Bartlett running and he ran.” points only once all year man- or a football player,” coach that Auburn would win the different than they’re not the was in a game competing. Dyer finished with aged just the two touchdowns. Chip Kelly said. “And the same national championship. And true competitor that I hoped The list goes on and on as far 143 yards and was chosen The last one came on a simple thing still holds true. These now we’re standing here.” they would be, but I believe as where those kids are, so Offensive Player of the Game shovel pass from Thomas, guys are champions.” all three of those young men you look back and say, “Can – a pretty big accomplish- who finished with 363 passing Only one team gets to take are looking to be the starting we get our best 22 starters quarterback at Utah State to get on an airplane and go when we go to Auburn next play a football game?” The fall. answer is absolutely and we’ll do everything we can to do US: How have things been to protect them, whether it’s Brown finds home in Logan going on the high school in the weight room, whether recruiting trail? Are you it is in the offseason, whether Brown. noticing more recruits are it’s during practice or in a By RHETT WILKINSON “For me as a player and as a young woman growing, I thought receptive to the idea of play- game. But at the end of the staff writer it was best (to transfer),” said the 6-footer, who plays both power ing at USU than when you day we have to do what we forward and center. “I had to grow before coming to a place socially first arrived in Logan? have to do to get as big and Transfers are not uncommon in the world of college athletics. and religiously this different.” as strong and as fast as we It’s a whole other thing to see one step into a program and domi- Her time as a Gaucho is something that Brown feels helped both GA: No question, absolutely. can in the offseason. We nate from the get-go, but that’s precisely what junior post player her character and her game going forward, and that perhaps she We always start in-state first, won’t really change how we Ashlee Brown has done so far this season for the Utah State wom- had some lessons to learn before bringing such a needed skill set to and when you sit back and operate, although it does en’s basketball team. USU on both ends of the floor. look at in-state you look at make you step back and say, Brown, who redshirted with the Aggies last season before the Not that the Aggies didn’t want her coming out of Chandler our ability to first of all get “Boy, we want to be a little NCAA permitted her to take her skills to games this year, currently High School, said Aggie head coach Raegan Pebley. into a recruiting battle with careful.” We always try to put leads the team in both scoring and rebounding, at 13.7 points and So what kept her from jumping right into the Spectrum from a highly recruited young safety first. Call it bad luck, 8.7 boards per game. Not only that, but she’s helped the Aggies the get-go? man, we’re right in there call it whatever you want, but achieve single-game school records in both field-goal percentage “An immature fear caused me to go (to UCSB),” Brown said. with everybody in the state. it’s not going to change how (60.8 percent in an 80-66 win at Utah Valley) and blocked shots “You realize coming out of high school how big this decision is. You If we can compete with we approach our offseason, (14 at home in a win against Boise State). Above all, she’s steered realize how much nightlife means to you, that parties come and go. people within the state that nor our practices or condi- the team to a 6-7 non-conference mark and a conference-opening I wanted certain academics, team, style of play, coaching staff, and is a great sign. People know tioning in the weight room. win over Boise that may indicate that the Aggies will be better than offensive and defensive style.” who we are and they under- a projected near-the-bottom-of-the-barrel WAC finish in the pre- For Brown, it’s “check all the above” so far in Logan. stand what we’re about. They Looking for more on the Aggies’ season polls. That “style of play” requirement was a mantra echoed by both understand the core identity 2011 season? Want to know Those marks all exist because of a critical decision Brown made coach and player. of our program and in the what coach Andersen thinks of in 2009 in leaving UC-Santa Barbara, a team that she eventu- “The offense here suits me well,” Brown said. “I’ve had my ups state of Utah that is to recruit the changes in the WAC and the ally played regularly with during the Gauchos’ run to the NCAA and downs and I’m trying to get there.” the state of Utah first. Not state of his job security? Make Tournament both years the Chandler, Ariz. native was attending For Pebley, it’s an array of skills that makes Brown such a threat just the recruits understand sure to check Friday’s paper as school in the Sunshine State. from various spots on the court. that, but I think the (high the third year head coach talks But then, the Gauchos saw a new sheriff come to town. Enter “We value her versatility,” Pebley said. “Her coach (at UCSB) used school) coaches understand about his personal expectations April 3, 2008 as a date that set in motion events to bring Brown to her as a post, point guard, wing, and that helped develop her game that. That trickles down to going into the offseason, Logan. to be a total package as a player. We also like having point forwards parents and that trickles Longtime head coach Mark French, who spent 21 years lead- at the 4 (power forward position).” down to families. The word – adam.nettina@aggiemail. ing UC-Santa Barbara to 12 NCAA Tournament appearances and Even off the court, Brown has always been charm to her coach. is out that this is a great usu.edu recruited Brown, retired and was replaced by former Cal-Berkeley place to go to school and get assistant Lindsay Gottlieb. After one season experiencing a com- your degree. It is a tremen- pletely overhauled coaching staff, changes were also in order for -See BROWN, page 7 dous social environment Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 StatesmanSports Page 7 Dubose: Volleyball coach BOOT BOOT BOOT reflects on tournament run -continued from page 5 CAMP CAMP CAMP opportunities as a coach. I’ve talks about being two points won a national championship away from falling short of bodyrebellion. as a coach, but (the Hawaii all their team goals, what he com game) ranks right up there. and the team thought about It was great to be there (at their ticket to volleyball’s Big Orleans Arena) in Vegas Dance, if it’s even possible to and soak up the environ- replace all-time record-setters, ment with the team. To have and how he views Logan’s own that win after the way we heckling students. rebounded ... it’s pretty cool. bodyrebellion. $11.50 – rhett.wikinson@aggiemail. com bodyrebellion. Make sure to check back on usu.edu $8.60 com Friday when Coach DuBose $17.50 $5.75 $12.90 $25.85/Week we could $8.75 alternate $39.15/week between graphics.

ASHLEE BROWN currently leads the Aggies in scoring with 13.7 points per game. The redshirt junior began her career at UC-Santa Barbara before transferring to Utah State. This is her first season playing for the Aggies. CARL R. WILSON photo Brown: Aggies continue WAC play -continued from page 6 “I loved her as a person, too, due to the bench, everybody. that I had to do the best thing talking to her on the phone, I’m not the one making the for me,” she said. “They have everything,” Pebley said of passes.” always factored in my life and recruiting Brown. “I love her It’s a graciousness that, Pebley I love and respect them, but family. Sometimes with trans- said, comes along with a discov- they were in support of the best fers, you have a concern that ered confidence since Brown’s options for me.” they will also transfer problems transfer. Options that have helped into your program. But we had “Ever since she was a fresh- Brown grown into a leader. In a good feeling of what we were man, she was so deficient in her first year of playing eligibil- seeing from her. (At the time her confidence,” said Pebley. ity at Utah State, she has been of the transfer), we asked her “I don’t think I’d seen a player named co-captain with seniors tough questions. I asked her who was that talented, yet Alice Coddington and White. if she wasn’t going to transfer lacked so much confidence. She Options that, at this rate, could problems to the program. I felt worked very hard, and wanted lead to some big accomplish- good about her honesty. I felt to lay a foundation that was ments both individually for like she made the right reasons very solid.” Brown and for the team that for coming here.” Pebley said Brown was able she guides as the season draws Giving credit for her success to build her house upon a rock nearer to all-important March. to teammates is only a further largely because of a team that “Transferring was a tough indication that Brown only Brown herself repeatedly called process, either way, choosing a came to Utah with the purest of “family.” second school. I’ve gone from intentions. “Having positive relation- high school, to never leaving the “Without the players I have ships around her all day has bench, to getting sixth-woman here – with (center) Banna gone a long way to help her,” of the year (her sophomore year (Diop), at 6-foot-6 and with Pebley said. at UCSB), to not playing (as a her hands up, who’s to say that Brown said family support redshirt transfer), to now play- she does not open up things? comes from both near and far. ing again, it allows me to help Bam (forward Amber White) Her blood relatives were quite lead because I can relate to just on a pull-up; (guard) Dev understanding of a move that about any roll on a team.” (Christensen) from outside – I almost rivals her soft-touch wouldn’t be allowed to get the right baby hook. – rhett.wilkinson@aggiemail. looks. The open looks comes “In the end, my family knew usu.edu Batman, Robin and the Aggies G o i n g into becoming something special. If the into this bas- The View big-time games from players other than ketball sea- Wesley and Pane become more and more son, nobody from frequent and occur more and more on doubted that Section F the same evenings, this team could indeed Utah State live up to all the hype that it carried into would be a the season. good team. Matt Sonnenberg The team’s play has already been noth- Plenty were ing short of impressive, and if evidence is willing to needed of that, look no further than the i No Waiting List. Enroll Now! speculate that the Aggies could even be games this season against Weber State, i Career Job Placement/Counseling Services called a great team. Then there were the Northeastern and Hawaii. In each of those most hopeful of optimists who believe games, the Aggies either shot remarkably i Scholarships and Financial Aid Available For Those Who Qualify that this year’s USU team could go down poorly, the opposing team was shooting i LPN-to-RN/ASN in just 8 months, RN/ASN in just 16 months as one of the greatest in school history. lights-out or it was a combination of both. i Over 100-Years Combined Nursing/Nursing Education Experience Whether or not to say that will be, Yet each of those games has a W next to or was, the case, we will not know until it on the Utah State schedule. Winning i 5:1 Student-to-Clinical Instructor Ratio March rolls around. those kinds of games despite those off- i Experienced Faculty With High Student Success Rates on Licensure As of right now, we know that the floor nights is the kind of thing that a great team for this Aggie team appears to be very low, can do. Exams (NCLEX® RN and NCLEX® PN) and the ceiling is not yet known. It seems So imagine what this can be as the team i Nursing Program, RN (ASN) With LPN Exit Options that on any given night, Tai Wesley is continues to progress and those off nights going to get his. He’ll be good for around become less and less frequent. 15 points and eight or nine rebounds, but If the team effort the Aggies showed probably more with his new habit of stay- off last Saturday at Nevada is any indica- ing out of foul trouble. tion of what’s to come, then USU is hitting After that, it’s been an adventure as their stride at just the right time as they get to who will step up on any given night. ready to travel to Boise State Thursday for Recently it seems like Brockeith Pane has what should be the team’s toughest test assumed the role of Robin to Wesley’s since Georgetown. Batman, averaging nearly 14 points per The Broncos are 4-0 in WAC play and game over the last seven contests. have a core of players who are all prone to From there, the roles of Alfred, go off for a big game at any point, much Commissioner Gordon and Harvey Dent like the Aggies. A win against Boise State (prior to the burn incident obviously) are would give every WAC team but USU at up for grabs when it comes to bringing least one loss in conference play, with two justice to the basketball court for the of the toughest road games out of the way Aggies. Pooh Williams, Tyler Newbold, already for the Aggies. Brian Green and Brady Jardine have all In other words, it may be just the first pitched in at least five games apiece in week of school, but the Aggies are already which they scored in double-figures this facing a pretty tough mid-term test as far season. Not only that, but this season, as the basketball season goes. each of them has had at least one massive impact on a game that, without the kind Matt Sonnenberg is a senior majoring in  RU WROOIUHH  of stellar output they provided, the Aggies print journalism. Matt is an avid fan of would have had another loss under their Aggie athletics and can be found on the 2U7H[W7KH:RUG´1856(µ7R belts. front row of every home football and Now, with that said, this is normally the basketball game. He can also be reached ZZZQLJKWLQJDOHFROOHJHFRP time of year when Stew Morrill’s basket- at [email protected]. ball teams have traditionally hit their stride Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Page 8 AggieLife Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.com A trip through the years on USU’s Quad

Merrill. By GENEVIEVE DRAPER Parson said the library remained open dur- staff writer ing construction in the 1960s, and the 1930 library remained but a box was built around Though the Quad is a familiar part of cam- it. The old library was demolished in 2006. pus to all students, the use of the Quad has Currently the site is again under construction varied significantly throughout the university’s for the new agriculture building. history. “By the end of the 1930s, the quad was Bob Parson, university archivist, said the pretty close to the way it is now. The sidewalks idea of the Quad was part of the master plan of weren’t in exactly the same place. A lot of the the University in 1912. trees now were planted during the 1930s peri- “(It was) a campus commons. Most institu- od,” Parson said. This development included tions have a center of campus, a college green,” irrigation, curbs and gutters. Parson said. Until after WWII, the main university Parson said the Quad did not start out look- buildings continued to be mostly clustered ing like it does today. For many years the Quad around the Quad. Parson said, “The Quad was was used for military parades and drills. Drills campus.” were mandatory for all students until after the The Union Building (TSC) in the ‘50s, Korean War, though women could opt out of as well as the College Bluebird, met student them by taking “physical elocution.” needs and were near the campus. The College The buildings around the Quad also have Bluebird opened in 1928 and was located just a military history, due to WWI, when federal off campus where the LDS Institute build- funds were designated for barracks. Parson ing now stands. It allowed students a place to said the USU president at the time, E.G. smoke, which was not allowed on campus until THE QUAD HAS UNDERGONE major changes over the years, including building a library, tearing Peterson, convinced the state legislature to it down and beginning construction on a new Agriculture Science building. photos courtesy SPECIAL COL- after the Second World War, said Parson. LECTIONS (above) and BRECK BYINGTON (below). match these funds to make more permanent Aggie Ice Cream was invented just off of the buildings. Quad in the basement of the Animal Science The four buildings were the Engineering building by Gustav Wilster. Ice cream was sold building, the current Ray B. West building, the at an outlet on the first floor. Animal Science building and the Plant Science “Famous Aggie Ice Cream,” which is a brief building – now known as Geology building. history of Aggie Ice Cream compiled by current The Quad was completely circled with nutrition and food sciences professor Donald buildings in the 1930s, when once again fed- J. McMahon reveals that Aggie Ice Cream was eral funds for emergency relief during the sold on the Quad until the 1970s. depression helped construct the “Commons Though military and ROTC drills were a Building” which is now known as the Family prominent use of the Quad in its early days and Life building, Parson said. through the world wars, an online collection The final building to complete the circle of USU Historical Photographs shows the quad around the Quad was the first university used for a variety of activities. library built on the east end, also during the Snowshoe carnivals, with both male and 1930s. female students participating, occurred After WWII, an influx of students made throughout the 1940s and 50s. In the ‘60s there additions necessary, and according to the uni- is a record of a Watermelon Bust. Parson also versity website, this work was completed in 1967. It was dedicated in 1969, and renamed after the academic vice president, Milton R. -See HISTORY, page 9 The non-traditional students of USU Waitlisting: have However, the Access and Diversity torn up enough to seek professional help. By MEGAN ALLEN Center has a looser definition of what His doctor directed him to a psychology opinions changed? sports senior writer makes someone non-traditional. professor at USU. Jacob Scharton is an intern who works After talking to him, Murphy said In December, Kevin Murphy finished with non-traditional and veteran stu- they recommended he get involved with By JESSICA SWEAT features senior writer his first semester at Utah State. He is dents through the Access and Diversity a vocational rehabilitation program. majoring in English with an emphasis in Center. Vocational rehab provides a way for technical writing and dreams of becom- As students return for another semester at Utah State “We see non-traditional students as mentally, emotionally, and physically University, so does the recently implemented waitlist feature. ing a freelance writer. He attended SOAR anyone who doesn’t feel like they fit into disabled people to get back into the work and took the freshman Connections Introduced for fall semester 2010, the feature allows students the typical college student demographic,” force. the option of being placed on a waitlist if a class is full. Once on class. he said. Through the program, they ran “every However, one thing stands out about the list, students wait for notification that a spot has opened in Things like age, race, sexual orienta- test imaginable” and found Murphy the class. Murphy, making him different from the tion and religious affiliation are factors to be above the bar in all areas. When typical freshman at USU. The notification currently comes by e-mail and informs stu- that may make a student feel like they that happens, they suggest returning to dents that they have a 24-hour time frame in which they must Murphy is 52 years old. don’t fit in. school. Murphy is just one of the many register for the open spot before it is offered to the next student Non-traditional students return for a And that is how Murphy ended up at on the list. Aggies classified as non-traditional stu- university education for many reasons. Utah State. dents. After previously meeting with groups varying from students, Murphy worked in sales for more The university provides many oppor- faculty, and advisers, registrar John Mortensen said it was By University Admissions standards, than 20 years after high school but even- tunities and resources for non-tradition- a non-traditional student is someone decided this would be a fair way to serve students on a “first tually couldn’t take it anymore. al students. come, first serve basis.” who has been out of school for seven “I was completely burned out,” he Every incoming student is required to years or more. Standardized test scores Mortensen said response to the waitlist has been mostly posi- said. attend Student Orientation Advising and tive. Mortensen said it was considered that rank should overrule are no longer factored into admission, Murphy said he was at the point Registration (SOAR), before they can reg- they just focus on grade point averages. students waiting for a class. This would mean a senior trying where he was physically and emotionally ister for classes. The SOAR office holds to register for a full class would override a junior or sophomore a special session for non-traditional stu- and take the open position even if they were located lower on the dents. list. “We do it for them at night, rather However, there was a consensus agreeing that priority regis- than all day with the typical freshmen, tration gives higher-ranked students opportunity to be admitted because so many of them have jobs or into classes before other students and it would be best to con- kids to watch during the day,” said Lisa tinue on that first come, first served basis. Hancock, SOAR program administrator. Even with the positive response, Mortensen said the feature Freshmen also have the option of is still “a work in progress” and has been open to suggestions participating in a two-credit class taught and ideas for how the system could improve. the week before school starts called “I am glad this feature has become a part of registering Connections. This year, the office for because it makes the whole process more organized,” said Haley Retention and Student Success decided Austin, a junior in interior design. to offer a 10-week section of Connections Austin also said while she feels getting into classes is a bit specifically for non-traditional students. more difficult, the new process is “definitely more fair.” She said Noelle Call, director of Retention and that even with an add/drop slip in your hand on the first day of Student Success, said the intent of the class, you weren’t ever guaranteed a spot in the class. Connections experience is to provide Ashley Hillam, junior in art, had an experience supporting non-traditional students an opportunity Austin’s claim. to explore and learn about the university “I once went to class the first day, with my add/drop slip. But environment, develop academic connec- because so many students came, the professor just denied all of tions, and discover ways to broaden their us,” said Hillam. “Usually professors are really good about try- educational experience. ing to get you into their class, but you can’t always rely on that.” “The course is designed to for stu- The waitlist “is a better system than the add/drop slips. I dents who are older than the traditional believe it is a step in the right direction,” Hillam said. incoming students with emphasis on Hillam also said one problem is that not enough sections of a balancing work, school and family,” she certain class are offered. said. Mortensen said waitlisting can help solve that issue. Every Like the regular sections, students week Mortensen compiles a report that includes data on how discover academic, financial and health many individual students are enrolled and waitlisted for a class MANY STUDENTS AT USU are considered non-traditional students, meaning they resources, learn how to navigate the and the date the class reaches capacity. He then sends it to the have been out of college for seven years or more. The transition back into college life can be overwhelming, but the university has programs available to try and ease the stress. McClatchy- -See TRADITION, page 10 -See WAITLIST, page 11 Tribune photo Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 AggieLife Page 9

History: A place to socialize MANY LARGE EVENTS -continued from page 8 HAVE taken place on the Quad. More relaxed, warm said the first football games were played on the Quad. weather events such as the Before the Merrill library, the site at the east end of the Quad Watermelon Bust (left) which regularly became a tent city through the Cooperative Extension was held in the 1960s. There Farmer Encampment held throughout the 1920s. were also more formal events The photography collection shows pictures of these, as well just as the full ROTC lineup as “Encampment Newspapers.” One published July 28, 1922 which took place in 1950. mentions general sessions for the farmers attending, as well The Merril Library is seen in as baseball games and the background, dedicated in “By the end of the judging in dairy, beef, wheat, cattle and oats. 1969, then was demolished in 1930s, the quad was The encampment 2006 after the new Merril- pretty close to the generally lasted a week Cazier library was com- way it is now. The or two, with livestock pleted. photos courtesy SPECIAL and crop classes for the COLLECTIONS sidewalks weren’t farmers, and homemak- in exactly the same ing and child nutrition place. A lot of the for the housekeepers, Parson said. He also trees now were plant- said that this did not ed during the 1930s continue and was total- period” ly abolished by WWII, and possibly earlier in – Bob Parson, the ‘30s. The tent cities USU Archivist ended with the Rural Arts building, which provided visitors with a place to stay. Today, True Aggie Night, A-Day and Day on the Quad, all facilitated by ASUSU, are regular Quad activities. Last summer the Alumni Band held their concerts on the Quad as well. During good weather, many students use the Quad as a place to study, socialize and play sports, keeping with the original objective of the Quad in 1912 that it be a common area for stu- dents and faculty to enjoy.

– [email protected] No paradise for the lonely I don’t know about y’all, but oh man; it’s good to be back. Just a few Seriously, it’s true. I couldn’t be laughs more relieved to be back in the shoulder-bumping, alternative- lifestyle infested land plot that is the Utah State University campus. Everyone’s scuffing boots, almost SteveSchwartzman scheduled coughs and consistent whining about Steven Tyler being the new American Idol judge is sweet music to my ears. In fact, I may be a little more excited to be walking in a sea of people than usual. This could be because of my admiration for the Verve’s “Bittersweet Symphony” music video, but something tells me it is most likely due to my personal, and insurmountably boring excursions last week. It was lonely, quite lonely, straight-out-of-an-Emily-Dickinson- poem lonely. A sickening collegiate-level cross between “I Am Legend,” “Home Alone,” and several Ben Folds Five songs that began with the relief of having the apartment all to myself and ended in a mild state of insanity and hideous looking facial hair. I should have seen it coming when I pulled into my apart- ment’s unplowed parking lot. I carried three suitcases, a back- pack, two pillows, suits on hangers and my black cowboy boots up to my place – I wasn’t a big fan of making two trips to my car and up three flights of stairs in the bitter cold. I tumbled inside and plopped onto the couch. Somebody left a giant lump of meat thawing in the fridge for three weeks, causing it to smell like a mix of death and Amy Winehouse’s back hair, but nonetheless it seemed to be the start of a relaxing, peaceful week of sleeping in until noon, eating my own weight in rice-a-roni and spending five hours a day in a desk for a math refresher course. Not a terrible trade for a little time for Steve. This all played out well for me until day three, when I finally looked at my phone and realized nobody had texted me for almost four days. I’m 22 years old, I can only let my hanging out tank ride on fumes for so long until I, like most my age, begin to have withdrawals. I did anything I could to occupy my severe case of boredom. I did push-ups, read all of Hamlet, watched 15 minutes of Jersey Shore, Facebook-stalked seemingly everybody, found a hidden passion for the song “Rock Lobster” by the B-52s, purchased half a refrigerator’s worth of generic sodas from a nearby vending machine with change I found under the couch, I even started a lip-syncing boy band. I tried everything, and every endeavor made me all the more deranged. I’m positive I was only a dead dog and self-personified mannequin from honestly losing it. By day six I was a medical case. I hadn’t slept in two days and I wouldn’t have been shocked if I had drunk my own urine at some point without realizing it. Sometimes leaving a single man in his 20s home alone is almost as dangerous as leaving your iron on in the boiler room. I had just gotten finished watching ESPN-NEWS for the eighth consecutive time, throwing tennis balls as hard as I could at the living room wall and pretending they were landing in New York City and I was Orson Welles reciting “War of the Worlds,” when I heard the front door screech open. I shot onto my feet and hid behind the front wall – I’m dead serious – as I cracked the living room door open and looked down the hall to see my roommate Joseph walk in and plop his bags to the ground. He stared at me for a moment and said, “What’s up?” I peered deeply at his face and stood silent for 20 seconds or so, all I could get out was “you … you’re here,” in a half raspy voice. Finally my week alone was over. By the grace of something not of this world I was blessed with a gentle, exuberant, pale-faced peer with whom to share my thoughts, desires, random anecdotes and possibly a two-liter of Fresca. I couldn’t wait to take my well- needed comrade along and find some sort of adventure to bring this monumental week of solitude to a close. We watched Sports Center, and then went to bed. Yep, it’s good to be back. Best of luck this semester – remem- ber to stay sane, and be sure to listen to the B-52s. Trust me; they’ll speak to you.

– [email protected]

Page 10 AggieLife Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Following the trend with original cupcakes Have you 2 tablespoons milk ever had that 1 teaspoon vanilla extract experience Eat That 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature where you 11/2 cups sugar start to get 2 eggs into some- thing cool For the frosting: and before Jennelle Clark you know it, 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature everyone else seems to be into it, too? It 4 tablespoons butter, softened makes you start to wonder, “Did I really like 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter it first, or am I just the same as everybody 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar else?” 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed And it just gets worse from there, because then you start thinking that maybe you Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line should pretend not to like whatever it was two cupcake pans with paper liners. you liked to save yourself the humiliation of being an unoriginal follower. To make the filling, combine the pow- This is what happened to me with cup- dered sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla cakes. I suddenly starting thinking that cup- and mix until well combined. Roll into 24 1- cakes were the best things ever around the inch balls and set aside. same time Martha Stewart decided to write an entire cookbook on them, and just slightly To make the cake batter, combine the but- before a shop opened in Logan that sells ter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl and nothing but every variety of cupcake you beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. could ever imagine. Beat in the eggs. I will admit, my pride wanted me to pre- tend that cupcakes were not really that great In a separate bowl, combine the flour, and act like I had no interest in making my cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. MAKING ORIGINAL CUPCAKES has become a trend, but it doesn’t mean that is a bad thing. own cupcake inventions, but in the end it These cupcakes are both eye-catching and delicious. JENNELLE CLARK photo wasn’t worth it. Cupcakes are just too cool. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, 1 1/2 cups butter, cut into tablespoons, at So it’s up to you. You can be a pathetic, milk and vanilla extract. * Note: The reason you want to be careful room temperature trendy sheep and make these cupcake reci- not to over-mix cake batters is because when pes and impress all of your friends, or you Alternate adding the dry ingredients and you mix the protein in flour with liquids, Puree the strawberries in a food proces- can be original and make something like… the wet ingredients to the butter mixture and gluten forms, and cakes can get tough and sor and set aside. cookies. The choice is yours. beat just until incorporated.* chewy when there is too much gluten in the batter. Combine egg whites and sugar in a small Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes Spoon a tablespoon of batter into the saucepan and set over another saucepan of bottom of each baking cup. Place a ball of Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Meringue simmering water. For the filling: peanut butter filling in each cupcake well Buttercream Frosting and top with remaining batter so that all of Whisk constantly until the sugar has dis- 1 cup powdered sugar the cups are filled. Bake for 18-22 minutes, This recipe is all about the frosting. In solved and the mixture is warm to the touch. 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter or until a toothpick inserted in the center fact, I often just make cupcakes using a cake Transfer the mixture to a bowl and beat until 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature comes out clean. mix (it saves time, and to be honest is just as stiff peaks form. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract good as anything I could make) and then put Cool completely before frosting. all my energy into making this delicious top- Continue mixing as you add the butter, a For the cake: ping for them. This frosting also tastes great little at a time, until totally incorporated. To make the frosting, beat the cream on chocolate cupcakes. 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour cheese, butter and peanut butter until Add strawberries and beat just until com- 3/4 cup cocoa powder smooth. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1 1/2 cups (8 oz.) fresh strawberries, rinsed bined. 1 teaspoon baking soda beating until smooth and well-blended. Fold and coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt in the whipped topping until well mixed and 4 egg whites – [email protected] 1 cup sour cream fluffy. Frost as desired. 1 1/4 cups sugar Tradition: Teaching balance -continued from page 8 Blackboard system and use the library. They also hear about SunriseSunrise Midwifery ServicesServices campus activities that engage them and their families. Vicky Pope, an adviser in University Advising and former non-traditional student herself, teaches the non-traditional AA Warmer Warmer Life’s Life’s Dawning Dawning Connections course. “We focus much more on study skills, building confidence, networking, resources for families,” she said. “We also spend more time on technology because many students do not have sufficient computer skills.” NurturingNurturing & and Natural natural Pope said she brings in guest speakers to talk to her stu- dents. They focus on non-traditional student issues like finding the balance between work, school, and family. Carecare for for The class ranges in age from the early 20s to 56. There are students who are married and students who are divorced. Mother mother and and Child child There are single parents, returned LDS missionaries, and veter- ans. with a “The class was incredibly diverse, which made it so much with a more fun,” Pope said. Murphy was one of the students in Pope’s class. “I really enjoyed it,” he said. “It reminded me that I wasn’t as old as I thought I was, and that there are people out there with Midwife infinitely more complicated situations than mine.” MIDWIFE Tony Flores, program coordinator for non-traditional and Midwife veteran students, said they do not presently have numbers or LaunaMIDWIFELauna Campbell Campbell statistics on these students. They are researching and trying to find the best system to see how many students they have and LaunaLauna(208) Campbell 521-9286Campbell their retention and graduation rates. (208) 521-9286 This is the first year the Access and Diversity Center has (208) 521-9286 really had a strong focus on non-traditional students, he said. (208) 521-9286 The Access and Diversity Center has varied resources and programs in development for these students. The Access and Diversity Center is trying to develop a peer mentoring program where new students can pair up with other non-traditional students who have been through a couple years of school. “One of the biggest challenges for our students is their math preparation,” Scharton said. “We want to help them refresh their skills before school starts.” The other challenge the office faces is helping the students realize the challenges that come with coming back to school. “You can’t just say ‘OK, I’m going to college now,’” Scharton said. “It takes effort. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.” The office helps the students identify the challenges of find- ing housing, child care and financial aid, he said. Murphy said he has really appreciated all the help the uni- versity has offered. “You can go through the catalog for a month and still miss something,” he said. “Vicky pointed out everything, and in everything she pointed out, I found something that helped me.” No matter the reason for leaving or choosing not to attend • HomeInitial Births consultations• Hypnobirthing free. college, or the reason for returning, there is help available for students. •SaturdayWater Laboring appointments• Water available. Birth The Access and Diversity Center is located in room 313 of the Taggart Student Center. More information about their programs, as well as contact information, is available on their • Doula Services • Childbirth Classes website. Monday – Saturday 8:30-5:30pm After 36 years, Murphy has returned to the classroom and • Birth Center • Lending Library he said it is something he does not regret. While he said it is [email protected] tough to get back into the discipline of school, he is looking Initialwww.sunrisemidwiferyservices.com consultations free. forward to the experiences he will have. “This is a really neat school,” he said. “I’m having a great Saturday and evening appointments available. time and am glad I came.” ...Providing…Providing pathwayspathways to to a a gentle gentle birth birth experience… experience... – [email protected] Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 AggieLife Page 11 CLASS ADS Waitlist: Students want a longer time window -continued from page 8 GET READ. department head of each col- mail notification resulting in some schools utilize their required his students to see a lege. losing her opportunity to add emergency systems to notify secretary before he could even Mortensen said this a class she wanted to register students of a waitlist open- sign students into his course. informs each department of for. ing via phone, it was brought Law said the waitlist gives stu- how fast and how in demand Addie Lott, an undeclared up as a suggestion. However, dents more control. some courses are. Mortensen sophomore, was positive about Mortensen said for now, This may be why Law is has found that some depart- the waitlist even after missing this option is simply being part of the majority of profes- ment heads have been respon- her chance to add a class. explored. sors who have not opted out sive and accommodating. “It’s a good idea. It gives Lott was able to register for of using the waitlist feature. Katie Parker, junior in exer- you a chance to get into your her class by attending the first Mortensen said faculty mem- cise science said, “I have found classes by notifying you when class and receiving a signature bers who do choose to opt out the waitlist system useful and there is an opening, but that from art professor Craig Law. of the feature, do so because have been able to get in a few time frame is too short,” she In regards to the waitlist they want to fill any open- of my classes as a result.The said. feature, Law said, “It seems ings by their own system and only thing I wish was different Mortensen said one of to work, but a lot of students preference of who they want to was a 48-hour time allotment the largest concerns he hears don’t seem to come the first accept. instead of 24.” are from those who were late day. The ones that show up are Parker said she was once to respond to a notification. the ones I pay attention to.” – jessie.a.sweat@aggiemail. out of town and missed her e- He said when he discovered Law said the old system usu.edu

Street Speak What were the best and worst parts of your break?

“The best part was hiking up to a yurt for New Years, the worst was having to work too many hours at Beaver.”

– Jake Paul junior, watershed science

“The best part was spending time with my family and the worst was spending too much money.”

– Leticia Richards junior, FCHD

“The worst part was losing a tooth while eating a caramel apple, the best was skiing at the Beav.”

– Oliver Diamond junior, mechanical engineering

“Getting some sick skiing in at Alta was the best and all the smog in Salt Lake Valley was the worst.”

Mike Budge junior, civil engineering

Information gathered by Breck Byington Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Page 12 Views& Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.utahstatesman.comOpinion OurView AboutUs Editor in Chief Enjoy the holiday, and Benjamin C. Wood News Editor remember why it’s here Catherine Meidell an. 17 marks the 25th anniversary of the Assistant News Editor celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Megan Bainum JIn looking back at King’s life and work as a Features Editor civil rights activist, it’s not surprising many are Kellyn Neumann moved to follow in his wake. Assistant Features Editor King was a pivotal player in the Civil Kasey Van Dyke Rights movement, in part due to his devo- Sports Editor tion to empowerment of the weak, healing Adam Nettina of the brokenhearted, the raising up of the oppressed, and equality for all. It’s difficult Assistant Sports Editor to dispute that he was a man of controversy Matt Sonnenberg during the 1960s, a time when segregation Copy Editor was still very much in practice and a class Chelsey Gensel distinction was upheld by racial discrimina- tion. King’s determination to raise awareness Photo Editor of the hypocrisy of racism and a hopeful out- Carl R. Wilson Letters to look for the future was a catalyst for change Assistant Photo Editor in our country. the editor • Alison Ostler ForumLetters A public forum Today, the annual celebration held every Web Editor third Monday in January, has become a “day on to quote a USA Today Exactly what options do we LDS leaders’ Tyler Huskinson off” for many Americans. It’s a day students article: have? Here’s one: IF you don’t recuperate from the first week of spring views on sex ed “More sex education in keep your pants zipped, you Editorial Board classes; a time businesspeople stay home and public schools will not reverse WILL eventually experience To the editor: the damaging legacy of the so called “unplanned” results: Benjamin C. Wood relax; those who are recreationally inclined sexual revolution unless the pregnancy, STIs, etc. IF I don’t Catherine Meidell use it as an excuse to spend the day skiing How the First Presidency clear message is premarital want to get fat, I must stop Kellyn Neumann or snowboarding. This year, we invite you to feels about sex education in chastity and marital monoga- eating deep fried twinkies five Adam Nettina look for a way to serve in our community. public school: my.” times a day. Epiphany! Chelsey Gensel Find a way to embody the Reverend’s ideals, “We believe that seri- This writer continues: Consequences are real. Tyler Huskinson ous hazards are involved “There are many defects in The issue is not whether the whether in a grandiose display or a quiet act sex education courses. The of kindness. in entrusting to the schools “overwhelming majority of the teaching of this vital and philosophy behind them is 16-year-olds possess enough About letters Civil rights have undeniably come a long important subject to our chil- to ridicule chastity, scoff at maturity to engage in a seri- • Letters should be lim- way, bringing to our lives people and oppor- dren. This responsibility can- fidelity, and glamorize sexu- ous relationship.” The real ited to 400 words. tunities we wouldn’t have had 50 years ago. not wisely be left to society, al adventurism. They teach issue? IT IS THE PARENTS’ • All letters may be With the rising generation comes the ques- nor the schools; nor can the there is no such thing as right RESPONSIBILITY to teach and wrong.” shortened, edited or tion of what and whom civil rights protect, or responsibility be shifted to their children about sex. rejected for reasons the Church. It is the respon- “Thirty years of advo- The article stated, should protect. We may not judge or discrimi- sibility of parents to see that cating sexual liberation has “Unfortunately, many parents of good taste, redun- nate against people as much because of race, they fully perform their duty brought raging venereal dis- do not take an active role in dancy or volume of but in terms of sexual, religious, educational in this respect. Talk to your eases and rampant teenage their children’s education. It similar letters. and economical values, our country is torn. parents. Ask them your ques- pregnancy.” then becomes only reason- • Letters must be Is it right to say two people aren’t allowed to tions. It will honor them, and “Most sex education in able that the public education topic oriented. They you will discover that they the public schools morally system take responsibility.” may not be directed marry because of their sexuality? Is it wrong to disarms the students rather deny someone employment because of their are the persons who can best Hold it! Let’s take this line of toward individuals. answer your candid and hon- than giving them moral sensi- thought further. If I as a parent Any letter directed to lack of education, even if they have adequate est questions. When sex edu- tivity to help them make the do not take what the govern- a specific individual experience? Are children entitled to medical cation is presented in school, proper sexual choices.”(Tottie ment sees as an active role in may be edited or not rights that override a parent’s wishes? Where discuss it with your parents Ellis, Teaching about Sex any given topic, say seat belts, Endangers Children, 16 Mar. printed. do we draw the line between too restrictive and together keep things in or exercise (since obesity is a • No anonymous let- and too politically correct? Somewhere there perspective.” (Policies and 1987). national epidemic), I should Procedures”, New Era, Nov. just let the government take ters will be published. is a line, but it could take generations to find 1971, 47) Cherie Bennett charge. Let THEM deal with Writers must sign all it. To summarize: Civil Rights – we’re for it. Right? letters and include a them. [T]he observance of one Why do we insist on turn- phone number or e- clearly understandable and Parents have ing everything, even things as mail address as well divinely given rule would do responsibility sacred as our God-given abil- as a student identifica- more than all else to check ity and responsibility regard- tion number (none of Stretch yourself and this [AIDS] epidemic. That is To the editor: ing procreation, over to the which is published). chastity before marriage and corrupt, irresponsible, ineffi- Letters will not be smell the roses total fidelity after marriage. I vehemently disagree cient, myriads of government? printed without this Prophets of God have with the conclusion in Take responsibility as a parent verification. repeatedly taught through the Monday’s article entitled to teach your own children. First off, I am writing ages that practices of homo- Take responsibility as a child • Letters representing “Comprehensive Sex groups — or more today because we were From the sexual relations, fornication, Education.” to be taught by your parents. unable to schedule a fac- Chief and adultery are grievous Stated, the “policy of the Just because something than one individual ulty member for our weekly sins. Sexual relations outside state of Utah and the over- is lacking in your awareness — must have a sin- Faculty Voices column. So, the bonds of marriage are arching national policy to of a subject, doesn’t mean gular representative if there are any members forbidden by the Lord. We teach abstinence-only sex we should throw another ball clearly stated, with all of the staff reading this that reaffirm those teachings.” education leads to a lack into the government’s losing necessary identifica- have thought “Hmm, I could Benjamin Wood (Gordon B. Hinckley, April of understanding of exactly court. tion information. write a decent column for 1987 General Conference) what options people have in David Nilson • Writers must wait 21 The Statesman” or “Man, I terms of their reproductive days before submit- wish I had a stage from which to proclaim a roughly 800- President Hinckley goes health...” ting successive letters word rant on the travesties of modern warfare (or any — no exceptions. other rant-inducing topic)” then please, contact us. Moving on. This week I have been bombarded with • Letters can be hand feelings of nostalgia. As I walked through the TSC on The hypocrisy of conservativism delivered or mailed Monday it occurred to me that it would be my last first- When a which political camp would seize my love to The Statesman in day at Utah State University. I suddenly began taking extra p o l i t i c i a n Opposition and devotion, it never once crossed my the TSC, Room 105, notice of the details around me: the flags lining the ceiling says he sup- Research mind to consider conservatism. You see, or can be e-mailed to of the international lounge, the view of the patio from the ports gay conservatism is not really a political ideol- statesman@aggiemail. upstairs windows, the sound of a hundred wet shoes scur- marriage but ogy. Rather it is a label in which people usu.edu, or click on rying along the corridors. votes against can hold absolutely contradictory political www.utahstatesman. It was pleasant, then I remembered it was only a mat- it, we call views without suffering debilitating cogni- com for more letter ter of months until I was unemployed and homeless with him a hypo- Justin Hinh tive dissonance. guidelines and a box no direction other than what the wind blows me toward. crite. When Now conservatives aren’t bad people. to submit letters. The first symptoms of a quarter-life crisis began to appear. a politician Like every other political philosophy, con- I thought about getting a tattoo on my head, buying doesn’t support gay marriage but says he servatism is held as the solution to the Online poll a motorcycle, dating a cheerleader – well, if I could I supports small government, we call him a many political problems of our country. It would, regardless of crisis. Conservative. is their approach to public policy however, What do you think of While I was in this introspective state, it just so hap- During the search for my political that I have a problem with. the bookstore’s new pened that I had to go visit Special Collections to research soul I was once a hardcore Democrat Conservatives believes that good gov- system? an article I’m writing. I love it down there, I’ve had a who believed that the government had a ernment is small government. They say chance to tour the archives and it is fascinating how much responsibility to take care of those who states, not the federal government, should • Love it, the book old Aggie stuff they have down there. There’s been a few were less fortunate. I supported Obama’s have the most say when it comes to public lists make the pro- days where I’ve had some time between classes so I go health care legislation with the hopes that policy. They are aghast at the amount of cess easier. read next to Old Ephraim’s head – it’s huge! it would someday evolve into a European- debt the federal government has managed • Hate it, I can’t find As fate would have it, my research involved looking style universal health care system. to rack up – that’s $14 trillion, with a T anything. through the old student yearbooks from 1960 to 1965. A I now find myself a firm believer of indi- – and call for a return to fiscal responsibil- • I don’t really care. lot has changed – the very existence of a yearbook being, vidual liberty and personal responsibility. It ity. for one – but even more was the same: True Aggie night, should not be the government’s job to be But within this same breath they claim Homecoming parade, the arts, athletics, recreation on our safety net. We should not be forced to that they also want to bring our country Visit us on the Web at the Quad, and the Greeks were in just as much control pay for services that only a select minority back to “family values,” to support the www.utahstatesman. of ASUSU as always. I looked through hundreds of pho- has access to, such as farm subsidies or wars in Afghanistan and Iraq blindly, and com tographs of students who came to Logan to spend their unemployment benefits. The government to trample on our individual liberties with to cast your vote and should not dictate how we should live our see results from this lives. I say, “Live and let live.” straw poll. -See CHANGE, page 13 While my mind was battling to see -See FREEDOM, page 13 Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Views&Opinion Page 13

Change: New ideas improve us -continued from page 12 undergraduate years. They made friends, verses and the more we insulate ourselves they made memories, they wore the colors with mirrored personalities the easier it and sang the songs. becomes to believe that our way of think- It made me feel small by comparison, ing is the only way. but the beautiful thing about our time here If we do that, no matter what we achieve is knowing that we’re part of something or to what heights we excel during our time big. at Utah State, we will have failed. Each one When you’re a journalist, you have of us is but a drop in an enormous sea of the odd experience of being in contact ideas and experiences and it is that union with a number of different groups with- of thought that is the legacy of higher edu- out belonging to any of them. You attend cation. events, meetings, gatherings. You get feed- So if you, like me, are suddenly facing back, both good and bad. You receive hot your academic mortality I suggest you try tips under anonymity from warring fac- something new. I have essentially lived tions. Often I have found myself getting in Animal Science for the last three-and- swept away by the petty differences that a-half years, but this semester I’m taking divide the various entities that make up the a music class, and yoga. For everyone inner politics at USU and losing sight of the though, I would challenge you to avoid bigger picture that in our differences, we creating a hive mind out of your social are all Aggies. We love our school. circles, rather than forming them as seems Humans are social animals and it is a to be the popular trend. You learn so much natural consequence that in time we sur- more from your polar opposite, than your round ourselves with minds that are similar closest friend. to our own. We seek out people who dress the same, look the same, think the same, Benjamin Wood is the editor in chief of listen to the same music and enjoy the The Utah Statesman. He can be reached at same activities. It is a natural consequence, [email protected] but it is also unfortunate, because each one of us is the center of our own uni- Freedom: Conservative views on small gov’t inconsistent -continued from page 12 policies such as the War on Drugs. This is why I have such a hard time taking conservatives seriously. They make a valid case that government should be small and fiscally responsible but at the same time they are willing to justify a huge federal government in order to shove moral legislation down our throats. Conservatives say that government should stay out of our lives … that is unless you’re gay. See, if you’re GLBT you suddenly do not have the right to marry. You don’t deserve the legal rights and protections that come along with a loving marriage. Same-sex attraction is unnatural and disturbs the natural order. In other words, you are a second-class citizen. The conservative hypocrisy can be seen clearly. They believe government should not dictate our day-to-day lives but apparently that only applies to heterosexuals. Average people would somehow have to resolve these two contradictory positions. Conservatism claims you don’t have to. Try this for yourself. Ask a Conservative you know if they would support the government telling us what we should and should not eat. Chances are their answer would be a resounding “NO!” Now ask them about drug use and watch as they turn into a staunch defender of the War on Drugs. Even though conservatives say they stand for small government and fiscal responsibility, when it comes to the moral issue of drug use, they suddenly believe in justi- fied government intervention. It is their hypocrisy that has given us this expensive and ineffective War on Drugs. The War on Drugs has been waging for almost 40 years and we have nothing to show for it. By the government’s very own standards we have lost. So what has the govern- ment’s response been? We need more money! That’s the answer drug enforcement agencies and states have been giving for almost four decades. Even though the War on Drugs has had no real impact in terms of drug use or drug availability, we continue to spend over $40 billion dollars a year on this failed program. But the damage has not just been wasteful spending. Millions of lives have literally been ruined by the govern- ment. Instead of treating drug users as people who may need rehabilitation, we instead throw them into prison to rot away. Even harmless drugs such as marijuana have landed hundreds into prison with life sentences. All the while, conservatives are claiming that they are fixing America’s moral ills. Freedom does not come in pieces but as a whole. It is simply a cop-out to support individual liberty for some but not for others. True conservatism is the belief that govern- ment should never impede on mine, your or anyone else’s rights. True conservatives understand that government is not a force for good but a force for coercion and violence. This is why I am a Libertarian.

Justin Hinh is a sophomore in political science and presi- dent of the College Libertarians. He can be reached at [email protected]. TM Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 World&Nation Page 14

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The Brisbane River broke its banks debris floating down the river – one of “This is a truly dire set of circum- on Tuesday and was continuing its rise the (neighbor’s) pontoons just floated stances,” Prime Minister Julia Gillard Wednesday – partly controlled by a off,” he said Wednesday. “It was amaz- said. huge dam upstream that has had its ing.” Newman said officials estimated that floodgates opened because it is brim- Flooding that has unfolded since late 19,700 would be badly affected by the ming after weeks of rain across the November across the waterlogged state coming flood, and tens of thousands state. of Queensland turned suddenly violent more could have flooded yards. Emergency sirens wailed throughout Monday, with a cloudburst sending a Queensland has been swamped by the city Wednesday afternoon. Boats raging torrent down the Lockyer Valley floods for weeks that covered land the torn from their moorings floated down west of Brisbane. 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