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435-797-1742 Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 Statesmanwww.usustatesman.com Utah Free single copy Students, faculty respond to campus gun laws

4By Brenna Kelly staff writer For Tim Students were disappointed Vitale, Executive when feminist blogger and media Director of Public Relations critic Anita Sarkeesian cancelled and Marketing, safety and com- assur- her presentation, which was to munication with students were ing our free- be held during common hour on the top priorities. dom of speech. Oct.15. Her decision has caused “Even after hearing that she The letter read, “The relation- Utah State University students had cancelled the event,” Vitale ship between the presence of and faculty to reevaluate campus said. “We still were trying to guns and the freedom of speech gun policies and consider the del- communicate to students the is clear... We fear that students icate relationship between safety level of threat.” may see the threat of violence or and freedom of speech. Professors Jen Peeples and actual violence as a way to dictate Mikayla Kapp photo The decision to cancel was Jennifer Sinor composed an open what faculty say and do.” made in response to a threat- letter to President Albrecht and Sinor argues that removing ening email, sent to university Professor Austin of the Center firearms from campus is not Star Coulbrooke, director of the hope the motive behind the law,” he said. “It was debated for Women and Gender Studies. officials the Monday before. only legislatively achievable, but writing center. threat gets a lot more attention extensively when that law was Ultimately, Sarkeesian deter- They attached a petition with necessary for student safety. “When the letter came out, I and publicity than the university implemented. It even then was mined that the university’s safe- over 200 signatures, including “All of this has been boiling immediately jumped in and said, or the actions they did or did not appealed and went to the Utah ty measures were deficient. She those of students, faculty, staff up for about a year and a half... ‘Yes, I want my name on that.’ I take,” Faylor said. “That to me is tweeted, “To be clear: I didn’t and community members. By inviting Anita Sarkeesian to really would like a gun-free cam- the real issue.” Supreme Court... It became law cancel my USU talk because “We’re hoping with a letter like campus, USU unwittingly caught pus, so that we can tell who the “As a Utah public institu- and it is the law of the land.” of terrorist threats, I canceled that, that (President Albrecht) itself in the worst case scenar- criminals are,” Coulbrooke said. tion, we follow state law,” Said President Albrecht reempha- because I didn’t feel the security can then use that letter and io of internet drama to date,” She argues that armed criminals President Albrecht in a press sized the purpose of the universi- measures were adequate.” take it to the legislature and say, said Brian Cook, a writing center can be as dangerous as armed release. “The Utah law provides ty in his statement. Death threats are not uncom- ‘Look. It’s four hours - two hun- tutor. vigilantes. that people who legally possess “While we will always priori- mon for Sarkeesian, but she said, dred people signed this letter,” He was referring to Gamergate, Graduate student Garrett a concealed firearm permit are tize the safety of our communi- “This was the first time I had Sinor said. “It can be something a movement determined to Faylor was forwarded the email, allowed to carry a firearm on ever declined to do an event.” It he can use to help lobby the leg- ingrain sexism and misogyny in as well. He hopes that the let- public property, like the USU ty, no threat changes Utah State was after she learned that - in islature and to create some gun- the gaming community. Cook ter and petition will bring more campus.” University’s unwavering advoca- accordance with Utah law - con- free legislation.” says he wasn’t surprised when attention to the issue and that Tim Vitale agreed with cy of academic freedom and free cealed weapons are permitted on The letter urged President the email petition was forwarded awareness will be promoted. President Albrecht. speech rights of everyone.” campus that she cancelled her Albrecht to take the opportunity to him. One recipi- “I don’t know what I would “That issue (of gun control on presentation. to make campus gun-free, thereby ent of the forwarded email was want as far as gun laws, but I campus) has been settled in state — [email protected] Students harbor pets in on-campus housing

4By Chris Farnes Resident Handbook. The hand- staff writer book states: “potential health and sanitation problems dic- Amanda Barber kept her two tate that pets of any kind, other pet turtles hidden from her than fish in an aquarium, are managers for months in her not allowed possession, care, or apartment in the Valley View harboring of all animals, except Tower. While her resident assis- fish, is prohibited in University tant turned a blind eye, her Housing or adjacent grounds.” boss did not. When the manag- Violation of the residents’ pet er came for the cleaning check policy may result in a $50 fine Barber and her roommates kept and removal of the animal. If the their turtles a secret by hiding animal is not removed within them in the shower, turning it three days, then the student is on, pretending someone was in subject to an additional $100 there. To explain the turtle tank fine and possible eviction. they filled it with water and put “You may see animals on a fish, which is allowed, in its campus in residence halls that place. are not fish that do not fall “It was a last minute plan we under our pet policy, but those cooked up but turned out okay,” are protected under our support recently graduated Barber said. or service animal policy,” Ledna “We got to keep our turtles so it said. worked well enough.” Campus residents suffering For USU students living on from physical disabilities are campus, keeping pets can be permitted to live with service perilous, but many students are animals while support animals willing to take the risk. For those are allowed for students with that qualify, pets are available as mental disabilities. This right support and service animals for is protected by the Fair Housing mental and physical disabilities. Act. “On occasion students try to “I have a support animal, a smuggle pets in here, it’s not black cat. She has been my sup- an everyday occurrence, but it port animal for a long time, but happens,” said Timothy Ledna, officially since 2008,” said resi- the residence director for the dent assistant Felicia Gallegos. Living Learning Center. “Right “I didn’t even know we were now there are rumors that there allowed to have pets here until is a snake living under some- last year.” one’s bed somewhere in the LLC Now that Gallegos has a sup- which I’m currently investigat- port pet of her own, she now ing.” helps her residents obtain the Students living on cam- proper certification to live with Riley Densley photo pus are required to obey the Riley Densley photo pet policy rules outlined in the jSee PETS, Page 5 Page 2 CampusNews Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 Re-evaluating Common Hour Students and faculty receive poll about their thoughts of the Wednesday Common Hour

4By Manda Perkins tude towards it. where everyone is able asst. news editor “Results of this will go back to meet at and work on to the Calender Committee group projects. And a Utah State University stu- and USUSA and so the results little break from class, dents, faculty and staff now will be used to inform what- knowing that every week have the opportunity to voice ever happens going forward,” on Wednesday you have their opinions concerning the Bates said. “That’s the point of that break where you can future of Common Hour. it.” go get lunch, you can A survey was sent to out The complications sur- study...So I think from to the primary contact email rounding Common Hour have a student’s perspective, addresses on the university’s been a point of discussion those are the benefits.” server Thursday morning, for the Calender Committee But Assistant Provost containing questions about and the Executive Council Andi McCabe said it’s the attitudes surrounding the since last spring. Doug Fiefia, difficult to assume the weekly one-hour break. USUSA president, said a con- position of the entire The survey will help the cern of some members of uni- university community, Calendar Committee capture versity faculty is the sched- which is why a survey the overall attitude surround- uling of classroom space. was implemented. ing Common Hour to eventu- Having an hour in the middle “That’s what we’re ally determine if maintaining of the week when classes can- doing now,” she said. the schedule, rescheduling or not be scheduled creates com- “We don’t really know terminating it altogether is plications. what the climate is and the best course of action. “I think that’s the major what they’re feeling. You Scott Bates, associate vice concern that comes from fac- hear different things.” president and associate dean ulty and staff,” Fiefia said. The survey was created of the Office of Research and “But, I also see some of the by Bates and Fiefia for Graduate Studies who serves students’ side and seeing the simplicity and a maxi- on the Calender Board, said, benefits that come from it; mum response rate. seeing as Common Hour has the ability to listen to lec- Bates, who studies survey been around for about three tures and go to Common Hour data in his department, Annie Hall photo years, it’s time to evaluate the speakers that USUSA brings. STAN ALBRECHT, UTAH STATE PRESIDENT, speaks to students in a Common Hour presen- university community’s atti- Also to have group meetings jSee SURVEY, Page 3 tation earlier this semester. Reporter who broke Attorney General scandal to give perspective 4By Jeffrey Dahdah general’s office because he is cians have with the public is Swallow and Shurtleff scan- gest scandals in Utah’s histo- news editor the guy who broke the story influenced so much by the Jashon Bishop dal. Swallow was forced from ry,” Bishop said. “The second and has been writing about media,” Bishop said. “They Gov. relations employee office before finishing his because it’s really good to Robert Gehrke, a political it for two years,” said Jashon have a huge role in politics by first term as attorney gen- journalist for the Salt Lake Bishop, who works in the gov- being a check on politicians, eral in December because of hear the journalist’s perspec- Tribune, is coming to Utah ernment relations office. even with this instance with The conversation bribery allegations. Shurtleff tive because, he will probably State Tuesday to speak about Gehrke’s talk is part of a the attorney general’s office, “ politicians have served 12 years as attorneys touch on this too, they kind of his coverage of the scandal series put on by the Institute being a check and bringing general before appointing knew there was a story there involving attorneys gener- of Government and Politics. out things to the public’s with the public Swallow. Shurtleff faces 10 before they had enough to al John Swallow and Mark The series has brought polit- attention. It’s such a substan- felonies, most dealing with bring it out to the papers.” Shurtleff. ical figures such as Federal tial role in government, the is influenced bribes and tampering with “We wanted Robert Gehrke Judge Robert Shelby and Lt. media and journalism in gen- so much by the evidence. Swallow also faces Gehrke’s talk will begin at because he’s a great reporter Gov. Spencer Cox. However eral, you can’t really overlook 11 felonies and two misde- 5:30 p.m. in the Agricultural for the Salt Lake Tribune and the perspective Gehrke will it, we had to bring someone in media. meanors dealing with bribes Sciences Building. we just thought this would bring is that of a journalist in for that journalistic aspect.” and tampering with evidence. be a good topic too, with the politics. Gehrke has been and still ” “I think it’s important one, — [email protected] stuff going on in the attorney “The conversation politi- is reporting on the ongoing because this is one of the big- Twitter: @dahdahUSU

Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 Police Blotter EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911 Friday, Oct. 10 • Comments: USU Police responded to the the two were husband wife and the argu- Stadium West parking lot on the North end ment was verbal only. After the wife assured • USU Police responded to Mountain View • USU Police responded to a fire alarm at in four minutes for a complaint of drinking officers that she was okay, the parties were tower on a suspicious odor. The R/A reported Richards Hall. Upon arrival it was discovered and people urinating in the lot. Police con- released and no further action was taken. smelling an odor of burnt marijuana while that the alarm was false due to the use of a tacted several group and advised them to stop doing their rounds. Police were unable to hair dryer in close proximity tothe detector. the drinking and other behavior. • USU Police had a prescription bottle, a leg ascertain the origin of the odor as it had dissi- The alarm was reset and there were no fur- brace, a card case, several ID’s, money and pated prior to arriving. ther problems. • 2 male students were arrested during the a large amount of clothing and misc items USU vs. Air Force Football game for public turned in after the USU vs Airforce Game. Thursday, Oct. 16 Saturday, Oct. 11 intoxication and removed from the event. • USU Police responded to Valley View Tower • USU Police assisted Logan City Police with a • USU Police responded to Old Main Hill on • USU Police received a complaint that a male for a fire alarm. Upon arrival it was deter- disturbance call. Central dispatch took a com- a report that a dog was tied to a tree in the and several female individuals were consum- mined that someone had burnt some food in plaint of a large group of individuals yelling area. The dog appeared to be a black lab/ ing alcohol in the USU Football stadium and the microwave. The alarm was reset. near the intersection of 600 E 500 N. When retriever mix and had a dog license from causing problems. Police contacted the group police arrived the group had dispersed from Georgetown, Idaho attached to it. Bear Lake and escorted them to an area where we could Monday, Oct. 13 what appeared to have been a party that was County dispatch was unable to locate an speak with them. The male individual stated just getting over. owner for the dog. The dog was taken to The that the alcohol was all his. The male was • USU Police responded to Aggie Village in Cache Humane Society by Logan City Animal issued a citation for unlawful to bringing seven minutes for a juvenile problem. The • USU Police assisted a female student with Control who assisted USUPD in the impound alcohol onto prohibited premises. juvenile was taken to school. an individual who continued to text and of the dog. call her after repeated requests not to. The Sunday, Oct. 12 Tuesday, Oct. 14 individual in question agreed not to contact • USU Police responded to an alcohol prob- her either directly or indirectly. No further lem inside the football stadium during the • Following the USU/Air Force football •USU Police responded to Richards Hall on a action taken. USU vs. Air Force game. Three individuals game, officers were notified of a possible report of an odor of marijuana. Upon police were kicked out of the stadium. assault between a man and women in the arrival there was no odor of marijuana. Police 4Compiled by parking lot. Further investigation found that cleared the area. Jeffrey Dahdah

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4By Melanie Fenstermaker staff writer

Listening to Utah State University’s student radio station is about to get much easier. On Sept. 15, the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, granted Aggie Radio permission to become an FM station. That means the station now has its own frequency — 92.3 FM — and will be broadcasting to the Utah State campus and its surrounding cities in a little over a year. “Our goal is spring semester 2015,” said Cody Scott, the Aggie Radio station manag- er.“But there’s a lot of work to do.” Utah Public Radio, the other radio station on campus, will allow Aggie Radio to use its tower to broadcast. One chal- lenge Aggie Radio will face is finding a way to put a trans- mitter on the tower and con- nect it to the current establish- ment in the Taggart Student Center. The process could be expensive. “It’s not going to be cheap to go FM, but it’s going to be worth it,” Scott said. The station will use fund- Thakary Minson photo raisers as one method of earn- JARED CHRISTENSEN PERFORMS during Common Hour. Christensen is a music director for Aggie Radio which aims to broadcast over FM in the spring. ing the money for the tran- sition. Scott said Logan City to the standards of the FCC. do that,” Scott said. “It’ll be they can listen to it on a radio and be their voice,” Laursen their hard work paid off. Limits, the station’s annual “They’re going to learn what the board of directors and the rather than online. said. “It was not easy,” Laursen spring concert, might become it is to run a real radio sta- advisers that decide what gets “The main thing I would Now is the time to join said. “It had its stresses. There one of these fundraisers. tion,” Laursen said. played.” hear as I talked to students Aggie Radio, Scott said. were a lot of people saying how They will also look to local Aggie Radio used to be a Although some content about Aggie Radio is, ‘How “I think a lot of people will hard it is to do, but we stuck businesses for the money, free-format radio station, will change, Aggie Radio will can I listen?’” Scott said. “Now be interested in joining Aggie with it.” which means there will be more advertisements and meaning students could sign become a better-quality sta- that we can say, ‘Oh, tune your Radio once we do go FM, but Scott said he thinks stu- sponsorships on Aggie Radio. up for a time slot, play their tion, Laursen said. radio to 92.3,’ then that’s going we’re going to pull from the dents are excited for the tran- “It will start to sound more own music and talk about He said the deejays will to be huge for exposure for us.” people we have trained at sition. like a commercial station,” almost any subject. However, “have the opportunity to plan Laursen said the Utah State that time,” Scott said. “If they “I think us at Aggie Radio Scott said. that will change when Aggie a little more and have a higher community will be drawn want to get involved, now’s the are anxious about the switch Nate Laursen, the Aggie Radio converts to FM. quality of show content.” to the station because it is time.” and being able to make it, but Radio adviser, said they will “Right now, we still give dee- Scott predicted Aggie Radio designed specifically for them. Last year’s Aggie Radio excited as well. It means a lot,” spend more time training jays quite a bit of creative con- will gain many more listeners. “Students and community directors applied for the FM he said. their deejays because, like all trol over their shows but when He said students will be more up here will now have their building license in October FM stations, they will be held we go FM, we won’t be able to likely to listen to the station if own station to represent them 2013. Laursen said he is glad — [email protected]

the undergraduate and grad- sure that the information that uate responses, we have over we get from this survey is Survey a thousand student respons- all inclusive; that we involve es...Most survey responses all stakeholders and that we From Page 2 happen in the first five or make the best choice that is six hours, so we may have 60 best for the entire Utah State said a survey usually sees the percent of our total responses University community,” Fiefia W most traffic within the first already. But it’s a lightweight said. O several hours of its launch. survey; it doesn’t take seven minutes to complete.” Those who did not receive The Calendar Committee sent the survey in their email out the survey at 9:30 a.m. The survey is open for two weeks, closing on Oct. 30. inbox or may have deleted the on Thursday and had received This is just the beginning of message are encouraged to TOMORR 1,508 responses by 12:48 p.m. the information gathering email lauren.scouzen@usu. “Most surveys get a burst process; no actions are on edu to receive an additional of responses as soon as the the table. No changes will be survey. email gets sent, so right now made to Common Hour for we’re at 1,500 responses,” spring semester. — [email protected] Bates said. “If you combine “Now we just want to make Twitter: @perkins_manda

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Mikayla Kapp graphic COLORED SECTIONS REPRESENT the states in which same-sex marriage is legal. The Supreme Court declined to rule on the appeals of several states, including that of Utah, at the beginning of this month. The refusal to rule by the Supreme Court resulted in a default to Judge Robert Shelby’s December ruling that a ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

4By Katie Lambert That changed Oct. 6 when the Su- Cary Youmans Dec. 23. Furniss admit- make the decisions on what marriage states to determine the legality of asst. features editor preme Court of the United States de- ted to having “waffled” between wheth- is.’ In my opinion, if the Supreme Court same-sex marriage continues. Friday, clined to rule on Utah’s appeal of the er or not he agreed with the Supreme were to come in and say, ‘this is how it U.S. District Court Judge John Sedwick Despite U.S. District Judge Robert 10th Circuit Court’s decision, upholding Court’s decision, but now feels it was a is going to be,’ they would have been ruled Arizona’s ban on same-sex mar- Shelby’s ruling last December to legal- Shelby’s ruling and thereby establishing smart one. trampling on states’ rights. So there’s riage unconstitutional. Arizona banned ize same-sex marriage in Utah, the state the legality of same-sex marriage in the “I think it was a good thing they ruled that side of the decision to look at. I same-sex marriage in 2008 with Arizo- held on to one sentence from its consti- state. the way they did or did not rule, which- think the court was smart at this point na Proposition 102, an amendment to tution: “Marriage consists only of the Reid Furniss, an adviser in Utah State ever way you want to describe,” Furniss not to step in and do anything that its constitution known as the Marriage legal union between a man and a wom- University’s College of Humanities and said. “The reason being is the state is would go against state’s rights.” an.” Social Sciences, married his husband always taking this, ‘we have the right to Yet the debate over the power of jSee MARRIAGE, Page 5 New album from Weezer doesn’t suck There are two types of Weezer fans. There are fans who love “Beverly Hills” and “Hash Pipe.” Then there are fans who’ve been anxiously awaiting some glorious return of an old-school-style Weezer album. I’m the second type. Yes, I love Weezer, but I only love their 90s material. 1994’s “The Blue Album” was a perfect power pop record that blended 70s guitar heroism with 90s nerd culture. Its follow-up, “Pinker- ton,” was an uncom- Scott E Hall fortably personal, slop- py, hor- Album mone-driv- critic en, artistic triumph. 7/10 Since then, the band stars released a string of forgettable albums. Annie Hall photo There were, how- SENIOR SEAN HUBRICH discusses his love for fantasy books and music while sitting third-floor couch in the Taggart Student Center last week. ever, sparks of hope for improvement. Singles “Island in the Sun,” “Pork and Beans” and “Memories” are great. Gasp! Is “Everything Will Be Alright In The End” Humans of USU: Senior finds inspiration finally Weezer’s return to form? Spoiler: It isn’t. However, this album has one thing going for it that Weezer in grandfather who fled WWII Germany hasn’t been able say for themselves in over 15 years. It doesn’t suck. As the al- The Utah Statesman interviewed Sean Hubrich, a se- SH: I’m really big into music. Piano playing, sing- That’s a lot of fun. Then there’s a book series bum title itself states, it’s “alright.” nior in international business from Kaysville, Utah. ing, guitar. So I really love producing songs and called “The Belgariad,” and it’s kind of like the I came in with low expectations considering the lead single “Back to the Shack.” hope I get, I don’t know, reach a wide audience original, “let’s be fantasy wizards.” That kind of I like the lyric Rivers Cuomo sings about Utah Statesman: Why international business? someday. thing. It’s like the original one. It was written a making up with his dad, but the riff and Sean Hubrich: I speak fluent Chinese. I got the long, long time ago in the 1920s, I think. the guitar fills on here are corny. Cuomo chance to be in Taiwan for a couple years. I came US: Favorite band? talks about how he’s reinvented his life back and felt like it’d be a cool career path for me. SH: Blink-182. I love them. I also like electronic US: What would you pursue if not for interna- alongside some AC/DC accompani music. I also like rap. I love classic, old-school rap. tional business? US: What is one thing you want to accomplish US: Favorite books or authors? jSee WEEZER, Page 5 before you die? SH: I love J.R.R. Tolkien and fantasy books. jSee HUMANS, Page 5 Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 A&EDiversions Page 5

though staff members have re- the residence hall last year. Sev- be singing about themselves? Hmm. strictions of their own. eral resident assistants put on Weezer “Everything Will be Alright in the End” has Pets “Resident staff members like Rent a Puppy activities for cam- some surprises, too. Referencing Rosetta Stone in its chorus, “Da Vinci” is the band’s From Page 1 me have to jump through the pa- pus residents to enjoy having a From Page 4 perwork hoops as well in order pet for an hour or two. catchiest love song in years. The album to have pets,” Ledna said. “I have “We know that residents were ends with “The Futurescope Trilogy,” a song their own support animals. ment. I don’t dig it. purposely made so epic, you can’t take it two cats of my own. I’ve found attracted to that, so to help we The album’s weakest moments are “Lone- The Resident Handbook that having pets are a great con- decided that if a RA put on a seriously. There are some other epic song states: “Students who require ly Girl” and “Go Away.” The first has some structures scattered throughout the album. versation starter with the resi- program with rent a puppy and bland “copy+paste” a therapy or support animal dents and we’re able to build a took the precautionary mea- I must warn you, must receive the proper approv- lyrics about, well, a most of these rapport with students, which is sures to avoid health risks and lonely girl. The lat- al before moving on campus or great because relations can be apartment damage,” Ledna said. songs are lyrical- getting the animal. Written ap- ter has guest vocals ly stupid. “Fool- strained between us at times.” “We had a lot of successful RA from indie pop group proval must be granted by the Ledna and other residence programs across campus that ish Father” is the Utah State University Disability Best Coast’s Bethany best of the epic staff members realize the de- did the activity during finals Cosentino. One might Resource Center.” sire of students to interact with week as a stress reliever program tracks. I’m legit- “I have a resident right now think this would work imately curious animals. Various USU residents for students.” to Weezer’s advan- that is trying to get a support as to who he’s assistants have held numerous Despite efforts by the resi- tage. It could have animal, but getting the letter can activities involving animals over dence staff to accommodate singing about been, but the song here. be hard,” Gallegos said. “I went the past year. student’s wants for interaction itself is unfortunate- through my personal physician “Last year we held a fun little with animals, they still expect The album’s ly uneventful. Sure, an enjoyable lis- but you can also go through the icebreaker activity where each students to try and keep restrict- these songs are weak, counseling office. They want to suite started the year with a fish ed animals as pets. ten aside from but they aren’t terri- all its dorky gim- make sure that you aren’t just in a small bowl and then got “A lot of people still sneak ble. abusing it, so that’s the hardest points for upgrades they got for smaller pets like turtles into micks. For the Cuomo is apparent- most part, you part. Its a bit easier when you their fish,” Gallegos said. “It was their apartments,“ Gallegos ly tired of critical peo- have a physical disability be- a competition that lasted the said. “If we haven’t caught them can tell they’re ple like myself. “I’m really trying. This cause its obvious you need it.” entire year, but most of the fish yet they must be pretty good at not a Happy Meal,” Students wanting a pet may died within the first few days.” smuggling pets.” is far from their he says on “I’ve Had best, but it’s wor- feel injustice, because their man- Ledna said that they had a it Up to Here,” the al- agers are allowed to keep more problem with students bringing — christopherfarnes@aggiemail. thy of a smile. “Everything Will be Alright in bum’s middle finger to all the haters. Taylor the End” is alright in the end. types of pets than students are, puppies from Rent a Puppy into usu.edu Swift says “Shake it Off” while Weezer, on the other hand, is just pissed off. Opener — Scott E Hall is studying stage “Ain’t Got Nobody” refers somewhat to re- management at Utah State and has worked lationships, but mostly to fans. “Eulogy For A for The Statesman for one semester. His Rock Band” is a salute to the fading of any- spare time is dedicated to music. Please body’s favorite rockers. Could they possibly send comments to [email protected].

“One yummy thing about ticular ruling,” he wrote. “But USU being progressive, for lack as an adoptive parent of three Marriage of a better word, is that they children, I pray that gay cou- From Page 4 have at least recognized that we ples who can qualify for being are at least domestic partners adoptive parents through strin- if you will,” Furniss said. “So gent screening will be able to Protection Amendment. we have had double insurance continue to be a solution to the Youmans and Furniss, the coverage like the straights or fact that more than a quarter first gay couple in Cache Coun- the heterosexuals have had. To million children in our country ty to be married by a religious a point, we have the same perks today are in foster care needing leader, disagree that legalizing or benefits. However, because homes.” same-sex marriage threatens the state of Utah did not recog- According to a study by the the institution of marriage. nize it as if it were the straight, Williams Institute, more than “There are groups that are married, heterosexual couples, 111,000 same-sex couples are anti-marriage equality, that we have been taxed on those raising approximately 170,000 describe themselves as pro-tra- benefits.” biological, adopted or stepchil- ditional marriage,” Youmans Riley Densley photo However, adoption rights dren. Furthermore, same-sex said. “And a lot of the verbiage for same-sex couples in Utah couples are four times more they use suggests or implies that are still limited. A hold placed likely to raise an adopted child those of us that are pro-mar- US: Any lessons that you live by? on adoptions is still in effect and six times more likely to riage equality are somehow SH: I make all sorts of mistakes, and sometimes for four same-sex couples mar- raise a foster child than hetero- Humans anti-traditional marriage. I just I’m lazy and I do dumb stuff sometimes, but I love ried in the 17-day window from sexual couples. want to go on record: I am not thinking that tomorrow’s a new day. You can start December to January. The cou- “Families and love are fam- against traditional marriage. It From Page 4 over and try again. That’s the beauty about life. Try ples are waiting on a decision ilies and love,” Furniss said. is about marriage equality, not again tomorrow. from the Supreme Court on “That’s the way we are wired. SH: Music. I have a couple of buddies that have preference of this type of cou- whether or not to lift the stay. Religion and politics should not ple being married as opposed moved to California and have pursued dreams, US: Who or what inspires you? In an email interview, Reed mix no matter what the religion to this type of couple. We just and I want to do that. It’s like a fantasy. SH: My grandfather really is an inspiration in my Abplanalp-Cowan, USU alum is, and that’s where the prob- simply want an equal status, an life. He served in Word War II, and it was actually and co-director of the docu- lems are coming in from, those US: Favorite clothing store? for the Germans. He realized how bad that was and equal opportunity.” mentary “8: A Mormon Prop- that don’t follow the same reli- SH: I’m a Ross guy. It’s cheap and they have brand- what was going on with Hitler, and he deserted and With same-sex marriage now osition” wrote that same-sex gious background. That’s what name clothing. escaped capture and traveled back to his home- legal in Utah, gay and lesbian couples who adopt could pro- serves up this inequality thing, town and took our family and escaped Germany. couples are now privy to many vide much-needed homes for in my opinion.” US: Favorite campus activity? So, just the thought of doing that really boggles of the same benefits as hetero- children in the U.S. SH: I like going to basketball games. I think that’s my mind. I’m here studying school and sitting on sexual couples, benefits which “It will only have effect with- — katherine.l.larsen@ probably taking the cake. It’s so cool, the atmo- a posh couch and he was there fighting for his life. were once denied to them. in the parameters of that par- gmail.com sphere. You don’t really get that at a lot of different That’s so inspiring to me and the effort he put to universities. We have our own culture for sure. get me here, that’s really inspiring.

US: Favorite thing about USU? US: If you were to speak in a TED Talk conference, SH: Social life. I moved home for the summer and what would you talk about? that sucked so bad. You really go through with- SH: Probably music. I think music has a lot of af- drawals. People here are so friendly, it’s so cool. I fect on people and their minds. It’s helped me per- can just go on the street and talk to people, or you sonally because I have a problem with attention have people coming up to ask you questions. span, just focusing and keeping attention. Espe- cially during class or my own schoolwork, but mu- US: Most embarrassing moment? sic helps to train the brain, and it works. I would SH: I’ve got a couple. I was on a date with a girl love to talk about that. I don’t think we stress it and it was fun. We went swimming, played games, enough. whatever. We went back to her place, and she was like, “I kinda wanna kiss you.” I was like, uh, okay. US: What is one thing you would want USU stu- You know the 90-10 rule? Guys go 90, girls go 10? dents to know about you? I was like moving in to go 90, and she comes 90, SH: I have the hardest time not smiling. It’s kind of also. We did a teeth-banger. It hurt my teeth so bad the trait that I have. I think smiling is awesome. We and I was like, “See ya.” should do it more often. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 Page 6 StatesmanSports Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.usustatesman.com Down goes Garretson

Darell Garretson becomes the latest Aggie sidelined with an injury

Kylee Larsen photo UTAH STATE QUARTERBACK Darell Garretson suffered a wrist injury Saturday on the road against the Colorado State Rams. The Aggies lost 16-13 after a last-second CSU field goal.

4By Kalen Taylor Coaches are still unsure about to get off the mat and fight. We he earned all-state honors after You’ve got to be ready when it’s Coach Wells said he won’t assistant sports editor the extent of Garretson’s inju- know how to do it. We’ve done throwing for over 1,000 yards your turn.” accept injuries as an excuse for ry. Wells con- it before and and 15 touchdowns his senior Since arriving at Utah State losses. He and his players feel Utah State fans are in for a firmed Saturday we can do it season. Harrison has seen limited ac- that they can win even when change at quarterback for the he has an arm again. I like After redshirting as a fresh- tion. He has played in a total of Matt Wells faced with adversary. second time this season after injury, but the head coach the mindset man at Snow College, Harrison 16 games, mostly coming into Darell Garretson went down in team is waiting of these guys played one season and threw for games when injuries occur or “It’s hard. You can’t change the third quarter versus Colora- on MRI results We’re going to get and we’ll over 2,000 yards and 19 touch- in blow-out situations. He has it, but we’re not going to sit do State. Senior Craig Harrison to determine his give our very downs before coming to Utah made only one career start, last around and mope and cry about replaced Garretson Saturday availability for “ off the mat and best for Ag- State. year against Boise State where he it,” Wells said. “We won’t accept and was 5-12 passing for 28 the rest of the gie nation.” “When it’s your number was 18-41 passing for 185 yards self-pity, so don’t give me any. yards in his limited time on the fight. season. called you’ve just got to step up and a touchdown. We’ll move on.” field. “We know ” Harrison is and make plays,” said Jordan “We believe in Craig,” said Joe “He’s out, Craig will start and what adversity a six-foot- Nielsen, a junior defensive end. Hill, senior running back. “Giv- Kent Myers will be the backup. is,” Wells said. “We’ve had a lot two-inch 203 pound junior “It happened with Darell, he en the opportunity to gain con- — kalen.s.taylor@aggiemail. We’ll go from there,” said Matt of season-ending injuries and we college transfer student from stepped up and made plays now fidence this week, I feel like he’s usu.edu Wells, head coach for the Aggies. had a lot last year. We’re going Grantsville, Utah. In high school it’s time for Craig to step up. going to do good.” Twitter: @Kaylen_taylor Davis advances to nationals 4By Kalen Taylor enjoyed a first round bye and then defeated assistant sports editor University of New Mexico’s Susan Baklini 6-1, 6-2 in straight sets on Thursday. On Friday For the first time ever, a Utah State tennis she defeated Jena Chang from the University player won the Intercollegiate Tennis Associa- of Utah 6-2, 6-2. tion’s Mountain Region Championship. Aggie “She has been working very hard on a style McKenzie Davis and Ute Tereza Beckerova of play that gives here the best opportunity to met up in the tournament finals at the Univer- win big matches and that work has paid off,” sity of New Mexico on Sunday. McInerney said. “This was truly a special moment in On Saturday Davis played two in two the history of Utah State tennis,” matches. In three sets she defeat- said USU head coach Sean ed UNM’s Emily Olivier 6-3, McInerney. “McKenzie has 3-6, 6-3. Later on she faced worked so hard over the another in-state oppo- years and it all nent in BYU’s Mayci came together Jones and this week. I won in couldn’t be two sets, prouder 6-2, 1-0, of the after Jones way she was forced played and to retire the class she early. conducted herself “She beat with.” back-to-back very good Her first- time players, and we are excited tournament title also earned her not only for her, but for our a berth into the USTA/ITA National program,” said McInerney after Davis Indoor Intercollegiate Championships, mark- advanced to the finals on Saturday. ing the first time an Aggie will compete in the The national tournament will be held at event. the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Davis’s Saturday opponent Beckerova was center in Flushing Meadows, New York, ranked number 76 in the nation and had the starting on November 6 and wrapping up on overall number one seed going into the tour- November 9. nament. Davis, a senior at Utah state won the match in three sets, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6. — kalen.s.taylor@aggiemail. On her road to the championship Davis usu.edu Twitter: @Kaylen_taylor File photo photo Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 StatesmanSports Page 7 Third-ranked USU improves to 5-2-1 Weekend scores

Thursday, Oct. 16

Volleyball: W vs Fresno St 3-0

Friday night the volleyball team did away with Fresno St, winning three sets to none. Senior Rachel Orr had 16 kills and the Aggies finished with a hitting percentage of .333, their second highest of the season.

Men’s Soccer: W vs SLCC 6-1

In their last home game of the season the men’s soccer team smashed SLCC by a score of 6-1 Thursday night at the Legacy fields.

Friday, Oct. 17

Women’s Soccer: L @ San Diego St 1-2

A 75th minute goal from Lexie Morgan wasn’t enough to help the Aggies get the victory as they lost to the Aztecs 2-1 Friday in San Diego. Junior goalkeeper Jeannie Woller had three saves in goal. Saturday, Oct. 18

Football: L @ Colorado State 13-16

Utah State showed weakness for the first time in a couple weeks as they lost 13-16 on a game-winning field goal against the Colorado State Rams in Fort Collins, Colo. Sophomore quarterback Darrell Garretson left the game in the third quarter with a wrist injury and was replaced by senior Craig Harrison, who went on to finish with a stat line of 5-12 for 28 yards. Joe Hill had a big play for the only Aggie touchdown of the game on a 59-yard dash for the end zone, the longest of his career. Zach Vigil again led the defense with 13 tackles.

Cross Country: Kylee Larsen photo The men’s team finished in 6th place out of 21 teams while SENIOR FORWARD LAUREN ROUNDY maneuvers around ISU’s defense at the start of the Utah State’s season. the women came in 8th place out of 23 at the Santa Clara The Aggies split a pair of matches over the weekend, bringing their conference record to 5-2-1 with three games left to play. Bronco Invitational on Saturday. For the women sopho- The Aggies lost 2-1 Saturday to the then un- USU up early. Despite the Lobos out-shoot- more Tori Parkinson finished in 13th individually while 4By Logan Jones beaten Aztecs, despite a flurry of action to ing USU 9-5, the Aggies posted their seventh sophomore Coby Wilson finished in 41st place to lead the sports editor end the match. shutout of the season. men. “We started off really competitive,” said Utah State faces its next opponent, visit- After splitting a pair of games against two USU head coach Heather Cairns, “but it ing UNLV, on Friday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. The Sunday, Oct. 19 Mountain West Conference opponents over took us a little too long to turn the attack on. Rebels recently snapped a three-game losing the weekend, Utah State women’s soccer Once we did, we got the goal and had a few skid, winning on the road at Air Force 2-0. heads into its final two weeks of regular sea- chances to tie it. We needed to put 90 good The Aggies play their final home game Women’s Soccer: W @ New Mexico 2-0 son games with the annual Mountain West minutes together because San Diego State is of the year against 1-7-0 Nevada on Sunday, tournament in San Diego fast approaching. a really good team.” Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. for Senior Day. A goal from senior defender Taryn Rose in the 7th minute The Aggies are currently tied with Colora- The game ended what had been a sea- USU’s season ends on the road in Boi- and an own goal by New Mexico were the difference in the do College for third in the conference with a son-best four-game hot streak for coach se against the only team in the conference 2-0 win against the Lobos. Woller had five saves. divisional record of 5-2-1, while San Diego Cairns and the Aggies, who rebounded Sun- to deal SDSU a loss, beating the Aztecs 2-0 State and Wyoming lead the conference with day against a formidable New Mexico squad, despite drawing three yellow cards in the 7-1 records. winning 2-0. match. Women’s Tennis: USU has reason to be hopeful for the up- Sophomore forward Jessica Brooksby coming tournament after a weekend against and senior defender Taryn Rose each scored — [email protected] Senior McKenzie Davis became the first Aggie in school his- some of the division’s toughest opponents. within the first 8 minutes of the match to put Twitter: @Logantj tory to win the ITA Mountain Region Championship. Davis entered as a 7th seed underdog in the tournament but came out on top finishing with a perfect individual record of 6-0.

Men’s Tennis:

The Utah State men’s tennis team competed in the ITA re- gionals held in Las Vegas, Nev. last week and freshman Jai- me Barajas finished with the top record for the Aggies, going 8-1 in singles play and winning the consolation bracket.

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930 N. Main Logan • jerricksfinejewlery.com • 435-753-9755 Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 Page 8 Opinions&More Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.usustatesman.com Forum Soapbox: Integrity includes letters admitting flaws in leadership I used to want icies and support decisions (or disapproval) of those who advise to run for office. Mariah Noble made by the board, even if them more than those who are affected Feminism and gun rights Maybe someday I they aren’t what we would by their decisions. still will, but if I do, have chosen individually. When student leaders back down not mutually exclusive I hope to develop When I hired my board, I was on initiatives or when student journal- To the editor: a solid code of encouraged to recruit those ists don’t publish an important story, it ethics first. From who have ideas different should raise a red flag. There are always The following is an open letter I wrote to Anita Sarkee- One of the the than my own who reasons for what- sian: most important would call me out if ever decisions things for both chief I did something that Mariah Noble are made, but As a student at Utah State University, I will not quietly editor-in-chief accept what was has happened to you. I am not alone in journalists and wasn’t in the best students need to my disgust toward the threats made against you recently politicians to do interest of students. hold us account- over the speech you were scheduled to present to our is be honest and Of course I have an Both ... have a able for those student body this past week. The free discourse of ideas represent the peo- ego — I’m a journal- “ responsibility things and find is sacred, and I consider any attempts to stifle it with vi- ple and opinions ist. But I never want out why. Voice olence as threats to the very foundations of democracy. expressed in their my ego to get in to answer to your opinions on While people may not always agree on specific issues, area. They have a the way of the pa- what is covered any exchange of ideas should be shared with mutual re- very similar goal in mind, but the reason per’s success. Sometimes that students, even in the newspa- spect for the physical safety and individual opinions of all both professions get a bad reputation means holding back and other per. Approach participants. is because they often forget who they times, it means ruffling feath- if decisions we people with The opinions in the email sent to you contradict every- are supposed to represent — real peo- ers. offices on the thing I was taught to believe, and the values of my com- ple whose lives aren’t perfect. And pre- Likewise, student officers make or issues third floor from munity as well. Until recently, I had never heard of you tending that your life, board or council is are appointed by the students we cover are USUSA about or your work to change how women are portrayed in the perfectly harmonious does not increase to represent them. The con- why they made video game industry. I your integrity; it’s minimizes credibility. stitution of USUSA states that unpopular with a decision. Tell was interested. Here, we When I was little, my parents didn’t officers are, “elected and ap- us what’s really share a common bond. make the best team. They are amazing pointed to conduct all oper- those who going on, and let Respect for the individu- Dallin Grow individuals, but when friends would say ations for the purpose of im- us know if we’re ality and personal worth student things like, “The Nobles have no prob- proving the quality of student manage us. getting it right or of women is a core val- lems.” I knew on the inside they were life at Utah State University.” ” not. I also invite ue in Utah. Portraying It would be wrong. As a child, I wouldn’t correct Later it says officers represent those in office women only as objects “ difficult for you people. I felt like I had to pretend to the student association to ad- to be open with of sexual gratification is be perfect so I was a good example. A ministration, faculty and staff. However, each other and willing to give someone debasing and insulting. to find a safer couple of years ago, my parents got di- it mentions the word “student” 50 times. else’s idea a shot. Each and every woman vorced, and though it was embarrassing Neither of our organizations would We all have good intentions. Overall, is a worthy soul, and university to have people approach us and say, “I exist without administration. They’ve we’re good people. But that doesn’t equal before all. I want had no idea,” I’ve never felt more hon- fought for and defended us in the past. mean we’re always right. to hear your thoughts. campus or est. I know as an adult I don’t have to But both the student government and The sickening letter pretend to be something I’m not. the student media have a responsibility — Mariah Noble is the editor-in-chief claims to come from a community Our paper is not perfect. We have to answer to students, even if decisions of The Utah Statesman. She is studying man who was personally anywhere. discussions in editorial board meetings we make or issues we cover are unpop- journalism, Spanish and multimedia and damaged by feminism, where different and sometimes conflict- ular with those who manage us. Some- plans to graduate in May. Please contact and who desires to take ” ing views are expressed. We follow pol- times those in power seek the approval her at [email protected]. revenge for all men. This is not manhood. Threats of unjustified violence are an affront to everything that I value as a man, a student, and a father. It is no won- der that individuals are pushed towards more extreme views within the feminist movement, or any ideology. Af- ter reading such bile, I can hardly blame any woman for feeling marginalized and exploited, and wanting to take

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a stand against it. Men need to show that they refuse to be part of the problem, just as much as we need women who courageously refuse to be victimized. Please return to our campus in the future, we want you to feel safe here. In Utah, our tradition and practice with regards to firearms may be different than what you are used to. I un- derstand that this was a deciding factor for the cancellation of your presentation. A university campus should be safe and inviting for all who seek learning. It is based on this goal that the state has allowed people who obtain a concealed carry permit to carry their firearms on campus. This is not a new law, nor is it experi- mental. It would be difficult for you to find a safer university campus or community anywhere. My hope is that you may perhaps reconsider your stance on concealed carry, if I share with you why someone like myself would choose to exercise this practice. I do not attribute the safety of our campus solely on the fact that people can carry guns, but I think it is a factor. The real success of our concealed carry law relies on our values and attitudes toward guns. Our traditions of education and personal responsibility make guns a part of normal adulthood. They are tools for the use and benefit of everyone, not talismans of un- just power or dominance. It is not fear or anger which drives our choice to carry, but a love of self-reliance, duty to family, and a sense of equality among all members of our society. We carry to provide options only in a life or death situation, because we believe in the right to choose, as so many of your colleagues in modern feminism do. By and large, people who carry with a permit do so exclusively to protect and defend. Horoscope love forecast: October 21 Prohibiting people with concealed carry permits into a room only stops those who choose to abide by laws, while it 4By Jennifer Shepherd Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22 Maybe that sexy new neighbor will ask has no effect on those who would choose to ignore the law The Lipstick Mystic (MCT) you out or that cute girl who works out and carry a weapon illegally. If we jump through the hoops to Mars has been inspiring you to extend at your gym will compliment your killer obtain a permit, it is because we value the law, and the other Aries: March 21 - April 19 your social circle, and you’ve been net- abs. freedoms encoded in those laws. This includes your freedom working, dating, and chatting. Now you to share your ideas in peace and safety. The students and staff Venus has you wondering if all the fuss need to collect all of those phone num- Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan.19 at USU, which include many gun-carrying permit holders, sup- is really worth it. Why do you even bers and follow up with the few truly port you and your safety. Please reconsider, and come back to bother to date people when it never cool people you’ve met recently. You’ve been considering making a ma- share with us. You will leave us all better for it. works out? Or why did you try to make jor life change, and this week, it will be a marriage last, when it’s so hard much Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 easier to do so. Maybe you’ve decided Sincerely, of the time? Fortunately, this unpleasant to make things exclusive with someone. episode will soon pass. Mercury finally goes direct this week, Or maybe you’re ready to be single and sanity will return. You’ll no longer again. The moon is encouraging you to — Dallin Grow Taurus: April 20 - May 20 think that stalking your ex is a great follow your heart. idea. You’ll start making use of that gym You need to take a break from romance membership you purchased ages ago. Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Voters shouldn’t make the same and get clear about what you really Overall, things are looking up. want out of life and love. The sun will Sometimes you’re so darned friend- mistake twice Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 be opposite your sign for several weeks, ly with people that they mistake your and this means that you need to take a kindness for romantic interest. Try not To the editor: Things are happening so fast that it’s careful look at what you’re doing and to break anybody’s heart. Mercury has hard for you to keep up with them. One Polls confirm that Americans are fed up with our dysfunc- who you are spending time with. you playing guardian angel to someone minute, you’re single. The next, you’re tional Congress, so why do voters keep returning incumbents who is in pain, but don’t act flirty if you getting engaged — or something like to Washington? According to Albert Einstein, “Insanity is do- Gemini: May 21 - June 21 that. Venus is ensuring that your roman- don’t really mean it. ing the same thing over and over again and expecting differ- tic situation is far from boring. ent results.” Your artistic side will be on display as Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 20 After watching the McAleer-Bishop Congressional debate I the moon boosts your powers of imagi- Scorpio: Oct. 24 - Nov. 2 ask why Utahns keep voting for incumbents whose main goal nation. You’ll compose a saucy limerick The sun is beginning to help you out is obstructionism. Based on his constant stream of negative and leave it beneath your lover’s pillow. You could fall madly in love this week after several weeks of nervous tension comments, one would think Bishop is running against Senate You’ll create a love song for your honey as flirty lady Venus bats her eyelashes at and fear. You’ll feel much better about majority leader Harry Reid rather than Donna McAleer. While and upload it to YouTube. Go for it. you. Maybe you’ll meet a cutie on the everything that is happening in your life. McAleer answered questions with facts and figures, Bishop subway during your morning commute. Whether you’re single or partnered, answered with generalities while railing against Reid. One par- Cancer: June 22 - July 22 Perhaps you’ll encounter a lovely lass at you’ll see that everything really does ticularly shocking platform of Bishop’s is that the state of Utah a business networking event. Have fun. happen for a reason. is doing a great job of cleaning up the air. Gag! An overly sensitive sun could turn you Utah needs fresh faces in Congress who are committed to into an emotional wreck. Watch a mar- Sagittarius: Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 — Jennifer Shepherd, the Lipstick Mys- working with colleagues in both parties to address our coun- athon of romantic comedies where the tic®, is an astrologer and syndicated try’s pressing problems. Please educate yourself about the girl gets the guy and get all that crying You could find yourself the object of columnist with over 2 million readers. candidates rather than simply checking the one party box stuff out of your system. No matter how some flattering attention this week as For mystical fun and psychic insights with your head in the sand. bad things are now, they will get better. the moon enhances your charisma. visit www.lipstickmystic.com. Watch the debate and decide for yourself, http://utahde- batecommission.org/debate-archive/. Bishop voted to shut down the government. It’s time to recall Bishop and send a competent West Point grad with corporate and non-profit executive experience to Congress.

— Jean Lown

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