DECEMBER 2006
ARTS & LIFE
Culture
The
F-word at Utah State University
Feminism, also referred to as the "F-word",
has become an integral part of Utah State University,
said Brenda Cooper, the current director of the Women
and Gender Studies (WGS) program at USU. She said she
defines feminism as the belief in equality for everyone.
/ By Sarah Cozzens
Children
of divorce can have a tough time with the label, even
in college
The culture of Utah casts a shadow on those students
who don't share the ideal Utah background. The reinforced
stereotype labels students, not parents, as "divorced"
and leaves students explaining situations and providing
answers as to why. / By Morgan Russell
Teachers'
gender affects connection to students, experts say
We all learn from them, male or female, but does the
gender of a teacher really affect the way students learn?
/ By Kristalee Bird
Are
you on MySpace?
MySpace, your space, our space, whose space? / By
Alexis Lear
Video
documentary: 'Hearing Nothing,' a look at the need for
American Sign Language interpreters
USU's deaf students are suffering, but what is the university
doing about it? The issue is affecting people nationwide.
/ Produced by Brittany Nelson
Creative
writers have a place to share their words
Creative writers from the USU campus and the Logan community
have found a place to meet together and share their
work. Whether reading an original poem or short story,
or reading a chapter from a novel, at Helicon West people
never get the same the twice. / By Kathryn Kemp
Features
Domestic
violence all too common at holidays, leaving Christmas
scars instead of presents
Children sleep under the tree at Christmas awaiting
even a glimpse of Santa Claus, the jolly happy man,
who comes to bring presents December 25 to every little
girl and boy. This was not the scene that 8-year-old
Thomas Valletta saw on the eve of Christmas. / By
Ranae Bangerter
Where's
the better breakfast? Local Angie's or IHOP?
Some people wonder what makes the difference between
certain national food chains and local restaurants.
I have often wondered this myself and decided to evaluate
two restaurants specializing in their breakfast menu.
/ By Melanie Nelson
The
man (and woman) behind Santa's sleigh
If you celebrate Christmas and you're old enough to
legally operate a motor vehicle then you probably remember
when you found out the crushing truth that Santa Claus
isn't real. If by reading this you are just now discovering
the truth for yourself -- I'm sorry. How did your parents
do it? / By Joey Hislop
The
fraternity guy's guide to giving gifts to girls
So there is nothing that messes up a good thing with
a girl like Christmas, you inevitably get her the wrong
present for whatever stage your relationship is in.
College is especially difficult with all the serial
monogamy that is going on. / By Dave Connell
The
sweet, small taste of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is located in Central America between Nicaragua
and Panama and is smaller than West Virginia. With the
Pacific coast to the west and the Caribbean to the east,
the country is mostly all coastlines. Costa Rica is
located about eight degrees north of the equator, making
the climate tropical year round. This means great surfing,
beaches, and tropical weather. / By Cameron Cope
The
Caine Lyric Theatre deserves name of 'crown jewel of
Center Street'
Logan city boasts many historic buildings and sites
along Main Street and Center Street, giving the city
an old-time feel and small-town atmosphere. There are
many historic gems for the tourist and the local alike,
but among the finest buildings in Logan stands the Caine
Lyric Theatre located at 28 W. Center Street. /
By Brandon Monson
College
memories aren't made by studying
The other day I was faced with a decision I've been
facing for the last three years, academics or fun. I
made the same choice I make every time. I'll probably
regret that choice next week. That's the way I want
it. / By Marty Archibald
'Hey,
how's it going?' Much better, if you adopt my plan
Sit down kind sir, its time to have a chat. We aren't
related, nor are we friends per se. We are but mere
acquaintances. Other than possibly our respective first
names, the only thing we know for sure is that we recognize
one another when, like today, our paths cross. /
By Jake Williams
Christmas
spirit? Bah, humbug
Some might say it's still alive, but after looking at
more than 1,000 people lined up to get into an electronics
store the day after Thanksgiving, I have to disagree.
"Christmas spirit" is like a sick reindeer.
A world of Nintendo Wiis, Playstation 3s and Tickle
Me Elmo Extremes has helped foster a society where children
think the meaning of Christmas is to not only get something,
but get something cool. / By Tyler Riggs
Getting
arrested for possession of toilet paper - priceless
Life is full of trade offs that don't seem worth it
at the time, but as life goes on, we discover that we
made a great deal. Like the time I traded a clean criminal
record for the chance to have my crazy neighbor to hold
me at gunpoint. / By Steve Shinney
Hi,
I'm Dave and I'm a Myspace addict
Myspace, the social networking Web site is a phenomenon
that has surpassed all expectations of popularity. When
I signed up for my Myspace account at the encouragement
of friends it was just more of a joke than anything.
I couldn't help wondering, Is this the final nail
in the coffin of being a loser? But with over 50
million other losers, many of them being very hot females,
I easily justified it. / By David Connell
Rating
chicken-noodle soups: the good, the bland and the ugly
It's that time of the year again when red and green
seem to be everywhere, when our lawns are replaced by
a few feet of snow, and when soccer moms pull each other's
hair out over Sesame Street dolls. Yes, even the winter
season has its dark side, and we know it as Cold and
Flu Season. It's time to pull out some extra blankets,
the humidifier and a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup.
Here's some advice on which brands to buy and which
ones to avoid. / By C. D Clawson
Religious
discussions in Utah present many faces, in person or
on the Internet
The distinct culture developed in Utah acts a catalyst
for many religious discussions. These discussions through
out the years have taken on many faces. Much of Utah's
history and culture is easily traced back to the westward
migration of Brigham Young and his fellow Saints. Even
before the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints completely relocated,
problems and other Americans joined them in locations
isolated from the rest of the world. / By Jacob
Fullmer
Knowing
the rulesmay be the best help to avoid parking citations
at USU
With so many dishes on a college student’s plate,
knowing all the rules becomes a challenge. One particular
challenge that can be overlooked is the rules on parking.
/ By Ryan Hall
USU
students organizing to support fairly traded coffee
"It is contradictory and unacceptable that we are
contributing to social injustice, by serving coffee
that is not 100 percent fairly traded," USU student
Leilani Vaiaoga said. / By Tabitha Lazenby
Stress
is normal -- how we manage it is the trick to learn
It is normal to have stress but it's how you manage
it that may cause problems, says Dr. John Barrett. He
is a family physician who has been at the USU Student
Health and Wellness Center filling in for the last couple
of weeks. / By Misty Johnson
Studying
doesn't have to be hard
Every person who has ever attended a class in school
with a desire to perform well knows how difficult it
is. It is harder than attending the class to begin with.
It is equal to eating your vegetables as a kid. It is
studying. / By Marques Chavez
Some
kids were lucky - they grew up to be North Logan firemen
Local fire station seeks willing, hard workers to aide
in the protection of a community, dalmatians need not
apply. / By Erin Wadsworth
Karl
Seethaler works to preserve Providence history
As chairman of the Historic Preservation Committee,
Karl Seethaler has the opportunity to participate in
the community, and by studying the city's history he
is able to see how much Providence has grown. /
By Dave Mehr
Finding
water deep enough for baptism was a challenge in Uruguay
No one in the small Uruguayan town of Carmen ever expected
to have a baptism there, so it's understandable that
they had never put much thought into where to baptize
someone. "You'll never even find anyone to teach
here," said Carlos, one of two men who attended
the small Latter-day Saint branch in Carmen. "They're
too hard." / By Joseph Shepherd
Engineering
students headed for Africa to iinstall safe drinking
water systems
As most students head home for the holiday break, a
few Utah State students have very different plans. Utah
State's Engineers
Without Borders will be in Uganda to install pumps
and wells for clean drinking water. / By Katie Petersen
USU's
'Gear-Up' program gives teens a boost toward college
The federal government is using tax dollars to give
back to the community. USU has been awarded a $130,000
grant to support the Gear-up program, aimed at helping
students from grades 7 through 12 get to college. /
By Natalie Cook
Looking
for a job that fits around your school schedule? Here's
some help
When Utah State University freshman Leah Hansen set
out to find a job this semester she never expected it
to be one of the most difficult things she would have
to do on her own. / By Erin Wadsworth
USU's
'academic opportunity fund' helps undergrads travel
to present research
Brittany Webb, a senior dual-majoring in physics and
chemistry, recently attended a conference in Mexico
to present research on a Women
and Gender Study on why women advance and or leave
professional organizations. / By Angela Busselberg
Singles
ward tradition helps kids whose parents are in drug
court
A group of Logan college students will get the chance
to overlook faults and provide a local family a Christmas
this year that otherwise wouldn't happen. / By Clay
Moffitt
Survival's
not the only worry for people dealing with hemophilia
Utah resident and hemophiliac Scott Anderson, 15, knows
the burden of hemophilia all too well. Scott has dealt
with his hemophilia all his life and endured all the
necessary factor infusions that go with it. Scott isn't
even able to drive yet, but has been told by his parents
that he's already beginning to get close to his lifetime
insurance cap. Scott is afraid he'll find himself in
a position where no insurance company will want to take
him as a liability because of his condition. / By
Devin Anderson
It
hasn't quite hit me, but my college years are over
It still hasn't hit me that I will be completely done
cramming for finals. It still hasn't hit me that I will
be completely done planning out my classes for next
semester. It still hasn't hit me that I will no longer
be able to go to basketball games for free. / By
Jessica Alexander
Domestic
violence plays with victims' minds, making it tough
to break the cycle
"He hit me, I can't believe he hit me," is
all Karen Leishman could say, her fingers trailing absentmindedly
over her cheek, the cheek which had been brutally beaten
only a year before. The memory of abuse haunted her
face and she spoke sadly, reopening the stitches of
her emotional wound. / By Megan Sonderegger
Shop-with-a-Cop
lives on because of K-Mart employee's dedication, deputy
says
Officers from every agency in Cache County teamed with
local retail store K-Mart for "Shop with a Cop,"
a program where kids can team up with an officer and
spend $100 on anything they want to buy. / By Tracy
Lund
Hyde
Park mayor hopes new holiday traditions will outlast
his term
Mayor Dave Kooyman has begun two new holiday traditions
in Hyde Park that he hopes will last well beyond his
years in office. / By Natalie Cook
Going
home for the holidays has changed a bit since a certain
someone came into my life
Definition of home: a house or apartment that is the
usual residence of a person, family, or household. For
20 years I have been calling the place where I grew
up home because that is where my family lives and I
love and cherish them very much. But recently there
has been a person in my life who changed all that, and
has turned my life around. / By Megan C Tschida
Tips
to keep winter driving under control
With snow covering mountains and valleys it is once
again time for winter driving. This time of year always
leaves me a little uneasy on the roadways. In my six
years as a driver I have already slid into a curb twice
on slippery roads. The first time was easy to brush
off—I was only 16-years-old and it was my first
year driving. But the second time was a little more
embarrassing. / By Jennifer Lund
'Redhead
Nation' off to a rosy start
The days of redhead jokes and low self-esteem are over
for the redhead nation at Utah State University. /
By Irene Gudmundson
Quackers
plans to stay put with Ms. Sue in North Logan's library
The city library comes to life on Thursdays and Fridays
as Sue Randleman and Quackers delight kids of all ages.
/ By Erin Wadsworth
Student
with cancer says 'so much good' has happened through
his worst trial
It’s the kind of story that TV movies are made
of, like a Hallmark special that has to be watched with
a box of Kleenex. It’s a storyline we see all
the time: A man’s biggest challenge becomes his
greatest blessing. For a Utah State University student
named Phil, that blessing came because of a 9-year-old
girl. / By Kathryn Kemp
Romantics
who like elk in the snow look forward to Hardware Ranch
opening
About an hour drive away from the USU campus, the 14,000-acre
wildlife management area offers elk viewing rides and
moonlight rides on Saturdays to the general public,
and is a great place to propose to your mate. /
By Ryan M. Monk
Reporter's
Notebook: My date with the commissioner's daughter
With a great lack of fortitude I listened and wrote.
Listened and wrote. Listened and got distracted by the
pink, fuzzy slippers walking my way. Don't people usually
wear Dockers to these meetings? Well, not really in
Nibley. Fifty percent or more of those attending these
meetings probably wear cowboy boots. But this girl wasn't.
Pink slippers? This is the most exciting thing since
that citizen rushed the commissioners' table. /
By Jacob Fullmer
Studying
abroad changed my life, and my accent, too!
My way of experimentation in college came through studying
abroad, and I know I am a better person for it. This
past spring I studied in Malaga, Spain; a little city
of about 500,000 people on the southern tip of the famously
known bull fighting country. I chose to study abroad
because I needed to get out of Logan and get out of
my comfort zone. / By Alexis Lear
Student
fears deflation by belly button
A belly button, or umbilicus as its known in physiology,
is what remains after a baby's umbilical cord is removed.
It's really just fused scar tissue. The important thing
to remember is that every person once had a hole in
their stomach and this fused scar tissue is the only
thing keeping us from having a hole there again. Back
to the cleaning. / By Jake Williams
An
American touring Europe: 'My eyes opened, my jaw dropped'
Before I left for Europe I considered myself an open-minded,
unsheltered individual. That all changed the minute
I walked off the plane in Rome. My eyes opened three
inches, and my jaw dropped to the floor. I became an
outsider, the minority, and it only made my pride for
my home grow stronger. / By Sarah Reale
Movies
An
A- For 'Apocalypto'
Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto is undeniably a wonderful
film, and arguably one of the best pictures of the year.
The simple story, the beautiful cinematography and the
passable acting encompass this film. The directing is
top notch and the musical score seamlessly woven into
the background. / By Ryan Pence
Taj
and the rise of predictability
If you were like me, you were sitting in the theater
and asking, "Haven't I seen this movie before?" The
answer: "Yes, various times." / By Ryan Pence
Music
Fifteen
cents a song -- is it too good to be true?
Tabbi Perkins is willing to pay one dollar to download
music- as long as that gets her an entire album. /
By Morgan Rindlesbach
Wild Art
Finals
week takes over, changing student sleeping and study
hours / Photos by Brianna Mortensen
Alley
"Oops, we scored again!" / Photos of the And1
basketball game by Patrick Oden
NEWS
Across Bridgerland
Be
smart: lock your car doors, hide those presents
This holiday season, when you're driving to the mall
to get that perfect gift for that special someone, make
sure to lock your car door. / By Landon Bench
Most
Cache Valley city councils open meetings with prayer
Fourteen city councils in Cache Valley regularly hold
prayer before each meeting. / By Ryan M. Monk
Local
volunteers go all out to bring a merry Christmas to
needy families
This year as the holiday season nears, many are thinking
of that perfect stocking-stuffer or the newest appliance
for our homes. Unfortunately, many people even in Cache
County will be going without such extras. / By Landon
Bench
Earthquake:
No one knows when the 'big one' might hit Cache Valley
The experts don't know when it's coming, but they all
agree Utah is overdue for a big earthquake. / By
Jason A. Givens
Snowy
roads will soon make driving trickier
For many drivers snow presents a bit of a conundrum
when it comes to safe driving, acting as though they
have never seen snow in their lives. Although the snow
has not hit Cache Valley too hard, all residents know
what's in store for the coming months. They're not just
dreading inversion, but that multi-foot layer of white
stuff creating panic for commuters. / By Erin Wadsworth
Local News
USU
continues cloning and plans on doing so with endangered
species soon
In the summer of 2003, Project Idaho, a joint venture
between USU and the University of Idaho, produced three
mule foals, all cloned from a single animal. / By
Cody Gochnour
River
Heights P&Z stumped on splitting flag lots
Tony Nielson stumped the Planning and Zoning Commission
last week on whether a flag lot can be divided, but
that's OK, he still wouldn't be able to build on the
lots right away. Nielson plans on building two homes
to be sold on the lots if the division is approved,
but with the frigid December temperatures, he can't
do much until it warms up. / By Clay Moffitt
Nibley
works to find way to preserve historic barn at Elkhorn
Ranch
A building with over 100 years of local history is up
for bid -- and the city is the foremost buyer. /
By Jacob Fullmer
Paradise
development study recommends zoning changes to restrict
building, preserve quality
As home, land and estate values rise and more people
build in Cache County, potential impacts may be deterioration
of air and water quality, loss of wildlife habitat and
other landscape issues. / By Rebekah Bradway
Zollingers'
River Heights farm 'more stable' since land trust deal
Last May, the Zollinger Fruit and Tree Farm sought the
help of the Trust for Public Land, and now the Zollingers
say they're stable enough to be a self-sufficient business.
/ By Clay Moffitt
Canyon
Road may lose only one tree, mayor says
About two months ago, Mayor Randy Watts agreed in City
Council to conduct a study to decide if the Canyon Road
expansion could be accomplished without uprooting trees
on certain residences along the road. Now the study
is just about complete and things are looking pretty
optimistic for arboreal enthusiasts. / By Clay Moffitt
Two
arrested on suspicion of evading police
Jose Reyes and Cristia Jensen were arrested on suspicion
of evading police and providing false information in
addition to drug charges on Friday. / By Clay Moffitt
Woman's
sentencing postponed for psych evaluation
First District Court judge Clint S. Judkins decided
Monday that Asha Betters needs to have a psychological
evaluation before she is sentenced. / By Clay Moffitt
Hyde
Park's boom in growth means sewer system must be improved,
council says
The rapid rate of population growth in Hyde Park will
soon necessitate a new school. However, the city's sewer
resources are insufficient to support the new buildling.
/ By Natalie Cook
Woman
sentenced to prison for DUI
Sherri Stone pleaded guilty to a list of six charges
Tuesday in First District Court. Stone, 35, was sentenced
to 0 to 5 years in the Utah State Prison and must complete
the Excel program in the state prison to help her recover
from her alcohol addiction. / By Natalie Cook
Cache
Rendezvous video for 12/07/06: art department, hot gifts
and Logan food pantry
The holidays are swinging into full gear and we have
plenty of things going on around campus and around Logan.
We take you in and around the USU art department from
photography and flutes to drama and choirs. And just
in time for Christmas, we show you what gifts are hot
this year. Also see what USU students and the community
are doing to keep Logan's food pantry full this holiday
season. / Producer: Justin Siebenhaar. Associate
Producers: Brit Shepherd and Amanda Wouden. Hosts: Paul
Garrett and Di Lewis
Paradise
should be exempt from county's new ag stamp requirement,
council decides
This city should not be required to follow the new county
requirement of having engineering stamps to construct
ag buildings, the Town Council agreed at its meeting
Wednesday evening. / By Rebekah Bradway
Kickin'
Aggie Sports Show video for 12/06/06
As the football season has come to its close, we recap
the team's win and losses throughout the fall. And not
only did the Aggies finish up their season, we give
a Christmas tribute the completion of the recent Fantasy
Football season. With apologies to Clement Moore, we
show you 'Twas the Night Before Christmas the
Fantasy Football way. / Producer: Matthew L. Glade.
Anchors: Di Lewis and Chad Giles
USU
student Elizabeth Wortley named Utah's PR Student of
the Year
Elizabeth Wortley, a Utah State University senior majoring
in public relations, won first prize in the inaugural
Utah PR Student of the Year competition, sponsored by
the Greater Salt Lake Chapter of the Public Relations
Society of America (PRSA).
ATV
News video for 12/04/06
Winter driving tips; reducing stress before the test;
picking the perfect Christmas tree. / Producer:
Brock Anderson. Anchors: Amanda Wouden and Liz Livingston.
Sports: Matthew L. Glade
North
Logan woman pleads guilty to DUI
A 27-year-old North Logan woman pleaded guilty to driving
under the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving
on a denied license Friday morning in First District
Court. / By Landon Bench
State
revokes probation recommendation for sex offender, court
reschedules sentencing
A Smithfield man charged with multiple counts of rape,
rape of a child and sodomy, has been given a new sentencing
date after the state revoked its recommendation that
he to participate in probation. / By Rebekah Bradway
Providence
man suspected of meth distribution
A Providence man was arrested and booked Thursday by
the Smithfield Police Department on suspicion of methamphetamine
distribution. / By Jason A. Givens
Police
investigate two Logan school burglaries
After Adams and Wilson Elementary schools let out last
Wednesday for the extended break, someone broke into
both schools after hours. Around $400 and a digital
camera were stolen. / By Jacob Fullmer
Broadcast
journalism students now able to reach a worldwide audience
Web casts of ATV News, Kickin’ Aggie Sports and
the news magazine Cache Rendezvous are now linked to
the Hard News Café Web site. New episodes of
ATV can be seen every Monday, Cache Rendezvous on Wednesdays
and Kickin’ A.S.S. on Thursdays. / By Jason
A. Givens
Nibley
subdivision approved; some residents worry about losing
rural atmosphere
A new subdivision was approved Wednesday night by Nibley
Planning and Zoning but some citizens have mixed feelings
about potential new neighbors. / By Jacob Fullmer
Subdivisión
de Nibley fue aprobaday los residentes están
preocupados de perder el ambiente rural
OPINION
Letter
from the future, to Kofi Annan
Today ends eight long years of us trying to sort out
differences and work together to bring a better world
to the next generation. I am going now and you can rest
easy. To be honest, you must have been resting easy
for the last eight years. I have rarely called your
bluff nor have ever really pressed you to "do the
right thing" or keep the promises you made when
you took office as Secretary General. / By Justin
Siebenhaar
Leave
it to a Utah couple
After moving to Utah I started to notice that many of
my peers were either married or engaged to be married.
I was in complete awe because I had just barely graduated
high school and was leaving home for the first time.
I still felt so young and immature and couldn't imagine
being married. / By Rachel Katseanes
Kind
words from Iran's Ahmadinejad? Watch your back
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sent a letter
to the American people recently. And what a nice letter
it was. Of course, this man is not an idiot and he knows
exactly what he's doing (and what he's not doing for
that matter). It will seem to those who refuse to recognize
the danger of this man that he is making concessions
for peace. / By Justin Siebenhaar
Service
shouldn't end when Christmas does
It's that time of year again. Christmas trees go up,
lights are hung from the roof, carols are played on
the radio and people open their hearts and share with
those in need. But a Christmas service project is not
enough. We should be doing more. / By Kathryn Kemp
Eccles
Theatre, spared this year by private donation, deserves
city funding
The Ellen Eccles Theater on Main Street in Logan will
most likely see a cut in budget this coming year from
the city, says Wally Bloss, executive director at the
Cache Valley Center for the Arts. "I'm not sure
we've been able to show the mayor the value of the arts,"
he said. / By Jenn Pulham
I'm
finally graduating! Now that I know what I'm talking
about, allow me to share my lessons
This weekend I will stand in a long line of black robes
waiting to be handed a piece of paper. A piece of paper
that symbolizes what I've worked for the past four years.
Sitting at the computer this morning I realized that
most of the lessons I've learned in those years have
come outside the classroom. As a soon-to-be graduate
I would say I've gained some experience. Pretty much,
I know what I'm talking about. / By Jenn Pulham
Winter
programs in schools should be culturally sensitive
Courts and school districts have been battling in the
war of Christmas and religion in schools for years.
Most public school districts through out the country
refer to the school break between the first and second
semester of school as the Winter Break, not Christmas
vacation, to stay more politically correct. / By
Elizabeth Devlin
Bolton's
swift exit a blow to American democracy
John Bolton's resignation last week as U.S. ambassador
to the United Nations appears to have had a transforming
effect on George Bush's presidential demeanor. /
By Leon D'Souza
Dear
Old Guy: here's how my generation feels about the issues
Some old guy came and talked to our class the other
day. How old? I don't know, once you hit 60 it's all
the same anyways. He said he wants to hear the voice
of our generation, those in college. / By Marty
Archibald
Memories
of 9-11 include pride for nation's values
At the time, I was living Mountain View Towers, a boys-only
dormitory that only housed out-of-state students. As
news of the terrorist attack spread, students who had
family or friends in New York City made desperate phone
calls home, trying to ensure that their loved ones were
OK. / By Matt Lenio
One
last word of advice before I graduate -- the best education
happens outside your classroom
"I like what you do, when you do, what you do, you make
me want to shoop," Chelsea sings as she does a hip thrusting
movement in her chair as she attempts to finish her
paper. / By Sarah Reale
Open
letter to Iran's president
While I do not wish to trivialize the seriousness
and sincerity of your communication, I must confess
to finding it rather humorous that you chose to characterize
the geographical separation of our two nations as an
act of "divine providence." That is to say,
"a manifestation of God's foresightful care."
/ By Leon D'Souza
A
letter to the editor: My brother the Marine
Let me first begin by expressing my great appreciation
for the change that has seemed to bring you and your
family closer together. I too share in keeping my family
close to my heart. They are irreplaceable, and offer
a comfort that can only be offered by those of related
blood. Know that I am an avid supporter of acquiring
this recognition through whatever means necessary, even
if it means through a group as malicious as the Marines.
/ Submitted by Zach Norton
My
brother's no longer a kid - he's a Marine
When my younger brother left for Marines boot
camp three months ago, I was terrified. I didn't know
what would happen to him. I wondered what kind of person
he would become and if he would lower his standards
and change his values. I even worried that he would
be influenced to get a tattoo. My concerns haunted me
over those months, but little did I know I had nothing
to worry about. / By Kathryn Kemp
We
could have changd the world but opted for American Idol
instead
I was reading a book the other day -- On
Writing, by Steven King -- in which he said something
that really got me thinking. Referring to his generation,
he said, "We had a chance to change the world and
opted for the Home Shopping Network instead." Not
only do I agree with that statement, but I think that
my generation is heading down a similarly dangerous
path; one that will have consequences for the entire
world. / By Justin Siebenhaar
My
secretary wears black leather
Don't tell my wife, but she has competition.
You see, for more than a few years now there has been
another. Another that I share my thoughts with, another
that tells me what to do, another that helps me keep
my checkbook balanced and last, but certainly not least,
another that I can't live without. That's right. But
wait! It's not what you think. I'm talking about my
planner. / By Joey Hislop
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Men's
volleyball at USU worth checking out
For most people who enjoy their daily dose of sports,
volleyball is not the sport of choice. But the interesting
thing about this particular men's volleyball team is
their desire to play with no one there to watch. /
Erin Wadsworth
Harry's
Dream at Beaver Mountain needs only snow to become reality
Employees at Beaver Mountain's office in Logan continue
to answer the phone just to hear the same question again
and again: "When can we ski the Beav?" This is something
everyone in Cache Valley would like to know the answer
to. / By Dave Mehr
Chronicling
USU's troubles: When you win games, people come
What were you doing on the evening of Oct. 7? If you
were driving the streets of Logan after dusk, you were
probably all alone. / By Steve Haynie
Gamblng
and sports always go together
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The same can
also be said for sports and gambling. / By Kenny
Reid
And1
basketball team alley oops and dunks to victory in Cache
Valley
The And1 players didn't only master with dunks and alley
oops; they constantly showed their skills by dribbling
through opponents' legs or bouncing the ball off defendants'
foreheads before scoring. / By Rebekah Bradway
Writing
Wayne Estes' legend turns out to be more than just a
story
I first heard about him my second day at USU. For that
reason alone I liked to think it was fate. My Connections
teacher was a huge fan of basketball and he told us
a little about him. It started because we were playing
a game and one of the questions was "Who was the
greatest basketball player ever to come to USU?"
No one knew the answer. / By Andrea Edmunds
Miami
season dramatics point to need for better recruiting
To the dismay of thousands of loyal fans, the Miami
Hurricane's 2006 season has been tumultuous, and at
times, tragic. / By Matt Lenio
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