JANUARY 2007
ARTS & LIFE
Art
USU
landscape architecture students to conduct workshops
in Sanpete County
One hundred-twenty students and
professors from Utah State University’s department of
landscape architecture and environmental planning will
travel Feb. 6 to Utah’s Sanpete County Feb. 6 to conduct
an intensive design workshop or "charrette."
Books
JCOM
professor co-authors book to accompany National Geographic
film
A Utah State University professor has collaborated
with a Lost Boy of Sudan on the memoir God Grew
Tired of Us, a National Geographic Press book published
this week.
Culture
'Scope'
entertains while addressing relevant social issues
Scope is the story of a U.S. Army sniper who
shot an "enemy soldier" in Iraq. The sniper
later meets the wounded soldier in a hospital and although
the sniper was trained to perceive the enemy as less
than human, he feels compelled to help make his victim
comfortable in the hospital. / By Stevie Stewart
Features
'One-Acts'
continue at USU
The advanced directing class from Utah State University's
department of theatre sweeps the Christmas-break dust
off the Studio Theatre floor to open 2007 with An Evening
of One-Acts.
Plans
for Ryan's Place unveiled at River Heights Elementary
gym
Roughly 250 people gathered in the gym at River Heights
Elementary Tuesday night to see the unveiling of the
community park design. / By Mikaylie Kartchner
Designer
gets ideas from 'playground experts' for project to
remember drowned boy
Ryan's Place will be a children's dream world. Designed
in a single day by playground designer Barry Segal of
Leathers & Associates, a nationally recognized playground
design group, it will encompass as many elementary schoolchildren's
ideas as possible. / By Mikaylie Kartchner
Diseñador
recibe ideas de 'expertos en zonas de juegos' para un
proyecto e memoria de niño que murió ahogado
When
candy makes size matter (especially when it comes to
the important things in life)
Some things are better small. Sports cars, credit card
bills, taxes, the time spent paying taxes and credit
card bills, number of bad hair cuts, cleaning, even
the number of fights you have with a girlfriend should
be kept small. / By Taylor Scott
Music
USU
singer/songwriter Libbie Linton brings 'organic' flair
to Logan's music scene
These days, any yahoo can string together words in a
semblance of song. Utah State singer/songwriter Libbie
Linton says there's a sincerity shortage among pop musicians
that encourages the prevalence of mindless, predictable
radio-rock. / By David Sweeney
USU
student Ryan Morse's new CD catchy, touching
After years of entertaining Utah audiences with his
charming stories told in song, Ryan Morse, a 22-year-old
junior at Utah State University, released his second
album, Green Is My Favorite Color by Far.
/ By Ben Hibshman
Utah
band Vierwers Like You finds its energy in ska
The three members -- Devin Felix, Jeremiah Graves and
Fathead Hylton -- launched in a ska version of the Christmas
song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. The bassist
was supposed to show, they said, but couldn't make it.
This was the first time any had played that song together.
/ By Chris McCormick
CAPSA
to host benefit concert Saturday
CAPSA, the Val R. Christensen Service Center and the
USU Sexual Assault & Anti-Violence Information Office
(SAAVI) are presenting a benefit concert to raise awareness
about rape and domestic violence at Utah State University.
Wild Art
Sledding
on Old Main Hill, complete with sofa / Photos by Devin
Felix
It's
baaa-aaa-ack! The return of winter, with lines of white
cars and loud snowblowers / Photos by Patrick Oden
BUSINESS
College
of Business honors Eagle Gate College president
The College of Business at Utah State University has
decided to honor someone with a Professional Achievement
Award who knows quite a bit about the business of college.
Offbeat
'Bombshell' like a CD exchange, except for clothing
Owner Matt Monson said, "The concepts might be a little
confusing at first, but once people come in for the
first time it's not hard to understand." Customers are
asked to bring in their used, fashionable clothing that
is in good shape in exchange for store credit or cash.
/ By Jason Timpson
NEWS
International News
Physicist-author
finds ways to embrace both passions
Finding something you are passionate about
and doing something you love was the message of Alan
Lightman's speech at the Arts and Lecture series Wednesday
afternoon./ By Alison Baugh
Origins
of Darfur genocide hard to simplify, but massacre easy
to grasp, panelists say
What is the recipe for genocide? In Sudan, the largest
country in Africa, hundreds of thousands of people have
been murdered or raped since 2003 in a conflict raging
between groups generally labeled as pastoral Arabs and
agricultural Africans. / By Jen Beasley
Los
raíces del genocidio en Darfur son dificiles
de simplificar, pero de masacre son fáciles de
entender, dicen miembros de panel
Novelist
and physicist Alan Lightman to speak at USU
He will be part of a roundtable discussion focusing
on writing in and about the sciences at 9:30 a.m. in
Eccles Conference Center Room 307-09. At 3 p.m. in the
Taggart Student Center Ballroom, as the Moyle Q. Rice
lecturer, Lightman will deliver a public talk, “The
Physicist as Novelist.” Finally, at 7 p.m. in
the Caine Room (Family Life Building 212) Lightman will
conduct a master class.
USU
panel Jan. 23 to focus on genocide in Darfur
A discussion panel for students is planned
for next week, with the aim of increasing awareness
of the crisis in Darfur. The panel, scheduled for 7
p.m. Jan. 23 in the Ballroom of the Taggart Student
Center, will feature Dr. Chris Conte, a professor at
USU and African specialist, along with several African
students. / By Coy Whittier
Panel
tratando de Darfur planificado para el 23 de enero
Local News
Soldier/journalist
urges students to be skeptical of war reporting
Truth in war reporting, or the lack thereof, was the
central theme of Army Reserve Sgt. Marshall Thompson's
lecture Tuesday at the Eccles Conference Center. /
By Dave Archer
ATV
News broadcast for 01/29/07
We'll take a closer look at skulls displayed on campus,
Cache Valley's air quality and a benefit concert for
the fight against domestic violence. / Producer: Cena
Pope. Assistant Producer: Amanda Wouden. Anchors: Brit
Shepherd and Ben Gertz. Sports: Chad Giles
Cold
weather causes flood in parking terrace elevator
Students and staff who park in the new Aggie Terrace
got an unplanned workout this weekend after a broken
sprinkler head caused an elevator shaft to flood. /
By Gideon Oakes
Newton
Planning Commission elects absent member as new chair
A 5-0 vote in his absence elected Roland Griffin, a
three-year commission member, to the position of chairperson.
He replaced MaRee Bird, who served the last two terms.
/ By Lisa Rose
USU
fisheries program listed among top 3 in nation
An emerging standard for measuring graduate
school faculty members' productivity in U.S. universities
ranks Utah State University's doctoral program in fisheries
science and management number three in the nation.
Smithfield
City Council discusses urban and rural possibilities
During a meeting held Wednesday night, the City Council
discussed possible amendments to existing ordinances
in order to adequately handle and control impending
growth. / By Arie Kirk
Cache
Rendezvous broadcast for 01/25/07
This cold edition of Cache Redezvous shows
you how more than 100 Cache Valley residents took cold
to the extreme this weekend for a good cause, and takes
you to Hardware Ranch and the iceskating rink. / Produce:
Amanda Wouden. Associate Producer: Chad Giles. Anchors:
Ben Gertz and Cena Pope
Nibley
P&Z approves new business for emergency preparedness
and gluten-free products, discusses Commercial Design
Standards
A new wholesale food storage business will be a part
of the Nibley community. Edward and Stefanee Chalfant
of 858 W. 2770 South received permission to open their
new business called Mix It Up! / By Alison Baugh
La
Nibley P&Z aprueba Negocio Para Preparacion de Emergencia
Tremonton
homeowner denied rezoning for horse property
Tremonton’s Planning Commission meeting debated several
issues Tuesday night while the town showed little interest
in the Title II Amendments. / By Jessica Wakley
Providence
council struggles with issue of banning dogs in parks
Playing fetch with your dog in the park might not be
allowed, according to Providence City Council Tuesday
night during a somewhat confusing and heated meeting.
/ By Maddie Wilson
Annual
USU Scribendi Creative Writing Contest submissions due
Feb. 2
Utah State University's department of English invites
students across campus to enter their creative work
in the annual Scribendi Creative Writing Contest.
Newton
residents go without water after iron leaks from well
Many residents were advised not to use their water throughout
most of Friday and Saturday because of high-iron content,
which leaked from a private well. / By Lisa Rose
ATV
News broadcast for 01/22/07
Find out where your tuition money is going,
where to find your textbooks and see some dragon dancers
from USU's Tiptoe through Asia Banquet / Producer: Albert
Poulson. Associate Producer: Paul Garrett. Anchors:
Amanda Wouden and Chad Giles. Sports: Ben Gertz
Study
of course evals shows students keenest on fairness,
less so on participation
Who's monitoring the monitors? Results from a study
of teacher evaluation forms by a group of researchers
in the department of business administration may change
the way Utah State professors approach teaching. /
By David Sweeney
ASUSU
working on keeping slate of election promises
Before campaigning, potential student officers concoct
campaign goals and whole-heartedly aim for the betterment
of Utah State University with little knowledge of priority
issues that might take precedence. / By Stevie Stewart
Students
get bitten repeatedly to link snakes' aggression, resistance
to toxin
Amanda Mortensen and Ashley Wilkinson are snakebit.
But the Utah State University juniors aren't down on
their luck; they're just doing research. / By Jen
Beasley
Candlelight
vigil honors Dr.King
Nearly 100 people gathered in the Sunburst
Lounge of the Taggart Student Center Tuesday night to
pay tribute to arguably the most prolific civil rights
leader of the last century, Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. / By Gideon Oakes
OPINION
Saddam's
execution may widen Christian-Muslim divide
I turned away from the throng to face a television set,
my eyes open just a chink, my ears unable to pick up
on the commentary through the rumbling din of the transit
crowds. I tried to coax myself back to sleep, but the
words roused me out of my quiescent slumber. "Hussein...executed..."
/ By Leon D'Souza
Our
humanitarian hypocrisy
Far from being "the largest rogue state of all,"
the well-known controversialist argued, America is in
fact an "abstaining superpower," intervening
abroad to advance its self-interests, but also endeavoring,
benevolently, to defend and uphold broader humanitarian
interests. / By Leon D'Souza
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Staying
fit when it's freezing
With snow on the ground and frigid Logan temperatures,
it can be difficult to stay active during the winter.
Luckily, local organizations offer solutions for those
who want to stay in shape during the winter. / By
Britt Shepherd
'Spectrum
magic' evident as Aggies come back to nip Boise State
Nearly everyone has heard Yogi Berra's phrase, "It
ain't over 'til it's over." Luckily for Aggie fans,
it looks as if Utah State has bought into that philosophy,
as the Aggies were able to turn a late 13-point deficit
into an improbable 80-79 victory over Boise State Thursday
night. / By Dave Archer
Hammer
drops on Idaho as Aggies run winning streak to three
No wonder LeBron James is considered one of the best
players in the NBA. He's got the right shoes. It appears
that Utah State's Nick Hammer has figured that out,
after he scored a career-high 15 points and provided
a key spark off the bench for the Aggies in a 74-56
victory over the Idaho Vandals Monday night. / By
Dave Archer
Aggies
muzzle the Bulldogs, get first WAC win
Utah State picked up its first WAC victory of the season
with a 69-49 victory over Louisiana Tech, which included
a strong second-half defensive performance that saw
the Aggies hold the Bulldogs to just 17 points on 25
percent shooting. / By Dave Archer
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