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Show News Monday • February 16, 2009 A3 From DIVERSITY • A1 Photo courtesy jour.sc.edu USC professor speaks on the media's focus on race press acts and talks only about Negroes as if Negroes do not • J A C K J. WATERS read the newspapers or watch Editor-in-chief television, give birth, marry, The media's historic and die and go to PTA meetings," recent role in regards to cov- said Campbell. erage of racial issues has Campbell also mentioned ranged from exclusion and the role of the media dwelling subjugation to dwelling and on race issues during political over saturation. campaigns by connecting his So said Dr. Kenneth ideas with the recent election Campbell, of the School of of Pres. Barack Obama. "He Journalism and Media at the [Obama] is biracial. Him beUniversity of South Carolina, ing biracial opened the door who was invited to lecture for whites to feel comfortduring the Martin Luther able," Campbell said. King commemoration on Dr. Campbell concluded campus. £'->;.'tV his speech by taking quesCampbell related data tions from the audience. The from the Kerner Commission majority of the questions surof 1968. The commission was rounded Obama's forthcoma report with findings that re- ing presidency. Campbell vealed urban violence was said, "World leadership sees a release of frustration from this with more openness, inner-city blacks because of more receptiveness. He is the the presence of fierce racism. president for all, supporters Campbell incorporated these or not." findings into a comparison Campbell, a native of between racism and the me- North Carolina, has worked dia's perspective. professionally as a reporter "Blacks in the south were and copy editor for such newsonly mentioned in newspa- papers as The Miami Herald, pers where they were accused The Boston Globe and the St. of a crime. Far too often, the Petersburg Times. JENNIE NICHOLLS Editor at large ISA account executive to help sponsor activities. "We have a lot of exciting things planned for this upcoming semester," Elieson said. "We are hoping to highlight at least one religious holiday for a different faith every month and sponsor an activity. We also hope to spark curiosity so that people will look more into the different faiths in this area." Beyond .organizing events and raising awareness, the ISA also makes sure that students are able to find their place of worship if they are new to the area. It also presents an opportunity for those with an interest in different religions to have hands-on experience. The club also keeps its members ' information confidential so that they can feel comfortable expressing their religious beliefs. "One of the big things the club works on is religious liberty for everyone — there is no proselytizing or coercion within the group," Walton said. 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Meetings are on Mondays at 4 p.m. in SC105. From WASATCH • A1 insurance," he/she added. Plothow added that under normal severance, exempt employees are eligible for one month's pay or two weeks' pay for non-exempt employees. Also, they have the option for job-seeking skills training — such as mock interviews and cover letter and resume writing assistance. In addition to this, their unused vacation time will also be paid out. The school administration has also encouraged these employees to apply for open positions at the main campus. "I really thought they would place us in other positions at the Orem Campus," said a Wasatch Campus employee. "I was surprised and disappointed that we have to apply for any available position." Another Wasatch Cam- pus employee, expressed how he/she felt that President Hitch should have explored other options rather than terminating employment. "They could have reduced the-pay-of each employee or even furlough employees like the state of Utah has recently done," he said. Chris Taylor, university spokesperson, said higher education needs to bear its fair share of the burden the state is currently experiencing, but now — during an economic slump ~ is not the time to make drastic cuts to higher education. "When you cut higher education, it hampers the state's ability to recover economically," he added. "Our hope is that further pending cuts will be held to a minimum." +K Student Health Services FSTART OUT ON TOP. $ PR, The following mental health groups will be provided during Spring Term 2009 in SC 221: START COMMANDS START RAISING T. AA Group Monday's @ Noon designed to assist those who are struggling with addictions. General Processing Group Monday's @ 3 p.m. open group process for those wanting help. START HIGHER. START ONE STEP AHEAD. Art of Loss Group Tuesday's @ 3 - 4:30 p.m. designed to explore themes of loss (relationships, death, etc) using artistic mediums. MOVING START LEADING FROM DAY ONE. General Processing Group Wednesday's @ 10 a.m. open group process for those wanting help. START STRONG: ,. f [V '".. , r There's strong. Then there's Army Strong. If yoi want to be a leader in life, joining Army ROTC at Utah Valley University is the strongest way to start. It provides hands-on leadership development. Plus you can earn a full-tuition, *r merit-based scholarship up to $150,000. After i . . . • Officer. With a start like that, there's no limit to iARMYROTC 5 To get started, contact LTC Ron Fischer or visit www.uvu.edu/rotc/. fmafflfafr. ASK ABOUT FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE $5,000 BONUS FOR OUR SUMMER*LEADERS TRAINING COURSE. 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