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Show culture 8.24.2009 Whodunit? "Get a Clue" contest proves the library can be both useful and fun ILLINDSEYLINGE Culture editor What do Captain Kirk, a copy machine and the writing center have in common? They are all part of a giant game of Clue, the classic murder mystery deduction game. In order to orient the campus community to the services it has to offer, the UVU library is using the format of this, longtime favorite to host a competition. Students, faculty and staff are invited to search the library for hints and pointers that will lead to as a solution that can be turned in for a chance to win prizes in a weekly drawing. An introductory video, available at the library website, introduces the game. Instead of finding out who killed Mr. Boddy, the story line centers around a theft in the library. The stolen object is unknown, as are who took it and where it was moved to. Through becoming familiar with the library, different clues can be unearthed. When all innocent characters, crime-free scenes and present items have been found, alibis fall apart and the real story unfolds. "We thought it would be fun to have a scavenger hunt-type game," says Lesli Baker, the Assistant Library Director. She feels that sometimes students are overwhelmed by the amount of resources available in the library and wanted to have a fun and engaging orientation. "We don't want to be intimidating." The library is an overlooked resource in many ways. More than just a place to read books without having to pay for them, it also has a large stock of movies, CDs, magazines and equipment available to TRENT BATES/ UVU Review its patrons. In addition, a variety of tutors, aides and librarians are present to help with research, papers and projects from start to finish. Whether you need help finding articles in a database or someone to check your grammar, the library has someone ready to answer your questions and give you helpful suggestions. "We can help students with their lifelong learn- ing," says Baker. "Employers are really looking for people with research skills. We want to help students gain those skills." To view the introductory video and get started on the game, visit www.uvu.edu/ Iibrary7podcast.html More information can also be found on the library's Facebook page or by visiting the library. Staff Infection What is the most ridiculous elective class you have ever taken? Applied Workshop on Being Sane in Insane Places. I used my experience Ridiculous may not be the appropriate word, but an awesome and on the newspaper staff as the topic for my final essay and got a B-. ridiculously good elective class I've taken would be the Language as - Lindsay Linge, a Dangerous Possession with Alex Calderio and Scott Abbott. It was . Culture editor insane in all the right ways. - Jennie Nicholls, Editor-in-chief Human Anatomy. Actually, it wasn't so much a class as it was an invitation from this dude hanging out behind the Sinclair. Long story short, it was the worst $20 I ever made. -RobSteffen, Math 950. Oh wait, I didn't have a choice. Ballet... please don't tell anyone. Video producer - Loran Cook, Trent Bares, Copy editor Photo editor The Philosophy of Small Containers (Including post 1950s avant garde wicker My first semester I took Goblin History 1010. It was hard, but I was pleased with my final grade. I was signing up for Wizardology 2012 baskets) when I woke up on the floor of my office. Turns out I just fell asleep - David SelfNewlin, watching Lord of the Rings. Life's cruel sometimes. Opinions editor -Jordy Kirkman, Multimedia editor 0 Oil painting. After every class period I would be covered in paint. It even used to get in my hair somehow! Some of my clothing still has stains and I'm always reminded of that when people point them out. - Jessica Buniham, News editor The Fiscal Future of America Economic Forum ^%^'^i^^.<•'""^ * with Senator Orrin Hatch, I f ^ / e Foroes aft9 Do , August 28 Co-sponsored by". 9:00 A.M- 11:30 A M Ragan Theater, Student CenfeW. Utah Valley Universityjn Orem# Utah ^ Reception: SC206C 8^0-9:00 AJ W00DBURY it. Fowm Live-Streamed on i t f ^ V ^ i *'"' ^hTtp://www.uvu.odu/broadc«ttntlV^TC^ >=L Senator Orrin Hatch (UT) Steve Forbes Douglas Holtz-Eakin Senate Committee on Finance Publisher Forbes.com Former Head of the CBO and Chief Economist for President's Council of Economic Advisors |