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Show A2 NEWS How to be you(tiful) By Tom Larsen News Writer Look through a magazine. Turn on a television show or movie. They are visible all over the place: unrealistic representations of both men and women. People are bombarded with images of thin women with the perfect body and men with rock-hard abs and broad shoulders. The misconceptions about the "perfect" body are what Dr. Nicole Hawkins is fighting, with the help of the Student Health Services program "Be you (tiful)." On Thursday Feb. 24, Student Health Services is offering a workshop with Dr. Hawkins, who did her dissertation on images of women in the media becoming thinner and the effect these images have on people. "I like to educate the public about the misrepresentation of body image by the media because of airbrushing and other photo manipulating tools," Hawkins said. Many popular television shows and magazines display "perfect" bodies without showing the extreme measures that people will go through to look good and setting an unhealthy standard for the public. Student Emily Purdy feels that the media portrays women in a very negative way, generally inferior to men. "Women are objects beneath men. Stupid, nagging, annoying and their only use- fulness is sex," Purdy said. "Women rarely get a positive spotlight in the media." Brandon Black, an Exercise Science major, and James Poai, an Illustration major, think movies like Twilight have made it bad for men. They also think that people are only interested in looks in relationships. "It feels like in American culture, people will get married on looks alone, unlike other cultures who look for someone that will give them a better future," Black said. Hawkins, who has spoken at the school for the past six or seven years, will also talk about the dieting industry and the problems it has created. According to Hawkins, the dieting industries are an- Students will have a chance to learn to love their own skin on Thursday,Feb. 24. other major problem concerning body image and are a source of depression and eating disorders because diets don't work. Hawkins works for the Center for Change, a treatment center for eating disorders. She will explain how to recognize and help someone who has an eating disorder, something that is common on college campuses. According to the Center for Change website, one in 150 females suffer from anorexia and recent studies on college campuses show that almost 20 percent of college females suffer from bulimia. The workshop will be in SC 206 B and C from noon to 1 p.m. Gilbert Cisneros/UVU Review UVU braces as President Obama presents education budget By Derek Siddoway Staff Writer President Barack Obama' s planned education cuts to the Pell Grant and other federal aid programs have students and faculty at this university apprehensive for 2012. According to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, the budget calls for a $100 billion cut over the next 10 years, eliminating two-a-year Pell Grants and the subsidy that pays interest on the loans of graduate students while they were enrolled. The budget has raised numerous concerns from students and faculty, who believe a better solution is necessary. "Anytime there are changes in Pell eligibility, it impacts students," said Linda Makin, chief planning, budget and policy officer. "We believe the change last year that allowed students to have the summer Pell Grant was beneficial because it allowed students to get through their education in a smaller time frame." Makin went on to say it would be unfortunate if the two-a-year Pell Grants were removed because it increased enrollment and provided an alternative for students who could not find summer work in the down economy. In addition, students completing their graduate studies at public institutions would be disadvantaged if they were forced to pay interest on their loans while attending school. "I wouldn't have been able to finish my school without financial aid because I don't make enough from work," said Curtis Whiting, a sophomore in the Business Management program who will complete his associate degree this semester. "I wouldn't have gone back to school to get my associate's if I hadn't received financial aid. It also affects my decision of going on to grad school." Students across campus share similar sentiments with Campus-based complaint resolving The Ombudsman will listen to your problems as a neutral party By Robert Burnside Staff Writer Nestled quietly beneath a staircase in the Student Center across from the bookstore is a small office, the contents of which are likely unknown to many students. This mysterious office is home to Judicial Affairs and Dispute Resolution services. Among the services offered by ombuds, a word that may be as unfamiliar to students as the office itself. Traditionally, organizations such as governments, schools and companies employ an ombudsperson who is familiar with the specific organization and is able to effectively address and, if necessary, investigate complaints or grievances. The school website's description classifies the ombudsperson as, "One who is familiar with campus policies, student's rights and responsibilities and can help find useful options within these guidelines. In order to serve as a mediator, as opposed to an advocate, the ombudsperson neutrally and objectively listens to all problems." The ombuds office also heavily emphasizes the confidentiality of each visit and will not disclose any part of conversations without permission. No records are kept regarding complaints. Typical troubles that merit ombuds assistance include academic complaints and conflicts, housing and landlord disagreements, discrimination and sexual harassment, as well as other problems and disputes dealing with school policies and procedures. Ombuds services are free of charge for students. The ombuds position is also a student position, so it is an opportunity to receive conflict coaching from a peer. For students who may be interested, the position is currently vacant. A degree is not required, but a base knowledge of the institution, as well as an understanding Judicial Affairs ■Z -■ Dispute Resolution fJ ' SIN Studs nt Ombude OMBUD Visit SC 107 Call [81:11)663-8865 Email OMBUOSEuvu.edu Contact Us For: •Mediation and Conflict d Pesolution Services an d Academic Complaints • Conflicts Landlord nute, •.11so:soi_ni) and L nts 401,11. egreem e t •B iwpminati on nt Masi Harassme ores Policies and Proc 1:1 h Vs olIf there is a problem, the Ombuds can resolve it. of communication techniques, is important. The Judicial Affairs and Dis- Dave Young/UVU Review pute Resolution office is located at SC 107 and is openfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Makin and Whiting, concerned with the future of both their undergraduate and graduate educations if such cuts were approved, in addition to the challenge of maintaining grades while working. Taylor McAllister is a sophomore studying Exercise Science. He has two brothers in college and all three receive Pell Grants to help with tuition. "My chances of getting a quality education would be reduced because of the stress of a full work and school load," McAllister said. Although education cuts are a serious issue, Makin reminds everyone there is a long way to go before anything is passed. "It is early in the process, so it is hard to know which [proposals] will hold and which will die," Makin said. "It is puzzling in light of President Obama's initiative to encourage education and greater college completion." said. Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning WNW Jim Michaelis projects that a new parking structure will be completed in two and a half to three years. Holland hopes that will lessen the problem. The school also intends to hire more professors, increase general staff and streamline its curriculum to encourage timely graduation. At the bottom of Holland's list of possible soluhas encouraged UVU's ef- tions was "restricting enrollforts to increase the number ment." But he said that this is of students who attend here. not an option he is fond of. The trick, he said, is making "Restricting enrollment is sure that the school grows a last resort, a dead last realong with the number of stu- sort," Holland said. "Restrictdents. ing growth wouldn't fly in the Standing in the way of face of the university's misgrowth is the lack of physical sion and role." facilities. Holland said that he As he was closing, Presihopes the state will approve dent Holland said that the and pay for three new build- greatest compliment that he ings on campus. Two more got from the NWCCU during buildings would be paid for their visit last semester was by private donors and some that the school, despite rapid bonds that the school cur- growth, "remains a studentrently has. oriented institution." Another problem is transAccording to his state of portation, and Holland said, the university address, Holespecially parking. "Park- land thinks that staying that ing is already the number way will be the school's maone complaint that reaches jor challenge over the next 10 my office right now," he years. Progress continued |