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Show Discover this years hottest tubing loctions Only the best of Police Blotter from 2007 » News A4 Streakers: America's last hope » Opinion A6 COLLEGETIMES THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF UTAH VALLEY STATE MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 VOLUME XXXVII-NO. 16 UVCOLLEGETIMES.COM First student from new exchange program comes to campus Spencer Shell hk-vri editor The National Student Exchange (NSE) celebrates its 40-year anniversary' this year. For UVSC, the exchange program is in its first year, and the first student to participate has just shown up on campus. Ashley Hirowatari is from Hawaii. She is a physical education major, and wants to become a PE teacher. When asked how UVSC could help her career, Hirowatari said that attending school here would give her a different perspective because the people and views here are different than those on the islands. Her reasons for coming to UVSC include having friends and relatives in the valley. The NSE provides opportunities for students to study for a year at another NSE school in the United Sates or Canada, paying either instate tuition at the host or home institution. "President Sederburg had this program at his former school and asked me if I would establish it here at UVSC," said Julie Baker Bagley, Director of the Center for Student Excellence, "We're pleased to have it all in place and ready to go. It's the first time our students have had a program or ser- vice to them that would allow them to go out of state and pay residency tuition." As of yet, there has not been a UVSC student to participate in this program. "We've had many students look in to it, and ask about it, but many of them find that, UVSC is a great deal," said Bagley. Some of the reason listed by NSE for why the program should be considered include the following: broadening personal and educational perspectives, taking courses not offered at the home campus, living in a different geographic area and being able Set EXCHANGE • A3 Dr. Kings influence still fights for rights Spencer Shell Mark Johnston / College Times Congressman Chris Cannon spoke to UVSC on-issues of ethics, civility, and elections during a visit to campus last week. A Congressman Cannon addresses UVSC .-. J.% Representative Chris Cannon speaks on ethics, elections and civility Jennie Nicholls • '•• Assistant H e w i editor The Center for the Study of Ethics presented Congressman Chris Cannon on Centre Stage on Friday, Jan. 11 for a speech on democracy and civility in relation to ethics. The Congressman was welcomed by the Center for Ethics and was presented with a gift for his help in fundraising efforts to get new equipment for the science and health department. Cannon began his speech with history of how he was cordial friends withethics professors on campus and his relations to Utah's economy. He credits the growth of Utah's economy \6 technology and science. The congressman made several statements that simply made his opinion clear on issues in government today. In relation to immigration, Cannon said, "Immigration laws don't work. If you have the law, you must obey it." He .also noted that he was trying to become the leader of the immigration committee in Congress. Cannon also made his opinion clear on the issue of welfare stating that, "Welfare was a stupid program." He then added that a reform to the welfare program is highly important to the country's economic success. See CONGRESSMAN -AS On Jan. 21, the nation will observe Martine Luther King Day. Martin Luther King Day, though, has not always been celebrated in every state. In fact, not until 2000 did all 50 states celebrate the holiday, which remembers Martin Luther King, Jr., his efforts with civil rights, and his activism with trade unions. In Utah, Martin Luther King Day was known as Human Rights Day up until 2000 when the Utah State Legislation voted to change the name. This week on campus is the 14th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. The keynote speaker scheduled to speak is Dolores Huerta, a civil rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America. Huerta's speech is titled, "Women and the Fight for Social Justice," and will focus on women and immigration, including the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his influence. She frequently practices peaceful resistance as advocated by Rev. King, amassing over twenty arrests due to her involvement in nonviolent protests. Now in her seventies, Huerta continues to be active in fighting for equal rights. Huerta will also participate in a panel discussion on current civil rights. Huerta was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993. Keynote speakers in the past have included: Dr. Vincent Harding, who worked side by side with Dr. Martin Ste MLK • AS Primary Colors Presidential primary race reveals true colors Jack Waters Managing editor A presidential election has commenced after this nation has arguably encountered more change during a presidential reign than any other in history. For the first time in de- cades, the presidential election is wide open, without an incumbent seeking re-election or a sitting vice president looking to run. Between the two major parties, there is yet to be a front-runner. The hopefuls vying for the highest office in the land have been campaigning in the early states, and though a front-runner isn't set, one thing is clear: voters are excited about selecting the next president. In New Hampshire, the local election officials worried about running out of ballots. It is apparent that Americans are interested in this election, likely due to the competitive nature among all candidates. The style of campaigning thus far is set to change come Feb. 5, when more than 20 states will hold primary 5 K ELECTIONS. A2 ;n Key Upcoming Dates Jan 15: Michigan primary Jan 19: Nevada caucuses; South Carolina ^ ' primJry(R) Jan26: Soul||garo;linaprirnary(D) Jan 29:. Rot '} 22 stated FebO5:" $• -* California artd New York |