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Show Inside this issue Sports News! Opinions Thinking of summer sales? Check out the website with advice. UVU Baseball lost to Utah last week, but have a chance for redemption. Check out one of the many new art exhibits. Newspaper culprits come forward. Their apology, and our ' response. _ _ A5 iew Tuition on the rise Mr. UVU 2009 crowned BBRITNEENGUYENII News editor Courtesy of University Marketing UVU will see an increase of 8.7 percent next year. Adverse economy affects costs of schooling BAMIEWELLS Asst. News editor The Utah State Board of Regents has recently announced a two-tier increase in tuition for all state-funded colleges and universities the 2009-2010 school year. University spokesperson Chris Taylor said the total dollar amount to increase for UVU students based on full-time enrollment is S276 for an entire school year, or $138 per semester. "Sometimes is helps to think of tuition setting in Utah like a layer cake," said Linda Makin, UVU executive director of planning and budgets. "There are two lay- ers to the cake-the first is set by the Utah State Board of Regents and is the same at each institution. The second tier is recommended by the institutions for approval by the Regents but varies based on the institution needs, priorities, etc. The two tiers combined comprise the entire tuition increase." According to a press release issued by the Utah State Board of Regents, the first tier increase is set at 1 percent and the second tier will increase by 7.7 percent. Makin said that generally the first tier increase is used as part of the funding for compensation increases approved by the legislature. Spencer Dahl was named the winner of the Pirate themed Mr. UVU pageant last week. Dahl fought off eleven other contestants for the title, showing off their talents, swimsuits and eveningwear. Dahl, 24, is an undeclared major at UVU. His hobbies include football, baseball, snowboarding, cheer/stunting, reading and learning. Dahl's talent included telling jokes, singing and seeing how many rnarshmallows he could catch in his mouth. His on-stage question was about his favorite spot on campus, he responded by first mimicking Miss South Carolina from the Miss Teen USA pageant for the most part and then answered with the cafeteria as his favorite spot. "However, for the 2009-10 year, there was no compensation increased approved by the legislature," she said. Taylor added that half of the first tier increase will go to the Regents* Scholarships and the other half to the criti- The opening production number featured all contestants in pirate attire performing a dance number. Swimwear was next, with some wearing swim shorts, pirate wear and Speedos. Talent was performed afterwards with a wide variety displayed such as Dance Dance Revolution, See TUITION • A3 See MR. UVU • A2 BACA: the keepers of the children Bikers Against Child Abuse visits UVU • JESSICA BURNHAMJ News writer Trent Bates/UVU Review The Clothesline project was on campus Tuesday and Wednesday in the Grande Ballroom. The project Is a biannual event that takes place during fall and spring semesters. During the event, over 800 T-shirts decorated by UVU Student and community members offered a way for survivors to communicate their emotions towards domestic violence and abuse. Bikers Against CJiild Abuse (BACA) gave a wellattended presentation in the UVU Grande Ballroom on March 31 in an effort to raise awareness regarding issues of violence and neglect towards children. BACA was established by John Paul Chief Lilly, a licensed clinical social worker, play therapist and part-time faculty member at Brigham Young University. His professional expertise had him dealing largely in the treatment of abused children which is how he recognized the need for BACA. Their first ride was held in 1995 when they visited battered children and embraced them as members of their biker family. As a nonprofit organization, BACA exists to provide safety and funded therapy to children. "Many people have misconceptions about our organization because of the biker stereotype, but we aren't a cliche biker club." said Chris Fillmore, a BACA member. "We are from all different walks of life. Our members vary from conservative LDS temple workers to more secular individuals who all wanted to get involved and do our part to help the children/' The organization is growing quickly with 142 chapters across the U.S. and others in Australia. To become a member, one must be at least 18, have access to a motorcycle, pass a background check, ride as a supporter for two years and be unanimously voted in by the BACA Board of Directors. "Child abuse is so ghastly that everyone should feel the compulsion to get involved," said Roger Wise, a BACA member and secondary' education professor at UVU. "Seeing a child's smile and knowing that they feel secure is motivation enough." BACA relies solely on Bikes on display at the event. donations and volunteerism from the community because it violates their philosophy to charge dues to support the happiness of a child. Those interested in contributing or researching their cause can visit www.bacausa.com Students with a history' of abuse can obtain psychological counseling at the Student Trent Bates/UVU Review Health Services Department at UVU. To schedule an appointment either call (801) 863-8876 or visit their office at SC 221. The first appointment is free and each additional visit will cost $10 unless financial burden can be proven in which case there will be no charge. |