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Show MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007 News - THE COLLEGE TIMES A3 On campus Senator Hatch speaks in forum UVSC hosts the senator of 31 years for unrestricted question and answer period Jennie Nicholls Assistant news editor Senator Orrin Hatch answered the questions of students, faculty and Orrin Hatch community members during an open forum held at UVSC Nov. 27. Hatch is currently serving as one of the senators for Utah, participating on various committees in the Senate, including the finance committee, judiciary committee, intelligence committee, and taxation committee, as well as others. After a short introduction and presentation of gifts from the school, Senator Hatch opened the floor to questions from audience members. Doctor Jay DeSart of the history and political science department was first to question the senator. DeSart asked about the S-CHIP bill and if Senator Hatch's support of the bill had affected his relationship with the president. Hatch answered by saying, "He [the presi- dent] has had very bad advice." Although the bill has seen its share of trouble in Congress, Hatch remains faithful to the S-CHIP bill saying, "This bill proves we can do things [...] to make things better." Senator Hatch noted that he was the longest serving member of the intelligence committee when asked about the war in Iraq. The senator admitted that he was discouraged during his visit to Iraq two years ago due to the lack of progress. However, after a second visit this past summer. Hatch said he could see, "We are making headway." Hatch said he believes that success in Iraq will hopefully alleviate the threat of a third world war. Hatch also mentioned the role the media has played in the war and said that all the mistakes made have been publicized, but the president is willing to admit to them. Hatch was also questioned about the future influence the US may have in assisting those in Darfur. Senator Hatch said he was a supporter of helping the citizens or Darfur and said the US has not done enough to aide in the situation. The always forefront is- sue of education funding in Utah was also brought up during the forum. Hatch said it is never acceptable to not place money in education. He also showed great appreciation for the educators of the state. "We do the most we can with the limited funding," said Hatch. "But we have a tremendous teaching core." Hatch was strong in voicing his opinions on drugs and pornography. "If you get hooked on it, your life is over," Hatch plainly stated. He went as far as to have said, "You have to be an idiot to be a smoker." The senator was also questioned about his political support of presidential candidate Mitt Romney. "This country needs a financial genius," said Hatch of Romney. Hatch also mentioned the other candidates, both democratic and republican and what those candidates's strengths and weaknesses are in his opinion. In regards to UVSC, Hatch said, "This school deserves great graduates." Senator Hatch's appearance was sponsored by the Center for the Study of Ethics. et Educated On Us! , CONVERGYS OFFERS TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ; Customer Service Associates 1GO0 North • • • • Full & Part-Time Positions; New Wage Increases We Actively Promote From Within Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(K) Plan Walk-Ins Welcome! Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 3:30PM 1201 North Research Way, (650 E), Building Q C O N•V• E• R• #G Y S Qutthinhing. Outdoing tiple greens have been employed, a somewhat lighter one for the institutional logo, a somewhat darker one for athletics, while the yellows have been replaced by complimenting hues of goldenrod. The typography, which was originally serif, is now sans serif. The new athletic logos were most widely accepted by the crowd. UVU's mascot will remain the Wolverine, and while the previous •logo contained only two dimensional elements, the new one is a revised three dimensional version. The university seal displays the originality of the institu- tions modern architecture with Mt. Timpanogps as a backdrop. Last to be unveiled was the look of the university's web site. The goal of the new site, according to White, was to create a fun yet credible academic site that differentiated itself from other unimaginative institution's pages. The main feature is a casual and youthful bulletin board that will be used to house information most pertinent to students. The same color scheme brands the new web site as well, and students will be able to login to UV Link from the home-page. The event was also used to launch a six month long campaign in cooperation with Ken Garff Automotive Group and Sprint Communications dubbed "UVUphoria." The promotional event hopes to celebrate the last months of UVSC's transition to UVU and encourage school spirit through a prize giveaway of five new cars from Ken Garff Auto, fullscholarships to UVU - and numerous additional doorprizes. By attending UV sporting events, attendees will receive codes that they can then text to in order to enter for the drawing. TEXTBOOKS from Al to be exempt from sales tax. An estimated $50 per student would be saved per semester, which is seemingly small, but can add up over the course in earning a fouryear degree. All nine schools of higher education in Utah have joined the initiative to support this bill, even with support from private institutions such as BYU and Westminster. Student leaders from colleges and universities statewide went to Capitol Hill earlier this month to endorse the bill. Included among those student leaders were UVSC's Student Body President, Kris Coles and former Academic Vice President Amy Engh. Coles reportedly paid about $400 for his fall semester books and to\d The Daily Herald, "It's the exception not to pay that much money." Engh, who is currently serving as the student member for the state board of regents told the Deseret Morning News, "This shouldn't be seen as a loss to the state, but more of a reinvestment in higher education." An antagonistic ideal surrounding the bill is that tuition prices in Utah are much more affordable than other states, so there shouldn't be a need for this bill. Also a conflicting issue for the bill is the actual cost of textbooks being the problem, so alleviating the tax is not the solution. Rep. Greg Hughes-R, Draper, will present the bill in January 2008, the next meeting of the state legislature. Representative Hughes is a former UVSC student. Over a dozen other states have already put bills such as this one into place. WAIKIKI BEACH SPECIAL! Qpt both a stand-up ultra and Mystic Tan for just $15! 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