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Show A2 News MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 • THE COLLEGE TIMES Celebrating Mormon commentary THE COLLEGE TIMES • Sections Exocutrve Eleanor Cleverly-Takahathl Edacr in chisl Jock Waters Managing ttMw Britnee Nguyen f\jb!.c cd,!C Robbln Anthony Office mcn-iger Brent Sumner Ad,iier Spencer Shell tfovs editor Jennie Nkholli AiWont New ed't& An & Production .Web KenHoglund P~na!dcd'to> Davelbj Aa-Ham Ffiotoed-.tot Brandon Oimond life photaj' Benjamin Paz Qp!n--oru pthxey McrlndaPearce Lejd(tevgntt Robert Hayden fA".vj tf-vjjfm Carol Acevedo iifedr.'jncr CONTACT US: Student Media 800 W. Unlverdiy Parkway Orem.UT, 84057 TEL-1801) 863-8688 FA)C-(801)863-8601 E-MAIL' onthonroguvscedu JaredMagilt Opriomctf.ta LukeHickman Life editor Chad Hunt Assistant Litetzdiior Ben Webster Sports editor Matt Beaudin Assistant Sports editor Behavioral science department hosts conference A Reconsideration Fifty Years Later." On Wednesday, Feb. In 1908. famed sociolo- 27, students, faculty, staff gist Thomas F. O'Dea pub- and community members lished a monumental work are invited to attend dison the LDS church titled cussions on the impact of The Mormons, a commen- O'Dea's work on Mormon tary that is now a staple scholarly pursuits and how in the collections of many his many conclusions have contemporary Mormon the- been revised throughout ologists, researchers and the 20th century. Speakers critics. In celebration of include two UVSC profesthe publication's 50th an- sors, anthropologist David niversary, UVSC's Behav- Knowlton and socioloioral Science department gist Lynn England, both of will host an on-campus whom have provided conconference titled "Thomas tributions to a new Uni*F. O'Dea's The Mormons: versity of Utah publication Eleanor Takahashi Editor in chief Jason Adkim I'-Wman^K' GregWikox Asfihint Web manager Copy TomRatkllffe Copy etJ.io/ JaionPytes Copyed'tot The College Times is n student operated newspaper which is published once u week during Fall and Spring semesters. Views exprc&wd do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe College Times or UVSC. C»\t: f'irii tisue isfree,each additional SI titled Revisiting Thomas F. O'dca's 'The Mormons.' Two of Revisiting's three editors, BYU sociologists Cardeil Jacobsen and Tim Heaton, will also speak at the event. "This all day event will be an intellectual feast for those interested in the drama of Mormonism," said Knowlton. "We'll cover its recent history, its present state, and the scholarly issues involved in its study." The conference will attempt to open up discussion on the massive growth of the Mormon popula- tion outside of the United States, a proportion that now looms close to 40%, along with two major issues relevant to many contemporary religious researchers: homosexuality and women. These and other topics will be presented by academics from BYU, Utah State and UVSC. For those interested in attending, the conference will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in SC 206C. Additional information can be obtained through David Knowlton at UVSC ext. 6296. isn't cheap. A single room condo goes for $250,000 while a three room jumps up to $500,000. To those naysayers that find the building a bit of an eyesore, Storey says to give it time. "This concept is ahead of its time, so it might take time to get used to," Storey states. "There's not much land to work with in Orem, so vertical, mixeduse buildings are the way to go." The first phase of the eight-story complex is finished, while the second and third phases are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2008. MIDTOWN fromAl service, 24-hour security, and valet parking. Pizzeria Seven Twelve and Kneader's Bakery are already setting up shop, while a bridal store, sports memorabilia store, and caterer are scheduled to move in later. The Hale Center Theater will be taking up residence there as well. And with a few outdoor concerts added to the mix, Midtowri Village might be a fresh option for those Friday and Saturday nights. "Provo has its historical downtown district," Storey adds, "and hopefully we are able to create a sort of 'downtown' forOrem." The Midtown Village r:AMtl:R ; I I C I I N I C A L LUIJCAI HJNHUVU hieverv y I? Runnar Up» E«ch Win i n IPotJ Shufftil] Dave Ita / College Times Behind the Advancement Building near the east entrance of campus lies the surplus lot. The parking lot is filled with various computer parts, copy machines, and office furniture. Bur students beware! These items may look like they are up for grabs, but are actually school property. Anyone attempting to take the items will hove theft charges filed against them, as some students have had to learn the hard way. The CTE Scavenger Hunt will taka placa over February SB, 26, and 27th. To nglitar and get your Instructions, email Grog Laebel at lo«btlgrt?uvso.«du Leverage. Success. 1 uv^Cfirlu/ctt. 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