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Show FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,2011 THE SIGNPOST Campaign confirmed from front . "It was one of those things where I'm not sure that I ever reaJJy thought it was a great idea, but I liked it because I love Ogden," Stephenson said. "And Ogden had had such a tough time, especially economically for the previous years, that I just wanted to get involved and try to make it better." Stephenson mentioned the creation of the Junction and the Solomon Center in downtown Ogden as a couple of his most important decisions on the city council. "(The Solomon Center) was kind of a controversial decision," Stephenson said, "but it was really the lynchpin to the entire Junction/ mall site area. If the Solomon Center wouldn't have happened, then Larry Miller . wouldn't have brought his theaters there, and Boyer wouldn't have completed the development, and the hotel that's going in now never would have been there. And it was at a time in Ogden when nobody wanted to be the first person, so we kind of had to finance the Solomon Center as a . business/government partnership." i j^-it is continuing that kind of.;' collaborative approach ^tfiat .Stephenson describes , as one of his main goals as . mayor, and one that acknowledges the desire for n^fl2 communication that hits Been a major criticism ojjthe current mayor. ;; "The administration . has to have a good working relationship with the city council," Stephenson said, "and Mayor Godfrey hasn't t M Q I I S I I con tin uedfrom front always had that good work- ards around her neighboring relationship. Having hood. She emailed tfiem to come from the city council, I Stephenson and several othcan tell you that all they want ers in the city government is to be informed of tilings and was determined to have before the decision is made, them fixed. "I approached Brandon and to have all the informathree years ago when we tion they need in order to make their decision, and to were having some major understand the issues that challenges in our neighborhoodj Wald said. "He was we're grappling with." As a council member, Ste- immediately receptive to our phenson worked with his concerns and facilitated a neighbors on the issue of the group meeting with myself legal sale and use of spice, a and 11 other city officials to man-made marijuana-like help find solutions to those substance. The community problems." The discussion and plandiscussions resulted in the swift approval of a ban on ning that took place in their the manufacture, distribu- initial meeting led to the retion, use, possession and alization for both that what was needed was mainly inpurchase of spice within the formation for citizens about city. Ogden was the first city the resources that were alin Utah to approve such a ready available to them and ban. what the city could help "He did a really good job them accomplish. They on the spice project," said worked together to organize Neil Garner, a current city a community fair and encouncil member who has couraged neighbors to get served with Stephenson for involved in revitalizing the the last two years. "He has area. been a sound individual on "People need to be out, the council and a good lis- and to get engaged,' Stetener." phenson said. "Ogden is a Stephenson said his ex- really cool, unique place that perience in public service was kind of down on itself has given him a special ap- and needed to have some preciation for others in the good successes. I think some community who take the ini- of that has happened, and I tiative to get engaged them- really think there's so much selves. One such scenario more potential in Ogden. led to his meeting Monalisa So I guess mat's why I'm still Wald, an Ogden resident here, because I just want to and WSU graduate who be- make sure mat momentum gan volunteering with his continues." campaign after working with Ogden's Municipal Prihim in her own neighbor- mary Election is Sept. 13. information hood, an area of Ogden for- For more about the election, visit merly known as Ron Claire. Armed with her camera, www.ogdencity.com. Wald set out to record damComment on this story at aged infrastructure, code vvsusignpost.com violations and safety haz- The Department of English did not have much of a discussion when changing the rule. "There was absolutely no question in the department about offering a Bachelor of Science," said Herndon. "It was clearly, no, it's going to be a Bachelor of Arts." Despite the certainty of the department, not all students agree with the decision. "You lose some flexibility for your degree," said Zach Olsen, an English major with a minor in chemistry. Olsen said that his chemistry minor made the science requirements for a Bachelor of Science relevant to him. Billy Bayles is an undeclared double major of creative writing and psychology and said she picked a Bachelor of Science to go along with her majors. "It makes sense, but it still ticks me off," she said about the department's decision. Even though she is going for a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing, Shelby Fotheringham says she understands why other students would choose a BS instead. "Learning a language is hard," she said. She also feels that having a BS degree in English could make students "more well-rounded." The English department is not the only one making this change. The history department also recently dropped the BS option for its students. "Most degrees are BA," said History Department Chair Susan Matt. "We wanted to be consistent with Harvard and Yale and other big schools who are setting the pace." The history department made its decision last year and started enforcing it for incoming students this semester. Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com. Casino continued from front students at times do not get paid enough and need to use Weber Cares. Izzy Tellez and Chase Suliins, WSU students who were getting ready to play a game of Texas Hold 'Em, also said they feel good about serving Weber Cares. Tellez sajd that he attended the event because he is interested in joining the fraternity and was happy that "they aren't just taking money in and using it for themselves; they are using it to help someone else." Suliins also said that this was a good cause. "It makes me feel good that someone is going to eat tonight, because I have been hungry before!" he said. Allison Hayes, assistant director of residence, said that not only was this event for fundraising, but it was also to help students get involved on campus. "It is a pretty easy event 10. Golden 9. Tempting 8. Made With White Meat HOTO BY CRYSTAL CHARRIERE | THE SIGKFOS'l to throw together," she said. "The students get to have good clean fun, no alcohol, no drugs, and it gives them something to d o . . . (and) we thought it would be good to show off our new building." Students, housing and Weber Cares were all able to benefit from Casino Night, and the Greek Council has plans to continue helping students get involved throughout the semester. 6. Plump Chicken McNuggets6 5. Juicy 4. Tender i Chicken McNuggets' 3. Irresistible Sauces 2. Delicious ,: p '"• • i ••'.r:;i wsusignpost com. Top 10 reasons to share your love 0 for McDonald's Chicken McNuggets. 7. Crispy 1. (All The Above) Comment on thisMory at i'm lovin' it |