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Show 'T 1LM1 1 fro v si i ,Kvi iimU rlV. i i ,., I r - I w! I &.. l... mnv 7MVI Lights Out ie iHora See Details, page 2 Summer Fun See Details, page 3 Going Crazy for a Good Cause: Forum Fest Matthew Gaschk Forum Editor A couple of months ago, Tyler Jensen concocted a plan to add some fun and excitement to the Westminster College campus. In March, when he was elected ASWC Clubs and Organizations Chair, he was given a means to put that plan into action. On Friday, four bands will take the stage at Malmsteen Amphitheater in a free concert that is intended to boost campus awareness of The Forum. Donations will also be taken to benefit the student newspaper. Students need to be informed about what is going on, said Jensen. This gives us a chance to have a lot of fun, but also inform students that they do have a voice. The concert is scheduled to kick off at 4 pm with ECO, a late addition to the lineup. Following ECO will be Post Script (PS), a mellow rock band. Next on the roster is Unwanted Verbal Abuse, which features two Westminster students, followed by Hospital Food. Im expecting good things from this show. Its going to be fun and its for a good cause, said junior Alex Myers, guitarist for Unwanted Verbal Abuse. It should give all of the students a chance to unwind before finals start. I know mine are going to be pretty heinous this semester. Myers band, which also features fellow Westminster student Graham Wadkins on the bass guitar, has not played a live show in more than two months, but expects that Fridays concert will be a good way to get the rust out. We are going to go all out and just go crazy, said the Biology major. Were even planning a special surprise. Probably the most sought-afte- r band on the list is Hospital Food. But despite their credentials as one of the best young rock bands in the area, they enjoy playing free concerts. We are not used to getting paid to play music, said Matt Jones of Hospital Food. We are used to just having fun and playing music. We will play any show, any time, anywhere. Its just all about the music and having a good time. Hospital Food, like the other bands, also hope to gain some exposure to a college crowd that may come out to see their concerts, like the ones Hospital Food are playing at Todds Bar on Tuesday and Element in Murray on Wednesday. Hospital Food, one offour bands slated to appear at Forum Fest on Friday, April 26 at the Amphitheatre. For Jensen, though, the size of the crowd is not what will mark this concert. Ive wanted to do something like this for a while, said Jensen. Whether there are five people there of 500, 1 just want the people who do come to have a good time. And although he would not reveal any details of his secret surprise, Myers did concede that it will be an extra crazy fun time. Whether it is just a break from studying for finals or not. Political Awareness Day Promotes Political Participation Among Students Jason McDonald Staff Writer For the second year in a row, a combination of rain and snow forced Political Awareness Day inside. The Westminster Students for Political Awareness, a politically neutral club that promotes political education and participation, sponsored this event in an effort to encourage more political participation among Westminster students. Approximately 15 organizations, clubs and political parties joined together to spread their individual and diverse ideologies. Most of the groups encouraged students to sign postcards and petitions. The Sierra Club and Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) asked students to oppose the Legacy highway project by signing postcards that they would then send to Gov. Leavitt. They are also encouraging Leavitt and the Utah Legislature to examine a more sensible transit plan that includes more public transportation, bike and walking trails, and more stores and markets in neighborhoods. The Green Party of Utah and Utah Republicans asked students to consider run-ovoting, a process where voters would have the option of ranking their choices for political candidates. The Green Party also ff W E said that they were excited to have three people running for assorted city council seats. Were glad to be on the ballot, said Linda Parsons. Now they (Republicans and Democrats) will have to take us seriously. The Libertarian Party of Utah and Independent American Party (IAP) feel that our current government, both locally and nationally, is taking away too many of our constitutional rights. They feel that governments constantly infringe on the Bill of Rights. IAP believes that most Americans do not understand the Bill of Rights, therefore they allow governments to violate their rights. Westminster Students for Choice passed out condoms and urged people to, educate themselves about global population, sexual discrimination, legalized abortion and Planned Parenthood. Students for Choice offers students opportunities to organize events to raise awareness about reproductive health and mobilizes advocates of reproductive rights. The Utah Progressive it multiNetwork, a issue coalition of community-based organizations and individuals working for non-prof- social, economic, racial, and environmental justice asked students to fill out postcards demanding free air time for political candidates. This is a grassroots campaign designed to build support for proposals requiring broadcasters to provide free airtime for candidate ads, debates and issue statements in the period before an election. Crossroads Urban Center, a it organigrassroots zation, was there to educate students about the root causes of poverty. They work and assist people throughout Utah, running the busiest food pantry in the state along with a free and low cost thrift store. non-prof- |
