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Show I. Forum SIMSOC Not all LEs are what you think they are. Heres one that involves hands on Introduction to Political Sci- ence. Almost half of the semester is dedi- cated to an exercise in which students ere- ate a simulated society known as SIMSOC. The SIMSOC concept was created by William Gamson at the University of Michigan, but Charles Tripp, Westmin- ster professor of political science and psy- chology, has added a task to it which Campus A Unique - - - -- where they meet to discuss their plans. In order for the students from different groups to talk to one another, they must present a throughout the game and collecting travel ticket to the professor. That is, if everyones money until he had enough to they are affluentenough to even have one. buy everything, said Tripp. Whatever the turnout, Tripp believes The ultimate goal of each group is to is a unique experience that SIMSOC acthat survive, grow and become affluent, cording to Tripp. But they also have to not many LEs provide. Social science major Karla Quinn form a government in which exh group is took the class in spring 1993. She said, represented. You dont really realize how In addition to following the rules, students are allowed to create their own cated everything is in government until methods of interacting. Tripp said that in you start from scratch. A lot of students the poor group one year there were six got really emotional and involved. females and only one male. The group SIMSOC forces everyone to work to-decided to set up a brothel, with the male gether, and in doing this, you realize not student doing the business. The group everyone always gets the best deal. tickets to students who came sold sim-se-x Philosophy major John Browder took to visit their group. The government that the class two years ago and said, SIMSOC semester consisted of one student from is good because you improve your relaexh social class. The pimp was one of tions with other students. You also learn the members said Tripp. These four about scarcity, because there is not enough students then turned around and taxed of everything to go around. You learn to everyone in their prospective groups and compromise. ce accom-experien- . Our Oistcr (lty" In A tries build water wells and schools, provide Brian Pilling vaccinations and teach villag- Forum Staff Writer How can Utahns help Africans living ers of Ouelessebougou how to read. Tick- 5,000 miles away by eating a delicious ets for the event cost $60. For more dinner here in Salt Lake City? Everyone information, contact Executive Director of the Community Services Council who attends the annual Ouelessebougou Michelle Mac far lane at 486-213Utah Alliance DinHeart-fe- lt satisfaction is your real ner Auction, sponsored by the CommuYou help nity Services Council and Franklin Quest reward, Macfarlane said. them to help themselves. will help villagers in Utahs sister community in Northwest Africa. The dinner auction will be held March 26 at the Little America hotel. Items available during the auction appeal 1 to all tastes: For sports fans, there are Continued from Page basketballs from the Jazzi cems on the discontinuation of August Utes and Cougars. For horse lovers, a graduation and to install ATM machines on campus. beautiful quarter horse will be auctioned. JC Porter, psychology and art junior, For travelers and art enthusiasts, paintstu- ings, handmade African artwork, trips to wants to increase involvement of dents. His main concern is representing y Hawaii and Europe and a playhouse are up for auction. These things the student body and focusing on their needs. His opening statement was brief. represent just a few of the he said, because he wanted to hear from items for sale. The money raised will be used to the students and address their concerns. Jonathan Jemming, political science junior, said his campaign is based on A.S.S. (Awareness, Service, and Success). He plans on integrating community and campus services with student activities. Lets get our A.S.S. to work, he said. Candidates then answered questions from students. Smith said, ASWC should not pay for all of the Green Assessment EnAn Update on the International The assessment would comprise of an vironment and the Clintons Crisis With environmentalistexamining Westminster to make suggestions on ways to conserve Whitewater is the topic of a presentation held and save money. However, he said he by Richard Richards, J.D., to be Friday.March 35 at 7:30 am. in the Jewett wants the audit to go through and thinks it Center. Richards is founder and president is important Smith said he cant be cer- tain that a student will be put on the Board ofCommerceConsultsIntemational.Ltd. of Trustees, but he will do everything he The cost of $7 at the door includes breakare reservations fast; requested by calling can to get a student on the Board. Porter feels he is informed about 4884220. student government and students needs. Commerce Consults International, Ltd. ( CCI, Ltd.) CCI, Ltd. is a consulting However, he wants students to be aware and let him know about their needs so that firm based in Washington, D.C., and curmultinational he can properly address them, corporarently represents Jemming said he would like to sched- tions, as well as U.S. and foreign based companies. Richards work primarily fo-- ule student xtivities during the day time and try combining them with community cuses on trade and market development, effort in the service, such as a clean-u- p government relations and joint venture said he abandon is will not He consultation. CCI, Ltd., canyons. development active in the sale of commercialmilitary other student activities. He said he wants aircraft and aircraft engines world wide, to see student activity involvement and The firm also assists in Financing of inter- - thinks integrating activities will help sales through work with Export- - out and interest. I want to see a sense of Import Bank.. Much of CCIs work is identity, he said. fxilitated by professional legal services Jemming also addressed the concern of Westminster having a low recognition available through Richards law office. Active in the Republican Party, from many graduate schools. He said he Richards has served as Chairman of the would like to send students to grad schools Republican National Committee, as a to advocate Westminster. He agreed that seniors need to be more informed about Political Director of the Reagan-Bus- h Regraduation application and deadlines, but campaign and Chairman of the Utah Westmin-Webpublican Party. Richards graduated from he said he would also like to see ster advertised to grad schools. State College and the University - vice presidential candidate debates ofUtahCollegeoftaw. life-savi- . took everyones money. Two years ago there was an undersized SIMSOC group only 15 dents," Tripp said. But one student took everything away from everyone. He took all the resources, money and jobs, and he put everyone in jail. The student plished this by "sitting back quietly The instructor sits at a table in a central location and doesnt even see the students unless they come to see him. Each group has their own separate room According to Tripp, Students re- member what they do in this class, which is something they dont often do when I have them read or try to remember lec- tures. SIMSOC also has a very unconven- tional classroom format. Groups of approximately eight stu- dents are separated into four different social classes. The students are randomly selected as members of the different groups, and at first, group members dont know which social class they belong to. 4 March 22, 1994 Experience requires the students to create their own - HClDing . . ng 6. r Candidates Face Off During Election Debates two-stor- Richards To Open Eyes With Update On Whitewater turn-nation- i started on Thursday with opening state- ments and then answers to students ques- lions. JessicaHughes, business freshman, said that she has learned the importance of communication between students and stu- dent government through working as ASWC publicity chairperson this year, She said that she attended the National Association for Campus Activities Far Vice Presidential candidates ing statements were followed with ques- lions from the students. Hughes said she feels shes done an excellent job on pub- licizing xtivities. You cant force stu- dents to come to xtivities. You can only let them know, she said. Hughes plans on keeping current activities, including the. Beach Party, International Fest, Red Lion West Regional Leadership Conference dances. Comedy Night poetry readings and jazz games. last year and feels that the information she obtained would be helpful if elected Hughes said she would like WCEE to continue but I dont think the Earth Efto office. Hughes said she wants to maintain fort should be the whole focus of all she said. the current xtivities. She said, If I only Browder said he would like to have get 5 percent of the students out to an activities during the day when more more activity, and they had a good time, I think students can attend. According to him, it was a successful activity. John Browder, philosophy senior, this would help students get familiar with said, I recognize that students feel dis- - exh other and not feel so disconnected connected from school. He said he would from school, Browder also said he would like to like to strengthencommunication between administration, faculty and students. As see the endowment fund be invested in dances, I dont have a problem with environmentally conservative companies, them. I would just like to integrate them even if there is not as high of a return. Browder admits he has not been with other services, he said. Browder with student government before ofa volved one arc element out broader dances agendahewouldliketoaddress.He would but said he will learn through experience , also like to foster within the administra- - just like every other person who takes on tion a different attitude with respect to- - their first position in office. I would like to learn everything I can, said Browder. ward the students. open-autograph- ed x-tiviti- es, . fr in-sa- nr ' id v, al D.. cr photo by Chert Stringham , candidates Jessica Hughs and John Browder field questions from the studentbody during the election debates. The election will be held on March 23 and 24. Vice-president- ial ' v A t . - v - i K 1 . U u, 4 I , t H M I 4 t 4 I t k U n ( t nm ' t 1 U i , i n MH M m ' V. M t n M t O i tu M M I U O M v i 4 v v v 1 I 1 I S t V 1 j, - 1 I v v t VI H H t t t y ' V 4tt UM M v V MM t V i M I I ' M |