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Show Westminster College of Salt Lake City n Man 21,1995 Westminster student feels abused by legislature voiumem itrt This lobbies against bill reducing penalties for sex offenders - by Christopher Thomas Forum Staff Writer Last September, Sophomore Tania Wright experienced the unthinkable when her husband admitted he was a homosexual and later a child abuser. I was shocked! We were married for almost five years and I didnt suspect a thing. Once I found out, I separated and filed for divorce, she said. But filing for divorce was' just the start of the story for the Westminster NursingPsychology Major. Wrights husband was granted visitation rights in the divorce settlement; allowing old him to take Wrights two-yedaughter, Rebekah, twice each month. It just doesnt make sense. The criminal court ruled that he was not to come into contact with people under the age of 18; but the civil court gave him visitation privileges and the civil court has precedence over the criminal court, she said. According to Wright when her comes up for parole in 90 days he will be allowed to visit her daughter, with the supervision of his ar nd Gov. Forum Staff Writer Governor Michael Leavitt emphasized the importance of de- centralization for Utah schools, businesses, and government in his lecture Utah: Positioned for the Future given March 8 in the Gore auditorium. The lecture was part of the Weldon J. Taylor Lecture Series. Leavitts lecture addressed the governors ideas about the future of Utah, including education, growth, quality of life, and economic development. He also answered questions concerning crime, the environment, and the Olympics. she is there? Wright has lived in constant fear criminal sensince her tencing. After the court hearing I figured they would lock him up but he and his parents came and opened my door and grabbed my child. When I tried to take her he shoved me against the wall. Luckily I was able to grab the child and run back into the house, she said. ASWC Presidential and Vice Presidential candidate essays Page 4 The Forum scoops up more on the Utah Legislature Page 5 was senWrights five tenced to zero to years in Utah State Prison on a plea bargain that nd subsequently was reduced to one year in the Davis County Jail. He doesnt have a minimum, mandatory sentence; Monday through Friday hes on work release from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Saturdays off to do as he pleases. He attended his brothers wedding and Ive even seen him drive by the house. This is no punishment! No rent, no A preview of Dr. Amy The trend in the world, according to Leavitt, has been for businesses, educational institutions and government to move away from centralization. To position Utah for the future, Leavitt wants the state to follow the trend. In a new information era, information passes so quickly that companies and entrepreneurs have to be quick and flexible in order to prosper in the marketplace, said Leavitt. Businesses, today are choosing not to become large and complex. Theyre forming alliances and partnerships and gaining the capacity to move, change and individualize. In regard to educational institu Forum Staff Writer Candidates campaigning for ASWC president addressed concerns relating to the responsibility of the office and over controversy surrounding constitutional changes during election debate, Thursday, March 16. Current ASWC President Jed Arveseth opened the debate by reviewing his progress in office. Arveseth said his experience and strong relationship with the admin- istration and board of trustees makes him the best candidate. He cited getting a student on the board, implementation of ASWC Open Forums and his seat on the Presidential Search Committee as his greatest accomplishments. He also stressed the importance of continuing good relations with the administration. I have the experience that is vital to promoting the relationship that needs to be developed and maintained to continue to establish the Westminster Community, he said. g Parliamentarian Jonathon said he is the best candidate Jem-min- triberg Westminster student Tania Wright has lobbied against Senate Bill 287 which eliminates sentencing for sex offenders. mini-mummaxim- um Continued on back page ASWC presidential candidates square off in annual campaign debates by Christopher Thomas issvp mother, for two Saturdays each month. Im worried hell take her or something will happen. Am I going to give the child to him and never see her again? What will he say and do when Leavitt discussed Utah s future at Westminster by Sean Ross issue 19 tions Leavitt said the trend is to move away from centralized hierarchies. He said the day will come when the college campus is not where most people go to learn, but college education will be supplemented and coordinated to individual needs. Work will be done off campus for the most part, sometimes in public places and more often in the home, according to Leavitt. Also, Leavitt said most Americans wish to join the trend of moving away from centralized government. In the last election on Nov. 8, the American people sent a very Gretchen Sieglers upcoming lecture on Religious Cults Page 3 strong signal that they want less government, said Leavitt. But, what government we do have, we need to have more control of in the places where we live than in a broad centralized place like Washington D.C. According to Dr. Joseph Papen-fus- s, professor of management, the excellent rationale behind Leavitts points should have pleased both republicans and democrats. He handled himself very well and spoke quite eloquently, said Papenfuss. I only wished he would have spoken more on quality of education. In concluding his lecture, Leavitt said it is the high quality image of Continued on page 5 after gaining the necessary experience and channels during the past year. After a year of active involvement I am ready to become president, he said. Jemming stressed the importance of the president having proper knowledge of parliamentary procedure and necessity of the president to be more effective in addressing student concerns. The president needs a knowledge of political policy and procedure. I have this knowledge and I know the frustration on campus. I want to bring ASWC back to you, Jemming said. Alluding to the constitutional controversy, presidential candidate Michael Robinson stressed the Continued on page 3 LL Jed Arveseth, Jonathan Jemming, and Michael Robinson squared off in the ASWC Presidential Debates, held March 16 in Syme Lounge. |