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Show . THE FORUM 4 Oct. 6, 2004 Counseling Center Can Help Westminster Students Cope Religion Stan Sarkisov Staff Writer While society may put a stigma on people asking for help, both Kathy Tyler and Jeff Bell, the two licensed clinical social workers at the campus counseling center, agree that seeking help is a sign of strength and is an opportunity to learn more about oneself. They say that Westminster in helphas been pro-actiing students have a higher i !' "I f 'f " 4 J i 'S -- It r - ( ' Staff Writer With the 2004 elections only weeks away, there is an amendment that will be on Utah ballots, and Cindy Akana, director of Campus Ministry wants to make people more aware of it. Amendment 3 would once spective on my life, Brinkerhoff says. Showing off his psychology jargon, Brinkerhoff said that Bell has created a therapeutic alliance, meaning that the counselor is accepting of his feelings and actions. He also likes the comfortable atmosphere in their offices. ' - Shelly R. Price by offering him exercises that he can work on. .. ' It gives me more per-- . nr' , Brinkerhoff with his insomnia -' S says. Bell has been able to help .1-- " -- f he '1 - Discussion Everyone has problems, some are small and some are big, place in the counselors offices, located in the basement of Shaw. This private space allows students to come and leave without visibility. Bell also works with the resident halls and takes part in the training the resident advis- - They say that they usually see 5 to 10 percent of the stu- - ve quality of learning by offering free and confidential therapy sessions for individuals, couples or groups. All registered students are eligible for the service. Tyler and Bell say they cover anything that comes in the door communications as the student wishes and take dents may be embarrassed . about sharing their problems, the counselors say that they try to harmonize the problem in term of life experiences and put it in context to the students life. As a psychology major, going to therapy is vital. 'S - - When entering the field dent body a year. The meetings vary from only a visit, once a term or ers. Chris Brinkerhoff, a psy- of psychology, coming in and learning about yourself is good, said Tyler. Its important to experience therapy in the role of a client and problems, life questions, family, alcohol, eating or body throughout the whole college chology major, started meeting with Bell after going through resident adviser training this career. year. images issues. Understanding that stu The meetings may be as regular (weekly) or as sporadic one-ho- ur People view a person in Counselors pg. See therapy as having problems. 8 Concert Series to Open With Piano Recital A. Tracy century New England composer and mentor to Quinn, Ken Manzer. This years concert series will host six concerts featuring classical music and will showcase many musicians from The series will also feature Dr. Karlyn Bond of Westminster and another faculty member. by the late 20 Newby The first concert in the 2004-200- 5 concert series is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. This Saturdays performance will be a solo piano recital by Dr. Christopher Quinn, Westminster faculty member and director of the Griffin Chorus and Chamber Singers. Westminster hired Quinn The debate moderator from KCPW asks Corroon and Cook questions. Continued from pg. 1 beautiful, more environmentaUy attractive county. His main focus is on the taxpayer and, running as an independent, his campaign has cost an estimated $18,000. Cook has a strong poUtical background from a term in Congress and says he has a lot to offer Salt Lake Countys economy. It is important to restore the trust of Salt Lake County to the government, said Cook. Corroon is a former adjunct who taught at Westminster CoUege with engineering, legal and real estate experience. Running as a Democrat, his campaign has already cost approximately $150,000. He says he is by nature. I grew up in a Republican family and have worked on both Republican and Democrat campaigns, said Corroon. Both candidates plan on continuing their political careers if they do not win the electioa Johnson believes coUege students do not always have the opportunity to have a voice and the issues students are concerned with are not always addressed. non-partis- an I was pleased with the fact that the candidates touched on those issues in the debate, he said. Westminsters pleasant facility and low-ke- y atmosphere is an . ideal location for the political a music department CD, which was released in 1998. He also performed Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue with the Joe Muscolino band and received Im glad we were able to critical acclaim. The first half of Quinns recital on Saturday will feature fication. Tickets are available now and can be picked up at the Jewett Center office. works by Scarlatti, Chopin and Mendelssohn. During the second half of the concert, Quinn will perform highly engaging arrangements of several popular songs well-know- classical n For more information about Quinns concert this Saturday or other upcoming cultural events in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory and Jewett Center, call 832-2457.- CJ -- College Republicans or College Democrats by visiting www.west-minstercollege.edu aswc. Click on the Clubs and Organizations link for contact information. Everyone is encouraged to vote on Election Day, Nov. 2. People need to stand up and for what they want, said vote Cook. For being such a small school, I applaud Westminster College for being one of the most politically active schools in the state.OJ . of Quinn is debate. host the debate at Westminster, said Johnson. I think it was a good opportunity for the students to get more involved and to get a better feel for the candidates. Hosting events such as this also helps gain some publicity for Westminster College, said Johnson. Its good to get our ' name out there. If you would like to get involved with political events on campus, contact WSPA, WAN, Quinns solo piano recital will be held in the new Jewett Center for the Performing Arts in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall. The newly constructed concert hall, with its advanced acoustic design will allow each note to be clearly heard and appreciated by members of the audience. General admission is $12 students and seniors are $6 and Westminster students, faculty, and staff can receive two free tickets with valid student identi- in 1994 to direct the colleges music program. Under his leadership, the music program has grown tremendously. County Mayor Candidates Debate on Campus Mayoral Debate off-camp- mm ww H 'J fV 'i;n till i .lit. f 0i 1 '. c i !- ft - Vi t I -- ' it 5ft? t I'lUi iH'i.iiH wsm j' in 'Is- V Ottf' ,,.( - tife , ... , again define marriage as between a man and a woman. The second part of the amendment prevents unmarried couples --gay or straigh-t- from having any basic rights that married couples have. This would make common-law marriages from other states useless in Utah. To help educate people on this amendment and similar issues, Akana will be holding four discussion groups during October. These events are not meant to change minds, but to educate and help people learn something they didnt know before, said Akana. On Sunday Oct. 3 speakers from heterosexual and homosexual marriages will address the college. They will discuss stories from their marriages or and also the coming-ou- t and process the effects that these relationships have on them and their families. Week two of the discus-- . sions will be on Sunday, Oct. 10. Speakers from the Dont Amend Alliance will be on campus to discuss Amendment 3. This group supports voting no on Amendment 3. For more information on this group, visit their Web site at www.dontamendalliance.com. On Sunday, Oct. 17, speakers from various religious backnot-coming-- grounds will give their theological views on gay rights. There will be a wide array of religious backgrounds from conservative to progressive. This will give an idea of how different people develop their belief systems through their theology.' These speakers will give an educational twist, this is not a debate, said Akana. The last discussion will be on Sunday, Oct. 24, and will feature gay and lesbian couples who have children. They will give insight on their families and family lives. People tend to stereotype what they dont know, said Akana, and this can give people the information they need to help break these stereotypes. All four of these discussions will be held in the Foster si Faculty Lounge from p.m. For more information on any one or all of these discussions you can contact Cindy 15 Akana at OVk "l n ' 832-2232.- 05 |