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Show The Siqnpost August 1.2000 Orientation Issue Pae 24 Drinking from page 1 2 :!imors is a more serious oifense n simply violating school iii-v. A class 13 misdemeanor is : iiiiishabk'by as much as aSlOOO an six mouths in jail. In many states drinking is still allowed on college campuses, and has been lor a long time. But headlines announcing crack-down measures have become common, such as when a 1998 Associated Press story reporing that even in the beer-friendly east. "By presenting a united front against alcohol abuse, 24 Boston-area colleges are raising hopes that the pervasive culture of campus drinking can yet be subdued." It's an uphill battle in places where people are used to the idea that booze and college go together. But in Utah, it's not just a fight to change minds, becaues drinking simply isn't allowed on state-run campuses. There is no law barring drinking from all colleges. However, Brigham Young University in Provo is owned and run by the LDS church, and Westminster College in Salt Lake City was founded by the Presbyterian Church. Since no other private colleges or universi ties in Utah actuary have campuses with dormitories, drinking isn't much of an issue. That's 11-7, not 7-11. For those who are of age to drink and choose to. however, Ogden has more drinking establishments than any Utah town besides Salt Lake City. Most require customers to be members of a private club, because smoking is not allowed in businesses open to the general public according to the Utah Indoor Clean-Air Act. Memberships require another member's sponsorship and payment of a fee. While beer sold in privately-owned stores is limited to 3.2 percent alcohol content, the state maintains five stores in Weber County which sell hard liquor. Two are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., while the other three operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Students who drink legally off-campus and then return to campus may still be subject to prosecution under Utah criminal code 76-9-701, for public intoxication, if their behavior is disruptive or dangerous. Public intoxication is a class C misdemeanor. There Culture in College! mm it For Education Education Tax Credits oThe Hope Tax Credit - Up to $1,500 in tax credit o Lifetime Learning Tax Credit - Up to $1,000 in tax credit Deduction for student loan interest - for the first 60 months of repayment A new education individual retirement account Penalty-free withdrawals from traditional IRAs for higher education expenses Contact the tax credit line at 801 -626-7877 or E-mail questions to taxcreditweber.edu What is the Hope Tax Credit? The Hope tax credit is available to eligible students during their first two years of post-secondary education. The tax credit covers 1 00 of the first $1 ,000 of tuition and fees and 50 of the second $1,000. How do I qualify? A Student must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree, certificate, or other program. You must also have out-of-pocket tuition and fee expenses. See IRS Publication 970-Tax Benefits for Higher Education for more info. What is the Lifetime Learning Credit? Student's beyond their first two years of higher ed, graduate students, & students attending less than half-time may be eligible for the Lifetime Learning tax credit. This credit is worth 20 of the first $5,000 paid in tuition and fees, for a maximum credit of $1,000. Starting in 2003, the amount increases to $10,000, resulting in a maximum tax credit of $2,000. OR 16 YEARS. WFBF.R STATE T IMTVFRSTTY'q FYPFT T FMT TT? A TMTMn pdhtd a x u a c ii - , - - -""w w v-,J,ii,j(j. a j. aw in J. i j x ixwvjivriivi x lrj I? been producing outstanding graduates. Completion of the two-module academy meets the training requirements for a Utah law enforcement officer. Many law enforcement agencies hire only applicants who are qualified for certification. POLICE ACADEMY STUDENTS You can prepare for this rewarding career in just eight months through the Utah Law Enforcement Academy at WSU. WHEN Mon-Thurs, 6-10 p.m.; Sat 8 A.M.-NOON Module 1 (three months) begins in January and June Module 2 (five months) begins in April and September m Weber State University Continuing Education and Community Services For information, call Kent Paskins or Vickijexat 626-7564 or 1-800-848-7770 ext 7564. Register early to allow time for pre-test and background check. Visit the WSU Police Academy website at http:weber.educepoliceacademy IWI WHERE WSU Campus, Annex 1 CREDIT AND TUITION Module 1 - CJ 1070 3 Semester Hours $850 Module 2 - CJ 1080' 3 Semester Hours $2200 J |