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Show Friday, October 20, 2000 Page 3 t A Glance -f'jx&?. ":3P" j .?1yisjp ir T 2 Shi 7 '' Sir h' ft f . :T Today 2 p.m.. In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, Family Foursome Golf Outing. Pleasant Valley Golf Center, 5600 S. 500 E".. Washington Terrace, $4, 475-4787. 7 p.m., In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, "Fraternal Disorders," a murder mystery dinner, Shepherd Union Gallery, $15, 626-7535. 7 p.m.. In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, movie "Amen- . can Tail: Mystery of the Night Mww ster," free, Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, 626-7535. 7 p.m.. In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, galactic bowling and billiards. Shepherd Union Wildcat Lanes, $2-$3, 626-6376. Saturday 9 a.m., In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, Breakfast Chat 'n' Chew with President Thompson, Shepherd Union Gallery, $2, 626-7535. 10 a.m., In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, Kidsland, Shepherd Union Building, free, 626-7535. 10 a.m., Make a Difference Day, help fill duffel bags for foster children, Skyroom, Union Building, contact Danielle Taintor, dtaintorweber.edu. 11 a.m., In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, WSU's Ott Planetarium will present "Dancing with Dinosaurs," Ott Planetarium, Llnd Lecture Hall, free, 626-7535. 11 a.m., In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, tethered hot-air balloon rides, recreation field, northwest corner of campus, free, 626-7535. 12 p.m.. In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, tailgate party, parking lot north of Stewart Stadium, free, 626-7535. 1 p.m.. In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, WSU football game vs. Portland State, Stewart Stadium, $5-$ 11, 626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS. 6 p.m., In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, Latino ChicanoHlspanic Heritage Banquet, Shepherd Union Ballroom, $8, 626-7330. 7:30 p.m., In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, "1964 ... The Tribute," hailed by critics and fans as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute band, will perform. Dee Events Center, $9, 626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS. 7:30 p.m., WSU's Department of Performing Arts will present the New American Symphony Orchestra performing Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1, Titans." Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium. $3.50-$4.50, 626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS. 7:30 p.m., WSU's Ott Planetarium will hold a public star party, Antelope Island State Park, free with $7 per vehicle park entrance fee onto Island. 626-6855. Monday 4 to 6 p.m.. Pumpkin painting & carving contest. Services for Multicultural Students. WSU Davis Campus. Continuing Events 7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday, In conjunction with Wildcat Family Weekend, WSU's Performing Arts Department will present "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater, $5.50-$8.50, 626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS. October 21 to 29. Utah AIDS Foundation and coalition of partners from Northern Utah present a photographic exhibit focusing on Women and HIVAIDS. Stewart Library. 1 .! kiT. Hi K- F-.f iK Stuilont eyaloeilens sill! ta I30 discussed After heated debate Thursday, Faculty Senate tabled the proposal for the release of student evaluations was tabled. A request by a Signpost reporter during the summer for the compilation of student evaluation of faculty members was brought to Faculty Senate for discussion on what should be done. The request had been taken to the executive committee of the senate. After their discussion and research, the committee came up with a proposal similar to those done at other Utah univerisities, using two questions for a compilation of information for student use. "We recognize the grapevine is a very, very powerful thing," said senate chairwoman Judith Mitchell. "And certainly students are not stupid to this grapevine." So, this would be an organized, but limited grapevine. The two questions the senate proposed to be made public are "Overall this course was" and "Overall this instructor was" and they are scaled on a scale of one to five with one being ineffective and five being very effective. The concept of the released information as a whole to specific details in the proposed questions and procedures were debated for about an hour in the monthly senate meeting. The motion to pass the proposal was ultimately tabled until the next senate meeting because many senators expressed concern for the rationale behind releasing the information as well as constituency response. "I think we shouldn't be afraid to take the lead if we decide that it's not right." said Ron Holt, regarding basing decisions on what other universities are doing. The information is being sought under the Government Records Access Management Act, the same act that ultimately required the university to release the 1999 fraudulent student election results.The original request was denied and then appealed. According to university attorney Rich Hill, in the appeal process, WSU President Paul Thompson was charged with High: 72 C Low: 46 ' Sssxy High: 57 Cr! Low: 32 ' Cftasca of sSewsrs High: 53 ' Low: 32 " Clssdytcool the responsibility to review the "public interest in disclosure vs. the private interest in restricting access." WSU President Paul Thompson admonished the group about the state records committee, which would be the next step for the appeal if it is denied by the university. "The state records committee has almost always upheld appeals," he said. "If we continue to reject this request we would need to consider this very carefully." Lisa Roskelley The Signpost Flu shot supply delayed this year All but high-risk individuals will go without flu vaccinations until December, when more shots are available. Calling it a shortage is inaccurate, said Len Lavenda, director of public affairs for Aventis Pasteur, one of four companies that produce flu vaccine for the country. Each year these companies make an educated guess on which strain of influenza virus to grow for the shots based on statistics from other countries and scientific factors. Carol Morrell, a registered nurse with Bear River Health Department, said there are thousands of different types of influenza viruses, not all of which are associated with vomiting. Upper respiratory flu is also common. Symptoms that majj be experienced are fever, cough, chills, sore throat, headache and muscle aches, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In May, one of the three strains grown for this season was found to be producing slowly, Lavenda said. But, Lavenda said, there will be the normal amount of vaccine available, just not as early as they have been In the past. Morrell said the health department has no flu vaccine right now. "We've been told by the state not to depend on our whole order," Morrell said. That order is 8.000 shots for UETTEHS J Please submit to the The Signpost offices in person or e-mail to tbarryweber.edu, . lroskelleyweber.edu, mgraySweber.edu or call 626-7974 for more information. g- Y -'fx- - 1 I ' r a , -0 1J i id Tired of the commute to school? Try setting up a tent and living "on campus' Lynn Zwaagstra (supervisor), Alan Clark, Rick Marinez set up tents in preparation for the camping equipment sale Nov. 1 1. The Wilderness Recreation Center is selling all used equipment. It will be on sale for more than 50 percent off. Logan, Brigham City, Tremonton and Rich County. More are typically ordered later, making the total between 8,000 and 10,000 each year. Wyeth Lederle, the company that supplies Bear River Health, said in a letter they anticipate 1 6 percent of the order in by October, 58 percent in by November and the final 26 percent in by December."We are still a little apprehensive," Morrell said. For now, Morrell said, they will focus on high-risk groups. People age 65 and older are the number-one priority. More than 90 percent of deaths of influenza are in this group, Morrell said. Lavenda said 20,000 to 40,000 Americans die each year of influenza and 100,000 people are hospitalized. Jessica Warren The Statesman unrttasioMaii Tlia facts befe'snd csS-Isys kids sndtisM Following are facts and figures gathered from numerous sources about credit cards and college students. The No. 1 warning sign that you may be a compulsive debtor: Being unclear about your financial situation. Not knowing account balances, monthly expenses, loan interest rates, fet;s, fines or contractual obligations. Forty percent of American students ages 1 6 to 22 say they would buy a pair of jeans even tf they were short of money, and 22 percent would pay with a credit card. DITHERED TWITS brw. .... - . . in 1 . 1 : . v, . - ' Jt. - C 55! C0PKRAT5 conw to our tcn 'turning Issum uptk Comic Uptime, dowutta, outikl In. 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