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Show MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,2010 THE SIGNPOST Facebook contin ued from fron t Havoc continued from front Early Friday, campus police identified Naylor, Puntasecca and Gardner as suspects. They approached Naylor about 11 a.m. Friday to confirm his involvement and the involvement of Puntesecca and Naylor. "When the cops talked to me, they told me, 'We know you and Joey were involved and that there was another person and we have a witness,'" Puntasecca said. "In the Standard it makes it look like I sold out two of my friends. I didn't identify them. It's not like I sold people out. That wasn't the case." .-Although the painting was not authorized, John Kowalewski, WSU's media relations director, said administration has decided not to press charges. Instead, Jeffery Hurst, WSU's dean of students, will decide if disciplinary action will be taken after discussing the incident with the responsible students and the investigation is complete. "The primary .individual, the one that was first identified (Naylor), was very quick P H O T O BY C R A I G H A L B A S C H I Illl SIC\TOSF A crew from Facilities Management uses a high-pressure sprayer to remove a painting of a wildcat between Elizabeth Hall and the Shepherd Union Building Friday morning. to take ownership and responsibility/' Kowalewski said. The stencils and paint used Hiesday and Friday were checked out from WSU under the name of a WSUSA vice president. Naylor was asked to return them Monday night but decided to paint another 'W' and wildcat between Elizabeth Hall and the relationship FARRS Shepherd Union Building first. "Student Involvement and Leadership and the Student Association was not involved with it, they didn't sanction it," Naylor said. "There was no involvement on their part or permission given or anything like that." The administration decided to remove the paint Tuesday morning when a member of the Homecoming Committee told them the paint was oilbased, a paint that can only be removed within the first 24 hours after application, Kowalewski said. However, Naylor disputed the paint was oil-based, saying the label on the paint indicated it was water-based. "(After the . paintings) occurred there was no way to know 100 percent whether or not the paint was water-based or oilbased, and at least on Tuesday morning the officials decided to remove the paint because the best source that the university had at that point in time indicated that the paint that probably was used was Qgdens Radio oil-based," Kowalewski said. The Signpost has yet to confirm the constitution of the paint but will post the information on its Facebook page Monday. Kowalewski was quoted in the Standard-Examiner as saying, "In both instances, the painters used permanent oil-based paints." In the process of removing the paint with high-pressure water sprayers, the sealant designed to protect the concrete was damaged. Without the sealant, Friday morning's paint seeped through the pores of the concrete, causing permanent damage. Facilities Management will determine if the paint can be extracted from the cement. "The university wants to support school pride, but it's always best to follow those guidelines that are in place," Kowalewski said. "They're there for a reason." needed to be there too. We wanted to create a stronger sense of community here at Weber. We wanted it to be a place where people could post fun comments and learn more about the school." WSU's Facebook page was developed to attract an array of audiences, with the primary focus geared toward current students, faculty, alumni, prospective students and even donors. "Having the Facebook page has given Weber an even greater opportunity' to market itself," McBride said. "It's an authentic form of communication in which we have been able to raise awareness about the university and all it has to offer." Facebook is a two-way medium where individuals can post and gather information. Edwards said she enjoys engaging conversation by posting unique questions and thoughts. Recently, old pictures from WSU have been going up on the site, and fans have been able to post creative comments explaining what they think is happening in the photo. One of the site's most recent features emphasized the first day of school atWSU. Many photos of students and professors were posted, along with video footage. Many students and faculty commented on the posted material. "I like the (WSU) Facebook page because it keeps me updated on all the events going on at Weber," said Maile Hatch, an accounting major. "Plus, it's fun to read what people say about those events." Times and Issues Forum Presented by: Monday: WSfJ Honors Pro-j;r\an & WSU Airu'rit -ui ! l:3n am, i^.w V-ptembcr 2!"Kh 11 Wednesday: Images of Muslim Women in the American Media" Discussion led by Kathleen Herndon Thursday: Friday: Jhe _-- Listen five online at www.webeivn.Grg Comment on this story at wsusignpost. com, Tuition continued from from "I went to school up in Minneapolis for a few years and I couldn't afford to work and do school," said Diane Coopersmith, a WSU student. "So I came back here because it was cheaper." Not every student Comment on this story at realizes they receive such a wsusignpos t. com. Tuesday: Students both past and present have the opportunity to post information or thoughts on classes and professors they like or dislike, and even voice their complaints about campus policies and procedures. "Before commencement last spring," McBride said, "we were made aware of a possible protest regarding the speaker, Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'. Complaints were posted on Facebook, and the proper precautions were able to be made to keep the peace." Both McBride and Edwards shared one experience about WSU's Facebook page bringing three prospective students together. "One was from California, another from Las Vegas and the other was from Pennsylvania," McBride said. "All three were interested in coming to Weber and actually met on Weber's Facebook page. Today, they are all roommates at University Village." Facebook will remain a means of communication and forum for WSU in the immediate future. i "When it is all said and done, we just want people to know that it is there," McBride said. "It is a great place for real people who want real-life interaction: It is a place that people can come to get answers about Weber State University." '-• substantial discount. ) "I remember talking about tuition in a class several years ago," said lacob Kirkham, supply chain management major, "and some students complaining. My teacher said, 'Quit complaining. How much is your education worth to you?"' TYiition continues to be a fluctuating variable. Students will always be facing the fact that it has to be paid no matter the cost. "I do think it is. expensive," said WSU student Amanda Meidell. "But at the same time, I get financial aid, so I don't have to pay for it until later. Looking at what you might have to pay, it is expensive." .i Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com. Say HELLO to us on twitter. |