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Show Flag Day and feelings ...page 4 Hales takes fifth in NCAA finals ...page 6 t New dean wants theme for Goddard School Library prohibits porn Unless used for the pursuit of 'personal enrichment' editor-in-chief I The Signpost See Dean page 5 2 3^ 1 fr 1 VOL 81 ISSUE 47 TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011 WWW.WSUSIGNPOST.COM By Spencer Garn The new dean of Weber State University's Goddard School of Business and Economics wants the school to choose a theme it can be nationally recognized for. "We have a lot of good things going on here, but I don't think anybody really knows about them, at least not outside the region," said Jeff Steagall, dean of the school of business and economics. "I think we really have the kind of quality faculty and administrative support that we can be really well known for some area nationally and even internationally." ' After coming to WSU from the University of North Florida, where he spent 21 years as an economics professor, Steagall is leading a discussion with other faculty and students to choose the theme. "The vision really is to identify what it is we want to be known for, and then to start working on it," Steagall said. "We're at the point where it's time to define a theme or maybe a, couple themes for the Goddard School of Business and Economics." Steagall and university administration have keyed in on three possible themes: international business, sustainability and entrepreneurship. His credentials have a heavy international flavor, and he said that background was "explicitly" mentioned when the university hired him. "Dr. Steagall's experience in international business and economics will help the Goddard School continue to expand its global initiatives," said Provost Michael Vaughan to University Communications. Steagall set up about 25 exchange programs throughout the world as a professor at UNE He said South American countries like Argentina and Chile might be hot spots for exchange programs with WSU. He also started a global MBA program, in which 10 UNF students were selected annually to attend four semesters at four different universities in Europe. The students finished with an MBA from UNF and a master's degree from Europe. "It's an opportunity for us to do something special here, too," Steagall said, adding that ifs an institutional priority to increase the number of international students. The priority is manifest in a program started in fall 2009 that brings about 20 students AT A GLANCE EDITORIAL FEATURES SPORTS CLASSIFIEDS By Melissa McComas managing editor 17he Signpost New signs on the computers in Weber State University's Stewart Library read, "NO PORNOGRAPHY on library computers. Offenders will be asked to leave. Repeat offenders will lose library privileges." Put up two weeks ago by Kathy Payne, head of Reference and Information Services at the library, the signs were an attempt to clarify library policy. However, pornography is difficult to classify and even harder to restrict at a public university, especially under the guise of "personal enrichment." The language in the library's acceptable use policy protects content from prohibition if it's accessed for personal enrichment. See Porn page 5 PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRYAN BLTTTERF1ELP I THE SIGNPOST Future politicians learn at WSU Governor Herbert encourages teens to be strong, competitive community leaders ,;. By Thomas Alberts asst. news editor I The Signpost For 25 years, Weber State University has been the venue of the Boys State progftm, which has sought to instill knowledge of politics in high school boys for several generations. The program took place this past week, involving the setup of a mock government by high school juniors from around the state. Utah Governor Gary Herbert was among the Utah leaders who spoke during the program. A Boys State alumnus who has built a career off of the skills he learned in the program, Herbert, after seeing the program at WSU, said he has decided that he might once more become involved PHOTO BY BRYAN BUTTERFIELD I THE SIGNI>OS1 with the organization. Boys State is run by the American Seth Mason hands Gov. Gary Herbert a pamphlet containing the United States ConstituLegion, which is the largest veterans tion. Mason, a junior at Salem Hills High School, carries the pamphlet in his pocket daily.1 organization in the world. The program Herbert signed the pamphlet, stating, "Seth, read the Constitution often." is designed to teach young men in high school about politics. Girls State, a similar and Utah Representative Rob Bishop were members of the community have a role to program for high school girls, takes place among the speakers this year. Herbert play, and a responsibility to play a role." spoke to the boys about the importance While stepping down from the podium, at the same time in southern Utah. During the week long event at WSU, of being leaders in their communities Herbert took a moment to sign a copy of the boys were able to set up a mock and about taking responsibilities while the Constitution for Seth Mason, a junior government. They were divided into seizing opportunities. Afterward, he took from Salem Hills High School. Mason said Federalist and Nationalist political partfes questions from some of the boys in the he appreciated Herbert's autograph. "That's really cool, because it means and could run for certain positions in the audience. Later, Herbert stated why he feels Boys State is important. that he really believes that the nation really faux local and municipal governments, "I think it helps prepare our young depends upon it," Mason said. "Those such as city councilor or senator. This allowed them to set up their own people, who are going to be assuming the of us of the rising generation, really our platforms for their parties and to go about responsibility that's coming their way," he dependence upon the Constitution is what governing. Boys State often brings in local said, "to be leaders in the community, to is going to get us through, and him signing leaders to speak to the attendants. Herbert take on the responsibility of governance, of See Boys State page 5 participation, and understand that they as |