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Show Tine D O 1 n Utah Volume 102 Wednesday, February 10. 1993 "Number 86 debate focuses on qualificatioins Fimial n 1 .A:- . 1 - BY BRANDON IVIE Chronicle Staff Writer Presidential candidates in the Associated Students of the University of Utah general elections focused on their specific leadership qualifications in the last of six i o ca o b Once again the ASUU elections are here, and once again the Chronicle devotes a full page to the different political parties in a futile attempt to get students interested. We know it of probably won't to out the bdouu, you voting but hey, our conscience is at ease. getny debates Tuesday. In the Party's opening statement, presidential candidate Sander Sharp said he and his running mate, Sarah t,i,rr , mi Jeanne Larsen, have had several years of experience in student "' government and have been if I U U ; ' - ? ' vl I , members of the ASUU Assembly for the last year. "We know what students want and we know what students need," Sharp said. ' Outreach vice-presidenti- cmdidate Deedee Darby said "Tom Stringham lit I 3 -'-, i and I have in student ! : " Stevens appointed dean of School of Medicine will oversee decisions regarding clinical and patient care issues. "Dr. Stevens' dedicated service to the medical school spans more than 30 years. He is deeply committed to high quality medical ; BY KIM WOODBURY Chronicle Staff Writer A , University of Utah anatomy research and training and has professor has been appointed dean of the U. School of Medicine. Walter Stevens, who has been a U. faculty member since .1962,' assumes responsibility for the research and education missions of the medical schooL He will work as a team with John Matsen, vice president for Health Sciences, who contributed to the development of both laboratory and classroom V programs," Matsen said. "I am very excited to serve as dean," Stevens said. In his new position Stevens hopes to focus on improving the three purposes of the U. medical school: patient care,! research and education. "We want to do what we do better than we're doing it now," he said. Another top priority for Stevens is to encourage increased funding forthe medical school. "Our inain problem is lack of funding," he t explained. Stevens served as interim Medical School dean from August, 1988 to July, 1991 and as acting vice president for Health Sciences from July 1991 until Matsen was appointed in January of 1993. v Robert Gehrke does his bejg impression of H. Row Perot by calling for a grass roots movement to demand change within ASUU. w al been involved government for a number of b i years and we understand the CHRONICLE PHOTOPoul Reinorz inside and outside of student Candidates from the Outreach and parties discussed their qualifications as student leaders in the problems and apathy." Darby 7:I:-EEfinal Associated Students of the University of Utah debate Tuesday. see "debate" on page two if Assistant Editorial Editor, During the time that Stevens served as acting vice president,, Frank Tyler served as acting dean. "He is the ideal candidate for this position. It would be hard to find someone :with greater experience," Matsen said. "He is committed, motivated and loves to deal with the students," Matsen added. "He will make sure that the administrative things run smoothly." Stevens served as the principal investigator on a $7 see "dean" on page two 10-yea- r, Manuel Alvarez Bravo has caused a small stir on with his campus exhibit, photographic "Revelaciones." Bravo's works frequently feature nudity and have caused some museum-goet- s to complain. Go see the exhibit and decide for yourself. w " jus The Runnin' Ute basketball team continues to climb in the national ptii, Af Ute gymnast Kelir UTolsey continues to grow as an &U around gymnast. , - "Pornography is " what you see in your mind. Scott Doe, photographer give nature Rainy romance enthusiasts chance to Bill would contribute to wildlife bring into existence and contribute to an advisory board for the DWR, Jones said. "If we manage wildlife better, we can prevent the number of species reaching the endangered species list. Endangered species like the Perigrin Falcon have a right to exist and future generations have a right to enjoy them," Jones added. "This Wildlife Heritage Act brings a diverse group of people together, consumptive and BY HANK LINDSLEY Chronicle Staff Writer Nature enthusiasts at the University of Utah will be able to contribute money to the Department Wildlife Resources if the Wildlife Heritage Act v passes the Legislature. state's of n the Eighty-sevepercent population currently participates in uses of the state's wildlife resources, according to a recent poll conduced by the Humane Society. Non-consumpti- ve users. This is a landmark piece of legislation which has been a long time coming. For the greater pleasure of Utahns today and the promise that such pleasures will still be available for tomorrow's generations," Gene Baierschmidt, Humane Society uses of wildlife would include mountain bikers, rock climbers, state photographers, bird watchers, hikers and campers. The Wildlife Resources Act would be a program in which all citizens could contribute to the funding of interests, Rep. Lake, said. David Jones, However, 97 percent of the funding for the DWR comes from hunting and fishing licences. Hunting and fishing are considered consumptive uses of wildlife. As a result, 94 percent of the resources go towards these uses. This Wild Life Act would set up a users to fund for representative, said. The Humane Society holds the position that this bill will be good for the state from a financial, ethical, ecological perspective. D-S- . and recreational : "I think a lot of people that go to the U. are interested in the outdoors " n '. and would be willing to contribute to keeping up trails or other . v . i ,.., . , . ., . ?v "vjt ve CHRONICLE PHOTOMwsdilh Morton uses of wildlife," Karen Stokes, Outdoor Programs employee said. For many students yesterday's rainy weather was an inconvenience, but for those lucky few who are in love, it offered the perfect opportunity to cuddle up and brave the elements together. : ij i see "wildlife" on page four n'PHilpi i,!.'t'.'l;H "1 l,if'M i ! h t ' |