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Show THE o 1 n 171 1 1 the Right to Get Over It: You Have Ufaw professor Paul Cassel! needs to forget about the Miranaa case, savs uoinion tenor icon Lewis. I I By the Book: U g librarian Vincent Frederick has been dispersing knowledge for the last 50 years. Off the Schnide: took five games, but the Utah football team I The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice Since 1890 V finally has a win MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1 1 it 2000 VOL 110 NO 39 irf tucient turoups Jrropose 19 Recreation Center the new center, students would pay JACQUELINE CHENEY Chronicle News Writer $36 a Students who are tired of not recrebeing able to use ational facilities or travel several miles to a fitness center may have their problems solved in the next couple of years. The Associated Students of the University of Utah, Residence Hall Association and the Greek Council have proposed the construction of a new student recreation center. "Students are being handed a gift. It's a good thing for a commuter campus," said Mary Bohlig, director of campus recreation services. The center would be a y building with sports courts, weight and cardiovascular rooms, a track, and activity stuus 122,639-square-fe- et, two-stor- dios. There would also be lounge areas, a juice bar, a cyber cafe, and the Outdoor Recreation Center would move to the facility. A center of this size costs about $19 million. Under the current proposal, the U is "looking for. a donor to pick up a large portion of the costs," Bohlig said. officials decided agssl-is- f turning in a proposal to move the planetarium from its aging facility In downtown Salt Lake to Research Park. U f Wiik'M U to Lu Off Ties Chronicle Update Editor director Sarah George. The U's contention with the county's request for proposals dates back to October 1997, when it entsred into the management contract with the county, George said the U's original proposal included the possibility of the planetarium transferring to the U's new Museum of Natural History to be built within the next five years. "The county and U mutually agreed on discussing the possibility," George said. However, the county didn't discuss the move with the U it opened up the transfer of the planetarium to all interested groups, she After a summer of heated debate, Lfawsrsity of LTtah administrators derided to break away from ihe - - : posal. The letter states the U does not want to be involved in the proposal process and will be submitting its y notice to end its management contract with the county Oct. 90-da- 31. "We don't think it's in the best interest of the U to submit a proposal. We are no longer interested in managing the planetarium under ' the agreement" said planetarium , ' said. - Now, the U has given the county an ultimatum talk or we'll walk. ."If they want to discuss a transfer in the next few weeks, we'd be happy to do so," George said. In his letter, Machen wrote that the U's Museum of Natural History is "a scientific and educational institution committed to fostering science literacy," and lists the many improvements and advancements he believes the U has made to the planetarium due to its "outstanding scientific resources and strong see PLANETARIUM, Although it's a jump of $24, the committee said the cost is much less than joining a fitness center, and will foster a sense of campus community. The steering committee for the center began presenting its proposal to large student groups last week, and will visit more student groups this week to determine support. So far, eight of the 18 largest student organizations have seen a presentation on the plans. Seven of the eight groups support the center, Bohlig said. If student-grou- p response continues to be high, the committee may proceed with plans for the center without a vote from the entire student body, said Amanda Young, a member of the committee. Utah State University is currently debating an addition to its recreational facilities. While students support it, local businesses don't. Young said she doesn't think the U will have the same problem because Salt Lake City is larger than Logan, and has enough city residents to keep community businesses afloat. "It's not like Chartwells' food service drew complaints from The Pie," Bohlig said. For students who question the us need of such a center, Young said several students have complained to Campus Recreation Services about the overcrowded Einar Nielsen Field House and other athletic facilities. "The new center will be much more friendly to the average student," she said. Bohlig said the Field House is aging. It was originally built in 1939 and was renovated 20 years ago to accommodate a maximum of 450 students a day, but it currently serves up to 2,000 per day. If the center is built, it would be primarily for students. Faculty and staff would be given the option to purchase memberships if desired. The Field House would be left for alumni and community members. Bohlig said 6,800 students used the Field House last year, and the numbers could be higher with a new and can facility that is accommodate more people. The proposal is still in the beginning stages because the committee wanted to find out what students te think. Thus, a site for the center has not been chosen. The committee said it will be easily accessible and will have parking. If students show their support, the see CENTER, page page 5 Construction work at the University of Utah's Sigma Chi house came to a ciose Saturday evening when the expansion was dedicated at James P. Gardner Hall. Leading university officials and community members, along with Sigma Chi alumni and active members, filled the hall to commemorate the completion of the project which began almost eight months prior on March 10. "It's a great night for Sigma ChL.but it's also a great night for the university. I think the future of our university and the future of this chapter are inextricably linked," said U President J. Bernard Machen. The house was dedicated as the Peterson Chapter House of Sigma Chi, in honor of Alumni Leon g Peterson, who led the for the campaign expansion. Plans for the expansion began in 1992 when the chapter purchased the house to its east. In 1994, a campaign was created to raise money for the addition. According to Sigma Chi President Nate Rpmney, funding for the house was raised solely from donations of alumni. "We really appreciate the alumni support without them this wouldn't be happening, and hopefully it will raise the bar for the greek sys $i.4-mil!i- tem as a whole," Romney said. Machen was encouraged by the alumni support and its reflection on the greek system. "It's great I'm proud of the that the alumni interest have... which speaks well of the greek system. It's a good sign that alumni are willing to put in that much money," he said. Neighbors were encouraging of the finished product, but said they were pleased that the project was at a close because it was disruptive. The Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi is the oldest and largest greek organization at the U. Founded in 1908, the chapter currently has more than 140 active members and 47 new pledges. With the addition, the chapter boasts the largest house on Greek Row, having a potential occupancy of 30 residents compared to the 17 prior to the expansion. Finishing touches on the house await completion, but according to Romney, members will begin filling the new space the second week of October. "VJf Mv fund-raisin- Sigma Chi alumni donations made the fraternity house expansion possible. THE DAILY UTAH ONLINE CHRONICLE IS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT WWW.UtahChrOnicle.com oR C o Y 1 : 3 Sigma Chi Remodeling Complete LORIN FISCHER JACQUELINE CHENEY Chronicle News Writer AS a pcess conference Friday, the U announced it would not submit a proposal for the transfer of the downtown Salt Lake City 'planetark um to the U's Research Park, and said it will no longer manage the aging facility. Salt Lake County commissioners set a Friday deadline for proposals from groups interested in the relocation of the planetarium. Although U officials previously said they would compete against the Boyer Company's Gateway Project and the Hansen Planetarium Foundation, the U submitted a letter from President J. Bernard Machen Friday instead of its pro- ' The remainder of the money would come from student fees. Students now pay $12 a semester for campus recreation services. With semester. |