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Show THE JJAILY ONI CLE UTAH The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice since 1890 VOL. Thursday, August 29, 2002 1 12 NO. 16 Tutoring Center as Grand Opening SARAH BUHR Chronicle News Writer cake and slushies were the main attractions during the grand opening of the newly named Associated Students of the University Ribbon-cuttin- g, of Utah Tutoring Center Wednesday morning. President Bcrnie Machcn spoke, and remarks were given afterward from the center's coordinator, Leslie on the importance of the center to the academic success of struggling students. While some students came just for the refreshments, many others sought information on how the new tutoring center would help them. Cheri Curtis, representing the Dean's Office for the College of Health, came to find out how to refer students from the college to the newly organized Center. "I need to know what sort of students in our college need tutoring and what the tutoring center offers, so I know whom to refer," Curtis said. Student Carolyn Jensen plans on using the center in the near future. "It's not just for dumb students, it's also for those who need the extra Giles-Smit- Richard Ricci leaves court after a roll call hearing Tuesday, hours before being taken to the hospital. Ricci in Critical Condition blood clot on pressure caused the back of his brain, near the brain FRED THALLER Chronicle News Writer by a stem, in an area that affects balance. . Richard Ricci, the top potential suspect in the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, was rushed to The operation began at about p.m. Tuesday evening and ended about 5:00 a.m. Wednesday U Hospital via helicopter after morning. Surgeons repaired an intracranial bleed, also known as a cerebral hemorrhage. He's still deeply comatose and on life support in the Intensive Care Unit at U Hospital. Doctors described his condition as "grave." expe- riencing breathing problems in his prison cell Tuesday. Ricci, 48, slipped into a coma and was put on life support while his condition was assessed. He underwent a operation to relieve six-ho- ur 11:00 Doctors expect to monitor Ricci's condition closely over the next 24 to 48 hours before delivering a prognosis for his recovery. It is still too early to know whether he will survive, according to Richard Sperry, associate vice president for health sciences at the U. Sperry said Ricci's wife, Angela, gave permission for the medical center to release information about him see RICCI, page 4 Low-Incom- AARON GOLDSMITH Chronicle News Writer families in Growing Utah are fighting a daily battle to fulfill their nutritional needs. low-inco- an assistant Lori Kowaleski-Jonein the professor department of family and consumer studies at the U, recently researched the effectiveness of the program. Her research appeared in the May 2002 issue of The American Jo'urnal of Public s, Health. "My research suggests that, in fact, the program does have a positive effect on the birth weight and health of an k child," Kowaleski-Jone- s said. . The research focused on the at-ris- effects of the program on increasing birth weights by using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth to get a more accurate estimate of the impact of the program. Unlike past research done on the 3 according to contained possible problems of selection bias, Kowaleski-Jones' research also factored in the reasons why a woman may seek assistance from the program. A mother with many health issues which, program, Kowaleski-Jone- s, might have been more likely to qualithe program, but because of the health issues, she may be also more likely to have a low birth weight baby. Also, a woman who was concerned fy for enough about her unborn child to apply for program benefits might have been more likely to reduce unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, she said. "These are biases that were not considered in the oid studies, which may have underestimated or overestimated the effects of the program," said. to Utah Department the According of Health guidelines, to qualify for assistance women must be either pregnant or must have recently had a Kowaleski-Jone- s Feature Columnist looks at the make tip tht category 'Bon-Mormo-n.' f roups that baby, be breastfeeding, have an infant or a child less than five years of age and live in Utah, but, they do not I.' Giles-Smit- h. Giles-Smit- Giles-Smit- st an see TUTOR, page 3 weeds, officials said. "The U may become the largest patch of dandelions you have ever seen," Nelson said. The lack of water also forced the trees into an early fall. Many trees After being called the worst water user in the state, U officials reduced water use by 25 percent in the first few months of summer. The parched trees, fallen leaves and brown grass are evidence of the U efforts to conserve water. In May, the U cut its use by 36.6 percent over the previous year, adding to a 40 percent thcU. The federally funded program was founded in 1972 to provide food, nutrition, counseling and access to health care for pregnant women, infants and children who arc nutritionally at risk. Congress has given more than $4 billion in 200 to low-inco- the program. More detailed information can be found at the program Web site at hffp:heaih.urah.govwic. jgoldsmithchronicle.utah.edu But those statistics may change after the U decided to let the grass brown, rather than use the large amount of water it takes to keep it green. "In the long run, it will costs us more, but it was a decision we felt was worth it for the state in a heavy drought year like this," said Sue Pope, U grounds department supervisor, in a previous interview. The large grass areas, now brown, will need heavy weed treatment in the .....I..L.H. ivunuci ..tut:.. nun-iiu(tv- U in wed v N SLC in RED Magazine's ?uide. the daily utah chronicle is on the world wide said. Writing tutor, Raymond Yu, agreed "We want to dispel with the image that only students with low GPAs use the center." h also mentioned how is for she the new funding. grateful "All our services will continue, but now we can improve them because we have guaranteed funding every year," h said. Previously, the center, aimed at offering students low-cosupport, was funded in part by the Student Affairs Office. Because of state- - instituted budget cuts, the office was no longer able to support the center. That's when, according to Randall of the center and Lloyd, Giles-Smit- h spring to prevent large outbreaks of program. said. n..L A Chronicle Asst. News Editor Currently more than 60,000 Utahns receive assistance from the Utah women, infants and children helped more than seven million women, infants and children nationwide. "WIC has been a success from both a liberal and conservative viewpoint," vircvft ...I vui importance of students realizing that the center is not just for those who studon't study. "We get straight-dents that are struggling in one class," JAKE PARKINSON cut in water since 1998. "We have taken huge efforts to conserve water," said Brian Nelson, U grounds department In June, the Utah Rivers Council ranked the U specifically naming Research Park as the worst water users in the state. Hie council reported that one out of every 10 gallons of water used during the summer in Salt Lake City is used at have to be U.S. citizens. Last year, the program Kowaleski-Jone- s Giles-Smit- Trees at Risk Due to Water Restrictions Study Shows WIC Still Helping e Families eet Needs J. h, help," Jensen said. Jensen, and fellow student Winter Chan, both said they were thinking of hiring a tutor to help with their chemistry class. h wanted to stress the at I "- , , ) " . 9 around campus, and especially those along Central Campus Drive, have already began to drop their leaves. Some trees are almost entirely stripped of leaves. "We haven't had a lot of rain and the high temperatures this summer have only added to the stress on the trees," Nelson said. But stressed trees also are more prone to disease, said John Sperry, U biology professor. Sperry said that one year of such conditions would not necessarily put the trees at risk, but multiple seasons of drought would have a severe effect on the trees health. "When trees drop their leaves, it is evidence that they are in shock. The trees then stop photosynthesis and their carbohydrate reserves may cut short. If the tree is not adapted to desert life, its health will start to decline," Sperry said. Earlier in the year, U officials announced they would spare only the athletic fields and the golf course in see DROUGHT, page 4 The Utes defensive line returns In bevy of selections. www.DaiIyUtahChronicle.com |